About the neighborhood

Greenway offers a calm and inviting atmosphere with easy access to several green spaces ideal for relaxation. The neighborhood features a variety of housing options, including duplexes, apartments, and single detached homes, primarily with two and three bedrooms. Its convenient location provides proximity to multiple businesses, including grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes, making day-to-day errands straightforward. Educational institutions, both public and private, are nearby, serving all grade levels. The neighborhood supports bicycling with good infrastructure, and parking availability is convenient, with quick access to the nearest highway. Transit options include commuter rail and several nearby bus stops, promoting diverse travel alternatives.

Characteristics

Transportation

House buyers who appreciate living in a compact area will enjoy the pedestrian-friendly nature of this part of the city; running common errands is convenient without needing a vehicle, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Greenway is also appropriate for cycling as Greenway features good bicycling infrastructure. Driving is very often the favored approach to navigate Greenway. It is easy to access a parking spot, and it is a rather short car ride to the closest highway, such as SW Beaverton Tigard Freeway, from any location in Greenway. However, public transit users may experience limited choices in Greenway due to the service's low frequency. Nonetheless, residents can count on the Hall / Nimbus WES Station with access to the WES Commuter Rail. There are a few bus lines traversing the neighborhood, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most properties.

Services

Locals will find that wherever their house is situated in Greenway, primary as well as high schools are close by. Locals have the choice between public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. With regards to eating, it is typically possible for house buyers in Greenway to do grocery shopping without needing to get in a car. Likewise, there is generally a restaurant or cafe in close proximity.

Character

Greenway has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Greenway is very quiet overall, as the streets are very tranquil. On the other hand, accessing green spaces, including Englewood Park and Fanno Creek Greenway, is very easy from numerous locations within the neighborhood since there are about 30 of them nearby for residents to enjoy. Lastly, although the ambience is not the most lively in this area with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities.

Car friendly8.4

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

Cycling friendly6.0

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.6

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly2.4

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.4

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

Groceries7.6

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