Architecture & Design

Real Estate

Property Watch: An Architect-Designed Midcentury in the Forest Park Neighborhood

Classic midcentury good looks meet a serene natural setting.

03/27/2026 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: That Viral Spanish-Style Stucco House in Woodstock

It’s gone pending after four days, but we can still dream of its carved wood beams and that fireplace tucked into its swirling central staircase.

03/20/2026 By Melissa Dalton

Glass Houses

What’s the Deal With Those Mirror Cabins All Over Airbnb?

Reflective glass houses keep popping up at campsites and resorts in Oregon and beyond.

03/12/2026 By Emily Grosvenor

Real Estate

Property Watch: The Spanish Revival House That Launched Laurelhurst

The onetime "sham" has become a striking stucco home, listed for $2.5 million.

03/06/2026 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Shapely ’70s-Era Skyscraper with Views Galore

Next to the Keller Auditorium downtown, the triangular Portland Plaza building was an early adopter of luxury high-rise living.

02/20/2026 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: After Years of Remodels, a SW Portland Home Returns to Its Roots

Emil Schacht was an early adopter of the Craftsman style in Portland. See how this house pays tribute.

02/13/2026 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Colorful Clinton Bungalow Snapped Up in Days

Bright hues and convenience in the heart of the Richmond neighborhood.

02/06/2026 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Buckman Craftsman with Beautiful Built-Ins and a Rock Star Past

This friendly 1909 Craftsman on a nearly quarter-acre lot has woodwork galore, as well as a former owner in Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse.

01/23/2026 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Cozy Flat-Top A-Frame in Rockaway Beach for $379K

Tongue-and-groove paneling, a freestanding stove, and a remodeled kitchen spiff up this coastal cabin on a quarter acre.

01/09/2026 By Melissa Dalton

Year in Review

Property Watch: Readers’ Favorite Homes on the Market in 2025

A look back at the year’s most popular listings, how much they sold for, and which are still available.

12/26/2025 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: One of Dunthorpe’s First Country Estates

After a top-to-bottom remodel, the historic mansion is one of the most viewed Oregon homes on Redfin.

12/19/2025 By Melissa Dalton

Travel

9 Grand Lodges of the Pacific Northwest

For every season, there’s a dream destination.

12/09/2025 Edited by Ramona DeNies By Portland Monthly Staff

Real Estate

Property Watch: Will This Historic Beaumont-Wilshire Home Be Saved?

Visible water damage? Sure. But also a double-decker turret with views of the West Hills.

12/05/2025 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Playful Midcentury with a Pool in East Portland

Pitch-perfect updates mean immaculate vibes in Argay Terrace.

11/21/2025 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Rare Lake Oswego Plywood Home

It's said there are only seven of these early houses, designed by Pacific Northwest modern master John Yeon, left in the city.

11/07/2025 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: An Eichler-Inspired Stunner Overlooking the Columbia

The custom Washougal home celebrates California modernism while adding nine-foot ceilings, an in-house sauna, and sunset views all year round.

08/08/2025 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Lake Oswego Summer Cottage Gets a Studs-Out Remodel

When a developer threatened to tear the house down, the city's preservation society found it a buyer.

08/01/2025 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: High Design Meets Secret Tiki Bar in Northwest Portland

You had us at tiki bar, but there's a plethora of design-forward finishes in every room.

07/18/2025 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: Pristine Midcentury on the Market for the First Time

Built in 1950 and exquisitely restored 70 years later, everything from the original woodwork to the new Lacanche range shines.

07/11/2025 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Mayor’s Laurelhurst Mansion Gets a Makeover

The revamp, which took five years, blends artistic statement and pristine historic detail. And have you seen the English-style gardens?

07/03/2025 By Melissa Dalton