Closed: From City to Lake Life!

Congratulations to Amy, Steve, Ella, Taz, and of course Lucky! They just concluded a real estate marathon, which began in February 2023 with our first text.

[For context – I’ve known this incredible family for 13+ years. I took over Taz’s kinder class during maternity leave, and Ella looped with me for 4th and 5th grade.]

The race was grueling, but they kept their eye on the prize. There were stops and starts, uphills and downhills, times when we didn’t know if we’d finish, and lots of digging deep.

I couldn’t begin to tell the whole story – it could become a 6-part drama mini-series. What I can tell you was that over the course of 17 months, we planned, prepped, strategized, searched, checked in, laughed, toured, commiserated, regrouped, bounced back, kept calm and carried on.

The result – one home sold, one home bought. The race course was anything but linear. But the little house on the water kept coming back (on market, and into Steve and Amy’s hearts and minds).

This transaction was magical. The goodwill, the communication, the patience, the understanding and mutual trust that developed over about 5 months between seller, buyers, and agents – it was nothing like I have ever experienced. I can’t describe it. You had to be there.

Leaving their beloved Overlook home and community of 14 years was an extremely tough decision. Looking at this view, I think it was worth it.

MASSIVE CHEERS YALL!

Just Listed: Overlook: The Quintessential Craftsman | 3803 N Massachusetts Ave

Looking to live the Portland dream? Quintessential craftsman, tight-knit neighborhood pride, lovingly updated but not stripped of its charm, with hardwoods and porches and location to boot? Meet Massachusetts!

Everything about this home feels right. Soft earthy colors, big picture windows, and open but defined spaces give “home sweet home” vibes. Sunny and spacious living and dining spaces spill into each other through original pocket doors. The updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, reclaimed butcher block counters, and a breakfast nook that could offer extra pantry space or a homework spot. Two ample bedrooms w/ high ceilings and a darling bathroom with penny tile round out the main level.

The primary bedroom upstairs feels like a retreat from the rest of the house and offers privacy, tons of storage space, and a nook for potential work from home office. The spacious partially finished basement with exterior entry features a second full bath (with sauna!) and roomy 4th bed/flex space, begging the question – what else could you do down here?! An exciting opportunity for its next owners.

Private backyard with mature landscaping, Asian pears and blueberries to pick, plus a Trex deck perfect for entertaining and dining al fresco. Detached garage for your gear. EV charger. High-eff furnace, newer water heater, electrical panel, and light fixtures. So many cozy spaces to curl up with a good book in this one.

All this in the charming Overlook Triangle, half a block to the nature patch and park with expansive views of the river, bridges, and Forest Park. Minutes to transit, Mississippi, and downtown. Bike score 93!

OPEN HOUSES: Sat 4/20 + Sun 4/21, 11-1pm

3 bed | 2 bath | 2790 sq ft | 0.11 acres | built 1910

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JUST LISTED: OVERLOOK’S GOLDEN RAY OF SUNSHINE

Overlook’s Golden Ray of Sunshine

1522 N Humboldt, Portland, OR 97217

Offered at $499,000

   2 BEDROOM |  1 BATH |  1,492 Sq Ft
MLS #22153759 | TAXES: $4,106

Your urban creative oasis awaits!! This Overlook home boasts two bedrooms, one bath, a large eat-in kitchen, formal living room with old growth quarter-sawn wood floors and gas fireplace, spacious primary bedroom with doors that open to the lush private back yard. The mudroom duals as a gallery space and the basement features a generous bonus room, laundry and built-in storage. Out back, step into a large detached garage/studio with excellent ADU potential – ready for work, creativity, fitness, or your big ideas! With an 81 Walk Score and 100 biker’s paradise score, get around the city with ease!

OPEN THIS WEEKEND

SAT, 1/14  from 1:00PM – 3:00PM
SUN, 1/15  from 1:00PM – 3:00PM

WHAT’S AROUND?

