Southwest Hills
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The Southwest Hills neighborhood is located in what is popularly known as the “West Hills” in Portland. It’s the southernmost neighborhood in downtown Portland. The hilly terrain and lush nature parks in this area create stunning views from many of the homes and on a clear day it is possible to see Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, and Mt. Saint Helens in the distance. The neighborhood straddles Portland’s highest peak and boasts some of the grandest, most luxurious homes in the city.
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Overview
The history of the Southwest Hills neighborhood is one of the more interesting and extreme of all of Portland. Seeing as it’s such a hilly area, in the 1800′s it was virtually impossible to travel to because of the muddy roads. In 1892 The Portland Cable Railway gave access to the area. The train started in downtown Portland on 5th and Jefferson, and traveled to Canyon Road, then to approximately Kingston Avenue, before finally stopping somewhere near Fairview Boulevard. The construction of the Vista bridge led to dramatically increased access and by the 1930′s, the combination of amazing views and proximity to downtown caused the real estate values to jump drastically.
The neighborhood also has easy access to one of the City of Roses’ most popular destinations, Council Crest Park which is the highest point in Portland at 1,073 feet above sea level. Council Crest Park was home to an amusement park from 1907 to 1929 (more about that in the soon-to-be-published Healy Heights neighborhood page).
Parks
Marquam Nature Park – This park is basically a trail that starts south of downtown at the foot of the West Hills. It supports many native plant species, and has several trails that wind up the hill and through trees. The trail system goes to Council Crest and the Oregon Zoo. The main trail is less than a mile, with 10 marker posts. The parking lot is located on Sam Jackson Parkway uphill from Terwilliger Blvd. An information kiosk about the park is located at the base of the trail.
Portland Heights Park – Includes basketball court, disabled access play area, disabled access restroom, paths – both paved and unpaved, picnic tables, playground, soccer field, softball field, and lighted tennis court.
For more details visit: Portland Parks Online
Stats
Southwest Hills zip code: 97201
For details on Local Crime and Census data in Southwest Hills visit: Portland Maps and use the intersection of SW Patton Rd and SW Montgomery Dr.
Famous for its grandiose Colonial estates, Southwest Hills also features several modern and mid-century designs ranging from Craftsman and Bungalow to stilted custom built homes. Like any neighborhood there are always great deals to be found if you know what to look for. If you are interested in buying a home in Southwest Hills check out the list below for current listings or contact me directly if you’re looking to sell.
