2025 Market Report · Multnomah County
North Portland Home Values
& Market Data
How Much Were Homes Worth in North Portland in 2025?
North Portland is the section of Portland north of the Willamette River and west of I-5, comprising the St. Johns, Cathedral Park, University Park, Portsmouth, Kenton, Arbor Lodge, Overlook, Piedmont, and Humboldt neighborhoods. The area is bordered by the Columbia River to the north and the Willamette River to the west and south. I-5, US-30, and N Lombard Street provide the primary connections to downtown Portland and the wider metro area.
Schools: Portland Public Schools (PPS) serves the area. Of 681 closed sales in 2025, 389 (57%) were assigned to Roosevelt High School and 283 (42%) to Jefferson High School. The remaining sales were assigned to Grant or Leodis McDaniel. Middle school assignments split between Ockley Green (319 sales) and George (196 sales).
Access: Downtown Portland is approximately 10–15 minutes south via I-5 or US-30. The St. Johns Bridge and the I-5 Interstate Bridge connect the area to NW Portland and Vancouver, WA, respectively. The MAX Yellow Line runs along N Interstate Avenue from the Expo Center to downtown.
The median sale price for detached homes in North Portland in 2025 was $525,000, based on 681 closed sales in RMLS Area 141. The average sale price was $548,550. The highest recorded sale was $1,170,000.
Year-over-year comparison to 2024 is not available; the CSV export contains only Oct–Dec 2024 closed sales (134 transactions), which is insufficient for a full-year comparison. The median price per square foot was $307. The median finished square footage was 1,832 sf. The median sale-to-list price ratio was 100.0%; 54% of sales closed at or above original list price.
Monthly Price Trends in North Portland (2025)
Monthly medians ranged from $497,000 in September to $573,250 in July. Monthly averages ranged from $516,584 in December to $597,852 in February. Monthly sale counts ranged from 39 (February) to 70 (July and October). The most active months by sale volume were June through October, each recording 53 or more closed sales.
North Portland Median vs. Average Sale Price by Month (2025)
Based on RMLS™ closed sales · Detached residential · RMLS Area 141 · 2025
Clay Edwards, Certified Residential Appraiser · portlandhomeappraiser.com
North Portland Home Values by Neighborhood
290 of 681 sales (42.6%) were recorded without an RMLS neighborhood designation. Among named neighborhoods with 10 or more sales, medians ranged from $452,450 (Humboldt) to $690,000 (Overlook). The eight largest neighborhoods by sale count, plus the citywide median, are shown below.
Note: RMLS neighborhood names are agent-entered. Spelling variants (e.g. “St Johns”, “St. Johns”, “Saint Johns”) were consolidated under canonical spellings. Combination entries (e.g. “Cathedral Park/St. Johns”) were left as separate categories and are not shown. Sales recorded without a neighborhood designation are not reflected in this chart.
North Portland Median Sale Price by Neighborhood (2025)
Based on RMLS™ closed sales · Detached residential · RMLS Area 141 · 2025
Clay Edwards, Certified Residential Appraiser · portlandhomeappraiser.com
North Portland 2025 Price Distribution
The $450,000–$550,000 range accounted for 213 sales (31.3%), the largest single band. The $350,000–$450,000 range accounted for 151 sales (22.2%), and the $550,000–$650,000 range accounted for 144 sales (21.1%). Combined, these three bands represented 74.6% of total sales. Sales below $350,000 totaled 27 (4.0%). Sales at or above $850,000 totaled 26 (3.8%).
North Portland Number of Sales by Price Range (2025)
Based on RMLS™ closed sales · Detached residential · RMLS Area 141 · 2025
Clay Edwards, Certified Residential Appraiser · portlandhomeappraiser.com
What Was the Average Price Per Square Foot in North Portland in 2025?
RMLS Area 141 spans four primary ZIP codes. 97217 covers Kenton, Arbor Lodge, Overlook, Piedmont, and Portsmouth, accounting for 52% of sales. 97203 covers St. Johns, Cathedral Park, and University Park, accounting for 44% of sales. 97227 (Boise, Eliot) and 97211 (Humboldt) account for the remaining 4% of sales; both are technically inner Northeast Portland by USPS but are included in RMLS Area 141.
| ZIP Code | Areas | Sales | Median Price | Median $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97217 | Kenton, Arbor Lodge, Overlook, Piedmont, Portsmouth | 355 | $560,000 | $303 |
| 97203 | St. Johns, Cathedral Park, University Park | 300 | $485,000 | $316 |
| 97227 | Boise, Eliot (inner N/NE) | 19 | $631,000 | $238 |
| 97211 | Humboldt (inner N/NE) | 5 | $455,000 | $307 |
How Fast Were Homes Selling in North Portland in 2025?
The median days on market in 2025 was 12 days. The median sale-to-list price ratio was 100.0%, and 54% of sales closed at or above original list price. Properties priced between $450,000 and $750,000 carried median DOM of 7–14 days. Properties priced below $450,000 carried a median DOM of 25 days at a 97.7% SP/LP ratio.
Was North Portland a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market in 2025?
