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Dunthorpe / Riverdale Real Estate
Dunthorpe Real Estate
Dunthorpe homes are known for their grand luxury and classic period details with many examples by renowned architect Roscoe Hemenway gracing the neighborhood. As one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Portland with many estate style properties to choose from, Dunthorpe offers a variety of traditional and architecturally notable properties, including the Bishop’s Close Garden at Elk Rock, among others.
Dunthorpe is bordered by the Willamette River, Lewis & Clark College, and Tryon Creek State Park with its miles of walking, biking and equestrian trails.
Dunthorpe’s Riverdale School District is ranked top in Oregon with an exceptional curriculum, small class sizes, and the reputation of a private school education within the public school system. Highly sought-after, this school district enjoys stellar community support. The Dunthorpe community is centered around Riverdale Grade School and Riverdale High School with many residents active in the school district.
Dunthorpe’s schools are the only non-residential facilities in the neighborhood, and residents savor total privacy while also enjoying handy access to nearby Lake Oswego with its plethora of restaurants, shops, cafes, farmer’s market, and more.
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The Dunthorpe Neighborhoodat a Glance
Most of Dunthorpe is zoned for a minimum of 20,000 square foot lots, or approximately one-half acre. A large percentage of the homes are situated on much larger parcels measuring an acre or more with many surrounded by park-like grounds and pools.
Most of the Dunthorpe neighborhood lies within the celebrated Riverdale School District. Some homes are located within highly sought after Lake Oswego School District boundaries and in unincorporated Clackamas County. Dunthorpe homeowners enjoy a quick commute to the Portland Metro and Lake Oswego for work or an evening out.
To find out more about the Dunthorpe lifestyle and Dunthorpe properties for sale, call top-selling Dunthorpe real estate agents Hall Group Properties at 503.720.3900 or 503.799.7255. We look forward to sharing this beloved neighborhood with you!
A constant scene of activity, the Willamette River flourishes with wild life and is a haven for water sports enthusiasts ranging from crew teams, to fisherman, to wakeboarders and jet skis. Portland’s cruise ship, the Spirit is a common site and Portlanders gather every December to delight in the annual holiday boat parade.
This private liberal arts college boasts a picturesque campus graced by the historic Frank Manor which is home to the administrative services and overlooks Mt. Hood, its highly formal gardens complete with reflecting pond. Nearby regarded Lewis & Clark Law School.
As the city’s retail core, downtown Portland offers a plethora of dining and tax-free shopping options from Pioneer Place Mall to Northwest 23rd Avenue boutiques. Home to the Tom McCall Waterfront Park, where festivals frequently take place and the Portland Saturday Market flourishes with live music, specialty foods and arts and crafts. Close by is Pioneer Courthouse Square, one of the most visited spots in town, including a farmer’s market on summer Mondays, free concerts, movies and a lovely holiday tree- lighting ceremony. Portland’s famed food carts are just a block away from the courthouse, by Director Park, and offer a wide selection of delicacies. Enjoy the Portland Art Museum’s world class collections, listen to the Oregon Symphony at the Portland’s Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall or catch a Broadway musical at the Portland’s Center of Performing Arts.
Lake Oswego’s downtown is a beautiful lakefront business district with a wide selection of specialty shops, restaurants and entertainment. There is outdoor art in nearly every corner, making the walkable stroll through downtown a wonderful experience in and of itself.
An array of restaurants surrounds downtown Lake Oswego, including Five Spice Seafood & Wine Bar, Holy Taco, Lake Oswego Ice Creamery and more. Sip some tea at Pete’s Coffee and shop at Sur la Table over at Lakeview Village, or find yourself at Oswego Village, anchored by Whole Foods 365, Laughing Planet and Salt & Straw Ice Cream.
Don’t forget to catch the Farmers’ Market at Millennium Park in downtown Lake Oswego, open May through October.
Located on the Willamette River, this local attraction is the West Coast’s oldest remaining trolley park and one of only 12 trolley parks remaining in the entire US. Known for its vintage charm and original 1905 structures, Oaks Park offers a selection of amusement park rides, roller skating in the Oaks Park Roller Rink, picnicking along the water, a dance pavilion, an escape room, games and arcades, concession stands, mini golf and more! Summers at Oaks Park are especially lively with many locals dropping their paddle boards and kayaks into the river for endless watersport fun.
The Oregon Museum of Science and Technology is one of the nation’s leading science centers and main attractions in Portland. Located on the Willamette River on the east side of Portland. The attractions vary from world’s best science exhibits, the hands-on labs, the US Navy’s last non-nuclear submarine called the USS Blueback Submarine, the most technically advanced planetarium in the Pacific Northwest, Science Playground, motion simulator, the popular Empirical theatre and the new riverfront restaurant. There are special monthly events that occur including OMSI after dark for ages 21 and over and private events open for all ages.
A rich and diverse museum decorated to explore the arts and film. Founded in 1892 and is one of the oldest museums in the Pacific Northwest. The museum has an impressive collection of more than 42,000 objects that reflect the history of art from the ancient times to today. Offering more than 112,000 square feet of gallery space, the museum ranks in the top 25 museums in the country with the most gallery and exhibition space. Known for its permanent collections including Native American Art, European Art, Modern and Contemporary Art, to the museum’s special exhibitions that reflect film, photography and storytelling.
Showcasing over 1,000 music, dance, comedy, and educational lecture performances in Portland each year, this center is the 5th largest performing arts centers in the country. These performances include Broadway shows and theatre, the Oregon Symphony, Oregon Ballet, Opera and more. Don’t miss Portland’s most photographed features, the Broadway Marquee of the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, crowned by a 65-foot high “Portland” sign illuminated by 6,000 lights!