Foster-Powell

Average Sales Price

$483,144

Total Listings

Foster-Powell is a triangle-shaped inner Southeast Portland neighborhood bounded by SE Powell Boulevard, SE 82nd Avenue, and SE Foster Road, with 1910s-1930s bungalows, mid-century ranches, and newer infill homes on 4,000 to 5,500 square foot lots. The SE Foster Road corridor anchors the neighborhood with restaurants, breweries, and Vietnamese and Mexican bakeries, supported by strong bike infrastructure via the SE Clinton and SE 52nd greenways.

LISTINGS

$369,900

2 Beds1 Bath1,080 SqFt

6732 SE RHONE ST, Portland, OR 97206

Listed by Handris Realty Co.
$455,000

3 Beds1 Bath936 SqFt

3716 SE 70TH AVE, Portland, OR 97206

Listed by eXp Realty, LLC
$0

2 Beds1 Bath672 SqFt

4103 SE 73RD AVE, Portland, OR 97206

Listed by Realty Marketing / Northwest
$535,000

4 Beds2 Baths1,718 SqFt

3543 SE 64TH AVE, Portland, OR 97206

Listed by MORE Realty
$449,900

3 Beds2.1 Baths1,714 SqFt

4209 SE 80TH AVE, Portland, OR 97206

Listed by Opt
$439,900

3 Beds1 Bath1,213 SqFt

3543 SE 68TH AVE, Portland, OR 97206

Listed by Rarebird Real Estate

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RECENTLY SOLD

$464,185

$469,000 1.0%

4212 SE 79TH AVE, Portland, OR 97206

3 Beds1.1 Baths2,080 SqFt

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Listed by Windermere Realty Trust

$323,000

$324,000 0.3%

5121 SE 79TH AVE, Portland, OR 97206

2 Beds1 Bath766 SqFt

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Listed by Oregon First

$420,000

$419,000 0.2%

3558 SE 67TH AVE, Portland, OR 97206

4 Beds2 Baths1,536 SqFt

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Southeast Portland Neighborhood Guide

Living in Foster-Powell

A triangle-shaped inner Southeast neighborhood of bungalows and mid-century ranches, anchored by a revitalized SE Foster Road corridor with breweries, restaurants, and independent shops.

Updated April 2026 by Joe Saling

Neighborhood Overview

What Foster-Powell Is Really Like

Foster-Powell is a distinctive triangle-shaped neighborhood in inner Southeast Portland, bounded by SE Powell Boulevard on the north, SE 82nd Avenue on the east, and SE Foster Road cutting diagonally across the south. The three arterials form the geographic signature everyone refers to as "Fo-Po." Inside that triangle, residential streets run on a regular grid with mature street trees, generally flat topography, and a strong bike and walk network connecting to the broader SE Portland grid.

A weekday morning here is traffic moving on the three boundary arterials while the interior residential streets stay calm, with commuters heading to I-205 via Powell or downtown via SE Division. By mid-morning the Foster corridor activates: coffee shops like Bar Carlo and Greater Than Coffee fill up, and the stretch between SE 52nd and SE 82nd shows off the revitalization the neighborhood has seen over the last decade. Saturdays are the clearest sign of how far Foster Road has come, with brewery patios at Gigantic Brewing and Assembly Brewing drawing steady crowds and small neighborhood restaurants like An Xuyen Bakery and Handsome Pizza running lines out the door.

On residential blocks you will see homeowners gardening front yards, cyclists using the SE Clinton and SE 52nd greenways, and runners heading toward Essex Park or Mt. Scott Park to the east. The Foster-Powell Neighborhood Association is active in the Foster Streetscape improvements and community cleanups. The neighborhood has one of the more ethnically and culturally diverse commercial corridors in inner Southeast, with Vietnamese bakeries, Mexican markets, and Filipino restaurants along Foster Road reflecting the area's longstanding community.

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

Housing & Style

Homes and Architecture in Foster-Powell

Foster-Powell's housing stock was built in several distinct waves. The largest share is 1910s to 1930s bungalows and early Craftsman homes on 4,000 to 5,500 square foot lots, concentrated in the northern and western parts of the triangle closer to SE Powell. A significant second layer arrived in the 1940s and 1950s, adding mid-century ranches and Minimal Traditional homes with detached garages, mostly in the southern and eastern interior. A newer layer of 2010s and 2020s infill (skinny homes, row houses, and occasional detached ADUs) has filled many of the lot-split parcels along and near the Foster corridor.

