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Chinatown (Old Town) Northwest District Pearl The Bucket

PORTLAND, OR 97209

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Multnomah County
Balanced Market
April 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 97209

Chinatown (Old Town) · Northwest District · Pearl · The Bucket

Market Analysis

Data as of April 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The PORTLAND, OR real estate market (97209) currently shows 212 active listings, with 26 pending sales. Homes are averaging 74 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 40 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 74 days on market compared to 60 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 4.1% year-over-year, from $416,000 to $399,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 20,445  ·  Density: 7,663.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $84,893

Typical home value: $590,893  ·  Homeownership: 22.5%

Market Overview

Active Listings
212
⇩ 15.9% vs 252 last year
Pending
26
12% pending ratio
Median Price
$399,000
⇩ 4.1% vs $416,000 last year
Average Price
$506,108
⇩ 2.1% vs $517,087 last year
Days on Market
74
⇧ 23.3% vs 60 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$393
⇩ 6.2% vs $419/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,032 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 212 this year vs 252 last year
  • Days on market: 74 now vs 60 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $399,000 (-4.1% YoY)
  • Average: $506,108 (-2.1% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 7.0 miles — 1,406 listings ($893,704,210 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
97209Portland, OR 972090.0 mi194$102,954,054$399,900$530,691
97205Portland, OR 972051.2 mi50$31,149,600$374,950$622,992
97232Portland, OR 972322.0 mi22$13,404,710$315,000$609,305
97214Portland, OR 972142.3 mi41$26,454,184$639,925$645,224
97239Portland, OR 972392.9 mi118$90,335,490$674,900$765,555
97202Portland, OR 972023.9 mi95$57,009,120$497,000$600,096
97211Portland, OR 972114.2 mi91$49,583,170$524,750$544,870
97217Portland, OR 972174.6 mi158$71,389,298$400,000$451,831
97218Portland, OR 972185.1 mi39$17,170,842$392,450$440,278
97219Portland, OR 972195.4 mi154$122,172,820$585,000$793,330
97216Portland, OR 972166.2 mi49$15,785,742$304,200$322,158
97229Portland, OR 972296.2 mi303$256,199,832$798,000$845,544
97266Portland, OR 972667.0 mi92$40,095,348$399,900$435,819

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in PORTLAND, OR 97209?

As of April 2026, there are 212 active listings in PORTLAND, OR (zip code 97209), compared to 252 the prior year.

What is the median home price in PORTLAND, OR 97209?

The median listing price in PORTLAND, OR 97209 is $399,000 as of April 2026, a 4.1% decrease from $416,000 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in PORTLAND, OR?

Homes in PORTLAND, OR 97209 spend an average of 74 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 60 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in PORTLAND, OR 97209?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of April 2026, PORTLAND, OR 97209 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 40 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 74 days on market compared to 60 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in PORTLAND, OR?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in PORTLAND, OR 97209 save an estimated $7,980 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $399,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.