Housing in Oregon - Looking for Cape Cod or Traditional style?

Question

We might be moving to OR and are looking on line for some single family homes. Our taste is traditional/cape cod in a very community oriented area to raise kids. My spouse is flying out to meet a realtor, what areas should he ask to see that meet these criteria? THANKS

I heard beaverton is worth checking out. Is this where the Intel/Nike young workers (young families) live?

Answer 1

Definitely Laurelhurst, Alameda and Irvington in inner NE Portland. They are right in the middle of town but they are beautiful neighborhoods. Very safe and lots of older big houses. I lived near Laurelhurst so I used to jog through the neighborhood and admire the homes.They definitely have more of that East coast feel, many were built around 1920, if that's what you are looking for. I will attach a link with some example homes in those areas.

Answer 2

what city? if you are near portland...i would try West Linn, in the "Old Willamette" area. These houses are traditional. however oregon has a LOT of that nasty california influence from the mid 80s so you see lots of spit roof stuff. i would try smaller, older areas of town. i personally love old willamette because it's so safe, small, and even has the "main street." plus they hold the old fashioned fair there is the summers, and the little neighborhood parades..and it's just a nice place to be.

Answer 3

beaverton sucks too mnuch traffic. Try the Irvington neighborhood. Try Laurlehurst. Try Hawthorne. these are the great places to live. Not the burbs.

Answer 4

You definetly need him to check out Milwaukie! Catholic church is right there too , a big one at that . So alot of the community around you will be able to relate w/ you and your family.

Milwaukie Elementary is an amazing school, they even have a catholic school right next to the church!Great for the little ones.

Best of Luck and keep us updated!

Answer 5

Oregon is a good sized state. Is there a specific area, region, or county you are considering? That would tremendously assist people in adequately answering your question.

Answer 6

I dont know if you can really fins East coast styles on the West coast, but then again look onluine for Oregon Realestate...

Answer 7

Hi :)

Try this website.. http://geo.craigslist.org/iso/us/or

There are various tows and cities listed on this link..

and its updated daily :)

click on any of them and then look under the "HOUSING category where you can find Homes for sale/rent etc etc :)

Good luck. :)

Answer 8

http://oregonlive.com

here's the site you need for info.