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Built along a ridge northwest of downtown and only 10-15
minutes from the attractions of the Northwest District, it combines rolling
green pastures and views east and west. The Forest Park neighborhood is
named because of its proximity to the 5,000 plus acre Forest Park, the southern
portion of which lies within the neighborhood boundaries and the rest of
which is adjacent. Most of the neighborhood lies within unincorporated Multnomah
County, though it does include some areas within Portland city limits.
If you desire the "look and feel" of a suburban community
but want to be close to downtown, examine the Forest Park neighborhood closely.
The 600 acre development named Forest Heights is located
to the southwest of the Forest Park neighborhood - it is in Washington County.
It is commonly referred to as the "Intel Country Club" because so many of
the Intel engineers who work in Hillsboro live in Forest Heights.
Forest Park is a great place to bring up a family as some
of the best schools in Oregon are located in the neighborhood. For
example, the Forest Park Elementary has been rated "exceptional" since 2004.
See the latest State of Oregon
Department of Education Report Cards.
Origin of the Name Forest Park
The neighborhood is located adjacent to the 5,000 plus
acre City of Portland Forest Park.
Forest Park Home Styles
Diversity in homes styles and sizes are the attraction.
Townhomes under 2,000 square foot to 3,000 plus square foot detached single-family
homes are found in Forest Park. Most have been constructed in the
last ten years and the area is still being developed. Many of the
homes have views of the coast range to the West and are within walking distance
of the 5,127 acre Forest Park which is on the east side of the elongated
neighborhood (about 5 miles in length).
1Forest
Park Home Prices
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Number of homes sold in Forest Park in 2009:
17. Distressed properties sales were 35%.
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Median price for homes sold in Forest Park:
$610,000 in 2009; $655,000 in 2008; $762,500 in 2007.
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1-year median sales price change in 2009 from 2008
in Forest Park: -23%.
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5-year median sales price change in Forest Park:
12%.
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2009 metro area median home price: $247,000
(-11.2 sales price change from 2008).
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2008 metro area median home price: $278,000 (-4% sales
price change from 2007).
Please be aware that the above figures are subject to
error and are intended as guidelines only. View Forest Park homes
currently for sale by clicking
here.
Walking in Forest Park: 70 Miles of Trails
 Portland's
Forest Park is the 14th largest city park in the United States and some
authorities say it is the largest wooded park in the country. Covering 5,000
plus acres, it provides a hushed and peaceful environment of a varied and
evolving forest ecosystem. Overlooking the Willamette River, the Park stretches
for nearly eight miles along the northeast slope of the Tualatin Mountains
between NW Skyline Boulevard and NW St. Helens Road (Hwy. 30).
Forest Park is home to over 100 species of mammals: more
than 100 kinds of birds have been seen in the Park. In the spring, hillsides
sparkle with trilliums amidst the sword ferns; hundreds of other kinds of
flowers and shrubs bloom during the year.
The Park offers enjoyment to hikers, bicyclists, runners,
and others who just enjoy being outdoors in a forest atmosphere. The 30+
mile long Wildwood Trail (a National Recreational Trail) traverses the Park
from the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial in Hoyt Arboretum to Newberry Road.
A total of more than 70 miles of interconnecting trails and lanes provide
opportunities for circle hikes of varying length.
See the
Friends of
Forest Park Web site for more information. Forest Park is on
Facebook.
Walk Score ranks 2,508 neighborhoods in the largest 40
U.S. cities to help you find a walkable place to live. Below is a Walk Score
for an address in the center of the Arlington Heights neighborhood.
A Father and His Son Hike Forest Park
This video is a father and son hiking Forest Park.
Miles of trails serve bikers, hikers, and casual strollers. One of the most
popular hikes is the portion of the Leif Erikson trail that begins at the
end of NW Thurman Street. A wide, leafy fire trail with a gradual uphill
grade, you can bike or walk the trail. It's also a popular place for
runners.
Map of Forest Park Neighborhood
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More About Forest Park
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Neighborhood Association
Web Site The neighborhood does not have a Web site.
