Alameda is a Northeast Portland neighborhood built along the Alameda Ridge, a gravel bluff with views toward downtown, the Willamette River, and the Cascade Range. The ridge creates curving residential streets and stairways that step down toward the flats. Northeast Fremont Street is the primary east–west corridor through the neighborhood, while NE 33rd Avenue forms much of the eastern boundary. Alameda sits between Beaumont-Wilshire and the Hollywood District, with convenient access to nearby parks, shops, and schools.
Housing Styles & Architecture
- Early 20th-century Craftsman, Old Portland foursquare, and bungalow homes built in the streetcar era
- Tudor Revival and Colonial Revival houses on and near Alameda Ridge
- Smaller cottages and traditional wood-frame homes on interior side streets
- Limited multifamily and mixed-use buildings concentrated along NE Fremont and NE 33rd
Parks, Landmarks & Nearby Places
- Wilshire Park — 14-acre park at NE 33rd & Skidmore with walking paths, nature space, sports fields, playground, picnic areas, and an off-leash dog area
- Grant Park — large neighborhood park and sports complex to the south, home to the Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden
- Irving Park — 16-acre park west of Alameda with sports courts, fields, playground, and walking paths
- Alameda Ridge — stairways and sidewalks along the ridge offering long views across Portland
- Alameda Neighborhood Association — neighborhood news, projects, and land use updates
Public & Private Schools Serving Alameda
Most of Alameda is served by Portland Public Schools (PPS) and also includes a nearby private K–8 option:
- Elementary: Alameda Elementary School (PPS)
- Middle: Beaumont Middle School (PPS)
- High: Grant High School (PPS)
- Private K–8: The Madeleine School (Catholic, K–8)
School assignments can vary by specific address and are subject to change; buyers should verify current boundaries directly with Portland Public Schools.
Key Features
- Alameda Ridge setting with winding streets, stairways, and elevated views
- Northeast Fremont Street as the main neighborhood corridor
- Proximity to Wilshire Park, Irving Park, and Grant Park
- Established canopy of street trees and mature landscaping
- Access to nearby Beaumont Village, Hollywood District, and Grant Park commercial areas
Popular Restaurants, Cafes & Pubs (Nearby)
- Lucca — wood-fired, Italian-inspired neighborhood restaurant at NE 24th & Fremont
- Grand Central Bakery – Beaumont — bakery and café on NE Fremont with breads, pastries, and sandwiches
- Noho’s Hawaiian Cafe — Hawaiian-style plate lunches on NE Fremont
- Sabiang Thai — Thai restaurant along NE Fremont
- Bang Bang — Thai-inspired bistro on NE Fremont
- Additional cafes, markets, and neighborhood businesses in nearby Beaumont Village and Hollywood District
Transportation & Access
- Bus: TriMet Line 24–Fremont/NW 18th runs along NE Fremont Street, linking gateway-area neighborhoods, the Fremont corridor, Legacy Emanuel, and NW Portland
- Bus: Frequent-service Line 17–Holgate/Broadway serves NE 24th Avenue and connects to the Central City and South Waterfront
- Bus: Line 75–Cesar Chavez/Lombard provides north–south service on NE 42nd and nearby corridors, linking to Hollywood, North Portland, and Milwaukie
- Driving & Cycling: NE Fremont and NE 33rd provide direct access to I-84, I-5, and nearby commercial districts; neighborhood streets and the ridge stairways are used for local walking and biking routes
Getting Around: Residents typically use NE Fremont and NE 33rd to reach Hollywood, Grant Park, and I-84, while TriMet service on Fremont, 24th, and nearby 42nd offers options for trips to downtown, the Lloyd District, and other inner eastside neighborhoods.
Nearby Neighborhoods & Districts
- Beaumont-Wilshire — directly north, including Beaumont Village along NE Fremont
- Hollywood District — south of Fremont, with shopping, services, and transit connections
- Grant Park — to the south, centered on Grant Park and Grant High School
- Irvington — west of Alameda toward NE 24th and beyond
- Sabin and Rose City Park — along the extended Alameda Ridge to the north and east