Top 10 Portland Neighborhoods

Every year as top local real estate agents, we put out our top ten Portland Neighborhood picks. While every single Portland neighborhood has something wonderful to offer, there are a few highlights in the mix.

If you're looking for a full guide on every Portland neighborhood (over 95 of them!) check it out here - The Portland Neighborhood Guide - we help run and support. The neighborhood guide is so extensive, it requires its own site.

If you’re considering buying a home in a Portland neighborhood in the next twelve months, Kami Price, buyers specialist would love to hear what you’re looking for. Call today to set an appointment.

Kami Price, Realtor
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If you’re thinking of selling your home in the next twelve months, Stephen would love to tour your home. Call today to set an appointment.

Stephen FitzMaurice, Realtor
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Top 10 Portland Neighborhoods in 2023

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Top 10 Portland Neighborhoods – 2022 Report

Whether you’re moving to Portland or thinking about it, or whether you’ve lived here for a while, knowing which neighborhoods rank highest is important. Making an investment in a home is one of the biggest any of us makes in our lifetimes, so being informed about what neighborhoods have to offer will go a long […]

Top 10 Portland Neighborhoods: 2021 Update

Thinking of buying a home in Portland but not sure where to start? Right now is a very strange time to be buying a home. It’s the middle of a pandemic, which makes it much more difficult to get a feel for neighborhoods. When even the concept of indoor dining is at times hypothetical, how […]

Top 5 Portland Neighborhoods: 2020 update

Searching for a home in Portland in 2020, but not sure where to start? In this blog post, we give you an overview of where the neighborhoods are in Portland. Then, we name our top 5 hot picks for affordable, fun, and friendly places to live in the city. What are the Five Sections of […]

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Top 5 Portland Neighborhoods for 2019

It’s time to take a look at which Portland neighborhoods are up-and-coming in 2019! They couldn’t be more different, but these Portland communities are similar in that they are changing rapidly. Like the city as a whole, they’re adding new residents and working hard to integrate past, present, and future. Whether you’re looking for a […]

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Top 5 Portland Neighborhoods of 2015

Lots of Portland neighborhoods made the news in 2015 — either for their growing popularity or because they’re changing with the tides of urban life. While the newspapers might lean toward hyperbole, the overall trend is that homes are increasing in value and that the city is working hard to include outlying areas and underdeveloped […]

Portland’s Hottest Neighborhoods for 2013 (part 2)

Is your New Year’s resolution to relocate to Portland? With so many great places to begin your search, it can be a bit overwhelming to choose the neighborhood that’s right for you. Let your local Portland real estate agent help. Last month, we listed three Portland neighborhoods that are up-and-coming for 2013. Now we’re finishing […]

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With 95 neighborhoods, the city of Portland has a place for everyone – seniors, families, first-time home buyers, and anyone looking for the convenience of urban life with the safety and familiarity of a good neighborhood. In 2012, we saw the Portland real estate market begin to pick up again, making 2013 the perfect year […]

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