Westover
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The Westover Neighborhood is situated near downtown Portland and is bordered by Arlington Heights to the south, Nob Hill to the east, Willamette Heights to the north, and the Hillside neighborhood to the west.
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Overview
The Westover neighborhood is rich with elegant homes and breathtaking views of Mt. Hood, downtown Portland and the surrounding neighborhoods. Residents here have ready access to the Nob Hill neighborhood, Jeld-Wen Field, Forest Park and Washington Park and all of downtown Portland.
The area was originally called “Scotch Nubbin” and was one of several areas of great interest after the Lewis & Clark Centennial Exposition. Within six months of the fair closing the buildings and much of the land was purchased by Lafayette Pence, a land speculator from Colorado who intended to clear the land, fill in the long-since-drained Guild’s Lake, and redevelop the area for residential use. Part of his plan included terracing the steep hillside.
Pence’s plans fell through for various reasons and the project was continued by a group of investors from Seattle in 1909. These entrepreneurs used water to scrape away the hillside into manageable terraces and by 1920 residents had begun moving into the newly formed Westover Terraces. Since then the neighborhood has grown to include about 600 homes.
There are many walking guides in the neighborhood and the Walking Tour to Pittock Mansion begins in Northwest Portland in Nob Hill and winds it’s way through Westover and up some of the longest stairs in Portland. Once at the Pittock Mansion getting home is a breeze no matter where home may be since it’s quite literally all downhill from Pittock.
Parks
Hillside Community Center – Includes basketball court – indoor, community center, meeting room – reservable, party room – reservable, and rock climbing wall.
Hillside Park – Includes basketball court, disabled access play area, paths – paved, paths – unpaved, picnic tables, playground, soccer field, and tennis court.
Pittock Mansion – Once the private home of the pioneering Pittock family, this 1914 home has been completely furnished with antique furniture and les objets d’art, including family artifacts, appropriate to its 17th, 18th, and 19th century French and English designs. A Portland treasure. Visit PittockMansion.org
Pittock Mansion Acres
For more details visit: Portland Parks Online
Stats
Westover zip code: 97210
For details on Local Crime and Census data in Westover visit: Portland Maps and use the intersection of NW Cumberland Ave and NW Ariel Terrace
Vibe
The community in the area is a good mix of both young and vested families. Many live here because of it’s proximity to Nob Hill and downtown Portland without the hustle and bustle. On any given day you’re sure to find a number of dog walkers, joggers, and bicyclists. The narrow winding roads keep traffic minimal and help contribute to its serenity.
Resources
Multnomah County Library – The closest public library for the Westover neighborhood is Multnomah County’s Northwest Library located at 2300 NW Thurman.
Homes in the Westover neighborhood cover a large spectrum of architectural styles. Most anything from Bungalow, to Cape Cod, and Colonial to English Tudor. Like any Portland neighborhood, there are always great deals to be found and Westover is no exception. If you’re looking for real estate in Westoverfeel free to browse the listings below or contact me directly.
