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Kenton Neighborhood GuideThe Kenton neighborhood is located in North Portland and is bordered by Arbor Lodge, St. Johns, and Piedmont neighborhoods. Kenton is also in close proximity to other popular neighborhoods via Max light rail located in nearby Interstate Avenue, bike, foot or car. A drive to downtown Portland is a mere 7-8 minutes away and a bike ride is about 25 minutes.FeaturesAs a result of the Portland real estate market boom and like many other Portland neighborhoods, Kenton has seen an influx of new residents to the area and new life on the "strip" which is Denver Avenue. Residents enjoy local businesses such as Posie's Coffee, North Star Coffee Shop, The Kenton Pub, Pizza Fino, E-San Thai and The Cup and Saucer Cafe. As one might imagine, Kenton has some wonderful areas with beautifully improved homes and neighborhoods and some still in transition. This area is still evolving and coming into its own.
Parks
Kenton Park Basketball courts, soccer field, paved paths, playground and water feature. Trenton Park Basketball court, picnic tables and playground Nearby parks and recreation: Arbor Lodge Park Dog off-leash area, horseshoe pit, paved paths, picnic tables, playground, soccer field, softball field, and lighted tennis courts. Peninsula Park Basketball and tennis courts, gymnasium, paved paths, gorgeous old rose garden, play structures and outdoor swimming pool. Gammans City Park Picnic tables and playground Farragut Park Basketball courts, soccer field, paved paths and playground Community Resources Multnomah County Library - North Portland Religious Organizations (churches, synagogues, places of worship, private schools) Neighborhood Public Transit - bus routes, train stops, etc. Kenton Neighborhood Association North Portland Tool Library "The North Portland Tool Library (NPTL) is a community resource that loans a wide variety of tools to community members free of charge. The Tool Library benefits North Portland residents by reducing the costs of maintaining and improving their homes, building community, and sustaining diverse, livable neighborhoods." Kenton Neighborhood VibeEvolving. On the cusp of something special...something fantastic. Neighborhood locals are extremely down-home, very approachable. Walking through the commercial district of Kenton will spark entrepreneurial thoughts of opening your own cute store front. The last time we lunched at the Kenton Street Pub, I looked up the street and lost myself in the vision of what Kenton could be. For those of you that remember Mississippi Ave before it was a hip, thriving district, you'll know that just a few short years ago, Mississippi was basically abandoned and folks simply didn't go there. All it took was a few brave entrepreneurs to come in and begin to fill the void. PortlandNeighborhood.com predicts that Kenton is the next up and coming neighborhood in N. Portland. There is simply so much potential here that it's mind-numbing to consider the inevitable given these truths: easy access to the Max, tons of store-front options, inexpensive retail rent and the simple fact that Portland people love to get in and re-vamp. Our advice to you is to get in while you still can!
StatsKenton Zip Code 97217 Kenton Real EstateKenton is comprised of mostly modest homes with architectural styles such as Portland's Craftsman style Bungalow, Cottages, Old Portland, Victorian, Foursquare and other mid-sized, one and two story homes. There are some amazingly gorgeous homes in the area, especially on Denver Avenue, which begins the commercial district. True to Portland style, this neighborhood will reveal creative paint schemes, innovative landscaping, and attention-to-detail restoration efforts. This lovely neighborhood is truly a gem given some still affordable home prices and a neighborhood community that truly cares about the growth and overall livability of the area. We have no doubt that this is the next hot area in urban Portland. You can't miss the fact that the homes for sale are eagerly snapped up by buyers and investors alike. Everyone is whispering about the "next Mississippi"... If you are interested in buying or selling a home in this Portland neighborhood, visit our Portland Real Estate Page for more information, or visit our Portland Real Estate Map to search the RMLS for neighborhood homes for sale. |
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