About the neighborhood

Ashcreek / Crestwood offers a tranquil environment with low noise levels and peaceful streets, creating a calming atmosphere throughout the neighborhood. The area features numerous green spaces nearby, perfect for spending time outdoors and connecting with nature. Housing largely consists of spacious three and four-bedroom single-detached homes built around the late 1970s, contributing to a cohesive and welcoming community. This neighborhood supports convenient access to supermarkets, allowing residents to find daily essentials easily. Transportation options include proximity to highways for smooth driving experiences and several bus lines serving the area. Moreover, Ashcreek / Crestwood benefits from being known for its cycling-friendly infrastructure, enhancing mobility options.

Characteristics

Transportation

Ashcreek / Crestwood is an extremely good part of Portland for traveling by car. Most properties for sale are a short car ride from the nearest highway, and it is very easy to park. However, the public transit service in Ashcreek / Crestwood is not very frequent. Nevertheless, house owners are served by a few bus lines, and bus stops are ordinarily very close by. Commuting by bicycle is easy in Ashcreek / Crestwood. This part of Portland is not especially suitable for people who prefer to travel as pedestrians as many daily needs are at times difficult to meet without the use of a vehicle.

Services

It is convenient to access the nearest supermarket without the use of a car in Ashcreek / Crestwood. Furthermore, those who enjoy eating in restaurants or cafes will have a good number of options in this neighborhood. With respect to education, high schools and primary schools are not particularly abundant in this area, and consequently not always within a short distance. Residents have the choice between public and private elementary schools.

Character

Ashcreek / Crestwood has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this part of Portland with the nightlife venues in nearby neighborhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located around the corner. Ashcreek / Crestwood is very quiet overall, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. Reaching public green spaces in the neighborhood, like Woods Memorial Natural Area, is very easy since there are a few of them nearby for residents to relax in.

Car friendly9.6

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.0

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly2.6

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.4

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries7.4

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance