Close In SE Portland Homes

Real estate in "close-in" Southeast Portland is mostly confined by the 97214, 97215 and 97202 zip codes, but part of the 97206 zip code is also considered "close in". A professional Portland realtor can help you find your way around the area and locate the best available homes for sale in Southeast Portland.

Homes located in the close in southeast neighborhoods are in high demand. The neighborhoods of Eastmoreland, Reed, Westmoreland, Buckman, Sunnyside, Richmond, Ladds Addition, Brooklyn and Sellwood are close to downtown, close to commercial and cultural districts like Hawthorne Blvd and Belmont St and Sellwood. They are very bike friendly and quintessentially "Portland".

There are currently 268 homes for sale in the 97214, 97215, 97202 and 97206 zip codes. These homes range in price from $195,000 up to $3,350,000 with an average of $278 per square foot. There are 227 homes pending sale in SE Portland at this time with an average price per square foot of $259. In the past 30 days 151 homes have sold in the 97214, 97215, 97202, 97206 ranging from $210,000 up to $1,420,000 with an average of $261 square foot. The sold homes were on the market for on average 37 days and were around 1877 square feet in size.

If you're already a resident of our fair city, then you don't need convincing. You already know that you want to live in a close-in Southeast neighborhood because that suits your lifestyle. These neighborhoods provide easy access to quality grocery stores and restaurants, and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Southeast has a strong sense of local culture and pride of place. Some neighborhoods feature easy access to nearby parks, where local residents go for strolls and walk their dogs. Many people in these neighborhoods create small garden plots in their yards. These neighborhoods are also popular with young people for their proximity to local hangout spots such as Hawthorne and Belmont.

by Brian Porter