Each has its own look and amenities and its own special appeal. If you want an urban neighborhood location and a vintage-house feel, the Clarence Moulton house in Northwest Portland is worth a look. Built in 1910 for a prominent lawyer, this historic home has been converted to a six-unit condominium. Owners kept the building's stone facing and turret, the dark varnished box-beam ceilings and wainscoting, the stained and leaded glass, casement windows and hardwood floors. But everything's been updated with buzzer security, sprinkler systems and cable hookups.
All units have new appliances and kitchens, baths and wood-burning fireplaces.
Buyer Tammy Neely went for the urban access, an easy stroll down Northwest Lovejoy Street to boutiques, eateries and galleries on Northwest 23rd Avenue. The Westover Just up Lovejoy and around the corner is The Westover. All units, from 1,500 to 2,500 square feet, have two bedrooms and spacious covered decks, said Hoyt Realty sales associate Paula Leshaw. Standard features include granite counters and very high-end appliances such as Dacor gas ranges. Also, all units have very large European windows, hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, fireplaces, gas furnace, water heater, air conditioning and two parking spaces plus storage units.