Sellwood / Moreland

Sellwood-Moreland is near my neck of the woods and this is where I come to shop when I don’t feel like going into downtown Portland and dealing with parking. Loaded with charm, I think there are some of the best stores in the area located here. If you are looking for antiques, or specialty stores that sell some one of a kind items, this is the place to go. Stop and have a meal or a cup of coffee afterwards and you may find yourself asking why you need downtown Portland.

The homes here are older and are on quiet streets, which make this attractive for families and retired couples. Because Sellwood-Moreland is along the Willamette River, there are many outside activites here. During the summer the river is populated with boats and water activities. Oak Parks Amusement Park is here and very popular with children and families, including mine!

A word of caution: The Sellwood Bridge that crosses the Willamette is the main link to Portland and at some point, this bridge will need some heavy repairs. It’s reputation for its safety is notorious and a real issue for residents of Sellwood.

The Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood is in SE Portland, between the Willamette River and the neighborhood of Eastmoreland. Most people just call this place Sellwood. This popular neighborhood feels less chic and artsy than comparable Portland neighborhoods, but still feels very friendly. There are lots of local shops here, giving it small town feeling. Overall, Sellwood feels like a livable community and a great place to walk around.

Many residents of the Moreland part of the neighborhood have a strong sense of pride, and definitely don't want to be grouped with neighboring Eastmoreland. Moreland feels self-sustaining, with homes that are more reasonable in size when compared with the expansive houses in Eastmoreland.

The streets of Sellwood are quiet and tree-lined, making it a great family neighborhood. In addition to a number of great coffee shops, Sellwood is particularly well-known for antique shops. Some of Portland's best restaurants and bakeries can be found along the quaint neighborhood streets of Sellwood-Moreland, too.

There's plenty to do outdoors in this neighborhood. Sellwood Riverfront Park is a great place to enjoy the Willamette River. On the west side of the neighborhood, Sellwood Park has fields for every sport imaginable, while Sellwood Pool is a great place to take the kids in the summer. There's even a casting pond and a historic amusement park.

Residents here seem down to earth but not very diverse. Housing options are mostly well-kept older homes, with a few townhouses and apartments mixed in. Nearly all the homes here were built before the 1930s

If you're looking to move to Portland, I highly recommend the Sellwood neighborhood. Homes here are still affordable, and it's a great place to raise a family.