  • Parks: Overlook and Peninsula Park, Beach Community Garden
  • Groceries: New Seasons, Milk Glass Market, Cherry Sprout Market
  • Wellness: Firelight Yoga
  • Venues: Mississippi Studios
  • Cafe: Capitola Coffee, Sweedeedee, Tea Chai Te, The Stacks Cafe
  • Bar/Restaurants: Victoria Bar, Stormbreaker Brewing, The Old Gold, Macs Wine Bar, La Perlita, Fire on the Mountain, Lovely’s Fifty Fifty, Kate’s Ice Cream, ¿Por Qué No?, Spitz Portland, Atomic Pizza, Fried Egg I’m in Love, Backyard social, Lucky Lab Brewery.
  • Retail: Letterpress PDX, Paxton Gate, Miller Paint
  • PCC Cascade Campus

HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

GENERAL FEATURES

  • 2 bedroom, 1 bath bungalow with detached studio, mudroom and bonus space in basement.
  • Original detached garage was converted to professional artist’s studio
  • CM3 Zoning
  • EV charger at driveway
  • Fresh interior paint in 2023
  • Newly stained porch flooring in 2023
  • New gas furnace in 2021
  • New blinds in 2021
  • New water heater 2019
  • Mini split heating and cooling in detached studio in 2015
  • Roof replaced in 2014
  • Hardie Plank siding on house and studio
  • Charming and open front porch
  • Hardwood floors on main floor

DETACHED STUDIO

  • Large garage conversion to private studio space for making art, working from home, hosting guests, exercising or hanging out with ADU potential
  • Electrical upgrade for power to studio in 2015
  • Permitted mini-split provides heating and cooling

PRIMARY BEDROOM

  • Natural light from north and south
  • Glass door leads to patio, backyard and entrance to studio
  • Brand new closet organizer
  • Newly installed baseboards and ceiling fans

KITCHEN

  • Eat-in kitchen
  • Storage throughout
  • New Bosch dishwasher in 2020
  • New ceiling fans

LIVING ROOM

  • Two living spaces on either side of the entry
  • Original old growth quarter-sawn wood floors
  • Gas fireplace surrounded by built-ins

BONUS + BASEMENT FEATURES

  • Mudroom addition is also a gallery space! Bright lighting, storage, access to the backyard, and interior stairs to the basement
  • Full basement with laundry & plenty of storage
  • Basement bonus space is perfect for home office, gym, music or art studio

OUTDOOR SPACES

  • Large fully fenced front yard with trees, lawn and garden spaces
  • Spacious covered front porch
  • Lush and private back patio surrounded by bamboo.
  • Walk Score – 81
  • Bike Score – 100

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Just Listed! Modern Design & Vintage Charm in Overlook!

5554 N Omaha Avenue

Portland, Oregon, 97217


OFFERED AT $859,000

4 BEDROOM | 2 BATH | 2,759 SQFT

MLS# 22441931 | TAXES: $7,148

Just Listed – Updated Overlook Bungalow

Just Listed | Updated Overlook Bungalow

1638 N Killingsworth Street, Portland, OR 97217

Offered at $599,900 | MLS#22434566

3 bed | 2 bath | 1,917 sq. ft. | Taxes: $4,281

LOCATION! A stone’s throw from multiple coffee shops, taverns, restaurants, yoga studio, New Seasons, Max stop, library, & more! This classic updated bungalow has open living space with a fireplace and dining area that flows to the large kitchen with a huge window looking out to the private south-facing backyard. Two bedrooms upstairs with bath & third bedroom/office on the main & another full bath with heated floors. Check out the cozy finished basement! Garage with electric – office, shop?

Reimagined Overlook Retreat with Views

Remarkable Retreat with Lofty Views:   $899,000

4159 N Overlook Terrace, Portland, OR

Unique 1926 Craftsman professionally restored and reimagined on dead-end bluff property with expansive views of the river, Westside, and surrounding forest. Modern design and smart upgrades mesh beautifully with architectural features. Large picture windows bring the views in. 
5 bed | 3 bath | 2411 sq. ft. |
MLS# 21276372   | Taxes: $7,817 | Lot Size: .17 Acre

Main & Lower Level Suites

Primary bedroom, custom bath, and 2nd bedroom on the main floor. Family room, 2 bedrooms and full bath below with interior stairs & complete separate entrance. Additional mother-in-law suite with bed, bath, and living quarters on lower level with spearate entrance. New wood windows. White oak floors. High-end finishes. New plumbing, electrical, panel, and HVAC (2 systems).

More information on this house here.

Complete 360 degree tour of the house here

A Little Vino Would Be Keeno in this Overlook MCM!

A Little Vino Would Be Keeno in this Overlook MCM!

