Feel , Known For –

The Laurelhurst neighborhood in NE Portland is home to a 25 acre park well known for awesome evergreens, flowers, sport courts and community center.  Large concrete arches announce entry into this classic neighborhood.  An elegant presentation of classic homes and canopied streets practically call out for a sidewalk stroll through the area.  Upscale alternative to the Hawthorne and Belmont neighborhoods but still within walking distance.  More on Portland condos and Portland neighborhoods…

Laurelhurst Home Settings –

Houses are situated on typical city sized lots of 5000’ but higher end homes in this neighborhood can tip the scales at .25 acre or more.  This is one of Portland’s original classic homesteads for the upper class and maintenance of properties has not gone with the wind.  Yards are manicured to the finest detail and present very well, complimented by huge old-growth oak trees that canopy many streets.  Relatively flat lots, minimal hills.  Roads are eye pleasing and somewhat curved.  Picture young and old out for a stroll on these beautiful  streets and mailman saying “hi” to the residents as he walks the route (literally).  This is classic Portland real estate with a warm welcome setting and a 74 of 100 Walkscore.  Browse all Laurelhurst homes for Sale immediately.

Laurelhurst Home Prices –

Picking up any cheap Portland real estate in this area is going to be difficult.  Detached homes start around $300k for 1600 square feet or so.  That’ll purchase a 2 bedroom 1 bath home, potentially with some unfinished basement possibilities.  Known for it’s more upscale homes the average price will be significantly higher than the Metro area’s median, around $500k.  High end estates can push well over $1m and are quite grand in appearance and character.  $500k or more will purchase over 3000’ in most cases.  Check out all Portland Homes for Sale.

Laurelhurst Home Styles –

Well-maintained craftsman, bungalo, old-Portland, colonial, or Dutch colonial are words used to describe these historic homes.  Depends upon who you talk to but most home owners pride themselves in keeping with original architecture inside and out.  Front porches are popular.  Hardwoods on the main floors but some softer fir flooring can still be found in upstairs bedrooms.  Intricate hex-shaped white tile bathroom floors are popular so residents tend to redo home in this nostalgic look.  Kitchens are about 50/50, original vs. completely modern and updated.  Remodeling in the Laurelhurst area will have great recapture rate of expense due to the neighborhood’s desirability.  Many would live here but price limits tend to come into play.  Garages are typically detached and single car.  Narrow inner city lots limit parking so it ends up being tandem.

Surrounding Neighborhoods -

Buckman, Sunnyside, Hawthorne District, Belmont, Hollywood

Distance to Downtown Portland –

About 10 minutes to downtown Portland, 5 minutes to SE Portland shopping, 15 minutes to airport (25 with traffic), 40 minutes to Hillsboro high-tech.  25 minutes to Lake Oswego downtown area

Local Shopping –

Belmont, Hawthorne and Hollywood shopping is all within a couple of minutes, walk, bike or drive.  Nothing specifically in the Laurelhurst neighborhood as this is strictly residential.  (Walkscore is 75).  Very Walkable.  Click one of the Laurelhurst homes for sale example and select “details” text for Walkscore maps and listings of local business, plus other cool detail.

Main Grocery –

Trader Joe’s on Halsey in the Hollywood District about .5 miles away from Center of Laurelhurst area.  Whole Foods on Burnside, Zupan’s Markets on Belmont.  All are well within 1 mile.

School Ratings –

Above average!  Laurelhurst elementary a 9,  Sunnyside ENV middle 7, Grant high school 8.  Ratings are based from 1 (worst) through 10 (best) and come from the greatschools.org website at time of writing.

Demographics –

Not much ethnic but some social diversity.  A good mix of single, family oriented and long-term residents.  More social diversity in the Belmont area.

Crime -

Low

Parks –

Laurelhurst Park, Oregon Park, Frazer Park, Rosemont Bluff Natural Area, Sunnyside School Park all within 1 mile.

Attractions –

Laurelhurst Park, close to Belmont shopping area

Public Transportation –

Bus system routes and MAX train very close.  Easy access to I-84

Zip Codes -

97232, 97214  Try our Portland home search and use zip codes or many other parameters.