Foster-Powell 3

Starting at the northeast corner of 72nd and Holgate and working my way back north and east, I found a modest neighborhood with myriad of turn-of-the-century farm houses, many in dutch or barn shapes, amongst small box ranches and tiny cottages or bungalows. Stuck between Holgate and Powell, in the Foster-Powell neighborhood, this hood doesn't boast much walkability, but it's a convenient starter-home community for those who want to live relatively close-in or 'below 82nd' and still be able to purchase under $150k. There's a nice park in the middle at Center Street.

The six month sales figures run between $93K and $264K.

The tracts include: Beech Addition, La Dene Park, Dutch Subdivision, Essex Park, Middlesex, Kent, Vaughton Pk.

Find of the Day!!

Foster-Powell 2, 72nd & Holgate.

On this half sunny winter's day, having always been intrigued by the park lined boulevard running along 72nd between Foster and Holgate, I wandered the area all the way east to 82nd, including the Multnomah Cemetery, and was pleasantly surprised. Firstly, I have a disdain for Foster, can't say why exactly, but I tend to think that anything skirting it is a bit shabby, but alas, NO, I am proven wrong! This is a sweet area of fairly well tended to homes and streets, with a mix of farm houses, victorians, bungalows, mid-century traditionals, and ranches.  I was really impressed and would say that if you're looking for a nice neighborhood, fairly close in, in a very affordable area, this one shouldn't be overlooked.

The 6 month sales run from as low as $85K to $275K! There's something for everyone. The tracts include Firland, Loomis, Saginaw Heights, Marysville, Rayburn Park, Isabelle A. Carpenters, Turnabout, Evelyn, Bernhardt Park, Glenacres, etc.

If you're interested in the history of Foster-Powell, here's a nice little piece.