When you shop here, expect a wider condition range than in more uniform inner Southeast neighborhoods. Many of the bungalows have been updated over the last decade as the corridor has revitalized, while others still retain original kitchens, baths, and electrical from the 1920s or 1930s. Competitive dynamics are active but not as intense as Richmond or Mount Tabor, which is part of the pricing appeal. Two items worth pricing in: original electrical (knob and tube is common on untouched pre-1940 homes, often requiring partial replacement for insurance) and older sewer laterals on Foster-Powell's pre-1940 blocks, which commonly show root intrusion at 80 years of age.

1910s-1930s bungalows & Craftsman
Mid-century ranch
2010s-2020s infill
4,000 to 5,500 sq ft lots common
Mid-range for Southeast Portland

Around the Neighborhood

Dining, Parks, and Daily Life

An Xuyen Bakery

Vietnamese Bakery · SE Foster Rd

A longstanding anchor of the Foster corridor, specializing in Vietnamese banh mi, pastries, and Asian baked goods. The kind of place that reflects the actual commercial character of Foster Road rather than its newer brewery scene.

Handsome Pizza & Gigantic Brewing

Restaurant & Brewery · SE Foster Rd

Handsome Pizza draws pizza enthusiasts from across Portland for wood-fired pies, and Gigantic Brewing's Foster Road taproom is one of two Portland locations. Together they represent the revitalized Foster dining scene that has grown steadily over the past decade.

Bar Carlo

Third Place · Coffee & Cocktails

A neighborhood corner bar and coffee spot on SE Foster that functions as an all-day gathering place, from morning coffee meetings to late-evening cocktails. The type of place where locals actually run into each other.

Essex Park

6-acre Neighborhood Park

Essex Park sits on the neighborhood's southern edge near SE Knight Street with a playground, basketball court, and open lawn. For larger park access, Mt. Scott Park (20 acres, with an indoor pool and community center) is a short bike ride or drive to the east.

Daily Errands

Grocery & Pharmacy

Fred Meyer on SE Powell Boulevard handles full-service grocery and pharmacy within the neighborhood's northern edge. Jun Ho Oriental Food Market on SE 82nd and a number of smaller specialty markets along Foster round out the grocery options. Winks Hardware is just north in Richmond for hardware needs.

Getting Around

Transit & Commute

Downtown Portland is approximately 15 to 20 minutes by car off-peak via SE Powell Boulevard or SE Division Street. TriMet bus service runs heavily on all three of Foster-Powell's boundary arterials, with the 14-Hawthorne connection via transfer. The SE Clinton and SE 52nd greenways give cyclists flat, low-traffic routes into downtown and across Southeast.

From Your Agent

Joe's Take on Foster-Powell

When buyers tell me they want inner Southeast Portland character, a walkable commercial corridor, and bungalow or ranch-era housing at a price below Richmond, Mt. Tabor, or Sunnyside, Foster-Powell is near the top of my list. The revitalization along SE Foster Road over the last decade has added restaurants, coffee shops, and breweries while keeping much of the neighborhood's longstanding Vietnamese, Mexican, and Filipino commercial character. The trade-off is the three boundary arterials: Foster, Powell, and 82nd all carry significant traffic, and homes on or near those streets experience more noise than the interior blocks.

The housing stock and location suit buyers who want walkable inner Southeast amenities at a lower price point than Richmond or Sunnyside, and who can trade the mature canopy of Eastmoreland for corridor walkability. It works well for cyclists, given the SE Clinton and SE 52nd greenways. It is less of a fit for buyers who want consistently low-traffic streets on every side, or who need new construction with modern systems; the housing here is predominantly pre-1950 and you should expect to inherit some age.

