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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Portland Real Estate Added to the Historic Registry in 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 […]
What is a Mid-Century Split-Level in Portland?
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 […]
What is a Bungalow Style Home in Portland?
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, […]
5 Essential Portland Neighborhood Maps
Updated 11/2024 Maps have existed for thousands of years to help people get where they’re going and educate them on geographies and terrains. While we’re long past the practice of plotting maps on clay tablets and parchment, we still rely on them daily. If you’re considering moving to Portland or a new neighborhood in the […]
What is a Craftsman Style Home in Portland?
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 […]
A New, Dynamic Portland Real Estate Map
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 […]
What is a Tudor Style Home in Portland?
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 […]
What is a Portland Cape Cod Home Style?
Updated 04/2025. If you imagine the quintessential American single-family house, what do you see? If it is a rectangular home with symmetrical windows and a chimney sprouting from the top, you may be picturing Cape Code style, and you wouldn’t be alone. Across the country, you’ll find Cape Cod style architecture, and for good reason. […]
What is a Foursquare Style Home in Portland?
Updated 06/2024. If you live in the Portland area, you have likely passed Foursquare homes dozens of times. You may have even paused to take one in, admiring the dignified simplicity. But whether you are familiar with the style or not, you may be surprised to learn that it is one of America’s most iconic […]
Portland Zip Code Map: 2021 Update
Zip codes are just another part of our everyday life, right? We use them, but most of the time don’t think much about them. But understanding how the zip codes work in your area helps when you’re buying or selling a home. Knowing your zip code, or the zip code you’d like to live in, […]
Official Portland Crime Maps and Reports
Whether you’re new to Portland or have lived here for years, it can sometimes be difficult to get an accurate idea of how safe it is out there. News reports focus on attention-grabbing events, and periods of low or no crime never make the headlines. Is it possible for home buyers and sellers to cut […]
Portland Zip Code Map 2020 Update
“What’s the zip?” Zip codes are so much a part of everyday life that we hardly even notice them. Whether shopping for real estate, verifying a credit card or sending a piece of mail, Portland zip codes are a convenient shorthand for location. Also, if you’re new to a city and don’t yet know the […]
Portland Earthquake Maps Guide
Updated 10/2024. Portland does get its fair share of earthquakes, as does Oregon overall, but our state experiences fewer than any other West Coast State. There’s also good news for the future. Geologists are getting better at understanding, mapping, and predicting seismic activity. Maps also continue to improve, helping us stay better prepared for disasters […]
Portland Flood Maps: FEMA 2020 Update
Climate change, winter storms, questionable levees — the average home shopper has many good reasons to consider Portland flood risk before they buy. Your buyers’ real estate agent is a great resource, and should have information on hand about what the flood risk is for a home that you’re interested in. For those who prefer […]
Portland Radon Map and other Hazards – 2019 Update
When it comes to choosing a home to buy in Portland — or anywhere — it’s all about location. Is it near a good school? What’s the neighborhood like? Can you see Mt. Hood? There’s an aspect of location that most people don’t think about right away, but should be just as important in the […]
Portland Natural Disaster Map 2019 – Floods, Fires, Quakes, and Slides!
We here in the Pacific Northwest enjoy a relatively mild climate year-round — no polar vortexes, and just a few hot days in the summer. In Portland and the surrounding metro areas, most homeowners don’t worry too much about natural disaster, but there are some specific threats to be aware of. Knowing how and where […]
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