About the neighborhood

Eastmoreland offers a peaceful atmosphere with well-distributed parks providing abundant green space for leisure activities. The neighborhood features predominantly single detached homes, many of which are spacious with four or more bedrooms, accommodating diverse preferences. Close proximity to primary schools adds convenience for educational needs. Residents benefit from an array of nearby dining options and grocery stores, meeting daily needs with ease. Access to SE Bybee Blvd MAX Station and multiple bus lines ensures connectivity to surrounding areas. The area supports cycling with ample infrastructure, making it easy to navigate. Overall, Eastmoreland presents a charming, serene environment with accessible amenities.

Characteristics

Transportation

This part of Portland will appeal to people who want to live in a compact area as it is rather suitable for pedestrians; running daily errands is easy without a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Eastmoreland is also fairly cycling-friendly. Eastmoreland is a fairly convenient part of Portland for driving. Parking is quite easy. On the other hand, the public transit system in this area is not very practical. Thankfully, it is convenient to find a nearby rapid transit station, including SE Bybee Blvd MAX Station and SE Tacoma / Johnson Creek MAX Station on the MAX Orange Line, from the bulk of homes in the neighborhood. There are a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most properties.

Services

It is often feasible for property owners in Eastmoreland to do grocery shopping as pedestrians. Likewise, there are a fair number of opportunities within a short distance for those who value restaurants and cafes. Concerning education, in Eastmoreland, house owners will usually be able to access primary schools as pedestrians. On the other hand, high schools are not numerous and accordingly tend to require a very long trip to get to. House buyers can choose between public and private elementary schools.

Character

Eastmoreland has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this neighborhood finding one of the about 10 bars is easy as they are generally situated in reasonably convenient locations. Eastmoreland is especially quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. Access to green spaces, like Springwater Corridor and Westmoreland Park, is easy from a lot of locations within the neighborhood since there are approximately 20 of them nearby for residents to discover.

Car friendly5.8

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly6.4

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.6

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.4

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.2

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