Portland, OR
Beaumont-Wilshire
Fremont Street shops, quiet streets, zero for-sale signs
Overview
Beaumont Village on NE Fremont Street is about four blocks long and has been the same four blocks for decades. Empire Provisions does charcuterie and sandwiches. Beaumont Hardware is still there. Some of the best independent retail left in inner NE Portland, none of it national chains. The residential streets east of NE 33rd Ave are quiet in the way that feels earned — mature street trees, kids on bikes, neighbors who actually know each other's names.
The housing is mostly 1910s through 1940s: Craftsmans, bungalows, and the occasional Dutch Colonial. Lots are mid-sized, houses are well-maintained, and the neighborhood has one of the lowest turnover rates in Portland. Fernwood Middle School is the feeder for Grant High, which is the most sought-after comprehensive high school in PPS. That pipeline matters to buyers with kids, and it's priced into the houses.
Low turnover cuts both ways. You won't find much inventory, and when something comes up, you're competing with buyers who've been waiting. Median prices have pushed past $700k, and the lower end of the range doesn't stay on market long. If you need to buy quickly, Beaumont is not a patient neighborhood. Come in with a lender letter ready and your terms tight.
Getting Around
20–25 min by car, 25 min by bike via NE Broadway or the Sullivan's Gulch trail, 35 min on bus Line 75
Local Life
Restaurants
Coffee
Bars & Nightlife
Schools
Portland Public Schools
Parks & Green Space
Wilshire Park
Beaumont Park
The Market
Prices shown are estimates based on recent sales. Contact David & Bri for current market data.
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“We lost three houses before we got this one. Bri helped us tighten up our offer structure — shorter inspection period, escalation clause with a hard cap, strong earnest money. The fourth house, we got it at $38k over asking and we don't regret a dollar.”
“I've owned my house on NE 37th for eleven years. Did a cash-out refi last spring to fund a rental purchase. Bri ran the whole thing cleanly — no surprises at closing, rate was better than I expected given the market.”
FAQ
4 questions
Why is Beaumont-Wilshire so expensive?
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Low supply, high demand, and a school pipeline that buyers will pay for. The Grant High attendance boundary brings buyers who want a strong public high school option without paying private school tuition. When you combine that with genuinely few listings and a neighborhood that rarely sees turnover, prices stay elevated. You're not buying a house — you're buying into a long-term hold.
What's the commute like from Beaumont-Wilshire to downtown?
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Driving is 20–25 minutes outside of rush hour and 30–40 with traffic on NE Broadway or NE 33rd. Biking the Sullivan's Gulch path to the Lloyd District and across the Steel or Burnside Bridge takes about 25 minutes. Bus service exists but isn't fast — the 75 line runs along Fremont and connects to MAX at the Lloyd Center.
What are the schools like in Beaumont-Wilshire?
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Beverly Cleary (elementary) and the Grant High pipeline are the draws. Grant is one of PPS's more functional comprehensive high schools — strong electives, competitive sports programs, and a student body that broadly reflects NE Portland. Like all Portland public schools, individual classroom experiences vary by year and teacher. The boundary has shifted before; verify your address feeds where you expect before buying.
How competitive is the Beaumont-Wilshire housing market?
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Very. Houses that are correctly priced and in good condition routinely attract multiple offers. The inventory is chronically low — some years fewer than 40 homes sell in the entire neighborhood. If you're a serious buyer, get your financing locked in before you start looking. Coming in pre-approved but without a rate lock is how people lose houses here.