Foster-Powell: Portland Neighborhood Guide
Foster-Powell is often referred to as an up-and-coming Portland neighborhood in Southeast Portland. The triangular neighborhood is bordered by SE 52nd to the west, SE Powell to the north, and diagonally by Foster Road to the southeast. This southeast Portland neighborhood has a long history that began with agricultural transport, and is known today for its small businesses and a community of young families and immigrants. Foster-Powell is cute, houses are reasonably priced, and she’s walkable as heck.
Ladd’s Addition: Portland Neighborhood Guide
Ladd's Addition is Portland's oldest planned development, a historic southeast neighborhood listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s a maze so charming you’ll never want to find your way out of it. These unorthodox streets run orthogonal to the city’s standard grid design and converge in four diamond-shaped rose gardens and a circular central garden park. Full of classic craftsman, four square, mission, and bungalow homes, with wide greenways, Ladd’s feels like the Portland version of a Hallmark movie town.
Kenton: Portland Neighborhood Guide
Kenton is a one-of-a-kind North Portland neighborhood that is rich with history. From its origins as a meat packing company town, to the tragedy of the Vanport flood, to its modern day vibrance, this slice of Portland tells a story worth listening to. We love the tight-knit community of Kenton, the neighborhood’s rich history, the walkability, and all of the gorgeous historic homes of all sizes.
Nob Hill: Portland Neighborhood Guide
Known to some as simply “Northwest Portland,” or the Alphabet District, Nob Hill is one of Portland’s most iconic areas. On nearly every corner you’ll find a mix of Victorian-era vixens, quirky apartment buildings, and hundred year old mansions. Our wallet hates to see a visit to Nob Hill coming, because you’re never more than a few steps away from cute bars, coffee shops, and vintage shopping.
Portland Heights Neighborhood Guide
One of the most picturesque neighborhoods in Portland, the hill-topping homes in Portland Heights offer stunning views of the city, a five minute drive NW 23rd, and historic architecture galore, and we are saying j’adore! In this blog we cover the grand mansions of Portland Heights, and the history and architecture that shaped them.
The Homebuyer's Guide to Portland's Neighborhoods: West Side Version
This guide to Portland’s West Side covers the city’s three west side quadrants: South, Southwest, and Northwest Portland. It includes average home prices, housing styles, standout neighborhoods, queer-owned businesses, and our favorite spots.
The Homebuyer's Guide to Portland's Neighborhoods: East Side Version
This guide to Portland’s neighborhoods covers the three east side quadrants: North, Northeast, and Southeast Portland. It includes average home prices, housing styles, standout neighborhoods, queer-owned businesses, and our favorite spots.