Overview
Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway is one of those Portland roads that exists in the gap between jurisdictions. The corridor runs through SW Portland, clips through unincorporated Washington County, and bumps up against Beaverton city limits — sometimes within a single block. The housing reflects that geography: 1950s and 1960s ranches with oversized lots, original hardwood floors, single-car garages, and none of the polish that makes comparable houses in Hillsdale or Multnomah Village cost $75,000 more. Grocery Options include Fred Meyer on SW Beaverton-Hillsdale, and the Raleigh Hills area just to the west adds a QFC and a handful of services.
SW Barbur Boulevard is a few minutes north, connecting to downtown Portland in 15–20 minutes by car. Highway 217 is equally close and routes traffic south to Lake Oswego and Tualatin. Tri-Met Line 54 and Line 56 both run along Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway and provide real, if slow, bus service — 40 to 50 minutes to downtown. The mix of Portland and unincorporated Washington County addresses here matters for taxes and services. Portland city addresses pay Portland city income tax and property tax rates; Washington County unincorporated addresses do not pay the city income tax, which is a real dollar difference.
The honest trade-off here is that Beaverton-Hillsdale is not a destination neighborhood. The commercial strip on the highway is functional rather than appealing. School district assignments require verification by parcel — some blocks are Portland Public, some are Beaverton School District, and that gap in school quality matters to families. What you get is a lower entry point into SW Portland, genuinely large lots by Portland standards, and proximity to both downtown Portland and the Washington County tech corridor. For buyers priced out of Hillsdale or Multnomah Village, this is where the math starts working.
Getting Around
15–20 min by car via Barbur Blvd (30 min in rush hour), 40–50 min by bus on Lines 54/56
Local Life
Restaurants
Coffee
Bars & Nightlife
Schools
Portland Public Schools or Beaverton School District — verify by parcel
Parks & Green Space
Gabriel Park
Raleigh Hills Community Park
Fanno Creek Greenway
The Market
Prices shown are estimates based on recent sales. Contact David & Bri for current market data.
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FAQ
4 questions
Is my Beaverton-Hillsdale address Portland or Washington County?
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It depends on the specific parcel. The area straddles the City of Portland boundary and unincorporated Washington County. A Portland address means Portland city income tax, higher property tax rates, and PPS schools. A Washington County unincorporated address means no city income tax, lower property tax rates, and likely Beaverton School District. Always check the county tax record and school district lookup before making an offer — the financial difference is real.
What school district serves Beaverton-Hillsdale?
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Both Portland Public Schools and Beaverton School District serve parts of this area. Which one applies depends entirely on the address. Beaverton SD is generally considered stronger at the elementary level. Use the PPS and BSD school locator tools with the specific parcel address, not just the zip code.
How are the commutes from Beaverton-Hillsdale?
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Downtown Portland is 15–20 minutes via SW Barbur Boulevard in normal traffic, closer to 30–35 minutes during morning rush. The Washington County tech corridor — Intel, Nike, Tektronix — is 15–20 minutes west via Highway 217. Bus service exists on Lines 54 and 56 along the highway, though expect 40–50 minutes to downtown.
How does Beaverton-Hillsdale compare to nearby Hillsdale and Raleigh Hills?
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All three feel similar on the ground — quiet, suburban, 1950s–1970s housing stock. Hillsdale and Multnomah Village carry a small premium for their walkable village centers. Raleigh Hills is unincorporated Washington County throughout, so the tax situation is cleaner. Beaverton-Hillsdale has the most complicated jurisdictional picture, which some buyers find confusing and others see as an opportunity if they find a parcel with a Washington County address.