Before you write an offer in Foster-Powell, there are a few specifics worth checking. Pull the sewer lateral scope on any pre-1940 home; cast-iron laterals at 80-plus years often show root intrusion and partial replacement can run 8K to 15K. Verify whether the home still has any knob-and-tube wiring; many insurance carriers require replacement of active circuits, and some lenders will flag it in underwriting. Walk the block on a weekday evening to hear what Powell, Foster, or 82nd traffic sounds like from your specific address; it varies significantly by distance to the arterial. Verify the specific school boundary at pps.net, since PPS has redrawn Southeast boundaries before.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Foster-Powell

How do home prices in Foster-Powell compare to the rest of Southeast Portland?

Foster-Powell typically prices in the middle of the Southeast Portland range. Expect to pay less than Richmond, Mount Tabor, Sunnyside, Sellwood-Moreland, and Eastmoreland on a per-square-foot basis, roughly in line with Creston-Kenilworth and Mt. Scott-Arleta, and slightly above Brentwood-Darlington. The ongoing Foster corridor revitalization has been narrowing the gap with inner Southeast neighborhoods over the past decade. Within Foster-Powell, prices vary significantly based on distance from SE Powell, SE Foster, and SE 82nd; interior blocks command a premium over arterial-adjacent lots. 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 Foster-Powell?

Multnomah County property taxes in Foster-Powell run at an effective combined rate of approximately 1.3% to 2.1% of assessed value. Because Foster-Powell home values tend to be lower than inner Southeast neighborhoods like Richmond and Mt. Tabor, typical annual property tax bills are also lower in absolute dollars. 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 Foster-Powell?

Foster-Powell is served by Portland Public Schools. Default elementary school assignments vary by address within the neighborhood but have historically included Arleta K-8 and Bridger K-8. Middle school students typically continue at Arleta K-8 or Bridger K-8 (both are K-8 schools), and high school students attend Franklin 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 Foster-Powell?

Housing stock is a mix of 1910s to 1930s bungalows and Craftsman homes, 1940s to 1950s mid-century ranches and Minimal Traditional homes, and a newer layer of 2010s and 2020s infill including skinny homes, row houses, and detached ADUs near the Foster corridor. Lot sizes commonly run 4,000 to 5,500 square feet. Amenity access includes Essex Park on the southern edge, the Mt. Scott Park recreation complex a short distance east, and the SE Foster Road commercial corridor with its restaurants, breweries, and bakeries. The neighborhood has a strong bike network via the SE Clinton and SE 52nd greenways.

How long is the commute from Foster-Powell to downtown Portland?

Downtown Portland is typically 15 to 20 minutes by car outside of peak hours via SE Powell Boulevard or SE Division Street. Peak-hour drives can push to 25 to 30 minutes, particularly on Powell. TriMet bus service runs heavily on SE Powell, SE Foster, and SE 82nd, with frequent service to downtown via the 9-Powell line. Bike commuters use the SE Clinton neighborhood greenway or SE 52nd greenway for flat, low-traffic routes into downtown and across Southeast Portland.

Is Foster-Powell walkable?

Foster-Powell is moderately to strongly walkable depending on proximity to SE Foster Road. Homes within a few blocks of Foster can walk to the full corridor's restaurants, breweries, bakeries, and coffee shops. Interior blocks and homes near SE Powell Boulevard are more car-dependent for daily amenities. Walk Scores vary from the 60s on interior blocks to the 80s along Foster Road. The bike infrastructure via the SE Clinton and SE 52nd greenways is among the strongest in inner Southeast Portland. SE 82nd and SE Powell are arterial-scaled and less pedestrian-friendly.

How does Foster-Powell compare to nearby Southeast Portland neighborhoods?

Foster-Powell typically prices below Richmond, Sunnyside, Mount Tabor, and Sellwood-Moreland on a per-square-foot basis, roughly in line with Creston-Kenilworth and Mt. Scott-Arleta, and above Brentwood-Darlington. Richmond offers more established commercial density along SE Division at a higher price. Creston-Kenilworth directly south shares similar housing stock but has less commercial corridor activity. Mt. Scott-Arleta to the east has more residential character and less corridor walkability. Foster-Powell is the pick when a buyer wants an active, diverse inner Southeast corridor at a price below Richmond, and does not mind the three arterial boundaries.

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

Most Foster-Powell 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. The corridor's recent infill activity means ADU construction is common in the neighborhood, and there is an established pattern of builders and architects who have worked on local properties. 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).

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