Family with kids moving to PDX for school

[chocobot18]

Originally Posted by Nell Plotts

I wouldn't choose Lents.

Actually Lents is completely different than it was when I was growing up. It's full of businesses, friendly people, and good priced housing. People tend to stick with old stereotypes though. Felony Flats really doesn't apply anymore.

[oregonn8v]

Originally Posted by chocobot18

Actually Lents is completely different than it was when I was growing up. It's full of businesses, friendly people, and good priced housing. People tend to stick with old stereotypes though. Felony Flats really doesn't apply anymore.

This is why I say it is an up and coming neighborhood that is worth a look. There are a lot of people who really take pride in this neighborhood. Would I have moved into it 10 years ago...probably not...today...you bet.

It will also be very convenient.

[MilwMom]

First of all I have lived here my whole life and would NEVER recommend that 122nd & Foster area to anyone for a decent place to live with children, especially under the age of 10. I would find some place much more favorable for families; Woodstock, Belmont, Milwaukie and figure out the best travel route to the school. We live in Milwaukie just inside the North Clackamas boundries for school and the schools here are great, we were in Portland. Gilbert Park & Gilbert Heights; rough schools.
Good luck!

[chocobot18]

Originally Posted by MilwMom

First of all I have lived here my whole life and would NEVER recommend that 122nd & Foster area to anyone for a decent place to live with children, especially under the age of 10. I would find some place much more favorable for families; Woodstock, Belmont, Milwaukie and figure out the best travel route to the school. We live in Milwaukie just inside the North Clackamas boundries for school and the schools here are great, we were in Portland. Gilbert Park & Gilbert Heights; rough schools.
Good luck!

Have you ever been to Glibert Park and Gilbert Heights? I have taught in both of those schools and I don't know where this person is getting their information. Be careful who you trust from these forums. It seems like a lot of people present opinions and stereotypes as facts around here unfortunately.

[MilwMom]

It is all a matter of personal opinion and what people are looking for. It is not a matter of one is right or wrong.
Isn't that was these are for? To get peoples OPINIONS?

[PDXmom]

Originally Posted by Crazychicken

Mom, Dad and three kids under 10 moving to PDX from NC this August. Mom is attending a college in SE part of town and would like to live in this general area. Housing budget is $1500 per month. What neighborhoods might meet our needs? We would prefer a home that is within walking distance to many conveniences. At this point, Craigslist isn't proving to be much help. Many thanks to those who reply!

Where in NC are you moving from? Two years ago we moved from Portland (lived there 20 years) to Durham, NC. I still miss Oregon.... especially in the summer.

I would avoid the 122nd Ave area. We lived in close in SE.... Westmoreland and LOVED it. So many places to walk too and Llewellyn Elem is great. Keep in mind Oregon has alot more financial difficulty funding schools. The school year will be shorter than NC and art and music are not funded by the state like it is here in NC. But some schools like Llewellyn have parent sponsored art & music programs.

I had a Westmoreland neighbor who worked near 122nd and he did not mind the commute. Most days he rode is bike. (Not as scary as NC roads but still Westmoreland to 122nd is not for the novice.)

I will pm you the name and number for our old realtor. She has connections w/ the rental market in SE portland too. Good Luck!

[chocobot18]

Originally Posted by MilwMom

It is all a matter of personal opinion and what people are looking for. It is not a matter of one is right or wrong.
Isn't that was these are for? To get peoples OPINIONS?

Still though, do you get your opinions from experience or from what other people say? I don't think anyone can have a genuine opinion unless it's something they've experienced themselves.

[chocobot18]

Originally Posted by PDXmom

Where in NC are you moving from? Two years ago we moved from Portland (lived there 20 years) to Durham, NC. I still miss Oregon.... especially in the summer.

I would avoid the 122nd Ave area. We lived in close in SE.... Westmoreland and LOVED it. So many places to walk too and Llewellyn Elem is great. Keep in mind Oregon has alot more financial difficulty funding schools. The school year will be shorter than NC and art and music are not funded by the state like it is here in NC. But some schools like Llewellyn have parent sponsored art & music programs.

I had a Westmoreland neighbor who worked near 122nd and he did not mind the commute. Most days he rode is bike. (Not as scary as NC roads but still Westmoreland to 122nd is not for the novice.)

I will pm you the name and number for our old realtor. She has connections w/ the rental market in SE portland too. Good Luck!

I guess it all depends on what you can afford. There's no way I could afford to live in Westmoreland.

[oregonn8v]

Originally Posted by chocobot18

I guess it all depends on what you can afford. There's no way I could afford to live in Westmoreland.

Read OP. They are looking to rent. There is likely something in the Westmoreland or Woodstock neighborhoods that they could rent for $1200/month. More likely in Woodstock as Westmoreland tends to be OO.