Eliot

Average Sales Price

$767,292

Total Listings

Walk Score

Eliot is the innermost neighborhood in Northeast Portland, wrapped around the N Williams and N Vancouver bike-and-commercial corridor with Victorian and Craftsman homes, modern townhomes, and dense new infill. New Seasons Williams, Dawson Park, and Ecliptic Brewing are walkable from most of the neighborhood, and downtown Portland is 10 minutes away by bike across the Broadway Bridge.

LISTINGS

$510,000

3 Beds2.1 Baths1,611 SqFt

435 NE COOK ST, Portland, OR 97212

Listed by Living Room Realty
$469,000

2 Beds2.1 Baths1,250 SqFt

2650 NE 6TH PL, Portland, OR 97212

Listed by Urban Nest Realty
$405,000

1,137 SqFt

2809 NE M L KING BLVD #2, Portland, OR 97212

Listed by eXp Realty, LLC
$589,900

4 Beds2 Baths2,563 SqFt

103 N MONROE ST, Portland, OR 97227

Listed by Dwell Realty
$559,000

3 Beds3 Baths2,119 SqFt

130 NE MORRIS ST, Portland, OR 97212

Listed by Windermere Realty Trust
$594,900

3 Beds1 Bath2,251 SqFt

3116 N VANCOUVER AVE, Portland, OR 97227

Listed by Farrell Realty & Property Management, Inc

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RECENTLY SOLD

$758,000

$749,000 1.2%

131 NE TILLAMOOK ST, Portland, OR 97212

5 Beds2 Baths2,710 SqFt

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Listed by John L. Scott Portland Central

623 NE SACRAMENTO ST, Portland, OR 97212

$675,000

$650,000 3.8%

623 NE SACRAMENTO ST, Portland, OR 97212

3 Beds2 Baths2,659 SqFt

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Listed by Redfin

$475,000

$449,900 5.6%

529 NE RUSSELL ST, Portland, OR 97212

2 Beds2.1 Baths1,302 SqFt

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Listed by Neighbors Realty

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Northeast Portland Neighborhood Guide

Living in Eliot

An inner Northeast neighborhood along the N Williams and N Vancouver corridor with Victorian and Craftsman homes, dense new condo and townhome construction, the Moda Center, and a 10-minute walk to downtown across the Broadway Bridge.

Updated April 2026 by Joe Saling

Neighborhood Overview

What Eliot Is Really Like

Eliot is the innermost neighborhood in Northeast Portland, bounded roughly by the Willamette River on the west, NE 7th Avenue on the east, NE Fremont Street on the north, and N Broadway on the south. The neighborhood sits right across the Broadway and Steel Bridges from downtown, making it one of the closest inner Northeast options to the central city. The Moda Center, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, and the Rose Quarter transit hub all fall within or on Eliot's southern edge, and the N Williams and N Vancouver couplet carries one of the most active bike-and-commercial corridors in Portland through the middle of the neighborhood.

A weekday morning in Eliot is urban: bike commuters crowding the N Williams and N Vancouver cycle tracks, coffee lines at Tiny's Coffee and Ristretto Roasters, and the hum of MAX Yellow Line trains along N Interstate just west of the neighborhood. By lunch the restaurant blocks along N Williams fill up with Legacy Emanuel hospital staff (the medical campus sits on the west side of Eliot), downtown workers who biked over, and residents walking from the dense mix of condos, townhomes, and older homes. Evenings after Blazers games or Rose Quarter concerts bring a rush of foot traffic along N Williams and N Interstate.

On residential blocks you will see a layered mix: original Victorian and Craftsman homes on tree-lined streets, interspersed with newer four-story mixed-use buildings and modern townhomes. Eliot has one of the highest rates of new construction among inner Northeast neighborhoods over the past 15 years. The neighborhood also carries significant historical weight as a historically Black community whose demographics shifted substantially through displacement over decades, which shapes the work of organizations like the Urban League of Portland and the Portland African American Leadership Forum that are headquartered or active in the area.