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Location of Neighborhood
West Burnside (turns into Barnes Road after leaving the downtown
area) to NW Skyline Road.
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2Drive
Time to Downtown 18-19 minutes.
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Topography
Moderate to very hilly. It is a heavily wooded area and many homes
have views of the Coastal Mountain Range.
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Streets and Sidewalks
Void of sidewalks except along Miller Road in Forest Heights. The streets
leading to the developments can be winding and narrow.
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Livability Study
96% of Forest Park Heights residents rated their neighborhood "good"
or "very good." See
Livability Study.
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Public Transportation
Forest Park has two two bus routes - visit the
TriMet Web site.
No MAX light rail or streetcar lines in Forest Park. Transit
Score provides a 0-100 rating indicating how well an address is
served by public transportation. Ratings range from "Rider's
Paradises" to areas with limited or no nearby public transportation.
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32000
Demographics Population: 2,360 people. Area (acres): 6,996.
Average population density: 3 persons per acre. Number of households:
859. Homeowners versus renters: 91 percent owners. Diversity:
7.4%. non-Caucasian.
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4Crime
Stats for 2009 4 violent crimes. Total crimes
per 1,000 people was 29. For the latest crime statistics for the
Forest Park neighborhood, click
here.
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Sex Offenders
Click here
for the State of Oregon Sex Offender Inquiry System. After agreeing
to the "Conditions of Use Statement" you will be redirected to a "Enter
Search Criteria" page. Insert a zip code in the "Zip" field and
click on the "Query" button. Forest Park zip code(s): 97210, 97229,
97231.
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5Shopping
and Services These neighborhood is void of any retail establishments
but it is a short drive to a small mall (corner of SW Barnes Road and
NW Miller Road) with a QFC supermarket, Starbucks, cleaners, pizza,
vet, etc. Residents are about 10-15 minutes from the Northwest
District as well as a larger mall just off NW Cornell Road. In Forest
Heights (southwest of the neighborhood), the area's first commercial
site is been developed at NW Miller Road and NW Mill Ridge. It has a
grocer and Starbucks.
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Eating Out
The Skyline Restaurant is located at 1313 NW Skyline Boulevard and it
attracts locals and outsiders. The Skyline is reasonably price but don't
expect gourmet food. For an evening meal, the closest food source
is the Outback Steakhouse at 11146 SW Barnes Road.
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Public Library
You have to go downtown to the
Multnomah County
Central Library or to the Northwest District branch located at 2300
NW Thurman Street.
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Who Lives in Forest
Park Young professionals who usually are married. Only 14.4
percent of the households have one person living in them.
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Cars in the Neighborhood
Safe family cars. The second car is usually a SUV or a sporty
car for Dad to drive to work.
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6Biking
Quality Low.
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Schools
Elementary school:
Forest Park. Middle school:
East-West Sylvan. High school:
Lincoln High School.
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7School
Report Card Grades Elementary schools: O. Middle schools:
O. High schools: O. Click
here for report card details.
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1Real Estate Values
Data on real estate values provided by RMLStm.
Distressed properties include short sales and bank-owned properties
for the period July 2009 through December 2009.
2Drive Time to Downtown
Estimated commuting time obtained from Yahoo Maps and Google Maps.
Drive time was calculated from a central intersection in each neighborhood
to Pioneer Courthouse Square during the morning peak commute time.
3Demographics Data
Numbers were
obtained from Census 2000 and
www.portlandmaps.com.
4Crime Statistics
Numbers on crime represent total crimes for 2009 and were obtained from
Portland Police Bureau. Violent crimes are defined as murder,
rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Crimes per 1,000 are based
on reported incidents of murder, rape, larceny, aggravated assault,
arson, burglary, robbery, and motor vehicle theft.
5Shopping and Services Numbers
were determined from local directory listings and county/municipal library
systems.
6Biking Quality Rating
based on the 2007 Cycle Zone Analysis conducted by the City of Portland
Office of Transportation. The six-tier ratings have been reduced to
three levels: High, Fair, and Low.
7School Report Card Grades
"O" = Outstanding; "S" = Satisfactory; "I" = In Need of Improvement.
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