Architecture & Design

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Tudor Built for the Man Who Made the White Stag Sign

Remodeled by Jessica Helgerson Interior Design, the 1922 Mt. Tabor home has a snug, a basement speakeasy, and almost an acre lot.

05/15/2026 By Melissa Dalton

Design

Could a Waterfront Park Makeover Revitalize Portland?

Fifty years ago, the city demolished a freeway to build a riverside green space. Today, much of it often sits empty.

05/04/2026 By Brian Libby Illustrations by Michael Novak

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Mediterranean Revival Inspired by Mérida and Marfa

Add a pretty pool, and this 1936 brick home in the Mount Tabor neighborhood sold in six days.

05/01/2026 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: Another Spanish-Style House Steps from Forest Park

Wrought iron, patterned tile, and arches galore. This 1925 Willamette Heights home is full of charm.

04/17/2026 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: An Austenian Estate in Milwaukie

Almost three acres, a formal rose garden, and a secret room for styling your coiffure.

04/10/2026 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: Historic Storefront with Modern Apartment Above

The charming 1913 corner building got a second-story residence—two bedrooms, two bathrooms—in 2012.

04/03/2026 By Melissa Dalton

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