Tag: Milwaukee

Milwaukie is the New Happening Spot

Posted on by Living Room Realty

When I relocated to the Portland area in the summer of 2018, I quickly found Downtown Milwaukie and was hooked. There is such a community feel and so many friendly local businesses.

Here are a few of my favorite Milwaukie hang-outs:

Ledding Library – You know I was one of the cool kids when I start my list with a library, but it’s a REALLY cool library. The new building is not only a beautiful community gathering space but was built to be environmentally friendly by fitting into the surrounding area, energy-efficient, and boasts some serious solar power on the roof. Along with being a great collection of resources and books, there is a great community space, a room specifically for teens, and a magical children’s book section.
You can also borrow more than books at the library of things – like a button maker, sewing machine, leaf blower, games, and more.

Spring Creek Coffee – Great coffee, superb London Fog, and a great gluten-free sandwich. Also, they feature a rotation of local artists on the walls.

Red Snapper – Two words, Danish teak. I’m a big fan of Mid-Century Modern furniture and Michael takes such care and pride in reclaiming, restoring, and selling beautiful furniture, lamps, art, and more. He also has a great eye for design and will come to your home to help you visualize how to best utilize your spaces.

Ovation – Lunch, Brunch, Dinner. Yes please! Truffle Pomme Frités, also yes! Friendly service, great atmosphere, and the cutest outdoor seating area.

Made in Milwaukie – In case I’m not around to evangelize Milwaukie, there is a store dedicated to its awesomeness, which in turn is also awesome. I can often be seen sporting my “Unincorporated Clackamas County” T-shirt from here. Made in Milwaukie is just that, featuring art, clothing, cards, gifts, stickers, and more for local Milwaukie folks.

Enchanté Chocolatier – My favorites are the pecan turtles, mint melt-a-ways, and pretty much everything else. While Enchanté is primarily chocolate, there are some other delicious snacks, and gifts as well. Worth spending some time browsing.

Decibel – A great space, yummy food, and hi-fi music. Whether you are meeting colleagues for an after-work drink, or date night with your sweetie Decibel has a great atmosphere. During the warmer months, their patio is the happening place.

if you travel just a bit south of downtown Milwaukie, you’ll run into Milwaukie Floral, another favorite of mine. Not only a floral shop, but a gift shop and class space with a rotation of classes on crafting, lettering, wreath making, and more.

There are so many great places to visit in Milwaukie. If you haven’t visited in a bit – I’d invite you to come for a visit.

Just Listed! MONDO MID-MOD WITH MEGA LOT

Posted on by Bonnie Roseman

17309 SE Oatfield Road,

Milwaukie, Oregon, 97267

Conveniently located, yet tucked away from traffic, this quiet oversized parcel beckons urban farmers, would-be orchardists, retreat seekers, and nifty party hosts. Beyond roomy, this fab Mad-Men-styled pad has generous space inside and out, including income potential, or multi-gen living. The expansive, light-filled main floor’s open luxe living/dining room with fireplace and perimeter lighting has 3 sets of sliders to the sizable deck showcasing beautiful territorial views; seen from the eat-in kitchen with garden window and en-suite primary bedroom too! Two additional bedrooms, updated hall bath, family room and even laundry- perfect for one level living! The above-grade lower level with additional entrance offers serious elbow room! Second family room with fireplace, updated 2nd kitchen and 3rd bathroom, plus 2 bed/office/flex rooms has been a great rental. Parking aplenty and glorious grounds for green thumbs!

OFFERED AT $659,000

5 BEDROOM | 3 BATH | 3,131 SQFT

MLS# 22174772

 

4 Local Coffee Shops in Milwaukie To Support

Posted on by Living Room Realty

The Local Coffee Company

13515 SE McLoughlin Blvd. 

Utilize Local Coffee Company’s Order ahead feature, and get yourself one of Dave’s favorites- The Cinnamon Roll Latte. Featuring White Chocolate, spiced brown sugar, and a dash of cinnamon, this latte will give you the jolt you need in the morning. 

 

The Daily Dose

4630 SE International Way Ste 4631

This cafe makes mean sandwiches. Pair any of them with the Golden Milk drink, and you are setting yourself up for a productive afternoon with a well-fed brain.

 

Caffeinated Culture Coffee

17185 Se McLoghlin Blvd.

This local coffee cart chain has many creative coffee concoctions from the Mudslide featuring Kahlua mocha to the Brown Eyed Girl where they blend their hazelnut syrup, signature cold brew, and ice cream to give you the sweet caffeinated kick you’re looking for. 

 

Mocha Express

14813 SE Webster Rd. 

Looking for something with enough caffeine to power a small city? Try Mocha Express’ Eagle Vision. Hot or iced with any type of milk you want, this drink is so caffeinated that you’ll be smelling colors and hearing numbers with the amount of productivity you’ll get done, or at the very least make it through a night shift. 

Milwaukie’s Best

Posted on by Living Room Realty

Nope.. I didn’t spell it wrong, we’re talking about Milwaukie, Oregon, a suburb of Portland. I’ll save my opinion on the quality of the beer that shares a similar sounding name.

Milwaukie has the feel of a small town, but is just minutes away from all that Portland has to offer. This was exactly what drew my recent clients to this community. It’s really the best of both worlds for them, they found a feeling of quiet and calm without having to commit to actually living in a small town or leaving the city they love.

There are a ton of community events in Milwaukie that are great for residents and visitors alike. The Milwaukie farmers market is an absolute gem! Every Sunday, May through October, you can find a huge variety of local food items including produce, nuts, bread, snacks, wine and spirits. Additionally there is an impressive array of local crafts and often live music. It’s definitely worth checking out! The city also hosts Fun in the Park and Carefree Sunday events that are great for all ages! As the weather cools you might be interested in their Winter Solstice event at Milwaukie Bay Park where you can watch the Christmas Ships go by while you enjoy the bonfire and some tasty treats. If bonfires aren’t your preferred method of getting warm you might consider warming yourself from the inside at the beer garden – I’ve never checked, but my guess is they don’t serve Milwaukee’s Best.

From City Life to Backyard Oasis in Milwaukee

Posted on by Robin Hakeman

Rachel & Cole Akerson along with their 10 year old daughter Brooklyn were living the city life in Portland. They had dreams of buying a home with a nice yard and once Oregon’s stay at home orders were put in place, the time was right. The small space they were living in became too much to handle. The first home we looked at was a 1940’s ranch that had been fully remodeled. And when we stepped into the expansive backyard oasis, they knew they were home. There are fruit trees and garden beds, a fire pit, hot tub, and covered patio. Not to mention a stand alone sauna with an outdoor shower!

The home has a finished basement with a well-lit bedroom and bathroom for Brooklyn, along with a family room and laundry area. The kitchen is remodeled with a vintage vibe fits well with the rest of the home. There are two bedrooms on the main floor a remodeled bathroom, plus a family room with a modern electric fireplace. This is about three times the amount of space they had in the condo.

The Akerson’s looked at a few more homes but nothing compared to the feeling they had when they first saw this home. They submitted a strong offer and the waiting began. After two days of waiting and multiple offers on the home, they wanted to see a couple more homes just in case. While we were out looking, the news came in that their offer was accepted. Witnessing their emotional embrace is something I will never forget.

It’s an exciting time as Rachel, Cole and Brooklyn move from their city life to this backyard oasis in Milwaukee. I am honored to have represented them through this purchase!