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The Arlington Heights neighborhood sits on the edge of downtown Portland and the Goose Hollow neighborhood’s western boundary. Portland real estate in this neighborhood is among the city’s most refined. In any city other than understated Portland, these homes would be called mansions. Many are greater than 4,000-square feet and range in style from vintage Craftman through suburban contemporary.
Just minutes from downtown, the homes in scenic Arlington are within walking distance of some of the city’s best known attractions. Practically in their own backyards, residents have Portland’s International Rose Test Gardens, Washington Park, Hoyt Arboretum, the Japanese Gardens, and the Oregon Zoo.
Many of the streets offer a convenient access to the ten miles of trails in the 183 acre Hoyt Arboretum. Arlington Heights residents can walk to work (all downhill) and take the bus home. Some even ride their bike to work. If you’re up for it, you can hike down to one of the many restaurants on Northwest 21st and 23rd Avenue and enjoy an evening meal. You just have to remember the uphill walk home.
For shopping and services the Bethany Village Center at S.W. Barnes and S.W. Miller Road is convenient with a QFC, a veterinary clinic, dry cleaners, Sandoval’s Café and Occasions Fine Gifts.
Additionally, the Uptown Shopping Center on West Burnside and N.W. 23 rd Ave. is nearby with its boutiques and services; Zupan’s market is just across the street. This is also the beginning of the retail corridor of N.W. 23rd Ave and the many restaurants that line that street as well N.W. 21st Ave.
There are several locally owned home furnishing and design stores in the Northwest neighborhood worth a visit: Bedford-Brown for custom design and furnishing; Jerry Lamb for antiques; also h.i.p., Kitchen Kaboodle, Manor, Maison and Relish.
Things to do and sights to see in downtown neighborhoods such as the Pearl, Old Town-China Town and the others are nearly endless. It’s not possible to name even the highlights without someone complaining that a critical feature has been overlooked. What follows is an abbreviated list selected in hopes of appealing to a variety of tastes.
Schools: Ainsworth Elementary, West Sylvan Middle, Lincoln High
Parks: Washington Park
Shopping: Fred Meyer, Zupan’s
Freeways: S26, I-405, I-5
Library: Multnomah County Library Northwest Branch
Recreational Amenities: Japanese Gardens, International Rose Test Garden
Population: 745
Home ownership: 58%
Art in the Park is a juried exhibit and demonstration of visual arts held in the nearby North Park Blocks during Labor Day weekend. Every First Thursday there is an art gallery walk in the Pearl District. Other cultural venues include: the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, the Keller Auditorium, for traveling Broadway musicals, the Portland Opera, and the Oregon Ballet. The main stages for live dramatic theater include the Performing Arts Center on S.W. Broadway and S.W. Main and the Gerding Theater on N.W. 11th Ave. and N.W. Davis.
The Oregonian, Pdxnorthwest.com and Willamette Week publish weekly restaurant reviews and annual best dining guides. Some of the favorites they’ve singled out for high marks include: Pazzo Ristorante, Hiroshi Japanese Restaurant, Higgins, the Heathman Restaurant, Fenouil, the Peruvian restaurant Andina, 50 Plates, the Vietnamese restaurant Silk, Kenny & Zuke’s New York style deli, Nel Centro, Patanegra, Paley’s Place, Meriwether’s and Wildwood.
If you’re interested in a Portland home for sale that encompasses the lush green of Washington Park and the convenience of urban access, Arlington Heights should be high on your list.
