Your Guide to Popular Portland Home Styles

The Rose City’s Timeless Homes and Why We Love Them

Portland’s neighborhoods are like an open-air museum of history and design, each home telling a story of its era, craftsmanship, and character. From the cozy charm of Craftsman bungalows to the stately presence of Colonial Revivals, every style brings something special to our city’s streetscape. We’ve always been fascinated by what makes Portland’s homes unique, so we put together this visual guide to local architecture—a way to explore, learn, and appreciate the styles that shape our neighborhoods.

If you’ve ever walked past a house and thought, What style is that?, or admired a beautifully detailed porch without knowing its history, this guide is for you. Click on any style to uncover its origins, standout features, and current listings. Who knows? Your perfect Portland, Oregon home might be waiting! And if you already have a favorite home style, we’d love to hear which one speaks to you most!