The Locals Guide to Hunting, Buying and Selling Real Estate in Portland Oregon
In what part of town do you want to live?
That is the easiest way to start your search for your dream home! Unlike most metropolitan areas that experience urban sprawl Portland is a series of well established, distinct neighborhoods, each with it's own unique vibe! Because Portland is laid out in a grid divided east/west by the Willamette River and north/south by Burnside Rd. The neighborhoods are grouped by SE, SW, NW, NE,and N Portland.
Southeast Portland
Some of the desirable neighborhoods include Ladd’s Addition, the Hawthorne and Belmont districts and eclectic Sellwood. Southeast is home to a diverse demographic and is appealing to young creatives and transit advocates.
The topography is generally flat so bike commuters and enthusiasts find it easy to incorporate biking into their everyday experience. Downtown is easily accessed via the Sellwood, Ross Island, Hawthorne and Morrison Bridges. The neighborhood communities support a wide selection of local boutiques, shops, local grocers and restaurants in the area.
Southeast is also home to the only urban active volcano Mt.Tabor. Other popular parks included Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge in Sellwood, and Laurelhurst Park. In all there are 92 parks, community gardens and natural areas to explore.
Location
Southeast Portland is bounded on the north by East Burnside, on the west by the Willamette River, on the south by the Multnomah County/Clackamas County line and on the east by SE 182nd Ave. The next municipality to the east is the City of Gresham. It is designated as area 143 in the RMLS.
This area contains the zip codes 97202, 97206, 97214, 97215, 97216, 97233, 97236 and 97266.
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Southwest Portland
Southwest includes the commercial area of Downtown Portland as well as the residential areas built in the hills west of downtown. This area affords great vistas from the hilltops and since construction occurred later in the century offers larger lot sizes and a variety of housing styles. In all there are 72 parks, community gardens and community centers to explore in Southwest.
Location
Southwest Portland which is bounded on the north by West Burnside Rd., the west by Beaverton, the south by Multnomah County/Clackamas County line and the east by the Willamette River is designated as area 148 in the RMLS.
This area contains the zip codes 97005, 97201, 97205, 97219, 97221, 97223, 97225, and 97239. It encounters 3 county jurisdictions: Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington Counties.
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Northwest Portland is an urban experiment gone right.This part of town is densely populated among a symbiotic blend of retail and residential neighborhoods. Old Portland-style houses are packed tightly together with grand old apartment buildings and sleek new condominiums, within walking distance of restaurants, bars, and shops. The Portland Streetcar is an easy means of transit between the Pearl District and Downtown. The Steel and Broadway Bridges allow easy access to Northeast and the Rose Garden Arena.Overall there are 72 parks, community gardens and natural areas to explore.
Location
Northwest Portland is bounded on the North by the Willamette River, the West Cornelius Pass Rd and Washington County, to the South by West Burnside and the east by the Willamette River. It is designated as area 148 in the RMLS.
This area contains the zip codes of 97209, 97210, 97221, 97229 and 97231.
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Northeast Portland
Northeast Portland is known for a vibrant mix of neighborhoods including Irvington with its historic block wide mansions to the bohemian feel of the Sabin cottages and working class homes in the Woodlawn neighborhood. It’s also been transformed through the investment of renewal funds from the Portland Development Commission. The Oregon Convention Center Urban Renewal Areas have experienced storefront improvement projects and housing rehabilitation. The Steel and Broadway Bridges allow easy access to Northwest Portland, the Pearl District and Downtown. Overall there are 54 parks, community gardens and community centers to explore in Northeast Portland.
Location
Northeast Portland which is bounded on the North by the Columbia River, the West by Williams Ave, the South by East Burnside and the east by NE 182nd Ave is designated as area 142 in the RMLS.
This area contains the zip codes of 97211, 97212, 97213, 97217, 97218, 97227 and 97232.
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North Portland
North Portland is a diverse mixture of residential, commercial, and industrial areas. It is home to the University of Portland, the Portland International Raceway and the Smith-Bybee Natural Wetlands Area. Overall there are 49 parks, community centers and gardens to explore. Slang-names for it include "NoPo" (shortened from North Portland) and "the Fifth Quadrant" (for being the odd-man out from the four-cornered logic of SE, NE, SW, and NW).
North Portland is connected to the industrial area of Northwest Portland by the St. John's Bridge a 2,067 ft long suspension bridge completed in 1931 and extensively rehabilitated in 2003-05. This bridge connects St. Johns and surrounding neighborhoods to Forest Park and puts commuters downtown in 15 minutes.
Location
North Portland which is bounded on the North by the Columbia River, the West by the Willamette River, the South by the Willamette River and the east by Williams Ave is designated as area 141 in the RMLS.
This area contains the zip codes of 97203, 97211 and 97217.
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