Irvington Neighborhood – Your New Home

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Irvington is a historic NE Portland community that lies close to the I-84 and I-5 freeways making this a popular area for commuters. The neighborhood traces its history to the William and Elizabeth Irving Donation Land Claim of 1851 as well as several small adjoining subdivisions.  The neighborhood streets were laid out in 1887, and residential lots began selling in 1891.

With an early history as a streetcar suburb, Irvington is now home to some of the most magnificent turn-of-the-century homes in all of Oregon. Colossal Queen Anne residences peacefully coexist with cozy Colonial Revival dwellings on peaceful tree-lined streets; all celebrated when it was designated a historic district and added to the National Register of Historic Places back in 2010.

This popular neighborhood is a contrast of sorts. On the south side, there are some very nice, cool stores, restaurants and coffee houses mixed in with some not-so-upscale shopping. On the northern end, is the residential section, with just a small selection of nicer stores thrown in. Many of the homes here are on the National Register of Historic Places and very well maintained making it a sought-after place to live.

You can walk to the MAX from certain parts of this neighborhood. It is also possible to walk to the Convention Center and the Lloyd Center. The Lloyd Center is a huge mall with all the stores you would expect. It also has two huge Loews movie cineplexes that show all of the newest films. On Broadway, there are a wide variety of boutiques, restaurants and bars. There is a popular vegan restaurant called, “Blossoming Lotus Cafe” in Irvington.

Irvington is a very accessible community, situated close to the freeways and public transit. With plenty of parks like Irvington Park that offer amenities such as an off-leash dog park and wading pool, it’s no wonder so many people choose to take advantage of walking here in all its beauty! You can even enjoy a tour through this area designed around historically significant homes and magnificent heritage trees – making your outdoor experience one you won’t soon forget.

Irvington is a perfect place to live if you want to experience that old, hometown feeling of years gone by.

Nearest Parks / Community Center:

  • ​Irving Park
    This is a popular old park for Irvington residents, with big trees, plenty of green grass, ball fields, a water feature and playground for the children, and off-leash dog park section, basketball and tennis courts, and of course, picnic tables.
  • Grant Park
    Includes accessible play area, accessible restroom, baseball field, basketball court, dog off-leash area, football field, fountain, paths – paved, paths – unpaved, picnic shelter, picnic site – reservable, picnic tables, playground, soccer field, softball field, splash pad, statue or public art, synthetic turf, tennis court, tennis court – lighted, and track.
  • Matt Dishman Community Center and Pool
    Daredevils love the indoor pool at Matt Dishman Community Center, with a diving board to spring off of into a 12-foot (3.7 m) deep pool. Other features include six 25-yard (23 m) lanes for lap swimming, a heated whirlpool spa and a short slide for toddlers. Includes basketball court – indoor, community center, fitness room, gymnasium, meeting room – reservable, party room – reservable, preschool program, stage – indoor, statue or public art, swim pool – indoor, weight room, and wireless Internet access.

Irvington Schools:

  • Elementary school: Irvington Elementary School
  • Middle school: Fernwood Middle School
  • High school: Grant High School

Restaurants:

  • Blossoming Lotus Cafe
    http://www.blpdx.com/
    Blossoming Lotus serves organic, freshly made, vegan fusion world cuisine with delicious cooked and live food options.
  • Milo’s City Cafe
    http://miloscitycafe.com/
    A big city sized array of choices with nowhere near the cosmo gouge in prices, Milo’s City Cafe is the kind of urbane enterprise that actually offers a list of different types of eggs Benedict, with most averaging around $8.00. Never saw that before. The lunch and dinner menus are likewise extensive and varied from pan fried oysters to roasted duck with plum sauce, and nothing sets you back more than the filet mignon at $17.95. The dining area is large, open-kitchen style, so you can sit back and watch the pros at work while you enjoy the sophisticated choices before you.
  • Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine and the Basil Bar
    https://www.sweetbasilor.com/
    Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine is a restaurant and cocktail bar with more than 17 years of experience in the business. Since its beginnings in October of 2000, we have been a sensation among Thai enthusiasts and skeptics alike.  We offer the best entrees with a distinct Southeast Asian flair at the most affordable prices in the Northwest.

Irvington Businesses:

  • Cotton Cloud Natural Beds & Furniture
    http://www.cottoncloudfutons.com/
    Locally-made, hand crafted, organically-sourced, and exquisitely crafted furniture love Cotton Cloud Futons. The bedroom furniture company, based in Portland for more than three decades, specializes in creating custom-made futons, natural mattresses, organic mattresses, futon covers, and more.
  • Root Whole Body
    https://rootwholebody.com/
    Root Whole Body health centers in Portland offer yoga and movement classes, massage, organic skincare, nutrition, acupuncture, chiropractic care, acupuncture, holistic treatments & spa services.

Bed & Breakfast Inns:

  • Portland’s White House Bed & Breakfast
    https://www.portlandswhitehouse.com/
    Looking quite similar to its namesake on Pennsylvania Avenue, Portland’s White House Bed and Breakfast offers five guest rooms in its main house and three in the Carriage House, all with their own bath. Vegetarian breakfast is served (with hormone-free meats on the side if you prefer) using Slow Foods by candlelight.

Nearest Gyms:

The Lindley Team  is the top rated Mortgage Lender in Irvington Neighborhood! The Tammi Lindley Team is proud to help you achieve your dreams of owning your own home, by offering various finance and loan options, and using our years of experience to make sure you are getting the best mortgage possible.

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