While
the neighborhood has now less than half the housing stock it had thirty
years ago, it remains one of the most densely populated parts of the city.
Its attractiveness as a place to live has much to do with this association's
insistence on maintaining a pedestrian environment and rebuilding a community
focus lost in a period of dislocation and changing patterns of urbanization
accompanying the development of urban freeways. Recent trends are toward
rebuilding the neighborhood's housing stock with new units exceeding demolitions
in the 1990's.
The Westside MAX public art program added
the vision of over 20 artists to the planning and design of the light-rail
system, resulting in the installation of over 100 art elements along the
Westside line. Here in Goose Hollow many residents, students and businesses
contributed to the art found at the Civic Stadium, Kings Hill and Goose
Hollow stations. View the
art at the
MAX
Train Web site.
History of Goose Hollow
The Goose Hollow Foothills League Neighborhood
Association is host to five historic residential communities. These consist
of an uptown area of older brick apartment houses and residential
hotels, mixed with commercial and light industrial activities that we have
called the
Lownsdale area. Another area called
Kings Hill once hosted the residences of Portland's turn of the century
wealthier merchants, now partly infilled with higher density apartments
and offices.
Goose Hollow itself, is the site of a pond, long since drained,
that was the primary residence for a substantial goose population in the
late nineteenth century. It is an outskirt of downtown that mixed
commercial, residential, industrial, and highway commercial activities in
an area that had been family farms and Portland suburbs before the automobile.
Gander Ridge and
Vista Ridge are at the foot of Portland Heights and at the edge of the
bowl that makes downtown Portland and Goose Hollow.
Origin of the Name Goose Hollow
Goose Hollow was named after the migrating geese who used
to stop there to gather. Conflicts over the free-ranging geese were
called Goose Wars. Another version is that it acquired its distinctive
name through early residents’ practice of letting their geese run free throughout
the area.
Goose Hollow Home Styles
Goose Hollow has every type of home to include apartment
buildings, condos, townhomes, and a few detached single-family homes (many
of these are listed on the National Register of Historic Places). Some apartment
buildings have been converted into condos and new condos were also built
in the 2000s. The west side of the neighborhood has some beautiful historic
large homes. Over 80 percent of the residents reside in an apartment and
this number is increasing. Much of the apartment living is by students
at Portland State University which is just across the I-405 freeway from
Goose Hollow. The 2000 census: 67.1% of the households have one person
per household.
The
King's Hill Historic District is bounded by W. Burnside Street, SW Canyon
Road, SW 21st Street and Washington Park. Within the 430 acre historic
district are 105 buildings to include many homes. The styles of these
homes include Late Victorian, late 19th and early 20th Century American
Movements, and late 19th and 20th Century Revivals.
1Goose Hollow 2008 Home Prices
Number of homes sold in Goose Hollow in 2008:
101.
Average price for homes sold in Goose Hollow in 2008: $354,109.
Median price for homes sold in Goose Hollow
in 2008: $292,000.
Average sales price change in 2008 from 2007 in Goose Hollow:
-1%.
5-year average sales price growth in Goose Hollow: 27%.
2008 metro area average home price: $330,300 (-3.7%
sales price change from 2007).
2008 metro area median home price:
$278,000 (-4% sales price change from 2007).
Please be aware that the above figures
are subject to error and are intended as guidelines only. To view Goose
Hollow homes currently for sale click
here. The latest market trends for the neighborhood are
available at the site also by clicking on the "Neighborhood Report"
icon.
Parks and Health Clubs in Goose Hollow
PGE
Park is a multi-purpose sports facility located on the north edge of Goose
Hollow. PGE Park is home to the Triple-A Baseball Portland Beavers
and professional soccer’s Portland Timbers. The Timbers are a member
of the United Soccer League and in 2011 they will join the major ranks when
they play in the MLS.
The stadium was originally built in 1926 and has undergone
a number of transformations over the years. Not only is the stadium home
to the Beavers and Timbers, but a number of other teams and events call
PGE Park home. Portland State University plays its home football games at
PGE Park. The Portland State women’s soccer program also plays a number
of games at the stadium.
The Multnomah
Club is a private health and social club located next to PGE Park and
its facility is about 350,000 square feet. It has multiple swimming
pools, gyms, and restaurants. Undoubtedly the premier health club in the
metro area, the drawback is getting a membership into the club. They
use a lottery system for adding new members.
Washington Park is located
on the west edge of Goose Hollow and you will find many Goose Hollow residents
running, hiking, and enjoying all of its attractions.
MAX Line Makes Living Easy in Goose Hollow
A benefit of living in Goose Hollow is the
access to the MAX Light Rail trains. They comes rolling right through the
neighborhood. Whether you commute to downtown or west to Beaverton
or Hillsboro, it's a easy walk down the to a MAX stop from most parts of
the neighborhood. If you work downtown, you could walk to work downtown
or bike very easily. If you don't want to take the MAX or walk, there's
bus service in the community.
