Portland, OR
Raleigh Hills
Washington County taxes, Beaverton schools, Portland-area location
Overview
Raleigh Hills sits in a gap on most maps — unincorporated Washington County, wedged between the City of Portland's SW neighborhoods and Beaverton's eastern edge. SW Scholls Ferry Road and SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway bracket it on two sides. The housing is almost entirely 1950s through 1970s: ranches, split-levels, and a few two-story colonials on lots that run 8,000 to 15,000 square feet — larger than what the same money buys inside Portland city limits. The QFC at SW Scholls Ferry and the Raleigh Hills commercial area on Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway handle the basics.
Being unincorporated Washington County means no Portland city income tax. That single fact draws buyers from SW Portland who want to stay in the same geographic corridor but shed the city tax burden. Property taxes also run lower than Portland rates. Most parcels fall in the Beaverton School District, which has performed consistently above Portland Public Schools at both the elementary and high school levels. Beaverton High School and Sunset High School both serve Raleigh Hills addresses depending on location; both are solid comprehensive high schools.
The trade-off is that Raleigh Hills is suburban through and through. There is no walkable commercial core, no coffee shop to walk to, no Friday night you can do on foot. The mailing address can say Portland or Beaverton depending on the parcel, which confuses buyers and complicates school district lookups. Do not rely on Zillow's school information for specific parcels here — verify directly with Beaverton School District using the parcel address. Transit is sparse. If two people in a household are commuting, expect two cars.
Getting Around
20–25 min by car via Barbur Blvd or Hwy 217 (35+ in rush hour), minimal transit service
Local Life
Restaurants
Coffee
Bars & Nightlife
Schools
Beaverton School District (most parcels — verify by address)
Parks & Green Space
Raleigh Hills Community Park
Fanno Creek Greenway
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
The Market
Prices shown are estimates based on recent sales. Contact David & Bri for current market data.
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What Clients Say
“We crossed the city line and saved the Portland income tax. Same commute, same neighborhood feel, different tax bill. Bri flagged the school district question before we'd even thought about it.”
“I thought I needed to be in Portland proper. Bri walked me through the numbers side by side. Raleigh Hills made more financial sense for our family.”
FAQ
4 questions
Is Raleigh Hills in Portland or Beaverton?
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Neither, technically. It's unincorporated Washington County — outside both city limits. Mailing addresses vary: some parcels use a Portland zip, some use Beaverton. For tax purposes, you're in Washington County either way, which means no Portland city income tax and lower property tax rates. School district and emergency services are also Washington County, not City of Portland.
What are the financial benefits of Raleigh Hills vs. SW Portland?
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The two main ones are no Portland city income tax (1% for residents) and lower property tax rates. Over a few years, those savings add up meaningfully. Beaverton School District also tends to outperform Portland Public Schools, which is a non-financial benefit that buyers with children weight heavily.
What schools serve Raleigh Hills?
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Most of Raleigh Hills is in Beaverton School District. Elementary school assignment is typically Raleigh Park Elementary, middle school is Whitford, and high school is Beaverton or Sunset depending on location. Use the Beaverton School District's address-based lookup tool — do not rely on Zillow or Redfin school data, which can be wrong for individual parcels in this area.
How walkable is Raleigh Hills?
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Not very. There are no walkable retail or restaurant clusters within reasonable walking distance of most residential streets. You need a car for groceries, coffee, and most errands. The Fanno Creek Greenway is accessible from some parts of the neighborhood for recreation, which is a real amenity — just not a substitute for walkability.