Originally Posted by pdxsteve-o

more helpful info:

www.portlandmaps.com

online GIS information, including property values, property tax assessment information, crime statistics for any zip code in portland proper. my wife and I purchased our house in spring of 2004 right before everything became really crazy. I don't know if we would have wanted to spend as much as our house is currently valued for if we were in the market now... but we really like our neighborhood. we live in concordia, off of ainsworth near fernhill park (huge park with off leash dog area), new seasons, kennedy school (you can drink and watch movies and eat pizza at the same time while sitting on a couch in the theater, for those not familiar with mcmenamins).

I agree with donna, find a neighborhood you like, most neighborhoods in portland have local stores and are bike/walking friendly. I love that I can walk to the store. good luck with your search.

Steve