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Cully

Average Sales Price

$630,158

Total Listings

Cully is one of Northeast Portland's largest neighborhoods, with deep lots, an eclectic mix of pre-war farmhouses and mid-century ranches, and a
walkable commercial pocket at NE Killingsworth and NE 42nd anchored by Cully Central, Expatriate, and Great Notion Taproom. Fernhill Park anchors
the south edge, and the Going Street neighborhood greenway connects south to inner Northeast.

LISTINGS

$599,900

4 Beds1.1 Baths2,167 SqFt

6651 NE ROSELAWN ST, Portland, OR 97218

Listed by Keller Williams Realty Professionals
$394,900

2 Beds1 Bath768 SqFt

4915 NE 79TH AVE, Portland, OR 97218

Listed by ORMACK Realty, INC.
$615,000

4 Beds2.1 Baths2,801 SqFt

6026 NE 57th AVE, Portland, OR 97218

Listed by Cochran Property Group Inc.
$499,000

4 Beds3 Baths1,628 SqFt

7137 NE JESSUP CT, Portland, OR 97218

Listed by Urban Nest Realty
$429,900

2 Beds1.1 Baths1,691 SqFt

7131 NE ROSELAWN ST, Portland, OR 97218

Listed by Realty One Group Pacifica
$329,900

2 Beds2.1 Baths835 SqFt

4352 NE Going ST, Portland, OR 97218

Listed by Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere

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RECENTLY SOLD

$420,000

$429,000 2.1%

4920 NE 78TH PL, Portland, OR 97218

2 Beds1 Bath1,088 SqFt

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Listed by Living Room Realty

$253,000

$245,000 3.3%

4550 NE CULLY BLVD, Portland, OR 97218

3 Beds2 Baths1,080 SqFt

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Listed by Keller Williams Realty Professionals

$508,000

$450,000 12.9%

4707 NE 75TH AVE, Portland, OR 97218

2 Beds1 Bath980 SqFt

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Listed by Think Real Estate

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Northeast Portland Neighborhood Guide

Living in Cully

A large outer Northeast neighborhood with deep lots, pre-war farmhouses mixed with mid-century ranches, Fernhill Park, and a walkable NE Killingsworth commercial pocket anchored by Cully Central.

Updated April 2026 by Joe Saling

Neighborhood Overview

What Cully Is Really Like

Cully is one of the largest neighborhoods in Northeast Portland by land area, running roughly from NE 42nd Avenue east to NE 82nd, and from NE Prescott Street north to NE Columbia Boulevard. The neighborhood developed later than inner Northeast, which shows up in the street grid: wider, more irregular blocks, with some streets lacking sidewalks entirely and many properties sitting on lots that feel closer to a semi-rural scale than the 50-foot frontage you see in inner Portland. Fernhill Park anchors the southern edge, and Whitaker Ponds Natural Area sits on the north side near Columbia Boulevard.

A weekday morning in Cully has a different rhythm than inner Northeast. You hear more birds and fewer car horns, with the occasional small plane overhead from the PDX flight path to the north. The NE 42nd and NE Killingsworth intersection carries most of the neighborhood's daily commercial activity, with Cully Central (the neighborhood pub), Expatriate, and Great Notion Taproom drawing locals after work. Weekend mornings bring dog walkers to Fernhill Park and gardeners to the many urban farms and orchards tucked between residential blocks, which are a genuine feature of Cully that you do not find in most Portland neighborhoods.

On residential blocks you will see people tending backyard chickens, working on older homes, and biking the Going Street neighborhood greenway south to connect with the inner Northeast bike network. Cully has a long-standing community organizing tradition through Living Cully, a coalition focused on environmental justice and affordable housing in the neighborhood. The Cully Farmers Market runs seasonally. Many residents rely on cars for daily errands given the neighborhood's size, but the NE 42nd and NE Killingsworth pocket genuinely functions as a walkable anchor for blocks within roughly half a mile.

Looking for broader context on the area? Read my full Northeast Portland relocation guide for how Cully fits into the wider district.

Housing & Style

Homes and Architecture in Cully

Cully's housing stock is genuinely eclectic. You find pre-1940 farmhouses and small cottages left over from when the area was market-garden land, 1940s and 1950s small ranches and Cape Cods built during the post-war push outward, 1960s and 1970s ranches on the larger subdivided lots, and a steady layer of 21st-century infill including ADUs, skinny houses on split lots, and townhomes closer to NE Killingsworth and NE 42nd. Lot sizes vary more than almost any other Northeast neighborhood: you will see 5,000 square foot city lots next to 10,000 to 15,000 square foot holdovers from the orchard and farm era.

