Buckman

Average Sales Price

$965,427

Total Listings

Buckman is the oldest residential neighborhood east of the Willamette, sitting in inner Southeast Portland between East Burnside, SE Hawthorne, and the Central Eastside Industrial District. The housing stock runs from 1890s Queen Anne Victorians and Old Portland four-squares to pre-1930 masonry apartment buildings on small urban lots. Three corridors, Burnside, Belmont, and Hawthorne, provide some of the densest walkable dining and shopping in Portland.

LISTINGS

$2,500,000

16 Beds16 Baths10,394 SqFt

1800 SE STARK ST SE, Portland, OR 97214

Listed by RMS Investment Real Estate
$775,000

2 Beds1.1 Baths724 SqFt

2319 SE BELMONT ST, Portland, OR 97214

Listed by District Real Estate, LLC
$499,900

2 Beds2.1 Baths2,050 SqFt

2006 SE MORRISON ST #D, Portland, OR 97214

Listed by Windermere Realty Trust
$549,900

3 Beds1 Bath1,824 SqFt

617 SE 20TH AVE, Portland, OR 97214

Listed by H & H Preferred Real Estate
$775,000

2 Beds1.1 Baths676 SqFt

2321 SE BELMONT ST, Portland, OR 97214

Listed by District Real Estate, LLC
$699,900

3 Beds2 Baths2,912 SqFt

2451 SE YAMHILL ST, Portland, OR 97214

Listed by Redfin

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RECENTLY SOLD

$900,000

1626 SE ALDER ST, Portland, OR 97214

4,813 SqFt

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Listed by Norris & Stevens Investment Real Estate Services

$760,000

2023 SE PINE ST, Portland, OR 97214

3 Beds2 Baths2,045 SqFt

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Listed by Windermere Realty Trust

$505,000

$515,000 1.9%

1515 SE MAIN ST, Portland, OR 97214

5 Beds1.2 Baths3,000 SqFt

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Listed by John L. Scott

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Southeast Portland Neighborhood Guide

Living in Buckman

The oldest residential neighborhood east of the Willamette, with Victorians, historic apartments, Laurelhurst Theater, and walkable access to the Central Eastside and East Burnside corridors.

Updated April 2026 by Joe Saling

Neighborhood Overview

What Buckman Is Really Like

Buckman is the oldest residential neighborhood on the east side of the Willamette River, sitting in inner Southeast Portland between East Burnside on the north, SE Hawthorne Boulevard on the south, SE 12th Avenue on the west, and SE 28th Avenue on the east. The defining geography is the dense, flat grid of tree-lined streets right against the Central Eastside Industrial District, which gives Buckman a more urban feel than most of Southeast Portland. The neighborhood splits informally into Lower Buckman (west of 20th, denser and mixed-use) and Upper Buckman (east of 20th, more residential).

A weekday morning here sounds like cafe traffic at Heart Coffee on East Burnside, streetcar-era apartment building doors opening onto the sidewalks, and bike commuters rolling down SE Ankeny toward the Willamette. Weekdays stay active across all three major corridors: East Burnside, SE Belmont, and SE Hawthorne. Evenings push toward the Laurelhurst Theater on Burnside, live music at Doug Fir Lounge, or dinner at one of the anchor restaurants along Belmont or Burnside. Weekends shift toward Colonel Summers Park for soccer and pickup basketball, or Lone Fir Cemetery for one of Portland's most historic and atmospheric walking loops.

On residential blocks you will see old apartment buildings with ironwork and tiled entryways, Queen Anne Victorians still standing on 4,000 square foot lots, and the occasional 1910 foursquare converted into a triplex. Front gardens are compact, porches are active, and bike parking spills into the street. The Buckman Community Association has been one of the most engaged in Portland for decades and runs regular cleanups and the long-standing Buckman Art Show. Because so much of the neighborhood is rental and multi-family, you hear more street life than in pure single-family districts.

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

Housing & Style

Homes and Architecture in Buckman

Buckman's housing stock is among the oldest in Portland. Expect Queen Anne and Italianate Victorians from the 1890s and early 1900s, Old Portland four-squares and Craftsman bungalows from the 1910s and 1920s, and a heavy layer of early-1900s masonry apartment buildings. Lots tend to run 3,500 to 5,000 square feet, often narrower than the rest of Southeast due to the original platting. Condo and townhome conversions are common, and 21st-century modern infill has slotted in wherever a teardown made sense, particularly near the corridors. The mix of single-family, duplex, triplex, and apartment stock makes Buckman one of the more architecturally diverse neighborhoods in inner Portland.