Local Institutions: Goose Hollow Inn and Leaky Roof Pub
& Grill
The
name alone will entice you to stop in for a pint and sandwich: Leaky
Roof! Here is what the Portland Monthly Magazine had to say
about the pub: "If this modest beer house and eatery were any better camouflaged,
even bloodhounds would have trouble sniffing it out. Tucked inside a bland
yellow bungalow on SW Jefferson St, the Leaky Roof has been tracking Goose
Hollow foot traffic since 1947. The cozy corner bar has a fair number of
beers and assorted spirits, but the wall of whiskey draws the most attention."
You can lunch with former Portland Mayor
Bud Clark at his Goose Hollow Inn. As mayor, "Bud" Clark created the
nationally recognized 12-Point Homeless Plan, supported the growth of mass
transit, including the MAX Light Rail line to Hillsboro, Oregon, aided downtown
development, and initiated and led the campaign to build the Oregon Convention
Center. Clark also sanctioned The Mayor's Ball, an annual charity event
featuring independent musicians from all over the Northwest. It could be
argued that The Mayor's Ball was instrumental in building a music scene
that helped to fuel the Nineties' grunge movement.
The tavern owner served eight years (1985
- 1992) and now has returned to running his tavern called Goose Hollow Inn.
It has a pleasant deck where you can drink away your frustrations with the
rest of the City Hall roustabouts. The Hollow's Reuben sandwich is always
a winner. The Goose Hollow is located at 1927 SW Jefferson Street.
Money Magazine: Goose Hollow is one of the Best Places
to Retire
The
October 2007 issue of
Money Magazine named the Goose Hollow neighborhood as one of the best
places to retire. The article states that, "Goose Hollow is walking
distance to Washington Park, which is home to the Japanese Garden, the International
Test Rose Garden and the Hoyt Arboretum. As one of the original residential
areas in Portland, Goose Hollow is marked by turn-of-the-century homes."
Walking in Goose Hollow
Here are some walking tours in
the downtown area of Portland:
Public Art Walking Tour The Regional
Arts & Culture Council (RACC) along with the Portland Oregon Visitors
Association have a Public Art Walking Tour map/brochure – a colorful
guide to nearly 100 public art pieces in downtown Portland and the near
eastside. This free brochure is available at Portland-area visitor centers,
or by calling RACC at (503) 823-5111. You can also download a copy by
clicking here.
Walking Tour to Pittock Mansion This
2.8-mile walk begins in Northwest Portland and climbs some of the city's
longest staircases through Westover Heights. It ends at the Pittock
Mansion, a restored French Renaissance Revival chateau. The home,
its grounds, and fabulous views are open to the public. Click
here to download the guide.
Walking Tour Nob Hill and the Pearl District
This 3.3-mile walk begins at PGE Park it takes you through historic
neighborhoods to shops, galleries, restaurants, and theaters in the
Pearl District and Nob Hill. Click
here
to download the guide.
Walk Score ranks 2,508 neighborhoods in the largest 40
U.S. cities to help you find a walkable place to live. 45% of Portland
residents have a Walk Score of 70 or above. 83% have a Walk Score of at
least 50—and 17% live in Car-Dependent neighborhoods. Below is the
Walk Score for PGE Park
in Goose Hollow.
Goose Hollow Video
Here's a video of life in Goose Hollow. It's a bit
artsy with music in the background but very entertaining. It's fun
getting a look at the neighborhood buildings and haunts.
Location West of downtown.
When you cross I-405, you're in Goose Hollow. The streets are
all "Southwest" and if they say "Northwest", you are in the Northwest
District neighborhood.
2Drive Time to Downtown
Five to six minutes.
Topography Flat with mature trees
in yards and parks. A slight rise in elevation going from east
to west.
Sidewalks and Streets Goose Hollow
has sidewalks for walking except for some winding roads in the south
part of the neighborhood. Most of the streets have parked cars lining
them.
2005 Livability Study 90.5% of Goose
Hollow residents rated their neighborhood "good" or "very good."
See
Livability Study.
Public Transportation TriMet
has numerous bus routes in Goose Hollow. The MAX light rail line
rolls right through the center of the neighborhood (three stops).
No streetcars in Goose Hollow.
3Demographics Population:
5,433. Area size: 288 acres. Average population density:
21 persons per acre (includes vacant spaces). Number of households:
3,792. Percent of home owners: 14. Percent of renters: 86.
Diversity: 16% non-Caucasian.
4Crime Stats for 2008
31 violent crimes, 26 residential burglaries, and 28 auto thefts.
