Portland Real Estate

While everything in our blog could fall under the general category of Portland real estate, we decided to put Portland home types here as well as a wide variety of interesting and useful Portland real estate maps.

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What is a Victorian Style Home in Portland?

August 31, 2022

Portland is full of old, historic homes, many of which were Victorians, some of the first to help establish the area as a city. There are also plenty of newer Victorians, designed and built during revival periods for those who love the romantic whimsy found in much of this style of architecture. Most of the features found in Victorians are attributed to the Victorian era, specifically (1837-1901) when Queen Victoria was in power. Her love of beautiful excess is evident in the features of this architectural style. Maybe one of the more pervasive styles in history, its reach extended all across the UK, New Zealand, Australia, and North America. What are the Features of a Victorian Style Home? Distinctive in...

What is an American Ranch Style Home in Portland?

July 4, 2022

Portland is known for its charming early and revival Craftsman, Bungalow, Foursquare, and Tudor style homes that mark the city’s early settlement days. Portland also has sections that are home to a fair amount of Ranch styles with their own historic place in Portland’s history, all of which give the Rose City its diverse personality. Did you know that Ranch style homes sell faster and for more than other home styles? Check out our research here. We thought we’d focus on this classic style and see what the real estate market has to offer. If you’re a fan of the Ranch, you’ll want to take a look at what’s available. We have the full map of all Portland ranch style...

Portland Real Estate Added to the Historic Registry in 2022

June 15, 2022

Each year the National Register of Historic Places adds to their list of buildings, sites, structures, objects, and districts across the country to mark them for preservation in the interest of honoring the past and maintaining historical integrity. The Registry’s cut-off for eligibility is 50 years, so this means anything built or created from 1972 on is a prime candidate. Of course, there are other requirements than simply age that make a site, area, or building eligible. Properties submitted for consideration through a public nomination process must also be well-preserved, show architectural distinction, and have an important association with events, people, and trends in history. Portland is brimming with Registry listings, and over the past year, five more were added...

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What is a Mid-Century Split-Level in Portland?

June 8, 2022

Residential architectural styles run the gamut in Portland, which traces the city’s historic development and speaks to its willingness to bend with the times. Mid-Century Modern homes have distinct features that set them apart from other types of styles and represent a stark contrast from those that came before them. In response to the second World War, designers and homeowners alike were looking for living spaces that represented a sense of freedom and the dissolving of boundaries. Hence, open, flowing floor plans; use of large, expansive windows; and the integration of the structures with natural surroundings. In this article, we’re looking at one derivative of this style, specifically, at the Mid-Century Modern, Split-Level home. What are Mid-Century Modern Split-Level Architectural...

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What is a Bungalow Style Home in Portland?

April 6, 2022

On any given day you can find cozy, charming bungalows for sale in Portland. Our city is full of them, and we have the full map of all bungalow homes for sale. These cozy, livable homes are iconic when thinking of Portland’s architectural history. It’s no wonder Portlanders love them so much. Structurally, they’re sturdy, and they oftentimes have unconventional designs, which only add to their charm. Several revivals since the first bungalows have kept this beloved style alive. More recent versions have the same features you’d expect to see in a classic bungalow, with modernized touches. What are the Features of a Bungalow Style Home? One typical commonality amongst bungalows in Portland is that they don’t have a full...

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5 Essential Portland Neighborhood Maps

March 23, 2022

Maps have existed for thousands of years serving to help people get where they’re going and educate them about geographies and terrains. While we’re long past the practice of plotting maps on clay tablets and parchment, we all still rely on them every day. If you’re thinking about moving to Portland, if you’re new to the area, or even if you’re considering moving to a new neighborhood in the city, a variety of good maps can help. Many of Portland’s neighborhoods are self-contained entities full of plentiful resources within walking distance. It’s easy to stick close to home and not get too familiar with the city as a whole. But if you do plan to relocate, getting a broader view...

What is a Craftsman Style Home in Portland?

February 7, 2022

Thanks to Portland’s ability to satisfy the housing and cultural needs of its residents and to follow building and structural design trends, our city is full of a wide array of architectural styles in the residential real estate market. From Portland’s early days of Victorians to its more recent contemporary, modern styles, the Rose City has a diverse selection of homes to not only satisfy all the essentials buyers look for in a home, but to also express their personality and aesthetic tastes. We thought we’d focus on the Craftsman style and see what Portland has to offer. Whether you want an original, renovated Craftsman or a newer revival Craftsman, you’ll definitely want to take a look at the full...

A New, Dynamic Portland Real Estate Map

November 22, 2021

Ever feel like you’re searching for a needle in a haystack while sorting through real estate listings? You know what you want. You know what you don’t want. But how do you find exactly what you’re looking for with so many options and when the market shifts and changes daily, sometimes hourly? We have the answer: our new dynamic Portland real estate map. In this article, we’ll show you what it does and what you can expect from it. But before we get to that, let’s first understand how VestorFilter™ has helped us create this amazing new and easy-to-use Portland real estate map. Here’s the most exciting part of the real estate map: Icons change size based on actual sq....

What is a Tudor Style Home in Portland?

November 19, 2021

Portland is known for its eclectic style and personality, and that’s evident in the types of homes you see throughout the city. A person can track the city’s history by exploring Portland’s various neighborhoods and see how it has transformed over the years as a reaction to and reflection of the times. From the first log cabin built in downtown Portland by Asa Lovejoy and Francis Pettygrove in 1843 to the Victorians, Italiantes, and Queen Annes that followed on up through the Victorian Farmhouses, Colonial Revivals, and Dutch Colonials, the Craftmans and Foursquares and Ranches, Portland has always adapted and evolved to reflect the trends of the culture and the needs of its residents. While Portland continues to progress in...

What is a Portland Cape Cod Home Style?

June 2, 2021

When you close your eyes and imagine the quintessential archetype of an American single family house, what do you see? If you find yourself envisioning a rectangular home with symmetrical windows and a chimney sprouting from the top, you may have encountered the Cape Code style. And you wouldn’t be alone in that. Across the country you’ll find Cape Cod style architecture, for good reason. Once a product of the harsh New England climate, this style became a staple of middle class American home construction. Sound too cookie cutter for you? Hold out for the twists this story has in store. The West Coast is home to some of the coziest and quaintest aberrations of the traditional Cape Cod. On...