According
to Tracy Prince's book
Portland's
Goose Hollow, Goose Hollow is "one of Portland's oldest neighborhoods,
Goose Hollow is steps from downtown and beloved for its quirky character,
historic homes, spectacular views, and walkability. Over a century ago,
the actual "hollow" was dramatically altered when the meandering Tanner
Creek, in a deep gulch with several trestle bridge crossings, was diverted
underground and infilled. The creek's presence is still felt in the ravine
carved through the Tualatin Mountains (spanned by the Vista Bridge) and
in the neighborhood's identity."
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.
The
naming of Dr. Ethan Sperry as Director of the Chancel Choir
at First United
Methodist Church in 2010 meant that no pew goes without a body as parishioners
are filling the Goose Hollow church to hear his music. Ethan also serves
as the Director
of Choral Activities at Portland State University. Over his ten-year
tenure as head of the glee club at Miami University, Sperry honed the ensemble
into an internationally recognized ensemble with numerous invitational performances
around the globe, including trips to Europe, eastern Europe, China, and
throughout the United States. Dr. Sperry's choirs are already making a mark
in Portland.
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 creek, long since buried,
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.
Tracy Prince's book,
Portland's Goose Hollow
(see above book cover), "uncovers the little-known history of one of Portland's
oldest and most-loved neighborhoods. The book's foreword is written by legendary
character, former mayor, and Goose Hollow resident Bud Clark. The book provides
definitive answers to how Goose Hollow got its name and how Tanner Creek,
long since buried. Stories are also told of the Great Plank Road, City Park's
slow-moving landslide, and famous residents such as Daniel Lownsdale, C.
E. S. Wood, Dr. Marie Equi, John Reed, and Bud Clark. Historic institutions
such as Civic Stadium, Multnomah Athletic Club, Lincoln High School, and
Washington Park are also featured."
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 Home Prices
Number of homes sold in Goose Hollow in 2010: 66 and
almost all were condos. Distressed properties sales were 26%.
Median price for homes sold in Goose Hollow:
$312,500 in 2010; $282,500 in 2009; $292,000 in 2008: $279,300 in 2007.
Median sales price change in 2010 from 2009 in Goose
Hollow: 15%.
5-year median sales price change in Goose Hollow:
16%.
Metro area median home prices: $239,900 in 2010;
$247,000 in 2009; $278,000 in 2008; $290,000 in 2007.
Metro area average home prices: $282,100 in
2010; $289,900 in 2009; $330,300 in 2008; $342,000 in 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
Jeld-Wen
Field (former PGE Park) is a sports facility located on the north edge
of Goose Hollow. Jeld-Wen is home to
Portland Timbers
professional soccer team. The Timbers joined the Major League Soccer
(MLS) in 2011. The former multi-purpose stadium was renovated in 2010-2011
for soccer and football at a cost of $31 million.
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 Timbers, but a number of other teams and events call Jeld-Wen Field
home. Portland State University plays its home football games at Jeld-Wen
and 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.
Goose Hollow has one acre of park land and open spaces
according to Metro and the Portland Department of Parks and Recreation.
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."
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.
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 Jeld-Wen
Field in Goose Hollow.
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.
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.
Transit Score
provides a 0-100 rating indicating how well an address is served by
public transportation. Ratings range from "Rider's Paradises" to areas
with limited or no nearby public transportation.
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: 16. Percent of renters: 84.
Median household income: $35,356. Diversity: 25% non-Caucasian.
4Crime Stats for 2010
21 violent crimes. Total crimes per 1,000 residents was 72.
For the latest crime statistics for the Goose Hollow neighborhood, click
here.
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, May-October. 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-December. The Northwest District/Nob
Hill farmer is between Northwest 23rd Avenue and Savier Street, 3 pm-7
pm Thursdays, June-September. Pioneer Courthouse Square
is held
10:00 am-2:00 pm on Mondays from June-December. More information at
Portland
Farmers Market.
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. The median age is 36.
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.
6Biking Quality is
high. Goose Hollow has four miles of bike lanes.
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).
1Real Estate Values
Data on real estate values provided by RMLStm.
Distressed properties refer to the percentage of total homes sold that
were short sales and bank-owned properties.
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 2010 and were obtained from
Portland Police Bureau. Violent crimes are defined as murder, rape,
robbery, and aggravated assault. Crimes per 1,000 are based on reported
incidents of violent crime, as well as burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle
theft.
5Shopping and Services Numbers
were determined from local directory listings and county/municipal library
systems.
6Biking Quality rating
based on the 2007 Cycle Zone Analysis conducted by the City of Portland
Office of Transportation. The six-tier ratings have been reduced to three
levels: High, Fair, and Low.
7School Report Card Grades
Schools ratings from the Oregon Department of Education 2009-2010 performance
assessment. "O" = Outstanding; "S" = Satisfactory; "I" = In Need of
Improvement; NR = Not Rated.
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"
According
to Tracy Prince's book
The
naming of Dr. Ethan Sperry as 
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
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. ); "Click to Enlarge")
