The most populous city in the Oregon, Portland homes two million people in the metropolitan area alone. The Portland Real Estate can be divided into sections namely: southwest, northwest, North, Northeast and South East. It lies in the Northwestern Oregon, where the Columbia and Willamette rivers meet. The metropolitan area is made up of six counties: Clackamas, Columbia, Multnomah, Washington and Yamhill in Oregon; and Clark County (Vancouver) in Washington. Let us briefly take an insight into these sections and counties to get a better idea of real estate in Portland

Southwest Portland: features luxurious apartments, condominiums and lofts. It includes the downtown Portland which itself is a great place to live. These downtown residences feature spectacular views, off street parking, and other amenities. West of downtown, the West Hills neighborhood is home to some of Portland’s grandest mansions. It also offers panoramic views of the city, stately homes and beautiful gardens. On the other hand, south of downtown you can find turn-of-the-century Victorian homes.

Northwest Portland: It offers a combination if old and new, single- and multi-family dwellings to provide an attractive neighborhood for artists, young professionals and senior citizens. The Northwest Portland area features Forest Park, the largest forested urban wilderness park in the country, and the Pittock Mansion, a stately French Renaissance manor built by publishing magnate Henry Pittock in the early 20th Century. This example of gracious Victorian living is open to the public throughout the year.

North Portland: It homes the main features of St. John’s, Overlook, and Jantzen Beach. The St. John’s neighborhood is named for the St. John’s Bridge which is a gothic style bridge and is claimed to be the most beautiful bride in the world. The Overlook neighborhood is so named for the bluff overlooking the Willamette River. This area of gracious residences is home to the University of Portland. On the banks of the Columbia River, the Jantzen Beach neighborhood includes Delta Park, Portland International Raceway, and Jantzen Beach Super Center.
 
Northeast Portland: It is marked by Victorian, English Tudor, and Craftsman style architecture, Northeast Portland has gained popularity in the Portland Real Estate over the last two decades.

Southeast Portland: Being one of the most popular residential areas In Portland the southeast homes an extinct volcano with a natural amphitheater.
Portland real estate provides ample opportunity for outdoor recreation with spectacular natural scenery. It is also an increasingly important city, known for its music scene, brewpubs, coffeehouses and postmodern design.
With a mild climate that creates ideal growing conditions, The "City of Roses" offers abundant waterways, lush greenery and numerous parks and gardens, including the magnificent International Rose Test Garden, the oldest official, continuously operated public rose test garden in the United States, and the idyllic Japanese Garden. The Classical Chinese Garden located in Chinatown is also a notable favorite.

Real estate in Portland incorporates historic spots like the Old Town and charming McCall Waterfront Park. Known as "Portland's Living Room," the Pioneer Courthouse Square is a European-style plaza that regularly hosts special events and public festivals, and serves as a general meeting spot for area residents. Sports fans of all ages can relish a trip to hometown-shop Niketown, followed by a Blazers game at Rose Garden Arena.

Restaurants and cuisines comprise a major part of Portland real estate and they continue to grow and impress critics nationwide. Top dining destinations include the Nob Hill neighborhood, downtown and the Pearl District. Organic produce, fresh seafood and free-range meats distinguish many of the area's best kitchens, and Pacific Northwest cuisine is created and served with pride. Nightlife in Portland holds its own sort of power over regulars and visitors alike; the variety of clubs, bars and microbreweries is as diverse as the people who call this portion of the country home. With the city's mass-transit system, including the Light Rail, city buses and the Portland streetcar, getting around experiencing it all is a breeze.

Real estate in Portland offer houses and apartments on rent, houses for sale, high-rise Portland condos for sale or rent, land for sale, foreclosures , duplexes, commercial real estate and all other types of properties and rentals. Apart from the regular properties in the market, also you can find vacation rental properties here. There are guesthouses, houses in the downtown, condos, floating homes, cottages which are available on rent for vacation.

Life in the Portland contains pleasures like nightlife at pubs, the amusement parks and recreation spots, rose garden and tracks, waterways etc.