2110 N Ainsworth Street, Portland, OR 97217

Offered at $569,000

   2 BEDROOM |  1.1 BATH |  2,244 SQ FT
MLS #21059676 | TAXES: $3,907

Cherished 1950 Overlook gem – this mid-century modern home will delight you throughout! Highlights include: Philippine mahogany accents, hardwood floors, original tile in kitchen and eat-in nook, formal living and dining rooms, wood burning fireplace, beautifully remodeled bath, crown moulding, updated Milgard windows, full basement with side entrance and additional half bath, and a whole house water filtration system. Don’t miss the fully licensed and bonded winery in the detached two-car garage! Landscaped Oregon native culinary herb and vegetable garden, patios and pergolas – garden and entertain throughout your yard. With a walk score of 75 and a biker’s paradise score of 100, get around the city with ease.

OPEN THIS WEEKEND
SAT, 11/06 FROM 1PM – 3PM
SUN, 11/07 FROM 1PM – 3PM

PLEASE SEE LISTING FOR COVID-19 SAFETY PROCEDURES.

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? 

  • Milk Glass Market
  • Grind House Coffee
  • La Bonita
  • Sushi One
  • NoPo Paws
  • Burrito Azteca
  • The Old Gold
  • Barlow Tavern
  • George’s Corner
  • The Nite Hawk
  • Stacks Coffeehouse
  • Thai Ginger
  • Arbor Lodge, Peninsula, Patton Square, Gammans & Skidmore Bluffs Parks
  • Mee Dee Thai Cuisine
  • MAC Wine Cellars
  • Backyard Social
  • Adidas Campus
  • Yorgo’s Greeley Ave Bar + Grill
  • Spitz Doner Kebab
  • Letterpress PDX
  • Atomic Pizza
  • Madonna Hill Cafe
  • New Seasons Market
  • Gonzalez Taqueria
  • Haymaker Whiskey Bar
  • Firelight Yoga

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:  

LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, ENTRY

  • Beautifully refinished original Philippine mahogany mantle
  • Wood burning fireplace
  • Original Philippine mahogany trim
  • Original oak floors throughout main level and oak parquet floor in entry
  • Large open windows let in natural light
  • Milgard windows throughout home installed in 2011
  • Aqua Pure whole house water filtration system

GARAGE/WINERY

  • Detached 2-car garage is a fully licensed and bonded winery
  • Home Occupancy Permit for Winery issued in 2011.
  • All federal, state and local permits are transferable with sale
  • Separate and unique electrical panel for garage/winery
  • Plumbing for 2 sinks

KITCHEN

  • Spacious chef’s kitchen
  • Original tile work on countertops re-grouted in 2021
  • Newer vinyl flooring
  • Excellent storage
  • Newly installed can lights

BATHROOMS

  • Large bathroom with original tile
  • Fully-permitted half bathroom in basement added in 2011

BEDROOMS

  • Primary bedroom features beautiful corner windows overlooking private back patio
  • Second bedroom’s corner windows overlook private, grapevine covered arbor and brick patio.
  • Crown moulding installed by the owner

BASEMENT

  • Full unfinished basement with outside entrance
  • Permitted half bath

HVAC

  • Gas furnace installed in 2013
  • Hot water heater installed in 2020

EXTERIOR

  • Two car driveway and garage
  • Professionally landscaped front yard featuring Oregon native culinary herb and vegetable garden plumbed for irrigation system.
  • Private sandstone terrace and brick tile patio in backyard
  • Custom built garden and tool shed
  • Fully fenced corner lot with newer south side fencing



About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

You can’t rush something you want to last forever

Congratulations to Jason & Tonia!!

Jason and Tonia are two of the sweetest repeat clients I have! We have bought and sold and bought again and each time we work together I am reminded what smart and kind-hearted people they are.

Jason and Tonia worked hard to turn their little bungalow into a little gem and enjoyed a smooth sale. After selling their house, they made the really smart decision to rent until they found their next dream home. I know this isn’t an option for everyone for various reasons, but it really helps if it’s possible. Jason and Tonia could take their time and didn’t feel as much pressure to over-bid or succumb to some of the craziness buyers are feeling in this market. They lost out on a few houses but in the end, being able to wait for this perfect house was totally worth it! They sailed through inspections and are so excited for their next chapter!

Just Listed – Overlook Fixer

Just Listed | Overlook Fixer

2116 N Alberta Street, Portland, OR 97217

Offered at $550,000 | MLS#21514457

4 bed | 2 bath | 3,140 sq. ft. | Taxes: $6,206

Rare rehab opportunity in the sought-after Overlook neighborhood near the newly expanded Adidas campus. This classic craftsman has great bones with many period details intact. Huge upside on this one. Adjacent lot to the west available too. The location is close to public transit, near many amenities and so easy to get around with a Biker’s Paradise score of 95 and Walk Score of 70.

