Foster-Powell 3

Starting at the northeast corner of 72nd and Holgate and working my way back north and east, I found a modest neighborhood with myriad of turn-of-the-century farm houses, many in dutch or barn shapes, amongst small box ranches and tiny cottages or bungalows. Stuck between Holgate and Powell, in the Foster-Powell neighborhood, this hood doesn't boast much walkability, but it's a convenient starter-home community for those who want to live relatively close-in or 'below 82nd' and still be able to purchase under $150k. There's a nice park in the middle at Center Street.

The six month sales figures run between $93K and $264K.

The tracts include: Beech Addition, La Dene Park, Dutch Subdivision, Essex Park, Middlesex, Kent, Vaughton Pk.

Find of the Day!!

South Tabor 3

On this day I walked from 67th to 73rd, Division to Woodard. This neighborhood includes several of my absolute favorite blocks in Portland. As a realtor, I'm always pleased to take listings or help buyers in this area as the houses are of outstanding quality, great square footage and style for the price, and run the gamut of styles even within the mid-century timeline.

Mostly built in the 1950's and early 60's, the houses are primarily large standard hipped roofed ranches with full basements (and sometime swimming pools!) or modern ranches of post and beam construction with vaulted beamed ceiling and nifty mod kitchens, placed on tidy blocks with a view of Mt. Tabor. Houses in this neighborhood are coveted and sell quickly. They may not have walkability, but they sure have a nice view!

Six month sales run from $198K to $311K. The tracts include Crater View, Raschio's Addition, Eastleigh, Parkdale, Dawn View, Bottemiller, Jones-n-Fite, Irmington, Anjelesa.