Portland Neighborhood: Northwest District

The Northwest District is a sophisticated, yet trendy, neighborhood surrounding the very popular NW 21st and NW 23rd Avenues nestled between the West Hills and the Pearl District. This neighborhood goes by many names which can be confusing, NW 23rd, Nob Hill, Uptown, etc. It is sometimes referred to by locals as “Trendy-third.” It is also known as the Historic Alphabet District, a very appropriate name since the street signs are in alphabetical order, making it easy to find your way around. Despite the name confusion it is a neighborhood not to be missed!

Some of Portland's best gourmet and nationally-rated restaurants are located in this area. Nob Hill is also well known for its shopping. On the tree-lined streets grand old Victorian houses perch above the sidewalks, some of which have been turned into artsy shops, trendy clothing boutiques and locally-owned book stores. You'll also find great bars, spas, salons, and local markets. This is a great Portland neighborhood for strolling and people-watching. Parking spaces are hard to find so ride your bicycle, walk or take the street car.

Boundary: The district stretches west to east from the base of the West Hills to I-405 (between NW 15th and 16th Streets), and north to south from NW Nicolai St. and the Willamette River to W Burnside St.

Typical price and style of homes: Turn-of-the century Victorians, restored Craftsmen, and other large Portland homes with period details, as well as many unique apartment homes, historic converted condos and rentals. The average home price is $368,938 and the median is $289,950. Detached houses typically range from half a million to a million dollars and you can buy a few hundred square foot converted loft for as little as $100,000.

Points of Interest: City Market NW, Papa Haydn, Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital, Cinema 21, Mission Theater, Couch Park, Wallace Park, Forest Park