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Annexed to Portland in 1950, Multnomah is a neighborhood that’s successfully maintained its small-town community feel. Portland real estate in Multnomah is a continuum of styles from period Victorian through Craftsman, American bungalow, midcentury ranch, duplexes and contemporary townhomes.
The heart of the neighborhood, Multnomah Village is six miles from downtown Portland. Its southern border is formed by I-5 making it an easy commute by car or bike. The area is also well served by public transit.
Multnomah Village is something of a drawing card for many residents of adjacent neighborhoods and beyond. The thriving retail strip includes bookshops, art galleries, gift and antique shops, boutiques, coffee shops and restaurants.
Annie Bloom’s Books has been a valuable community resource since it opened in 1978. As an independent bookstore, Annie Bloom’s stages readings and events; it champions local authors of merit and invites national writers of interest to visit.
Other unique shops include Pagenwood Antiques for vintage woodworking tools, furniture and refinishing services; also housewares and gifts at Indigo Trader and Peggy Sundays.
As an incubator of crafts, DIY and more, the Pacific Northwest relies on independent vendors and enthusiasts. Several Multnomah Village retailers contribute to that environment.
Village Beads at S.W. Capitol Hwy and S.W. 35th Ave. offers an array of classes for both novice and those with some experience along with its assortment of beads. Fibers in Motion is a fabric and quilting shop that offers quilting and sewing classes on S.W. Capitol Hwy between and S.W. 35th Ave. and S.W. 36th Ave.
The Multnomah Arts Center, a program under the Portland Parks and Recreation department, offers instruction in music, theater and dance as well as the visual arts. Classes are available for students from toddlers through adults and seniors. Art programs include, drawing, painting, ceramics, textiles, printmaking, jewelry/metalsmithing, photography, literary arts and more.
Schools: Maplewood Elementary, Gray Middle, Wilson High
Parks: Custer Park, Woods Memorial Natural Area
Shopping: Fred Meyer, Safeway
Freeways: I-5
Library: Multnomah County Library Hillsdale Branch
Recreational Amenities: Mittlemann Jewish Center, Multnomah Arts Center, SW Community Center and Pool
Population: 7,540
Home ownership: 50%
In addition to Fred Meyer and Safeway, two specialty groceries include Barbur World Foods, which has a middle eastern flavor and also carries Painted Hills natural beef, Carlton Farm pork, and organic chicken at S.W. 41st Ave. and S.W. Barbur Blvd. Another favorite is John’s Market Place at S.W. Multnomah and S.W. 35th which scores high praise for its exhaustive stock of local craft beers and wine
Once away from Portland’s central city core, neighborhood restaurants tend to attract locals and some are very good indeed. Fortunately, independent reviews have been relatively consistent for outstanding restaurants. Some names that regularly appear on lists of not-to-be-missed dining experiences: Alba Osteria & Enoteca at 6440 S.W. Capitol Highway for its pasta stuffed with pork, veal and rabbit, also its loin chop and Italian wine list; Chinatown Restaurant, 14125 S.W. Walker Road, for its dim sum, shrimp or pork dumplings beef short rib sizzling platter and pepper-salted prawns; and Hakatamon, 10500 S.W. Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, which is tucked in a corner of Uwajimaya supermarket. Hakatamon offers an impressive sushi menu and an extensive selection of noodle dishes.
Whether you’re looking for a Portland house for sale or Portland condos for sale, the Multnomah neighborhood offers a diversity of housing stock with an excellent opportunity to satisfy all your needs.