When you shop here, expect a wide spectrum of age, condition, and building type. Many Victorians have been lovingly restored with original millwork, claw-foot tubs, and period kitchens; others still carry original knob-and-tube wiring, single-pane glass, and foundations that have been reinforced but not fully replaced. Competitive dynamics run among the most intense in Southeast for well-updated detached homes, particularly in Upper Buckman. Condo and townhome shoppers usually find a wider inventory. Two items to underwrite before you offer: the age of electrical and plumbing systems on any pre-1920 home, and whether the foundation has been seismic-retrofitted. Both are common work items on Buckman stock.

Queen Anne Victorians
Old Portland four-squares
Pre-war masonry apartments
3,500 to 5,000 sq ft lots
Premium for inner Southeast

Around the Neighborhood

Dining, Parks, and Daily Life

Le Pigeon

Fine Dining · East Burnside

One of Portland's most decorated restaurants, Le Pigeon sits on East Burnside with a tiny dining room, an open kitchen, and a James Beard pedigree. Not an everyday spot but a meaningful anchor for the Burnside corridor and the first restaurant many Portland food guides name in Buckman.

Pambiche

Cuban · NE 28th (Buckman edge)

A Portland institution for Cuban food just at the northern edge of Buckman. Bright colors, strong coffee, flan and picadillo are menu mainstays. Reliable for a neighborhood weeknight dinner and one of the longest-tenured restaurants on the corridor.

Laurelhurst Theater

Third Place · Independent Cinema

The neon sign on East Burnside at 28th is one of Portland's most photographed streetscapes. Laurelhurst Theater is a single-screen-expanded independent cinema showing first-run indies, classics, and cult films, with a bar and pizza. A Buckman community gathering point for forty years.

Lone Fir Cemetery

30-acre Historic Cemetery

Lone Fir is both Portland's oldest cemetery and one of its most atmospheric walking parks. Mature Douglas firs, historic headstones dating to the 1850s, and shaded loop paths draw walkers, runners, and tree enthusiasts year-round. Colonel Summers Park adds playing fields and playground space two blocks east.

Daily Errands

Grocery & Pharmacy

Fred Meyer Hawthorne and New Seasons Seven Corners are both within a 3 to 5 minute drive, and Market of Choice sits 5 minutes north on NE Broadway. For small basics, Whole Foods on SE 12th near Burnside is walking distance from Lower Buckman. Winks Hardware on SE 7th and multiple pharmacies along Burnside cover the rest.

Getting Around

Transit & Commute

Buckman is one of the most transit-rich residential neighborhoods in Portland. Downtown is 5 to 10 minutes by car across the Burnside or Morrison bridges, and the MAX Red and Blue Lines run through the Central Eastside. TriMet buses on Burnside, Belmont, and Hawthorne provide frequent service. Bike commuters use the SE Ankeny and SE Salmon neighborhood greenways with direct Central Eastside and Hawthorne Bridge access.

From Your Agent

Joe's Take on Buckman

Buckman is the best pick I know of in Portland for buyers who want to live in a historic, urban, mixed-use neighborhood with architecture that predates most of the city. You get Victorian and four-square character, some of Portland's highest-rated restaurants within walking distance, three major corridors (Burnside, Belmont, Hawthorne), and a commute to downtown that is measured in single-digit minutes. The honest trade-off is density. This is not a detached single-family enclave. You share the block with apartment buildings, short-term renters on the corridors, and the full soundscape of an inner-city residential grid.

The housing stock and location suit buyers who value historic architecture, corridor walkability, and a short commute to downtown or the Central Eastside, and who prefer urban character over a suburban-style residential setting. It is less of a fit for buyers who need a large lot, who prioritize a consistently quiet block (the Burnside and Hawthorne corridors carry traffic at all hours), or who specifically want newer construction (most Buckman homes are 90 to 130 years old and come with that age).

