Known for its excellent schools, fabulous parks, and wonderful sense of community, Northwest Portland blends historical architecture and grace with 21st century chic. Trendy shopping destinations, such as NW 23rd and the Pearl District, enrich surrounding historic home life, making this area one of the city's most popular.

Turn-of-the-century homes anchor Nob Hill, or the Alphabet District, as it is called, to create a true sense of neighborhood. It takes its beautiful Victorian-lined streets among the hills to a new level, adding stylish stores and trendy eateries to everyday life. On the other hand, nearby Westover is perched over Portland, offering city, mountain, and sometimes river views a mere 10 minutes from the heart of the city. Willamette Heights shares some of those same views and large, gracious homes on spacious lots - authentic treasures from years' past. And the SoHo-esque Pearl District is the industrial-turned-mod neighborhood that so many others aspire to, with its urban chic atmosphere that combines hip residential living with trendy shops, art, dining, and grocers. Forest Heights features big, newer homes and unrivaled west-facing views that can extend all the way to the coast.