Central Hillsboro puts you at the heart of Hillsboro, where historic brick storefronts along Main Street meet modern conveniences and quick transit. The MAX Blue Line stops right at the Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd Ave Transit Center, making trips to Beaverton and Portland straightforward for work or weekends. Side streets carry you to coffee houses, taquerias, breweries, and public art, while community calendars stay full year‑round.
Outdoorsy days are easy to plan. Shute Park anchors the neighborhood with towering evergreens, picnic lawns, and the all‑season Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center for lap swims, lessons, and fitness classes (SHARC). The Brookwood location of the Hillsboro Public Library offers maker spaces, story times, and study nooks, and concerts, classes, and gallery shows rotate through the Walters Cultural Arts Center. On sunny Saturdays, locals browse the Hillsboro Farmers’ Markets for produce, flowers, and small‑batch treats. When you want wildlife and wide skies, Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve sits just south of downtown with miles of trails and an immersive nature center.
Families appreciate access to the Hillsboro School District, including neighborhood options like Lincoln Street Elementary. Everyday needs are covered by OHSU Health Hillsboro Medical Center nearby, while housing ranges from classic bungalows to updated infill and easy‑care condos. You’re minutes from Orenco Station and close to county services across Washington County, making Central Hillsboro a practical base with plenty of personality. When it’s time to buy or sell here, Agent Pronto can connect you with a top local expert to guide every step.
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