Laurelhurst

A Brief Overview:

The Laurelhurst neighborhood is located in Southeast Portland. It is bordered by the Kerns, Sullivan's Gulch, Hollywood, Center and Sunnyside neighborhoods.

Features:
Laurelhurst Park

• Homes with charm: Bungalows, English & Tudors
• Easy access to commuting roads
• Restaurants
• Shops

Laurelhurst Neighborhood Guide and Portland Real Estate Information for Oregon

Part of the southeast section of the city of Portland, Laurelhurst is a mostly residential community that also happens to feature plenty of restaurants, stores and recreational amenities!

This community, which is truly one of the city’s most popular neighborhoods, shares borders with other city neighborhoods like Kerns, Sullivan’s Gulch, Hollywood, Center and Sunnyside. 

Why Laurelhurst?

Curious about how this community came up with its name? Wonder no more:

In 1909, the Laurelhurst Company bought most of what would become this neighborhood and gave it the name “Laurelhurst” after its own name and also another residential area they had developed in Seattle.

Broken down, “laurel” is for some of the shrubs growing at the Seattle development and “hurst” is after an Anglo-Saxon word that means “wood, grove, copse.”

The Portland Homes in Laurelhurst

What beautiful homes you’re bound to find in this neighborhood of the city!

Here you’ll see homes of various styles and sizes, including vintage bungalows and spacious brick homes.

Many of these homes sit on well-manicured tree-lined streets, giving them an alluring feel.

Things to Do in Laurelhurst

Conveniently situated within the city of Portland, you’ll find it’s an easy commute to all of the attractions that downtown Portland has to offer.

But honestly, you could spend an entire weekend in this city neighborhood and feel perfectly entertained!

That’s because this community features an array of family-friendly amenities, including the beloved Laurelhurst Park.

This park, which is hands down one of the most popular parks in the city, features a pond, basketball court, play area, off-leash dog area, horseshoe pit, walking paths, children’s playground, soccer field, tennis court and more!

The Laurelhurst Theater, which was built in 1923, is also located here. It is one of the first art deco style buildings of the era.

A Strong Sense of Community

As previously mentioned, this community boasts an exceptional sense of community. Residents really care about making this neighborhood the best it can be.

That’s why the neighborhood association features so many different committees – from Land Use to Garage Sale, Friends of the Laurelhurst Park to Community Safety.

There’s even a neighborhood Laurelhurst Kids Club, which offers weekly play groups, babysitter information and even pre-school contact information!

What Are Your Waiting For? Buy a Laurelhurst Home Today!

Contact me, Gabby Tyer, and my team of Portland real estate experts at Realty Solutions now if you’re interested in purchasing a home for sale in this neighborhood!

We would love to tell you about available listings as well as answer any questions you may have!

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And please make sure to contact us as well when you’re ready to list your property on the local housing market! We would love to assist!