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Guide to Bridgeton Neighborhood
Location Bridgeton is located in North Portland, along Marine Drive. It is bordered by the Kenton, Piedmont, and East Columbia neighborhoods, and Hayden Island and the Columbia River to the North. Bridgeton can be located on page 566 of The Thomas Guide, 2006 Portland Street Guide. Description Bridgeton offers a charming, small-town community feel, where neighbors know each other by name. Here you'll find people living on the water, with a genuine appreciation for their scenic natural surroundings. You might see people feeding the ducks, or greeting the other feathered friends who share the neighborhood, like "Gus", the local goose. Driving along Bridgeton Road, you'll come across a great nautical coffee shop/gift store/art gallery, called the "Channel's Edge" (located on 207 N. Bridgeton Rd., Phone: 503-737-2465). We dropped in for a friendly chat with Bob Rouse, and he shared his views on living in Bridgeton, as we sipped a delicious cup of 'joe. Bob says his fellow river rats (neighbors) living in the area are fantastic people, and that he loves the neighborhood. Be sure to drop by, as Channel's Edge features not only great coffee, but some work by fantastic local artists, as well as unique gifts. Some issues concerning the Bridgeton community include care of the environment, water safety, traffic and noise control, and the proposed Columbia River Crossing project . "The Columbia River Crossing project is aimed at improving the mobility, reliability, and accessibility for automobile, freight, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian users of the I-5 corridor from State Route 500 in Vancouver to approximately Columbia Boulevard in Portland. Through an inclusive, collaborative process, this project will deliver a financially feasible solution that strengthens the regional economy and strives to support community livability." To get a local's view of Bridgeton, be sure to check out the Bridgeton Blog. Homes A recent RMLS home search in the Bridgeton area showed homes from sale from as low as $99,000 up to $379,900. Bridgeton has all different types of home styles, including older farm houses, to newer suburban style homes. There is an interesting mix of real estate in this area, and the area has a nice small community feel. Bridgeton is on the Columbia River, so if you enjoy the marine lifestyle, this area might be for you. If you are looking for information on buying or selling a home in Bridgeton, including mortgage rates, loan calculators, home appraisers, school report cards, and crime reports, please see the Real Estate Page.
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