Matt's house is typical Portland. The street is a designated greenway for bicycles so drivers should be cautious and drive slowly. It takes a little getting used to compared to other parts of the country. The house was perfect for our family of 4 and we used the kitchen frequently and I felt it had everything we needed. We loved the house and felt at home immediately. The neighborhood is very quiet and felt very safe. The yard front and back are beautiful and we spent a lot of time reading on the front porch and watching the cyclists go by!