Before you write an offer in Buckman, there are a few specifics worth verifying. Pull a full sewer scope and confirm the age of the sewer lateral; many Buckman homes still have original laterals from the early 1900s. Confirm whether the foundation has had a seismic retrofit, which is common and valuable in a neighborhood this old. Review electrical capacity: knob-and-tube remains in a meaningful share of Buckman homes, which affects insurance and financing. Finally, stand on the front porch at 10pm on a Friday to understand the specific corridor noise pattern for your block; Lower Buckman and Upper Buckman have different rhythms.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Buckman

How do home prices in Buckman compare to the rest of Southeast Portland?

Buckman typically prices at the higher end of Southeast Portland, running in line with Hosford-Abernethy, Sunnyside, and Richmond on a per-square-foot basis for detached single-family homes. Condos and townhomes price below detached stock, and the older masonry apartment buildings often trade as income property rather than single-family. The combination of location, corridor walkability, and pre-1900 architectural character supports Buckman's premium relative to outer Southeast neighborhoods like Foster-Powell, Creston-Kenilworth, and Mt. Scott-Arleta. 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 Buckman?

Multnomah County property taxes in Buckman run at an effective combined rate of approximately 1.3% to 2.1% of assessed value, in line with the rest of the county. Because Buckman home values sit toward the higher end of Southeast Portland, typical annual property tax bills are higher on average than in outer Southeast neighborhoods. Oregon Measure 50 caps assessed value growth at 3% per year, so long-held homes often pay less than their market value would suggest. Verify current rates and the specific assessment for any address you are considering at multco.us/assessment-taxation.

Which schools serve Buckman?

Buckman is served by Portland Public Schools. The default elementary is Buckman Elementary, which includes an arts magnet focus and sits within the neighborhood, continuing to Hosford Middle School and Cleveland High School. Portland Public Schools uses open enrollment, so residents can apply to any PPS school regardless of address, though acceptance at oversubscribed schools is not guaranteed. Verify the specific address assignment with the PPS boundary finder at pps.net, since boundaries can change.

What is the housing stock like in Buckman?

Buckman has some of Portland's oldest residential stock. Expect Queen Anne and Italianate Victorians from the 1890s, Old Portland four-squares and Craftsman bungalows from the 1910s and 1920s, and a large share of pre-1930 masonry apartment buildings. Lots run 3,500 to 5,000 square feet, smaller than most of Southeast. Condos, townhomes, and multi-family buildings are more common here than in typical Portland single-family neighborhoods. Amenity access includes Lone Fir Cemetery (30-acre historic cemetery with walking loops), Colonel Summers Park, and three major commercial corridors (East Burnside, SE Belmont, SE Hawthorne).

How long is the commute from Buckman to downtown Portland?

Downtown Portland is typically 5 to 10 minutes by car via the Burnside or Morrison bridges outside of peak hours, which is one of the shortest drives of any Portland residential neighborhood. Frequent TriMet bus service runs along East Burnside, Belmont, and Hawthorne into downtown. Bike commuters use the SE Ankeny and SE Salmon neighborhood greenways with direct access to the Hawthorne and Burnside bridges. MAX Red and Blue lines run through the adjacent Central Eastside for connections to the wider metro area.

Is Buckman walkable?

Buckman is one of the most walkable residential neighborhoods in Portland. The SE Hawthorne, SE Belmont, and East Burnside corridors provide dense commercial walkability on three sides of the neighborhood, and most interior blocks sit within three to five blocks of at least one corridor. Walk Scores in Buckman are generally in the 80s to low 90s across most of the neighborhood. Bike infrastructure is equally strong, with neighborhood greenways on SE Ankeny and SE Salmon and direct bridge connections to downtown. Buckman is car-optional for many residents.

How does Buckman compare to nearby Southeast Portland neighborhoods?

Buckman sits at the heart of inner Southeast, adjacent to Sunnyside to the east, Kerns to the north, and Hosford-Abernethy to the south. Buckman typically prices in line with Sunnyside and Hosford-Abernethy, with higher density and a more mixed-use feel than either. Kerns has similar corridor access along NE Burnside and trends slightly younger in housing stock. Richmond offers quieter residential blocks with the Division corridor a few blocks south. Buckman is the pick when a buyer wants the oldest housing stock on the east side, maximum corridor walkability, and the shortest possible drive to downtown.

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

ADU eligibility in Buckman is generally available on single-family lots under Portland's Residential Infill Project rules, but smaller lot sizes and existing multi-family use on many parcels can make ADU math tighter than in outer Southeast. 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. Historic overlay designations may also affect exterior modifications on pre-1940 homes. 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.

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

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