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.

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.

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.