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Greg Reid
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Last Modified: January 11, 2026

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Deering Center Neighborhood Overview

School Row—Baxter Woods, Apiary Chic

🧭Generally defined as the area: Forest Avenue to the east, Brighton Avenue and Capisic Street to the south, Capisic Brook and Capisic Pond Park to the west, Evergreen Cemetery, Baxter Woods, and the UNE campus to the north

📌Widely recognized as the place for: one-stop schooling (practically) and stroller traffic on Stevens

👕You can spot a Deering Center local by: Thule roofbox, puffy vest, librarian tote, and two leashes before coffee

👍Locals live here because: kids walk to class, woods out back, city nearby

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: school-release bedlam on Stevens Ave., 2-3:30 pm daily, and high school games August through June (Go Rams!).

The overall feel is: Leafy, scholastic, calm with dogs

leaf peepers, labradoodles, and new or expecting parents

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Moving to Deering Center - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Portland or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Portland guide for the big-picture view — or compare Deering Center against other parts of the city in our Portland neighborhood guide.