When you shop here, expect condition to vary block by block more than in inner Northeast. Some homes have been carefully updated by long-term owners who value the large lots and have invested over decades; others retain 1960s kitchens and baths and need meaningful work. Competitive dynamics are typically less intense than in Alameda or Irvington, which is part of the value proposition, but well-priced turnkey homes on large lots can still draw multiple offers. Two inspection items worth pricing in: older sewer laterals on pre-1960 homes (cast iron at 70-plus years commonly shows issues), and sidewalk presence, since many Cully streets still lack sidewalks and some have pending city assessments.

Pre-war farmhouses & cottages
Mid-century ranch
21st-century infill & ADUs
5,000 to 15,000 sq ft lots
Mid-range for Northeast Portland

Around the Neighborhood

Dining, Parks, and Daily Life

Cully Central

Neighborhood Pub · NE 42nd & Killingsworth

The unofficial living room of the neighborhood. A pub-meets-cocktail-bar with a patio that fills up on summer evenings and functions as a community gathering spot for residents within walking distance. Rotates local taps and hosts regular events.

Expatriate

Cocktail Bar · NE Killingsworth

One of the most nationally recognized cocktail programs in Portland, run by bartender Kyle Webster with a food menu from chef Naomi Pomeroy's team. The kind of destination bar that draws reservations from across the city while still feeling rooted in its Cully block.

Great Notion Taproom (NE 42nd)

Third Place · Brewery Taproom

The NE 42nd location of Portland's cult-favorite hazy IPA brewery. Locals treat it as a weekend afternoon anchor with food trucks out front, making the NE Killingsworth and NE 42nd intersection one of the most consistently active blocks in outer Northeast.

Fernhill Park

25-acre Park · Off-Leash Dog Area

Cully's anchor park on the neighborhood's south edge, with a popular off-leash dog area, open fields, tennis courts, and a wading pool in summer. One of the most-used dog parks in Northeast Portland and a daily destination for residents within walking distance.

Daily Errands

Grocery & Pharmacy

New Seasons Concordia sits about 5 minutes west by car on NE 33rd and Killingsworth. Fred Meyer on NE Hancock and Safeway in Roseway round out the options within 5 to 8 minutes. For hardware, Parkrose Hardware on NE Sandy is a short drive east.

Getting Around

Transit & Commute

Downtown Portland is about 20 to 25 minutes by car off-peak via NE Killingsworth to I-5, or via NE Sandy and I-84. TriMet bus line 75 runs along NE 42nd, and line 72 runs along NE Killingsworth, both offering frequent service. The Going Street neighborhood greenway is the primary bike route connecting Cully south to the broader Northeast bike network.

From Your Agent

Joe's Take on Cully

When buyers tell me they want more lot than inner Northeast offers, with real pre-war character on some blocks and reasonable access to the dining and bar scene that makes Portland Portland, Cully is one of the first neighborhoods I put on the list. You typically pay less per square foot here than in Alameda, Irvington, or Concordia, and you often get substantially more land. The NE 42nd and NE Killingsworth pocket is a genuine walkable anchor, not a token one. The honest trade-off is that Cully is big: if you buy on the north end near Columbia Boulevard, you are driving to that walkable pocket, not walking to it.

The housing stock and location suit buyers who want a real yard, want to be able to add an ADU or expand later, and can accept that condition varies block by block. It works well for buyers who value the urban farm and community-organizing character of Cully, and for anyone who wants the walkability of a genuine commercial pocket without inner-Northeast pricing. It is less of a fit for buyers who need a walk-to-everything block from any address in the neighborhood, or who want consistent pre-war architecture on every street.

Before you write an offer in Cully, there are a few specifics worth checking. Pull the sewer scope on any pre-1960 home; cast-iron laterals at 70-plus years commonly show cracks or root intrusion, and replacement can run several thousand dollars. Check whether the street has sidewalks and whether there is a pending city sidewalk assessment; many Cully blocks are on the LID list for future sidewalk installation. Pull the PDX flight-path overlay for addresses near the north edge, since noise varies meaningfully block by block. Verify the specific school boundary at pps.net; Cully straddles multiple elementary attendance areas depending on your exact address.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Cully

How do home prices in Cully compare to the rest of Northeast Portland?

