The Waukeena
1904 NE Couch Street, NE Portland, OR
Neighborhood: Kerns
Studios, 1 & 2 Bedrooms
Pets Allowed: 2 Cats
About The Waukeena
The Waukeena is a beautifully embellished vintage bricker in the Kerns neighborhood. Studio, one and two-bedroom apartments are available in this classic building. The townhouse style 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartments are a rare treasure in a building of this style, and feature spiral staircases, spacious layouts and traditional finishes. Studios and one-bedrooms have a charm of their own, with extensive hardwood floors, ornamental arched doorways, and dining nooks with vintage hutches. The Waukeena has a common access entry, laundry facilities and bike storage available onsite.
Kerns is a close-in neighborhood with a strong urban presence. The Waukeena is located one block North of East Burnside Street and is a northerly neighbor of the popular Buckman neighborhood. This area contains a wonderful variety of retail and residential properties, providing several dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Local favorites like Screen Door, Heart Coffee, and Pix Patisserie mingle with funky shops like Future Dreams Comics, Everyday Music, Tip-Top Vintage, and more.
Recreational activities abound in North-East Portland. The Waukeena is located within walking distance of Laurelhurst Theater, where you can catch both the newest cinematic releases and old favorites, as well as Imago Theater that showcases live community theater productions. Nearby, Oregon Park and Laurelhurst Park both offer wonderful natural scenery, playgrounds, and picnic spots. Exercise enthusiasts will appreciate the Portland Jazzercise Fitness Center, Portland Tennis Center, or the Circuit Bouldering Gym.
Cars are certainly optional in this neighborhood, with its close proximity to downtown Portland and availability of public transit service. The Waukeena has a “Walk Score” of 94, and a fantastic “Bike Score” of 98, meaning that just about all of your daily errands can be achieved right in the neighborhood. Additionally, the Waukeena is near prominent streets like East Burnside, NE 20th, and Sandy Blvd that can be your “shortcut” when navigating to other parts of the city!