Overall inventory is approximately 1.7 months, based on 681 closed sales in 2025 and 94 active listings. All price bands recorded fewer than three months of inventory. (Note: Active listings are a point-in-time snapshot as of April 2026 and will fluctuate. The $750K–$1M and $1M+ bands have small active-listing samples; MOI for those bands is less reliable.)
| Price Range | Active Listings | Avg. Sales/Mo | Months of Inventory | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $450K | 31 | 14.8 | 2.1 | Seller’s |
| $450K–$550K | 29 | 17.8 | 1.6 | Strong Seller’s |
| $550K–$650K | 15 | 12.0 | 1.2 | Strong Seller’s |
| $650K–$750K | 15 | 6.6 | 2.3 | Seller’s |
| $750K–$1M | 3 | 4.9 | 0.6 | Strong Seller’s |
| $1M+ | 1 | 0.7 | 1.5 | Strong Seller’s |
North Portland: A Tight Market with Limited Supply
Core $450K–$650K segment: 1.2–1.6 months of supply. This segment accounted for 357 sales (52.4% of the market) in 2025 and absorbed an average of 14.9 sales per month. Median DOM was 7–14 days; median SP/LP was 100.0%.
Sub-$450K and $650K–$750K bands: 2.1–2.3 months of supply. The sub-$450K band recorded the longest median DOM (25 days) and lowest median SP/LP ratio (97.7%) of any segment.
Above $750K: 0.6–1.5 months of supply, but with very thin active-listing counts (4 active listings against 67 sales for the year). The $1M+ band recorded only 8 sales and a median DOM of 27 days.
For Sellers
Properties priced between $450,000 and $750,000 sold at a median 100.0% SP/LP ratio in 2025 with median DOM of 7–14 days. The sub-$450K band sold at a median 97.7% SP/LP and 25-day median DOM, which may reflect property condition or location-specific factors. North Portland’s housing stock is 73% pre-1960; condition, recent system updates, and lot characteristics drive valuation differences.
For Buyers
The $450K–$550K band had 1.6 months of supply and 17.8 sales per month in 2025. The $550K–$650K band had 1.2 months of supply. 54% of sales closed at or above original list price. Pre-1960 homes (73% of sales) often have system upgrade considerations — knob-and-tube wiring, older sewer laterals, foundation type, and seismic retrofit status are not reflected in automated valuation tools.
What Types of Homes Were Selling in North Portland in 2025?
Pre-1960 construction accounted for 496 sales (73%), the dominant era segment. New construction (2020 or newer) represented 48 sales (7%). Two-bath homes accounted for 73% of sales. 35% of homes had no garage and another 48% had a 1-stall garage. Homes under 2,000 finished sf accounted for 56% of sales. Lots between 5,000 and 7,500 sf accounted for 57% of all sales.
| Era Built | Sales | % of Market |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-1960 | 496 | 73% |
| 1960–1979 | 39 | 6% |
| 1980–1999 | 27 | 4% |
| 2000–2009 | 36 | 5% |
| 2010–2019 | 35 | 5% |
| 2020 or newer | 48 | 7% |
| Bathrooms | Sales | % of Market |
|---|---|---|
| 2 baths | 499 | 73% |
| 3 baths | 164 | 24% |
| 4 baths | 15 | 2% |
| 5+ baths | 3 | 0% |
| Garage Stalls | Sales | % of Market |
|---|---|---|
| No garage | 235 | 35% |
| 1 stall | 328 | 48% |
| 2 stalls | 105 | 15% |
| 3 stalls | 5 | 1% |
| 4+ stalls | 8 | 1% |
| Finished Square Footage | Sales | % of Market |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1,500 sf | 234 | 34% |
| 1,500–2,000 sf | 150 | 22% |
| 2,000–2,500 sf | 178 | 26% |
| 2,500–3,000 sf | 79 | 12% |
| 3,000–4,000 sf | 34 | 5% |
| 4,000–5,000 sf | 6 | 1% |
| 5,000+ sf | 0 | 0% |
| Lot Size | Sales | % of Market |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5,000 sf | 213 | 31% |
| 5,000–7,500 sf | 388 | 57% |
| 7,500–10,000 sf | 61 | 9% |
| 10,000–15,000 sf | 18 | 3% |
| 15,000–20,000 sf | 0 | 0% |
| 20,000+ sf | 1 | 0% |
How Were North Portland Homes Financed in 2025?
Conventional financing accounted for 504 sales (74.0%). Cash purchases totaled 107 (15.7%). FHA financing accounted for 34 sales (5.0%). VA financing totaled 20 sales (2.9%). Other terms (rehab loans, owner-carry, ground lease, and miscellaneous) accounted for 16 sales (2.3%). Total: 681 sales.
North Portland Closed Sales by Financing Type (2025)
Based on RMLS™ closed sales · Detached residential · RMLS Area 141 · 2025
Clay Edwards, Certified Residential Appraiser · portlandhomeappraiser.com
Need a Home Appraisal in North Portland?
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Data Source: RMLS™ (Regional Multiple Listing Service). All statistics reflect closed sales of detached residential homes in RMLS Area 141 (North Portland) for the calendar year 2025. RMLS Area 141 includes the 97203 and 97217 ZIP codes plus portions of 97227 and 97211 (inner Northeast Portland by USPS). Data compiled and analyzed by Clay Edwards, Certified Residential Appraiser, Scientific Valuation, Inc. This market analysis is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute a formal appraisal or guarantee of value for any specific property.