So, I went out of bounds again. I just had to. I think many of you discount Milwaukie as some suburban throwaway, when really, it's such a treasure trove. On this day I walked the streets of the Fair Oaks area of Oak Grove, which all those fabulous riverside houses are on. With the exception of a few McMansions, they are for the most part either cozy 20's-40's storybook styles, reminiscent of mountain resort towns, or large mid-century ranch homes of varying styles. Some are 80's architectural homes, and a few are leftover turn-of-the century farm houses, and some are "mid-century modest", but they're all hidden in a lovely treed area just west of River Rd. There's even a lake for those who don't live on the river! The walk is a nice 6 mile loop. I recommend it highly!
The prices run from $200 to $800K. Not too bad for river-front property with your own dock!!
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| Cozy Mtn Resort Style "Cabin" |
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| Neat Vertical Timber Cabin!! |
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| The Lake. |
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| The worst addition ever, to the left. |
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| Blockheaded |