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

Housing & Style

Homes and Architecture in Eliot

Eliot's housing stock is one of the most architecturally mixed in Portland. The oldest homes date to the late 1800s and early 1900s, including Victorian cottages, foursquares, and Craftsman bungalows on the residential side streets. A significant layer of mid-century apartment buildings went in during the 1950s and 1960s. The largest recent wave has been 2005-to-present infill: four-story mixed-use buildings along N Williams and N Vancouver, modern townhome rows on side streets, and new condo buildings mixed into the fabric. Lot sizes for the older stock commonly run 2,500 to 5,000 square feet; new construction often sits on split or skinny lots to maximize density.

When you shop here, expect the market to segment sharply by product type. Older single-family homes on tree-lined streets draw a distinct buyer pool and can see multiple offers in strong conditions. Newer townhomes and condos trade on a different pattern, often with HOA considerations and more predictable pricing by square foot. Competitive dynamics are generally stronger than outer Northeast, given the walkability and downtown proximity. Two items to price into your underwriting on older homes: original plumbing and electrical, which commonly need updating in pre-1940 stock; and if the home was moved or significantly modified, which happens more in Eliot than in neighborhoods with stronger historic preservation norms.

Victorian & Craftsman homes
Modern townhomes & condos
Mid-century apartments
2,500 to 5,000 sq ft lots (older stock)
Mid to upper range for Northeast Portland

Around the Neighborhood

Dining, Parks, and Daily Life

Tasty n Daughters

Restaurant · N Williams Ave

The N Williams iteration of chef John Gorham's brunch-and-dinner concept, known for shareable plates and one of the most recognizable brunch lines on the corridor. A destination restaurant that also functions as a daily local anchor.

Ecliptic Brewing

Brewery & Restaurant · N Cook St

Founded by brewmaster John Harris (a Portland brewing original), Ecliptic sits on the west edge of Eliot with a full restaurant and seasonal beers that rotate with the astronomical calendar. A neighborhood fixture and a weekend destination in equal measure.

Ristretto Roasters

Third Place · Coffee on N Williams

The N Williams location of one of Portland's original third-wave roasters. Functions as the de facto morning meeting room for the corridor, with bike commuters, remote workers, and Legacy Emanuel staff all cycling through. Worth knowing if you want to take the neighborhood's temperature.

Dawson Park

Historic Park · N Williams & Stanton

A small but historically significant park on N Williams, long a gathering place for the Black community in Northeast Portland and now a central green space for the corridor. Hosts the annual Good in the Neighborhood festival and serves as everyday outdoor space for the surrounding blocks.

Daily Errands

Grocery & Pharmacy

New Seasons Williams sits directly on the corridor, handling the grocery run for most of the neighborhood within walking distance. Legacy Emanuel's campus pharmacy is on the west side. For larger shops, Fred Meyer on NE Hancock is 5 to 7 minutes by car. Hardware needs route to Winks Hardware in North Portland or Home Depot off NE Glisan.

Getting Around

Transit & Commute

Downtown Portland is about 10 minutes away by bike across the Broadway Bridge, or 10 to 12 minutes by MAX Yellow Line from the N Albina-Mississippi station just west. Drive time to downtown is typically 8 to 12 minutes off-peak. The Rose Quarter transit center sits on the southern edge with MAX, streetcar, and TriMet bus connections in every direction.

From Your Agent

Joe's Take on Eliot

When buyers tell me they want to be as close to downtown as inner Northeast gets, with a dense walkable corridor, strong transit, and access to biking, Eliot is the first neighborhood I mention. You are 10 minutes to downtown by bike, 8 to 12 minutes by car, and you have one of Portland's most active restaurant and retail corridors running through the middle of the neighborhood on N Williams and N Vancouver. The honest trade-off is urban density: you will hear more traffic, more event nights from the Rose Quarter, and more construction than in a quieter inner-Northeast neighborhood like Irvington or Alameda.

The housing stock and location suit buyers who want to minimize commute to downtown, prefer a dense walk-and-bike lifestyle over large lots, and value being directly on a commercial corridor rather than a few blocks off. It works well for remote workers who want walkable coffee and restaurants, hospital workers at Legacy Emanuel, and anyone who wants to trade yard space for corridor access. It is less of a fit for buyers who want a quieter residential street with no corridor bleed-through, or who want an established single-family-only block pattern without new townhome construction mixed in.