AS-IS CASH ONLY PLEASE.

Here are the Pros of buying a fixer upper according to MSN Money:

1. Save money and land in a neighborhood that could otherwise be unaffordable

Landing a fixer-upper in your wheelhouse is a great way to save some money when purchasing a home. In exchange for taking on a project, you give yourself the opportunity to sneak into a neighborhood that may not normally be in your budget. At the same time, you can likely get more square footage for your buck.

2. Lower your taxes

Another component of cost savings when buying a fixer-upper is real estate taxes. If you buy a house that needs work, the assessed value for real estate taxes will initially reflect that, and it will most likely take a while for the city or town to catch up to your renovations. That being said, however, prepare for the taxes to jump up at some point, but you can initially save money on taxes.

3. You can customize

With a fixer-upper, you have the opportunity for personalization. Instead of paying a premium for a move-in ready home that may or may not be your style, a fixer-upper allows you to create the home you actually want — rather than someone else’s idea of a dream home.

4. You have the ability to make a profit

Another great thing about putting money and sweat into a fixer-upper is that you generally end up making a profit you go to sell, if you do decide to go that route. For example, if you buy a home for $250,000, put $50,000 worth of work into it, and do some of the work yourself, there’s a great chance that your resale value is going to be much higher than $300,000. This is why house flipping has become so popular.

Read more about the pros and cons of buying a fixer upper at MSN Money

Beautiful Overlook Bungalow

Beautiful Overlook Bungalow

2125 N Humboldt St | Portland, Ore 97217

Offered at $575,000 | ML #20509684

3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 2,234 SF

Beautiful Overlook Bungalow. Covered front porch, brick patio and spacious yard w/natives, trees & garden beds. Open plan layout features family room, dining room & kitchen w/breakfast bar. Upstairs; 3 bedrooms & tiled 2nd bathroom. Bungalow charm; wood floors, french doors, Morso woodstove and basement w/wine cellar & passage to tuck-under garage. Updates include windows, electrical, plumbing… blocks from cafes, dining, grocery, transit, park.

PHOTO SLIDESHOW

Just Listed: Overlook’s Mid-Century Icon

3909 N Overlook Terrace

Portland, OR 97227


Perched on the bluff that gave Overlook its name, this beautiful mid-century home stands today as an icon, balancing the southern arm of what many would argue is North Portland’s most incredible street.

As you approach this 1956 home you are welcomed by custom metalwork and adjacent hardscape. Entering the home, you are greeted by some of the most incredible surface treatments you will ever see in a residential structure. As you move into the living room the metalwork wraps around the stunning fireplace that serves as a deserving centerpiece. Massive updated windows allow an abundance of light to accentuate the incredible colors of the home and provide an amazing view of the bluff and the cityscape.

The kitchen has been carefully updated to include white quartz counters, mahogany cabinets and a notable appliance package. An expansive outdoor deck reinforces the home’s incredible flow and offers outdoor access from the dining and living rooms. A separate entry from the SE adds to the interior/exterior flow and greets you with a custom hutch accented by a bulletin board and key drop.

The main level is rounded out by 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The master suite features a hand painted mural inspired by Van Gogh that extends from the wall into a paneled door covering. The en suite bathroom is luxurious in both its fit, finish, and layout.

Beyond the main level is the lower daylight basement with high ceilings, bright colors, and an abundance of living space with access to a partially covered outdoor area. A large central room makes an excellent gym or play area and the additional bedroom and full bathroom is ideal for guest quarters. A family room with brick fireplace, 4th full bathroom and laundry room round out the lower level.

Thoughtfully designed and planned at every turn, this captivating mid-century home is arguably one of the most important homes in this neighborhood and beyond. With one-of-a-kind details, an incredible color palette, and an unmatched location, it’s no surprise that it has been featured in design publications like Domino magazine. This mid-century Overlook is truly a piece of art.


OFFERED AT $1,050,000

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3 BEDROOM | 4 BATH | 2,706 SQFT

Arbor Lodge English Cottage

Move in ready English Cottage home on lovely tree-lined street! Full of original charm and thoughtfully updated to meet today’s lifestyle. Great kitchen with stainless steel appliances, nice tiled baths, fresh paint and cozy gas fireplace with mantle. Not just a pretty face, this house is in solid condition with newer windows, roof, exterior paint and new sewer line going in. Big sunny lot with fruit trees. The sellers love their neighbors and have enjoyed a strong sense of community here. HES 4

Sweet Little Farmhouse in Overlook

Congrats to Matt and Michelle on making this sweet little Farmhouse their first home together!

It took time to find something move-in ready, bike-able to work and with a good layout, but it was always fun house hunting with these guys. And this was a challenging transaction for sure, but keeping cool and slowly working through all the little hurdles worked out in the end. Now these two coffee industry folks get to sip their perfect roast on the front porch and perhaps spread the coffee love to their lucky new neighbors.

Zen Living in Overlook

2525 N. Killingsworth St. #310

Portland, OR 97217

Come be a part of Daybreak Co-Housing Community! Superb two-story townhouse style condo with views of Mt. St. Helens! This top floor unit features heated floors, a full bath, and laundry hook-up on the main. Upstairs, there are 2 spacious bedrooms and a second full bath. The amenities really set this building apart, with a meditation/yoga room, commercial kitchen with dining room, library, tool library, bike storage & on-site repair, guest rooms, and more! Convenient location, close to great dining and easy access to downtown. Walkscore 72, bike score 90! HOA fee includes all utilities. This one is not to be missed!

OFFERED AT $320,000

2 BEDROOM | 2 BATH |  840 SQFT  

Overlook Decolow: When Bungalow and Deco Meet

Chris and Andrea are transplants from Los Angeles and after settling in the Pacific Northwest for the last six months, were sold on Portland and ready to start looking for their new home: what would turn out to be a 1942 Overlook Bungalow with some serious Deco flare.

Andrea is an architect and has an eye for design. They both wanted to be able to commute via public transportation – her to downtown and him to OHSU, so we began by looking at neighborhoods that would offer them a less than an hour commute via bus or train.

It was also important for them to have a house with character and a yard, no shared wall, bathtub, two toilets, fireplace and walkability. I loved that they knew what they wanted!

They basically manifested this darling Overlook Bungalow-Deco (Bungaleco? Decolow?) that had been sitting on the market for awhile.

We scooped it up for a great price, negotiated an additional credit and repairs, and they’re closing in time to enjoy Portland’s perfect summer. Bonus: the lender waived appraisal, which means it really was a steal.

Andrea has plans for the hardwoods and kitchen, and I’m so excited to see what they do with it. There are so many beautiful original details, but the deco doorways get me every time I’m there.  And, they even had a view of the downtown from their Master attic space.

These two were dream clients: decisive, design-savvy, and witty. I find myself laughing every time I get to spend time with them (note to self: find more sarcastic/witty/dry clients).

Looking for a Decolow? Or to buy or sell in Portland? Reach out here.

Or get social with me here.

Boho Chic To the MAX!

1529 N Simpson St.

Portland, OR 97211

Offered at $535,000

3 BEDROOM | 2 BATH | 2372 SQFT
MLS#19123459 | TAXES: $3,669


Open House: Saturday, March 9th  & Sunday, March 10th 12 PM – 2 PM

This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home includes formal living and dining room, loads of light, wood floors, modern updates in the kitchen and bathrooms, artful wood clad hallway, and a custom designed master suite to fall in love with. Floor plan offers excellent versatility, with large unfinished basement. Step outside into your garden oasis and enjoy a covered patio with stone fireplace and a yoga deck. Walk to New Seasons, cafes and restaurants. With a walk score of 80 and a bike score of 97, the city is at your doorstep!

What’s Around – Want to go for a walk? A night out on the town sound fun? Need to grab some groceries?

  • MAX transit
  • New Seasons
  • Nite Hawk
  • Blackbird Pizza
  • Lodging options
  • Mad Science
  • Milk Glass Market
  • Atomic Pizza
  • Lucky Labrador Tap Room
  • The Old Gold
  • Peninsula Park
  • PCC

House Updates + Features:

  • Beautiful light filled home with original charm & modern updates
  • 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths
  • Exquisite master suite addition with spa-like bath, walk in closet, view of the garden & yoga deck
  • Updated gas furnace and new heat pump (for the master suite)
  • Wide front porch features 2 seating areas and is shaded by climbing passion flower, hops & vines
  • Tiled back patio features stone fireplace & pavilion
  • Lush gardens and lovely landscaping surround the house includIng:
    • Native perennial plants with room for spots of annual color
    • Shade garden – Hosta, Fern, Hydrangea, Clematis & Honey Suckle
    • Low maintenance ornamental grasses
    • Over 200 bulbs
    • Red Leaf Maple, Dogwood, Cherry & Fig trees

About Us:
Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

The Surgical Strike Lands a Unicorn

I met Rebecca last summer after the closing of “Tangerine Dream”, a house in Alberta Arts where I represented the buyer. She was impressed my buyer got the house “at list price” versus an amount her original agent had advised her. We set up a meeting to go over various strategies, philosophies, the changing market in general, and other details, and she decided to make a switch and work with me!

We started looking in earnest at homes in her criteria in the winter of 2018…very slim pickings coming on the market at that time (a historical norm). Once the new year hit, more inventory started coming on in her criteria – the quintessential “dialed-in” older home that had been remodeled and updated, but still retained the older charm and character, and in a walkable neighborhood. This criteria, PLUS a turnkey ADU or a rentable space in a popular price range put us in the “unicorn” territory. They are out there, highly desirable, hard to find, and when you do find one, everyone else wants it for a good deal too!

So we started off the new year in several multiple offer situations. We kept coming in at the right price, but there were terms that continued to “win” over the 5-8 other offers at each house. Terms that no agent normally recommends any buyer to use…folks were outright releasing appraisal contingencies, skipping inspections, lots of insanity to land the house (usually these buyers have lots of experience buying, and/or an endless amount of cash).

Finally a new listing came up that we both knew WAS.THE.ONE. A beautifully renovated Cape Cod with all kinds of modern updates, a mother-in-law suite with a separate entrance, in a walkable area, at a great price. THE UNICORN!  I was the very first agent to call about it, and we were one of the first groups to see it a few hours after it hit the market.

Rebecca and I knew the other buyers that were still out there that were waiving inspections, waiving appraisal contingency, etc. We sat down and she agreed to deploy the SURGICAL STRIKE of offers (and still kept all contingencies!). After going through a few rounds of previous offers, she trusted me and the process. We wrote the offer that same evening it hit the market and had it accepted within 12 hours before the first open house! Just in time too, as the listing received more offers throughout the weekend, but we were already in contract thanks to the Surgical Strike Strategy!

CONGRATULATIONS, Rebecca! I wish you many happy years here!

A Perfect Day in Portland’s Overlook Neighborhood

Portland’s Overlook neighborhood is aptly named, peeking out at the Willamette River from the bluffs of the Northern Peninsula. The area was partially settled in the 1800s as part of the former city of Albina. Significant development began in the early 1900s, when the streetcar lines and roads began expanding toward St. Johns. Since this time, Portland’s Overlook neighborhood has been subject to major transformations, serving as the home of the city’s first airport and undergoing extensive redevelopment to accommodate the creation of the I-5 freeway.

Portland's Overlook neighborhood

MORNING

Central to this this area is the thriving Interstate Avenue, which features the city’s northern-bound MAX line. The train is a great connecting point to the neighborhood’s many features. To start of your day, we recommend stopping by The Eisenhower Bagelhouse. Here, you’ll find a gourmet selection of boiled bagels, which are hand-pulled on-site for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy the bagel in-house, put take your beverages to-go. Moving westward along N Going Street will bring you to a chain of impressive lookouts, including Mocks Crest and Overlook Park. Looking out across the Willamette River, you’ll enjoy great views of the city’s industrial and urban West side.

 

AFTERNOON

Resting at the bottom the bluffs is Swan Island, a shipyard and primarily industrial area with a surprisingly charming beach area. It might seem out of the way, but on weekends, when McCarthy Park is free from the commuter traffic, the area is surprisingly serene and grants unobstructed views of the river winding through the Fremont bridge.

You can enjoy a bite to eat on Swan Island, as locally-owned Tilt offers intimidating sandwiches during lunch hours. Heading back to the central area of Portland’s Overlook neighborhood, you may also enjoy stopping by the renowned Fire on the Mountain for mouth-watering wings. (Even vegans will be satisfied with their inventive wing menu.)

Another standout in Portland’s Overlook neighborhood is the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center, a community arts center located founded by Portland’s first African-American elected official, Commissioner Charles Jordan. Converted from a 1910 fire station, the structure now offers a wide range of activities in its theater, art gallery, and dance studio.

EVENING

The evening is one of the best times to check out one of Overlook’s most charming features – it’s collection of vintage neon signs! Driving, biking or walking along Interstate, you’ll enjoy mid-century-style signs like the one pictured above at the Palms Motel. Located near the motel is famed institution, The Alibi, where locals and celebrities enjoy a vibrant karaoke scene and tiki aesthetic. Other favorite hangouts in Portland’s Overlook neighborhood include Spitz, The Old Gold, Garagiste Wine Bar and Up North Surf Club.

 

About Us:
Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.