Real Estate

6 homes we’re drooling over this month

Six homes that are currently on the market in Portland.

Spending the morning watching these homes cycle? Works for us. | Photos via Zillow

If you’re like us — whether you’re in the market for a new home or not — you’ll take any excuse to look at real estate in Portland and our surrounding areas.

Here are six stunning homes to take a look at (and swoon over):

Tranquil West Hills home with lush green space | Listing agents: Suzann Baricevic Murphy, (w)here Real Estate
English Colonial home with Old-world details | Listing agent: Dan Volkmer, Windermere Realty Trust
Mid-century modern abode on quiet cul-de-sac | Listing agent: Katie Cherman, (w)here Real Estate
Modern five-bedroom home with designer upgrades | Listing agent: Dirk Hmura, Eleete Real Estate
Contemporary cottage in Willamette Heights | Listing agent: Declan O’Connor, Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty
The iconic “Portland’s White House” complete with a grand lobby and wine cellar | Listing agents: Mark Graalum and Stacey Decker, Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty

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Asked

You just won $5M. Which house are you moving into?

A. Tranquil West Hills home with lush green space
B. English Colonial home with Old World details
C. Mid-century modern abode on quiet cul-de-sac
D. Modern five-bedroom home with designer upgrades
E. Contemporary cottage in Willamette Heights
F. The iconic “Portland’s White House” complete with a grand lobby and wine cellar

Vote here

Events

Monday, May 1

Shemanski Park Farmers Market Grand Opening | Monday, May 1-Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Southwest Park Avenue + Southwest Main Street, Portland | Free | Shop for farm-fresh and locally made food under a lush canopy of trees in the heart of downtown Portland.
Tai Chi | Monday, May 1-Monday, May 29 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd., Portland | $10 | Explore relaxing movements that improve focus and balance while surrounded by nature.
Mondays on the Mall – Kendall Lujan | Monday, May. 1 | 12-1 p.m. | Southwest Sixth Avenue + Southwest Main Street, Portland | Free | Support local talent and listen to the Portlander folk rock singer who released her first EP earlier this year.

Tuesday, May 2

“Come from Away” | Tuesday, May 2-Sunday, May 7 | Times vary | Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay St., Portland | $34.75-$114.75 | See the award-winning Broadway musical based on the remarkable true story of a small town in Newfoundland that welcomed 7,000 stranded passengers.

Wednesday, May 3

BYO Story | Wednesday, May. 3 | 7 p.m. | McMenamins Al’s Den, 303 SW 12th Ave., Portland | Free | Some of the most talented local comedic minds will share their best stories at this 21+ event.

Saturday, May 6

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” | Saturday, May 6-Sunday, May 28 | Times vary | Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts, 1000 SW Broadway Ste. T-100, Portland | $25-$35 | “Elephant & Piggie,” the first show at The Judy: Northwest Children’s Theater’s new home, was written by Mo Willems, with music by Deborah Wicks La Puma.*

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News Notes

Environment

Portland General Electric will start construction on the country’s second-largest battery storage project later this year. The 400 MW installation will straddle two sites — one in North Portland and another in Troutdale — and will generate enough electricity to power ~260,000 homes for four hours. (The Columbian)

Sports

You can’t say Portland soccer isn’t exciting. Only a day after the Timbers won their first road game of the season, the Thorns’ keeper Bella Bixby equalized in the 97th minute to preserve the team’s unbeaten record — only the second time a goalie has scored in NWSL history.

Biz

James Beard Award-winning chef Naomi Pomeroy has been tapped to join the Quaintrelle restaurant group as a consultant. Pomeroy, who closed her restaurant and market Ripe Cooperative last year, will spend the summer coaching Quaintrelle employees and helping the restaurant incorporate produce from its partner farm, Abbey Road. (Eater Portland)

Real Estate

With an asking price of $1.95 million, a floating property on the Willamette River in Sellwood is “the most expensive floating home to go on market” in Portland. The platform spans two moorages at the Oregon Yacht Club and features two homes with a combined 3,254 sqft of living space. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

Eat

A new sit-down Japanese restaurant from the team behind the local Wasabi Sushi chain is now open in Happy Valley. Sakura Yakitori and Sushi is a “sophisticated-but-family-friendly” dining experience featuring classic sushi items and meat skewers alongside specialty rolls inspired by the seasons. (Eater Portland)
Craving a healthy + delicious snack that also supports a good cause? So are we. PDXPOP! gourmet popcorn is individually packaged, and can be shipped all over the US. Bonus: All proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels People. Add to cart.*

Number

14 days. That’s how long you have until Mother’s Day. The good news? That gives you just enough time to order a gift from Quince — a brand offering high-end and sustainable products at affordable prices. Think: European linen shorts, silk slip dresses, cashmere crewnecks + Italian leather totes. Shop now.

Plan Ahead

🍻 Lions and tigers and beer, oh my!

Lions and tigers and beer, oh my! ZooBrew returns to the Oregon Zoo

A hand holds a plastic cup full of golden beer with the word "Rogue" along the side while a keeper holds an owl out of focus in the background.

Jerrica Lawson with the milky eagle owl during Happy Hour at the Oregon Zoo. | Photo by Michael Durham courtesy of the Oregon Zoo

“If you’ve ever wondered what the zoo would be like without the kids, ZooBrew is for you.”

Those words from Oregon Zoo director of events Mickey Webb are a little taste of what to expect at the annual beer-tasting festival returning Friday, June 9-Saturday, June 10.

You can sample suds from more than 40 breweries and cideries from across the Northwest, order meals from local food carts, enjoy live music and lawn games, and chat with zookeepers about their work.

ZooBrew tickets cost $55-$65 and the proceeds support the zoo’s species recovery programs and conservation education, as well as the needs of the special creatures in its care. Admission includes a souvenir glass and 10 tasting tickets.

The fun kicks off each day at 6:30 p.m. (or 5:30 p.m. for early-entry ticket holders).

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Cambrie

From the editor

Multnomah County cat owners have a hiss-terical sense of humor. The Oregonian/Oregon Live recently went digging through 45,318 local cat registrations and found some treasures. From a-meow-zing names like “Furley Temple” and “Purrito Bandito” to some pawsitively ancient feline ages, the story is worth a read if you’re a fellow fan of felines.

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