Feel, Known For –

Portland’s Rock Creek neighborhood is centered near 185^th Avenue and West Union road, bordered by Bethany to the west.  Known for proximity to Portland Community College and the Rock Creek public golf course it’s a convenient west-side setting.  Attracts Intel, Genentec, Solar World and other high-tech employees.  Regarded as not necessarily high-end but definitely not low end houses either.  Good bang for the buck.   More on Portland real estate and Portland neighborhoods…

Rock Creek Real Estate & Home Settings –

Real estate in Rock Creek offers a variety of options for the average income household and possibilities to push into some larger lot settings as well.  Living on the public golf course is possible, one of only 2 NW Portland courses.  The other is Claremont (much higher priced).  Being developed during the 1980’s properties tend to offer families more breathing room than other NW Portland setting, such as Bethany.  Topography is often sloped but not enough to enable much more than a territorial view, yards are usable.  You’ll find home settings to be landscaped with large and small trees, mature shrubbery and taken care of but not necessarily meticulously manicured by the gardener.  Presents well, a homey family feel.  Defined as mainly residential make “Walkscore.com” rate this neighborhood as “car-dependant”, near  40 out of 100. Browse all Portland Homes for Sale immediately.

Rock Creek For Sale, Prices –

Prices in this area vary between neighborhoods but run close to average for our metro area.  Entry level condo pricing is really quite competitive with anywhere else in the city, starting under $100k for a 2 bedroom 2 bath unit is hard to beat.  Investors do have options here with rents being aggressive and a variety of plexes and affordable single family homes to choose from, great for renting to college students.  $250k will purchase a ranch style 3 bedroom 2 bath home of 1600 square feet situated on a 70 x 100’ lot.  High-end Rock Creek real estate tops out near $400k and tend to not be much larger than 2800’.   Compare these Rock Creek homes for sale to other Portland Homes for Sale.

Rock Creek Home Styles –

You’ll find construction of our Rock Creek homes started in the early 1980’s, progressing into the 1990’s, even a few newer homes.  This will change as the North Bethany project incorporates new development inside Portland’s urban growth boundary, right to the north of our subject location.  Vertical and horizontal lapped cedar siding wraps colonial, split and ranch style homes set back from the curb on ample sized lots.  Distance between homes is 20’, nothing like newer construction and many homes resemble a more contemporary layout.  Master bedroom suites (including their own bath) gained popularity in this era, a plus over some of the 1970’s layouts.  Updated and still original homes can be found.  Watch the budget when remodeling here and don’t outdo the neighborhood.  All detached homes are at least 3 bedroom and 2 bath, garages are 2 car and attached.

Surrounding Neighborhoods -

Tanasbourne, Bethany, Oak Hills

Distance to Downtown Portland –

About 22 minutes to downtown Portland (45 with traffic), 35 minutes to airport ( 75 with traffic), 10 minutes to Hillsboro high-tech.

Local Shopping –

A small shopping center is at 185^th and West Union, a few eating options, Bethany Village is about 2 miles away and The Streets of Tanasbourne has about everything, very close (Walkscore is 40, car-dependant).  Close to highway 26 (Sunset Highway), and public transportation.  Click one of the Rock Creek homes for sale examples and select “details” text for Walkscore maps and listings of local business, plus other cool detail.

Main Grocery –

Albertons on West Union is .25 mi, Safeway on 185^th is about 1 mi.  Trader Joe’s on 185^th, Fred Meyer in Hillsboro on Imbrie Dr is around 2 miles away.

School Ratings –

Above average ratings for public schools.  Lenox elementary 7, Rock Creek elementary 9, Poynter middle 5, Stoller middle 10, Liberty high school 8, West View high school 7.  Ratings are based from 1 (worst) through 10 (best) and come from the greatschools.org website at time of writing.

Demographics –

Average income.  Not a lot of ethnic diversity.  Residents are mixed white and blue collar.

Crime -

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

Parks –

Rock Creek Powerline Soccer Fields, Adams Acres park, Rock Creek Landing Park, Northshore Estates Park

Attractions –

Close to Streets of Tanasbourne, Rock Creek golf course living, Rock Creek Campus of PCC, Tualatin Hills ball fields, swim center, affordable houses

Public Transportation –

Bus system routes along 185^th, Park Way and Rock Creek Blvd.  Not close to MAX train. Car is used by most, not overly focused on biking or public transportation.

Zip Codes -

97229  Try our Portland home search and use zip codes or many other parameters.