Room to roam in Cully

Living in close-in Portland normally means sacrificing open space and a big yard for the convenience of being close to shopping and other urban amenities. But there are a handful of options for people who want to feel like they are living in the country without leaving the city.

One of the best neighborhoods for this type of house is Cully. Driving through Cully is a different experience than the rest of Portland–instead of the normal rectangular lots packed with bungalows, Cully offers winding dirt roads, oversized lots in varying sizes and shapes, a mixture of newer and older homes, and a fun community of neighbors with a strong neighborhood association. Cully Boulevard, which runs through the heart of the neighborhood, is currently being rebuilt into a new street featuring a cycle track, the city’s experimental new bike lane designed to make cyclists more secure.

A recent day of looking at property in Cully revealed lots of options for buyers at all price ranges–for less than $200,000, you can find remodeled homes with huge yards and lots of privacy. If you think a country estate in the city might be right for you, call Tim at 503-317-4312.