Caliber Homes began in Portland’s eastside neighborhoods in 1998, remodeling homes that some thought were beyond restoration. Projects included the stunning Costello House in Irvington, restored from a torn up shell to the beauty of it’s past. After the completion, the restored home was placed on the National Register of Historic Homes.
Now, Caliber Homes is a family business building mid-range priced townhouse-style condominiums and home communities in the hottest Portland neighborhoods. We are making those neighborhoods financially accessible to people who want to own homes in the most exciting neighborhoods the city offers. We specialize in the small home communities that the City of Portland encourages to create an even more vibrant, sustainable city. We’ve built 109 homes in twelve communities over the past few years, and have more homes on the way.
Builder Steve Melkerson has been honored by the Portland conservationists for saving a rare tree on the Caliber Homes Paradox 50 development in southeast Portland. After adapting development plans to accommodate preserving the tree, Melkerson and conservationists applied to have the tree preserved as a City of Portland Heritage Tree.
As we have made choices about the property you are considering, we always focus on creating a great experience for the owner on everything from location, to product selections and finishes, to the organization of the community. We hope you will think so!
Caliber communities are featured properties in Portland’s Residential Infill Project profile.