Cully typically prices below the premium inner Northeast neighborhoods of Alameda, Irvington, and Grant Park on a per-square-foot basis, and roughly in line with or slightly above Concordia depending on the block. The larger lot sizes, the outer location, and the more variable housing condition all factor into the lower per-square-foot pricing, though the generous lots often mean total prices remain competitive with inner Northeast on bigger properties. The current average sales price and active listing count are shown at the top of this page and update automatically with the market.

What are property taxes like in Cully?

Multnomah County property taxes in Cully run at an effective combined rate of approximately 1.3% to 2.1% of assessed value, in line with the rest of the county. Oregon Measure 50 caps assessed value growth at 3% per year, so long-held homes often pay less than their market value would suggest, which matters in Cully where many owners have held property for decades. Verify current rates and the specific assessment for any address you are considering at multco.us/assessment-taxation.

Which schools serve Cully?

Cully is served by Portland Public Schools, and because the neighborhood is large, elementary attendance area depends on the specific address. Rigler and Scott K-8 are the two primary elementary options serving most Cully addresses. Middle school assignment typically routes to Harriet Tubman or Roseway Heights Middle School, and high school is generally Leodis V. McDaniel. Portland Public Schools uses open enrollment, so residents can apply to any PPS school regardless of address. Verify the specific address assignment at pps.net, since boundaries can change.

What is the housing stock like in Cully?

Housing stock is eclectic: pre-1940 farmhouses and small cottages from the area's market-garden era, 1940s to 1970s ranches and Cape Cods from post-war development, and a layer of 21st-century infill including ADUs, skinny houses, and townhomes. Lot sizes vary more than most Northeast neighborhoods, running from 5,000 square foot standard city lots to 10,000 to 15,000 square foot holdovers from the agricultural era. Amenity access includes Fernhill Park (25 acres with an off-leash dog area), Whitaker Ponds Natural Area near Columbia Boulevard, and the NE Killingsworth and NE 42nd walkable commercial pocket.

How long is the commute from Cully to downtown Portland?

Downtown Portland is typically 20 to 25 minutes by car outside of peak hours, using NE Killingsworth to I-5 or NE Sandy to I-84. Peak-hour drives can push closer to 30 to 35 minutes. TriMet bus line 72 runs along NE Killingsworth with frequent service toward the MAX Green Line at Clackamas, and line 75 runs along NE 42nd connecting north-south. Bike commuters use the Going Street neighborhood greenway to reach the inner Northeast bike network.

Is Cully walkable?

Walkability depends heavily on location within the neighborhood. Blocks within roughly half a mile of the NE Killingsworth and NE 42nd commercial pocket are genuinely walkable, with Cully Central, Expatriate, Great Notion Taproom, and Fernhill Park all within reach. North Cully blocks closer to Columbia Boulevard are more car-dependent, with Walk Scores typically in the 40s to low 50s. Many residential streets in Cully still lack sidewalks, which is worth verifying block by block. Bike access to the broader Northeast network runs through the Going Street greenway.

How does Cully compare to nearby Northeast Portland neighborhoods?

Cully typically prices below Concordia, Beaumont-Wilshire, and Alameda on a per-square-foot basis, and in line with or slightly above Sumner, Roseway, and Madison South. Concordia has tighter blocks and more consistent pre-war housing. Beaumont-Wilshire has more uniform mid-century ranches and better sidewalk coverage. Alameda is a significant premium. Cully is the pick when a buyer wants larger lots, ADU flexibility, and a genuine walkable commercial pocket at a mid-range Northeast price, and is willing to accept more block-by-block variation in condition and streetscape.

Can I add an ADU or short-term rental in Cully?

Cully is one of the more ADU-friendly neighborhoods in Northeast Portland because of its larger lot sizes. Most lots are eligible for an accessory dwelling unit under Portland's Residential Infill Project rules, which allow up to one ADU on a single-family lot, and the larger parcels in Cully often accommodate detached ADUs more flexibly than tighter inner-Northeast lots. Short-term rentals require a City of Portland STR permit; Type A permits require owner-occupancy, and Type B permits (non-owner-occupied) have stricter limits and are harder to obtain. Verify both ADU eligibility and STR permit type for your specific address with Portland Bureau of Development Services (portland.gov/bds) before counting on rental income.

Thinking About Buying in Cully?

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Joe Saling · Saling Homes at eXp Realty · 10+ years serving Portland metro buyers and sellers

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