Residential Living

RESIDENTIAL

Living

This new home under construction in the northside neighborhood of Portage is just one example of the continued growth we are seeing.

Portage offers an affordable and diverse range of residential options for all home buyers. Newer homes situated along tree-lined streets in well-maintained subdivisions mix well with the stately historic homes nestled within the Society Hill Historic District of Portage. Many of those homes in that district are constructed with yellow Portage brick, which was manufactured in the local brickyards during the 19th century.

Spacious neighborhood developments and golf course communities lie just outside of town on Swan Lake. The West Slifer Street

10 | portagewi.com neighborhood has seen much development with the addition of some new home construction and the completion of Rolling Woods Estates’ luxury apartments.

The Portage area is a community that values its senior population, offering several options for independent and assisted living. In addition to providing home care to area seniors, Portage also offers quality senior living residences that enable residents to maintain relationships and stay active in their community without the challenges or responsibilities of home ownership. The quality of life found in Portage attracts new residents from all stages in life – from first-time home buyers and growing families to empty nesters and retirees. Residents benefit from an outstanding school system, great healthcare providers, year-round recreational opportunities and fine cultural experiences.

The community benefits from the Portage Sharing Supper, which brings together friends and neighbors of all backgrounds for good food and good conversation with a free meal on the last Monday of the month. The Free Summer Lunch program is free to kids 18 and under and is served at four locations Monday through Friday during the summer months.

Also enhancing the quality of life for our residents in Portage are two foundations to assist community needs and projects, Positively Portage (608-745-9316) and the Portage Area Community Foundation (608-742-3172). The people behind these organizations are dedicated to giving back and care deeply about our city and its residents.