Creston-Kenilworth
A Neighborhood in Portland, Oregon
Creston-Kenilworth
An eclectic neighborhood That’s CLOSE-IN to portland, more affordable, and filled with great homes, fixers, and finished.
This is primarily a residential neighborhood anchored by some strong commercial businesses like Safeway and Target. With Powell Blvd ruling along its Northern border, Creston-Kenilworth has one secret gem square in its corner…Creston Park. With a lovely play area, room for dogs to run, and an outdoor pool (Creston Pool) for summertime fun surrounded by tall pines. It’s an oasis within the city.
Hop onto Powell and you can zip into downtown over the Ross Island Bridge.
BORDERING NEIGHBORHOODS + LANDMARKS
A Visual Vibe
Neighborhood Details
GETTING AROUND
Walk score 80
Minutes to downtown by car 15
Number of transit lines max/streetcar/tram lines 7
Miles of bike routes (lanes, blvd, multi-use paths) 4
Miles of bike routes (all) per square mile 5.1
SCHOOLS
Elementary: Grout, Richmond, Winterhaven K-8, Emerson
Middle: Hosford, Kellogg, Da Vinci
High School: Cleveland, Franklin
Private:
Always verify the accuracy of schools for homes for sale in the Creston-Kenilworth neighborhood as boundaries may have changed.
Get an overview of schools on PPS's general school map here.
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The Important Stuff
PARKS
Parks & natural areas, in acres 23
Parks, % of neighborhood 4
SHOPPING HIGHLIGHTS
TOP EATING SPOTS
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TACO STOP
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*data courtesy of Portland Monthly 2019 Real Estate Guide