Feel, Known For –

Portland’s Lents neighborhood for its affordable home prices and investor opportunities.  Being on of the most cost effective metro locations has perks for residents.  Access to shopping and freeways provide home ownership options for those who may not have choices elsewhere.  More on Portland investment real estate and Portland neighborhoods…

Lents Real Estate, Home Settings –

Real estate in the Lents neighborhood of SE Portland encompasses a wide array of individuals.  A diverse area where hipsters, aging hippies and retirees now find themselves part of the cliché “gentrification” term.  Residents enjoy usable yard space that lends itself to gardening, a play structure, shed, or whatever the imagination can cook up.  Lot sizes are 5000’+ containing mature landscape and homes are set back from sidewalks which accompany nearly every street.  Paint the home a bold color and add some white picket fencing in order to blend into this home setting.  Lents real estate offers good proximity to shopping and parks. Walkscore tends to be somewhat walkable, near  80.  Browse all Portland Homes for Sale immediately.

Lents Homes For Sale, Prices –

Lents homes for sale range between $100 – 300k and include many several condo options, all of which make this the most affordable SE Portland location… west of I-205 anyway. First-time buyers can purchase detached homes for $120k and condos at even lower prices.  It’ll be a 2 bedroom 1 bath layout on one level for that price.  Wrapping up the other end of our Montavilla neighborhood will be 2000’ 4 bedroom 2+ bath layouts near $300k.  It’s a wide range of homes to choose from for owner occupants and investors as well.  Rents in the area combined with low gross rent multipliers make this a prime area for Portland investment properties.  Compare Lents real estate for sale to other Portland Homes for Sale.

Lents Home Styles –

Home styles in the Lents neighborhood include new condos, detached ranch, and basic bungalow designs built throughout many generations.  Age of homes can range from 1920 to 2011.  Of these, single level layout is by far the most common.  Having nearly all living space on one level appeals to many buyers who’re not prepared to deal with stairs.  Total size depicted in Lents real estate listings includes above and below grade square footage.  When basements are usable, they’ll be used as storage and occasionally finished.  Architecture is made up of conservative finishes with minimal accent.  Brick, stone or heavy millwork is not the norm.  We’re looking at keeping life simple here.  Garages are often 1 – 2 car detached or attached, most homes have them.  Off street parking is almost always available.

Surrounding Neighborhoods -

Madison, Parkrose, Rose City Park, Mount Tabor, South Tabor

Distance to Downtown Portland –

About 25 minutes to downtown Portland (35 with traffic), 20 minutes to airport (25 with traffic), 50 minutes to Hillsboro high-tech.

Local Shopping –

Shopping available along 82^nd Ave and Stark St. Great proximity to small shops, boutiques, a few restaurants, book and coffee stores (Walkscore is 80+). Clackamas Town Center will be the closest large mall.  Click one of the Lents homes for sale examples and select “details” text for Walkscore maps and listings of local business, plus other cool detail.

Main Grocery –

Fred Meyer on 82nd, Safeway on 82^nd, all are under a mile.  WinCo Foods on 102^nd is one of our best priced grocery options.

School Ratings –

Below average public schools.  Kelly elementary 5, Lent elementary 4, Harrison Park elementary, Lane middle 3, Marshall high 2, Franklin high 8.  Ratings are based from 1 (worst) through 10 (best) and come from the greatschools.org website at time of writing.

Demographics –

Below Portland’s average income.  Ethnic diversity, not so much social.  Residents are blue & white collar.

Crime -

Above average.   Portlandmaps.com is a good source of crime and statistical data.

Parks –

Mount Scott City Park, Montavilla City Park, Hancock City Park, Stark Street Park

Attractions –

Affordability, good access to freeway

Public Transportation –

Bus system routes and very close to MAX train.  Car optional, good access to public transportation.

Zip Codes -

97266  Try our Portland home search and use zip codes or many other parameters.