Total crimes per 1,000 residents was 60.
Sex Offenders Click
here for the
State of Oregon Sex Offender Inquiry System. After agreeing to the
"Conditions of Use Statement" you will be redirected to a "Enter
Search Criteria" page. Insert a zip code in the "Zip" field
and click on the "Query" button. Goose Hollow zip code(s):
97201, 97205, 97209.
5Shopping and Services
Number of supermarkets: 1. Number of health clubs: 1. Number of
coffee shops: 6. These numbers are somewhat misleading as residents
have access to numerous food markets just across West Burnside to include
Fred Meyer, Zupan's, Trader Joe's on NW Glisan, Whole Foods closer
to downtown, and City Market on NW 21st Avenue.
Farmers Markets The
Wednesday market is held between Southwest Salmon and Main streets. 10 am-2 pm
Wednesdays, April 29-October 28. The Saturday market is held
at the South Park Blocks by PSU between Southwest Harrison and
Montgomery streets. 8:30 am-2 pm Saturdays, March 21-December 19.
More information at
portlandfarmersmarket.org.
Eating Out Most residents hike across
Burnside to the Northwest District or downtown. If you want food
in Goose Hollow you can get the best Reuben sandwich on the West Coast
at the Goose Hollow Inn located at 1927 SW Jefferson Street. The
Hotel
deLuxe has a restaurant — called Gracie’s after comedian Gracie
Allen — and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is located
at 729 SW 15th Avenue. Most residents head across Burnside and
dine in the
Nob Hill neighborhood.
Who Lives in Goose Hollow Students
from Portland State University who rent, young folks who want to be
close to downtown, and empty nesters who like condo living. About two-thirds
of the residents are under 40 years of age.
What They Drive in Goose Hollow
SUVs and luxury autos at the detached single-family homes and a mix
of autos at apartments and condos. Many Portland State University
students bike to class.
What's in the Recycle Bin Pinot
Noir wine bottles and Tanqueray Ten gin on the west side of the neighborhood.
Beer bottles in the apartments houses (PSU students).
School Report Card Grades Elementary
schools: A/B. Middle school: A. High school: A. Click
here for report card details.
__________________________________________________ 1Real
Estate Values Data on real estate values provided by Graphical
Data, Homequest, and RMLS™. 2Drive
Time to Downtown Estimated commuting time obtained from Yahoo
Maps and Google Maps. Drive time was calculated from a central intersection
in each neighborhood to Pioneer Courthouse Square during the morning peak
commute time.
3Demographics Data Numbers were obtained
from Census 2000 and
www.portlandmaps.com.
4Crime Statistics Numbers on crime represent
total crimes for 2008 and were obtained from county sheriff departments
and the Oregon State Police. Violent crimes are defined as murder,
rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. 5Shopping
and Services Numbers were determined from local directory listings
and county/municipal library systems.
North: West Burnside Street.
East: I-405
South: Going from east to west, SW Cardinell Drive to SW Jackson Street
to SW Vista Avenue.
West: Washington Park.
To learn more about the
Goose Hollow neighborhood
visit Portland Maps.
It will provide you with a list of businesses, demographic data,
crime stats, parks, schools, aerial photos, maps,
elevation, etc.
All you need is a property address − use
"1849 SW Salmon Street"
Learn More
About
the
Goose Hollow Neighborhood
Goose Hollow
Transit Map
Click to enlarge
Susan Marthens
Principal Real Estate Broker, CRS, GRI
(503) 497-2984
Fax (503) 220-1131
While
the neighborhood has now less than half the housing stock it had thirty
years ago, it remains one of the most densely populated parts of the city.
Its attractiveness as a place to live has much to do with this association's
insistence on maintaining a pedestrian environment and rebuilding a community
focus lost in a period of dislocation and changing patterns of urbanization
accompanying the development of urban freeways. Recent trends are toward
rebuilding the neighborhood's housing stock with new units exceeding demolitions
in the 1990's.
Goose Hollow has every type of home to include apartment
buildings, condos, townhomes, and a few detached single-family homes (many
of these are listed on the National Register of Historic Places). Some apartment
buildings have been converted into condos and new condos were also built
in the 2000s. The west side of the neighborhood has some beautiful historic
large homes. Over 80 percent of the residents reside in an apartment and
this number is increasing. Much of the apartment living is by students
at Portland State University which is just across the I-405 freeway from
Goose Hollow. The 2000 census: 67.1% of the households have one person
per household. 
PGE
Park is a multi-purpose sports facility located on the north edge of Goose
Hollow. PGE Park is home to the Triple-A Baseball Portland Beavers
and professional soccer’s Portland Timbers. The Timbers are a member
of the United Soccer League and in 2011 they will join the major ranks when
they play in the MLS. 
