Finding a new home that you love is a gratifying and exciting adventure. While adoring the home itself is a huge priority, finding a neighborhood that is also the right fit is just as important. Our two homes—a Prescott Foursquare located at 3955 NE 34th Ave and a Benson Foursquare (seen pictured) located at 3160 NE Alameda Street –have the perfect mix of charming home and neighborhood. Check out some neighborhood highlights below:
Wilshire Park | NE 33rd Ave & Skidmore St | Acreage: 14.40 | Acquired in 1940 Just a few blocks away from our new homes is Wilshire Park, which offers a full range of amenities including covered & uncovered picnic areas, an off-leash dog park, horseshoe pits, a playground, soccer & softball fields, a volleyball court, and many wandering paths to walk. In the summertime Wilshire Park takes part in “Movies in the Park”, a family-friendly evening event that includes live-music, possible food carts, and a large outdoor screening of a featured film that starts at dusk. Make sure to pack a blanket and some snacks while you enjoy the summer breeze and a fun flick.
Fire and Stone | 3707 NE Fremont Ave. | 503-719-7195 | M-F 7AM-9PM, Weekends 8AM-10PM This newly renovated wood-fired pizzeria and bakery has a rich history in the Portland neighborhood, which is a common trend in this culture-rich neighborhood. Originally built in 1923 as Wilshire Grocery & Market, the new owner has transformed the building while still giving nod to it’s past. Stop in for a breakfast sandwich that uses in-house fresh baked bread, or make it an evening family affair and try out one of their Neapolitan-style pizzas which have been perfected by Ken’s Artisan Pizza alum, Joey Alvarez. Click here to read the full story on the renovation. Visit the website
Smallwares & Barwares | 4605 NE Fremont Street | 971.229.0995 | Smallwares: ALL DAYS 5PM-10PM, Sa-Su Brunch 11AM-3PM | Barwares: ALL DAYS 5PM-1AM Smallwares is a stylish, “inauthentic Asian” eatery located just a few blocks away. Small plates that are meant to be shared are the feature of this restaurant. While noshing look at the paired sake, cocktails, beer, and wine that have been carefully selected to go with your small plates. Speaking of beverages, Barwares is a funky and fun extension of the restaurant that has a larger focus on sake flights, hand-crafted cocktails, and a sophisticated menu of late-night bar food. Make sure to stop by this restaurant for a date-night and wander the streets of your new neighborhood. Visit the website
Blackbird Wine Shop | 4323 NE Fremont Street | 503 282 1887 | Tu-W 2PM-8PM, Th 2PM-9PM, F-Sa 12PM-9PM, Su 2PM-7PM If you’re a wine and cheese enthusiast you’re going to love Blackbird Wine Shop. This specialty Wine & Atomic Cheese shop showcases a variety of wines from around the globe. Put this little gem on your to-do list and have an afternoon filled with a delicious glass of wine (or 2) and a charcuterie board or a panini that will keep you coming back for more. Cheers! Visit the website