Before you write an offer in Eliot, there are a few specifics worth checking. On pre-1940 homes, pull a sewer scope and a careful electrical inspection; Eliot's older stock commonly shows knob-and-tube wiring, original galvanized plumbing, and in some cases foundations that have shifted. On newer townhomes and condos, read the HOA documents carefully, especially reserve studies, since some of the early 2000s builds are now hitting their first big maintenance cycles. Consider event-night traffic patterns if you are looking at a home within three blocks of the Moda Center. Verify the specific school boundary at pps.net; Eliot's inner-Northeast position means the default assignments have shifted in recent redistricting.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Eliot

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

Eliot prices in the mid to upper range for Northeast Portland, with meaningful variation by product type. Older single-family Victorians and Craftsmans can price in line with or above Irvington and Sabin depending on condition and block. Newer townhomes and condos typically price lower per unit than the single-family stock, offering entry points for buyers who want the corridor walkability at a more accessible price. The neighborhood generally prices below Alameda and Laurelhurst and above Boise and Humboldt. 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 Eliot?

Multnomah County property taxes in Eliot run at an effective combined rate of approximately 1.3% to 2.1% of assessed value. Because Eliot sits in an urban renewal district historically, some parcels may have specific tax-increment financing considerations that are worth verifying. 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 Eliot?

Eliot is served by Portland Public Schools. The default elementary for most Eliot addresses is Boise-Eliot/Humboldt, with middle school routing to Harriet Tubman Middle School and high school to Jefferson High School or Benson Polytechnic depending on the specific address and program. 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. Several charter and focus-option schools also draw from the Eliot area. Verify the specific address assignment at pps.net, since boundaries can change.

What is the housing stock like in Eliot?

Eliot has one of the most architecturally mixed housing stocks in Portland. The oldest homes are Victorian cottages, foursquares, and Craftsman bungalows from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Mid-century apartment buildings came in during the 1950s and 1960s. A substantial layer of 2005-to-present infill includes four-story mixed-use buildings along N Williams and N Vancouver, modern townhomes, and condo buildings. Older stock commonly sits on 2,500 to 5,000 square foot lots; newer infill often uses split or skinny lots. Amenity access includes Dawson Park, New Seasons on N Williams, and the Moda Center and Rose Quarter transit hub on the southern edge.

How long is the commute from Eliot to downtown Portland?

Downtown Portland is typically 8 to 12 minutes by car outside of peak hours, using the Broadway Bridge or the Steel Bridge. By bike, it is roughly 10 minutes across the Broadway Bridge on protected cycle tracks. MAX Yellow Line service from the N Albina-Mississippi station gets to downtown in 10 to 12 minutes. Streetcar and bus connections through the Rose Quarter transit center add additional options. Eliot is one of the fastest inner Northeast neighborhoods for accessing downtown by any mode.

Is Eliot walkable?

Walkability in Eliot is strong, with Walk Scores commonly in the 80s on blocks within three to four blocks of the N Williams and N Vancouver corridor. You can walk to New Seasons, multiple coffee shops, restaurants, bars, and Dawson Park. Bike infrastructure is among the best in Portland: the N Williams and N Vancouver couplet features protected cycle tracks that connect directly to the Broadway Bridge and downtown. Transit Scores are also strong given MAX Yellow Line access, Portland Streetcar service, and the Rose Quarter transit hub on the southern edge. Blocks further from the corridor remain walkable but with less intensity.

How does Eliot compare to nearby Northeast Portland neighborhoods?

Eliot typically prices below Alameda and Laurelhurst, roughly in line with Irvington on the older single-family stock, and above Boise, Humboldt, and King on per-square-foot basis. Irvington has more consistent pre-war single-family character without the dense corridor construction. Boise sits just north with similar Williams corridor access but slightly lower price point. Alameda is a significant premium with larger lots and consistent architectural character. Eliot is the pick when a buyer wants the fastest commute to downtown in inner Northeast, the walkability of the N Williams corridor, and is willing to accept urban density and the occasional event-night traffic from the Rose Quarter.

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

Most Eliot single-family 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. However, the smaller lot sizes typical in Eliot (2,500 to 5,000 square feet on older stock) can make ADU siting tighter than in outer Northeast neighborhoods. 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. Condo and townhome HOAs often restrict short-term rentals entirely, so read governing documents carefully. Verify both ADU eligibility and STR permit type with Portland Bureau of Development Services (portland.gov/bds) before counting on rental income.

Thinking About Buying in Eliot?

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

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