Feel, Known For –

Portland’s Woodlawn neighborhood is centered around the diagonal streets of Woodlawn Park.  One of the oldest areas of NE Portland it encompasses a good section of brew pubs, ceramic studios, bistros and historic buildings.  Art and culture, cyclist popular, creative character, etc.   More on Portland real estate and Portland neighborhoods…

Woodlawn Real Estate & Home Settings –

Real estate in the Woodlawn neighborhood of NE Portland is a mix of affordable new and old.  Residents get together around the Community Garden with incorporates a newer Children’s Garden Program launched in 2008.  Tree-line streets of old growth and mature landscape surround the free-style home fronts.  Lots are typical for inner-city, running at or near 5000’ (rectangular).  Walkscore rates this neighborhood as “somewhat walkable”, near  65.  Shopping along Dekum and Martin Luther King Blvd.  Browse all Portland Homes for Sale immediately.

Woodlawn Homes For Sale, Prices –

Affordable.  You’ll find prices are some of the most reasonable in all of NE Portland.  Revolving around $300k, detached homes for sale are your only option, condos don’t make up a substantial percentage of the market.  Small entry-level residences start near $200k and that’ll purchase a 2 bedroom home of 1200 square feet with 1 bath.  Tipping the scales over 2500’ is not the norm but when it does happen expect to pay in the high $300’s.  Overall price range is not real broad and keeps options open to buyers competing for an affordable NE Portland location.   Compare these Woodlawn homes for sale to other Portland Homes for Sale.

Woodlawn Home Styles –

Woodlawn home styles include English, Tudor, cottage, bungalow and old-Portland types.  Steeper roof lines on some common to the Tudor look.  Dormers of varying shape pop out, breaking up architecture and add character.  Living spaces are on the main floor and bedrooms upstairs.  Basements are usable, finished and not.  When viewing homes in this location pay close attention to basement odor as musty smells can be an indication of troublesome water issue.  Garages are single car or non-existent.  This neighborhood provides benefit if you’re a more budget conscious buyer who is targeting an easy downtown commute and close-in urban residential setting.

Surrounding Neighborhoods -

Kenton, Arbor Lodge, Humbolt, Woodlawn

Distance to Downtown Portland –

About 12 minutes to downtown Portland, 15 minutes to airport ( 25 with traffic), 40 minutes to Hillsboro high-tech.

Local Shopping –

Shopping at Jantzen Beach is fairly close, some local small shops, boutiques, a few restaurants, book and coffee stores (Walkscore is 55, somewhat walkable). Scattered shopping along Lombard and Marin Luther King Blvd. Car dependant but good access to bus and public transportation.  Click one of the Woodlawn homes for sale examples and select “details” text for Walkscore maps and listings of local business, plus other cool detail.

Main Grocery –

Safeway on Marin Luther King Blvd .4 mi

School Ratings –

Below average public schools.  Woodlawn elementary 3,  Jefferson high school 3.  Ratings are based from 1 (worst) through 10 (best) and come from the greatschools.org website at time of writing.

Demographics –

Average or slightly under average income.  Ethnic diversity and social.  Residents are blue & white collar.  Probably a bigger draw towards singles and younger couples.  A melting pot of culture and character.

Crime -

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

Parks –

Woodlawn Park, Holman City Park, Alberta City Park, Roselawn City park

Attractions –

Affordable close-in housing options, Concordia University of liberal arts

Public Transportation –

Bus system routes all over.  Not real close to MAX train. Car for commuters but biking is the preferred method.

Zip Codes -

97211  Try our Portland home search and use zip codes or many other parameters.