About the neighborhood

Hosford-Abernethy offers excellent access to public transit with two rapid transit stations on the MAX Orange Line and around ten nearby bus lines, creating convenient connections throughout the area. The neighborhood features a well-developed bicycling network, enhancing mobility options. Residents find over 50 restaurants and about 10 coffee shops close by, providing a variety of dining choices. Shopping needs are met through numerous general and specialty grocery stores, all within easy reach. A selection of educational facilities is readily accessible from all parts of Hosford-Abernethy. The neighborhood includes several public green spaces, perfect for relaxation and outdoor enjoyment. Housing options are diverse, featuring single detached homes alongside apartments, lofts, and duplexes.

Characteristics

Transportation

Hosford-Abernethy presents property owners with several alternative methods of transportation. Owing to a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations with access to the MAX Blue Line, MAX Green Line, MAX Yellow Line, MAX Red Line and MAX Orange Line, and approximately 30 nearby bus lines, the transit in Hosford-Abernethy is moderately practical. It is also very easy for pedestrians to navigate Hosford-Abernethy; all daily needs can be carried out without a vehicle, and there are also a very large number of businesses close by. Cycling is especially embraced in this neighborhood since there are a good number of bike lanes.

Services

Primary as well as high schools are easy to get to as a pedestrian from most homes for sale in Hosford-Abernethy. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. Concerning eating, it is especially convenient to get to both a general and a specialty grocery store without the use of a vehicle from any home in Hosford-Abernethy. Furthermore, those who are fond of eating out won't have to travel far in this part of Portland, where over 300 restaurants and over 50 coffee shops are available. House buyers have access to numerous clothing stores within a short distance.

Character

Hosford-Abernethy is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this area. Finding things to do is very easy in this part of Portland. There is a wide selection of entertainment venues, there are many people around most of the time, and it is very easy to find places to go out at night as they are well-spread throughout the neighborhood. Hosford-Abernethy is fairly good for those who like quiet surroundings, as the streets are usually reasonably calm, however some areas can be quite loud, especially around one of the railway lines or Pacific Highway. There are approximately 40 public green spaces nearby for residents to unwind in, including Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park, and they are very well-spread out, making it easy to reach them.

Car friendly5.4

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly7.8

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly9.0

All day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

Transit friendly6.4

Walking distance to rapid transit and frequent bus lines

Restaurants9.0

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries9.2

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk