Tucked in to a sweet spot next to the Hollywood neighborhood in the Laurelhurst school zone and flanked by two parks! A dog lover’s dream, Normandale Park has the best off leash set up evah. Move-in-ready English style home with gorgeous refinished oak floors, plenty of fresh paint and a high demand floor plan: living room, dining room, flex room with laundry connection, bedroom and bath on the main level, 3 bedrooms and a bath upstairs, plus overflow space in the basement with a wet bar. Quaint fireplace, winsome breakfast nook and distinctive archways. Slider to deck and low maintenance fenced yard. Great storage. Carport, two driveways and a shed.
Marvelous 3 bedroom home, with an amazing, Backyard Habitat Certified yard that opens to large lot to the south – creating private, park like setting. Yard includes deck, fruit trees, & a rain garden with native plants. Home is light and bright with the perfect open floor plan, and large kitchen with expansive counter space and pantry. Cozy up to the gas fireplace in the living room on the cool fall evenings. Vaulted, airy stairway leads to all 3 bedrooms upstairs. Plus home is energy efficient with a high home energy score! Close to downtown St Johns and Pier Park.
Nestled in the northern peninsula between St. Johns and Kenton, Portland’s Portsmouth neighborhood feels like a long-held secret between friends. Established as a subdivision in 1883, Portsmouth has retained its residential essence and old-town spirit. Locals and tourists alike can get a sense of what ‘keeps Portland weird’by spending a day in Portsmouth.
MORNING
Starting the day out at Willamette’s End is high on our list of recommendations. This coffeehouse delivers equally on sustenance and ambiance, and you can enjoy your food from a charming bar table that looks out into the neighborhood. Alternately, you might opt for a more vintage Portland experience from nearby No Wave Coffee. No Wave Coffee is something of a 90s coffeehouse throwback, featuring affordable, unfussy faire and a DIY edge. It’s also uniquely communal, with a record player that patrons often use to play their personal collections. If you feel up for a walk, you can reach an incredible overlook within 10-15 minutes from Willamette’s End Coffee and within 15-20 minutes from No Wave Coffee. Heading southeast along Lombard, turn right to cross walk through the neighborhood, following residential streets to Columbia Park & Annex, then carefully crossing Willamette Boulevard to reach the look out.
Willamette’s End Coffee
Columbia Park & Annex
AFTERNOON
Offering weekly events and gatherings that are frequented by the community, Portland’s Portsmouth neighborhood operates like a small town. One of these popular events is the Saturday flea market. A particularly elusive market, there is often a mind-boggling inventory to sort through, ranging from electronics, vintage goods, and even household care items.
Another Portsmouth gem is the Columbia Pool, which is one of only five pools that the city operates year-round. You can enjoy a dip during Open Swim hours from 1-5pm on Saturday and Sunday. Visitors may also enjoy an excursion to nearby Heron Lakes Golf Club, which is a 12-minute drive from central Portsmouth. Also in this vicinity is Historic Vanport, the site of Portland’s lost city which overlooks the Columbia Slough.
Columbia Slough
The Museum of Odd History
Along Portsmouth’s main stretch, you’ll find enjoyable lunch options such as East Side Delicatessen and The Fishwife. You’ll also find Peninsula Odd Fellows Lodge, which has long served as the central gathering space in North Portland and now features The Museum of Odd History.
NIGHTTIME
In our opinion – there is only be one way to end a perfect night in Portland’s Portsmouth neighborhood, and that’s with amateur wrestling. North Portland’s Blue Collar Wrestling League has performed for an
North Portland Eagle Lodge
enthusiastic audience every Sunday for the past seven years. Locals fill the unassuming North Portland Eagles Lodge facility for an affordable, but raucous night of high-drama. The venue does serve food and beverages, but you can also stop by Chef Zhao or Flying Pie Pizzeria for dinner. Alternately, you can enjoy more of the local flavor at Twilight Room, a dive bar beloved by Portsmouth’s residents.
Portland’s Portsmouth neighborhood mostly flies below the radar, but its rich history and strong sense of community make it area every Portlander should explore. Contact us directly to learn more about this up-and-coming area, or to schedule a tour of available Portsmouth homes.
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Oak tree-lined streets weave through this serene neighborhood, complete with clubhouse and swimming pool. Sprawling 4 bed, 3 bath layout offers ample space to customize to your needs. The family room is flooded with natural light from the high windows and vaulted ceilings, boasting a wood-burning fireplace that warms the heart and soul. Spacious and separate kitchen for the cook who loves to surprise and delight. Dining room that opens up to the deck, which is perfect for indoor/outdoor dinner parties and backyard BBQs. Head upstairs to the roomy master suite with stone fireplace, tiled shower and walk-in closet. Versatile lower level offers an oversized entertainment room with a wet-bar and a third fireplace to cozy up for movie nights. Two car garage has a lofted space for tons of additional storage and Valley View City Park is so close, consider it a second backyard! Located in the tight-knit Gladstone school district, this location provides easy access to I-205 and McLoughlin Blvd for a quick commute into or out of the city!
