About the neighborhood

Central Beaverton offers a variety of housing options including single detached homes, duplexes, and apartment buildings, with a blend of modern and classic designs. Residents benefit from quick access to numerous green spaces, such as Peterkort Property and Cedar Hills Park, providing ample opportunities to experience the outdoors. The neighborhood features comprehensive cycling infrastructure, making bicycle travel convenient and safe. Daily necessities are close at hand, with grocery stores and an array of about 20 cafes scattered throughout the area. Public transit is accessible with nearby rapid transit and bus lines, while highways also provide easy connections for convenient travel across the region.

Characteristics

Transportation

Central Beaverton is moderately conducive to those who travel as pedestrians; many common errands can be run without a car, and a variety of businesses are fairly close by. Biking is also convenient in this part of Beaverton as the bicycling infrastructure is reasonably good. Public transit users may experience limited options in this area by reason of the infrequent service. Nevertheless, rapid transit stations, such as Sunset TC MAX Station, Beaverton TC MAX Station and Beaverton Creek MAX Station on the MAX Blue Line and MAX Red Line, are not very far from the bulk of homes in the neighborhood. House owners can count on the Beaverton TC WES Station on the WES Commuter Rail. There are about 10 bus lines crossing the neighborhood, and it is very convenient to find a nearby bus stop from most properties. In contrast, this neighborhood is fairly car friendly. It is convenient to access a parking spot, and it is a rather short car ride to the closest highway, such as SW Beaverton Tigard Freeway, from anywhere in Central Beaverton.

Services

It is very often practical for house buyers in Central Beaverton to purchase their groceries as pedestrians. There are approximately 40 groceries in this part of the city, and the best selection can be found on streets like Cedar Hills Boulevard. In addition, those who are fond of eating out won't have to go far in this area, where over 200 restaurants and around 40 cafes are available. It is also convenient to access a variety of clothing stores without a car. When it comes to education, primary as well as high schools are straightforward to get to as a pedestrian from anywhere in Central Beaverton. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Character

Central Beaverton is a great part of the city for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Although the ambience is not the liveliest in this area with its approximately 20 bars, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located around the corner. On the other hand, there are over 100 green spaces nearby for residents to relax in, such as Nike Woods and Cedar Mill Preserve, and they are especially well-spread out, resulting in them being easy to access from a large number of locations in this neighborhood.

Car friendly7.8

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.6

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly4.6

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants8.0

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries8.0

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk