By Sharon Bloudek, September 7, 2019
I recently helped a lovely family buy a home and their address included the word “Court”. I began thinking on the way home, what makes a road a court, or an alley, or a drive? Even more mind boggling, why would a road get called an esplanade? My list seemed endless!
I like to share knowledge, so here is some of what I found…Enjoy!
Alley- a small throughway between buildings, but usually not drivable.
Avenue- a public way with buildings on both sides usually perpendicular to a street.
Boulevard- a large street with trees on both sides, usually with a median with trees.
Causeway- a road that passes over a swampy or low water area.
Court- ends in a small circle or loop that has no throughway, usually with a cul-de-sac.
Crescent- a winding road that resembles the shape of a crescent.
Drive- winding road, taking its contours from its environment.
Esplanade- usually a large open path near the ocean road- connecting two points.
Lane- a narrow road.
Terrace- usually to describe a street following the top of a slope.
Place- a road or street with no throughway usually.
Plaza- usually a public square or circle, surrounded by buildings.
Street- a public way with buildings on both sides usually perpendicular to an avenue.
Way- a small street off a roadway.
Frontage- usually a service road.
Call me at 503-701-1000 if you know of any others thinking of finding a new address. I’d love to help!
-Sharon
Sharon Bloudek
Principal Broker | OR
She/Her
Sharon is a Licensed Principal Broker in Oregon with 17 years of experience in the real estate industry. With a Business Degree in Marketing/Management from Loyola Marymount University, an MBA from the University of Oregon, and international business studies at the Copenhagen Business School in Denmark, Sharon brings a strategic and diverse perspective to her role.
Leading the #1 team at Living Room Realty alongside Beth Benner, Sharon has earned recognition in the top 1% of the RMLS and is a long-time member of PMAR's Masters Circle Diamond Platinum Level.
Sharon’s integrity, expertise, and commitment to excellence are what make her standout. She has served more than 450 homeowners over the years, leveraging her strong industry relationships and dedication to her clients to deliver exceptional results. Sharon is also an active participant in the local real estate investment scene, using her comprehensive market knowledge to inform her investment decisions.
Originally from Southern California, Sharon has called Portland home for 20 years. Beyond her real estate career, she has served as a Board Member of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest, has a passion for pickleball, basketball, and softball, and enjoys a fulfilling family life with her three children.
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