Lake Oswego Homes, Beaverton Real Estate and Portland OR Condos

Several beautiful and premier areas and neighborhoods make up Northwest Portland, starting downtown north of West Burnside Street and north of Sunset Highway (Hwy 26) from the Willamette River West toward Hillsboro to approximately Cornelius Pass Road.

PEARL DISTRICT
Since 1990, old warehouses, light industrial area and prior railroad yards were developed into high-rise condominiums and townhomes in the downtown area of Portland, OR, affording great views of the Willamette River and snow-covered mountains in the distance, including Mt. Hood. The Pearl is attractive to many people working in the downtown area. Many boutiques, shops, hospitals, medical centers, variety of restaurants, bars and cafes are within walking distance. Portland Streetcar opened in 2001 in this area. The Pearl is the home of Powell’s City of Books, former Weinhard Brewery redeveloped as the Brewery Blocks with art galleries and institutions staging monthly receptions. US Post Office main processing center for Oregon and SW Washington is located in the Pearl District, just a couple of blocks away from Union Train Station and the Greyhound Bus Depot.

Many Old Portland-style single family homes built around 1869 in the historic North Park Blocks can be seen. They are well preserved and on the historic register. 2 newer plazas, Jamison Square offers a fountain simulating a tidal pool with artificial waterfalls, and Tanner Springs Park featuring wetlands, walking trails and creek in a re-created natural area.

Portland, Oregon has many great options in homes and real estate for sale.

KING HEIGHT
West of Downtown at a higher elevation are older estate-size homes, some on larger lots and over 100 years old, that were over-the-years frequently remodeled and upgraded. Many of them enjoy an easterly view overlooking downtown, the harbor with its terminals, Sauvie Island and in the distance the snow-covered mountains like Mt. Hood, Mr. Saint Helens and Mt. Adams. The commute to Downtown is very convenient with less than 10 minutes.

FOREST HEIGHT
West of Skyline Boulevard, nestled in the West Hills, is an upscale planned unit development called Forest Height that spans over 600 acres of hillside at an elevation of less than 1,000 feet. Exclusive homes, no two alike, townhomes and condos enjoy westerly views of the coastal ranges. From here, watch a spectacular sunset or a dramatic storm coming in from the Oregon Coast! Forest Heights has miles of steep and winding roads, about 7 miles of trails and a beautiful community park with an oversized pond. Adjoining Forest Park has about 5,100 acres of wild growth reserves with 70 miles of recreational and wildwood trails. Essential shops and gas stations are in the nearby shopping center. Excellent roads connect this neighborhood to Downtown with a 10 to 15 minute drive. Forest Height is mainly located within Multnomah County. There is about a 10 to 20 minute commute to some of Portland’s largest employers, e. g. hospitals, Nike and Intel.

CEDAR MILL, BONNY SLOPE AND SALTZMAN ROAD
Many beautiful homes in subdivisions, e. g. Bauer Oaks, Bauer Woods, Bauer Creek Estates, etc. in this area just west of Forest Height enjoy coastal or Tualatin Valley views. Newly widened and completely rebuilt Saltzman Road, with sidewalks and bicycle lanes, provides easy access from Highway 26 North to Thompson Road that also leads to Forest Height. Homes are from the higher middle to the higher price ranges. North of this area are still many farms mixed with wooded areas providing very relaxing atmosphere for rides in the country side. This area is located in Washington County with easy access to Highway 26, with about 15 minute drive to Downtown and 15 to 20 minutes to Hillsboro’s Silicon Forest of the Northwest. Newer shopping centers and restaurants let you choose.

BETHANY NEIGHBORHOOD
Bethany area is located at the northwestern edge of Portland’s Urban Growth Boundary. A 20 minute commute is easy and convenient on Sunset Highway 26 to Nike, Intel and other companies as well as Downtown Portland. It is a newer developed area, combining residential neighborhoods with variety of shops to increase walking activity. Restaurants and coffee shops provide great spots to meet and relax.

There are many excellent private and public schools including athletic club, dance education, yoga and taekwondo for all ages. Besides known bigger grocery stores, there is also the popular Saturday Farmer’s Market from May through October.

A golf course is surrounded by beautiful single level residences attracting mostly seniors. Many newer constructed residences and condos are part of the well planned neighborhood. Within minutes you are in the country side admiring open fields, mountains and the gorgeous views and sunsets.

Bethany is located in Washington County. 2 of the larger surrounding subdivisions are Oak Hills and Rock Creek with a country club golf course. Many parks are scattered throughout this area. Portland Community College – Rock Creek offers Gateway to College, beginning 2 years of college and various types of non-credit classes are offered to people of all ages to further their education, hobbies, recreation and well-balance.