Portland, IN Multifamily Home for Sale

Portland is a laid-back, blue-collar town about 10 minutes from the Ohio border. With a population of just over 6,000, it is the seat of Jay County and home to most county services. “We have a strong, rich heritage and a lot of family traditions and assets that have been here since about 1835,” says lifelong resident and Portland Mayor Jeff Westlake. The community has attractions like Arts Place, a hub for artistic enrichment, and the annual Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor Show in August, which draws massive crowds. “We have a diverse manufacturing market, a low unemployment rate and a low cost of living,” says Ceann Bales, executive director of the Jay County Community Development Corporation. “We have a strong manufacturing base and people who commute in from the Ohio side and the surrounding Indiana counties. Family ties also bring people here.” The housing stock mainly consists of homes built from the early 1900s through the 1980s. Those built after 2000 are rare. Buyers can find Victorian, National, bungalow and ranch-style homes on compact lots. Driveways, detached garages and street parking are typical, but it’s not uncommon to spot attached one-car garages. Portland’s