The Blue MonkRenaissance Homes builds LEED-certified, energy-efficient homes close to Portland’s sought-after hot spots. With four new homes completing at the corner of SE 28th and SE Belmont St., Renaissance is thrilled to provide a cutting-edge lifestyle within close proximity to so much culture.

Feel like a scramble and corned beef hash at Utopia Cafe? Or Slappy Cakes? Want to spend the afternoon at the Avalon Theatre’s Wunderland arcade? Later, check out the bands at Blue Monk and indulge with fresh pasta from next-door Accanto.Peacock Lane 2012

Located in SE Portland, the Belmont District runs along Belmont Street from approximately 31st to 60th Avenues and is part of the Sunnyside neighborhood. The retail and residential area is seven blocks wide and developed around the first trolley line in East Portland in 1888.

Now, the area is a mecca for culture and home to Wordstock Festival – an annual festival of books, writers and storytelling – and the famous Christmas light displays adorning Tudor style homes on Peacock Lane.

Accanto Renaissance is excited to give you a tour of these four new homes – each with attached garages and ranging between 2,252 and 2,507 sq. ft. – while you explore this neighborhood, rich with opportunities. Be sure to check out:

Movie Madness Video – at the corner of SE 44th and SE Belmont – is where you’ll find hard-to-find films alongside new releases. Don’t leave before seeing the museum. Julie Andrew’s dress from “The Sound of Music’s” famous “Do-Re-Mi” number is on display. The knife from the infamous “Psycho” shower scene? It’s there, too.

The Pied Cow – located at the corner of SE 32nd and SE Belmont – is within a brightly painted Victorian house and serves up coffee, teas, beers and sweet things.Movie madness signThe Pied CowStumptown Coffee – with a location at SE 34th and SE Belmont — has been recognized as “revolutionizing the coffee business” are is known for its great fair-trade brews – and great treatment of its employees.

Saint Cupcake at the corner of SE 33rd and SE Belmont offers small “dots” sized cupcakes for $1.50 – named after the baker’s “Gramma Dot” – and full-size cupcakes for $3.50.

Take a peek at the homes:

2812 SE Belmont

908 SE 28th 

902 SE 28th 

914 SE 28th

Renaissance Homes is an award winning Street of Dreams custom home builder specializing in green building  for the Portland market. Visit our Design Studio to personalize your next home.