If you've just landed a role at Nike, Intel, or one of the many Silicon Forest companies orbiting them, you're probably deep in the "where should I live?" phase. Beaverton and Hillsboro are the obvious answers, but there's a third option most newcomers overlook — and it might be the one you actually want.
Welcome to Bethany. Ranked among Fortune's "50 Best Places to Live," it's the quiet-but-connected pocket of the westside that a lot of tech workers wish they'd found sooner.
Tucked just north of Highway 26, Bethany gives you fast access to both Nike's world headquarters and Intel's Hillsboro campuses without asking you to live on top of a corporate park. And South Parc at Bethany puts you right in the middle of it all — in the heart of Bethany Village itself.
Where Bethany Sits on the Map
South Parc is located at 4300 NW Chanticleer Drive, minutes from the Sunset Highway (US-26) corridor that runs the entire length of the Silicon Forest. From here, you can head south into Beaverton in a few minutes, west into Hillsboro just as fast, or east into downtown Portland in about 20 minutes when you feel like a city night out.
That central-to-everything positioning is the whole point. Bethany Village is right at your doorstep — Starbucks, QFC Grocery Store, restaurants, bakeries, and local shops all a short walk away. You're never more than a few minutes from where you need to be.
Commuting to Nike World Headquarters
Nike's Beaverton campus sits just south of Highway 26 off Murray Boulevard, and from South Parc it's one of the easiest commutes in the metro — roughly 4.5 miles door-to-door. You've got a few route options depending on the time of day:
- NW Kaiser Rd/143rd Ave → NW Science Park Dr → Murray Blvd — the fastest route
- Bethany Boulevard → Highway 26 → Murray Blvd exit
- Bethany Boulevard → 158th Ave → Walker Rd
Expect roughly 14 to 16 minutes during typical daytime traffic, and as little as 9 minutes if you're heading out early in the morning. Because you're driving south out of Bethany rather than fighting inbound Portland commuters, you avoid the worst of the congestion that Cedar Mill and Aloha residents have to deal with.
Commuting to Intel's Hillsboro Campuses
Intel's Oregon footprint is huge, spread across multiple sites:
- Ronler Acres (RA) — the main fab campus in Hillsboro
- Jones Farm (JF) — engineering and offices off Cornell
- Hawthorn Farm (HF) — smaller campus off Cornell
- Aloha — manufacturing facility
From South Parc, Intel's flagship Ronler Acres campus is under 6 miles away — typically a 10 to 18 minute drive depending on the hour. You've got three solid routes:
- Bethany Boulevard → Highway 26 W → Cornelius Pass 62A exit — the quickest
- West Union Rd → Cornelius Pass Rd — the most direct
- 185th → Evergreen Parkway — good if you're headed to the south side of the campus
Cornell Road is another workhorse route for Jones Farm and Hawthorn Farm — it runs west out of the Bethany area straight into the heart of both. If you're the kind of engineer who takes early or late shifts to dodge traffic, you'll appreciate that all of these routes move well outside typical rush windows.
Why Bethany Beats Living On-Campus
Plenty of Nike and Intel employees end up in apartment complexes packed into Beaverton and Hillsboro proper. Convenient, sure — but you're also stuck living, working, and grocery-shopping in the same square mile.
Bethany gives you separation without distance. You come home to:
- A quieter, more residential feel with mature trees and hillside views
- Bethany Village itself — restaurants, grocery, coffee, bakeries, and services all walkable
- A community amphitheater and fountain that host summer concerts and holiday events
- Easy access to Forest Park's north end — 5,200 acres of hiking and trail running when you need to decompress
- A straight shot to the Oregon Coast on Highway 26 for weekend trips
- 20-30 minutes to downtown Portland when you want food, shows, or the airport
For a lot of people, that off-campus buffer is the difference between "I like my job" and "I'm burned out by month six."
What South Parc Offers Tech Workers Specifically
South Parc is built with the modern professional in mind, and it shows up in the details that matter when you're working long hours or hybrid-remote:
- Spacious one, two, and three bedroom floor plans — whether you're solo, coupled up, or bringing family
- In-unit washer/dryer, gas range, and a fireplace for those colder PNW winter days
- Private patio or balcony with storage — plus attached garages
- 24-hour fitness center, pool, and hot tub
- Pet-friendly community, because most tech workers we meet have a dog
- The full amenity list covers the rest
Ready to Take a Look?
The best way to know if South Parc fits your commute and lifestyle is to see it. Schedule a tour and we'll walk you through available floor plans, show you the amenities, and answer whatever specific questions you've got about the neighborhood.
Whether you're starting at Nike next month or three years into your Intel career and ready to escape the on-campus apartment scene, there's a place for you here at South Parc at Bethany.