Sellwood-Moreland.

Mostly early-1900s single-family homes: craftsman bungalows, Victorian houses, Portland four-squares, and cottages, with mid-century ranches and newer infill, plus townhomes and condos along the main corridors. Roughly half of the 5,300 households rent, which keeps a mix of energy and price points.

Walk Score around 81 to 85. The Springwater Corridor trail, Sellwood Riverfront Park, and Westmoreland Park's nature playground sit within gentle strolls, and the shops along SE Milwaukie and 13th Avenue cover daily life.

Zoned to Portland Public Schools: Llewellyn or Duniway Elementary, Sellwood Middle School, and Cleveland High School, with St. Agatha School as a local private option. Verify the feeder pattern for the exact address; assignments can change by block.

The TriMet MAX Orange Line runs through the neighborhood with stations near SE Bybee and SE Tacoma, connecting to downtown Portland and the PSU area in one direction and Milwaukie in the other. Springwater Corridor trailheads are handy for bikes.

Start the day at Grand Central Bakery Sellwood or Blue Kangaroo Coffee Roasters, lunch at Bertie Lou's or Harney Street Cafe, then spend the afternoon on the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge trail. Evening means a riverfront sunset or a pint on the main street.