Without question, Portland, Oregon is the centerpiece to Oregon's well set table. Offering all the amenities one commonly associates with a major metropolitan area, yet with a sense, unspoken yet prevalent, of a true community, Portland is truly a one of a kind location. A vast array of museums, live music from jazz to classical to modern alternative and everything in between, cultural festivals, shopping and dining experiences unique to Portland all combine to create a truly eclectic city in a truly eclectic environment. Your Portland real estate agents will assist you in finding just the right property to make you feel at home in this one of a kind location.
One of the unique features of downtown Portland is the presence of numerous decorative and artistic fountains. There are few things more soothing than the sound of running water, and you are rarely out of earshot of that peaceful sound in downtown Portland. Another unique feature of downtown Portland is the 'Benson Bubbler', a four bowl, continuously running drinking fountain, originally funded by a philanthropist who wanted to provide thirsty loggers a cool drink. There are 52 'Benson Bubblers' located throughout downtown Portland, and their existence peaks to the historical roots of the hospitality residents extend to each other.
Homes for sale in Portland, as you might expect, are as eclectic as the community itself. From multi-million dollar gated estates with lavish and luxurious appointments such as guest houses, stables and fabulous swimming pools, to full-floor penthouse apartments with spectacular views of the city from every room and a gourmet kitchen with every gadget imaginable, to condominiums and townhouses where every aspect of maintenance is provided leaving the owner free to focus on their family or career to studio apartments, duplexes and small free standing homes for first time owners, and everything in between, Portland, Oregon real estate agents have the full array of choices to dazzle any buyer.
Recreational choices in Portland real estate are every bit as eclectic as the city itself. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy the excitement of NBA Basketball, major college athletics, minor league baseball and hockey- even lacrosse and roller derby. If participating is more interesting to you than watching, then Portland offers miles and miles of fitness and bicycle trails, and the temperate climate means that you won't suffer from extreme temperatures while you train. Winter sports are available at nearby Mt. Hood in the spectacular Cascade Mountains, and the Pacific Coast is also a comfortable distance from this eclectic epicenter of Oregon.
