Healy Heights consistently prices in the upper tier of Southwest Portland, above Hillsdale, Multnomah, and Hayhurst, and roughly in line with parts of Southwest Hills and the upper end of Bridlemile. The combination of West Hills elevation, larger lots, view-oriented housing stock, and proximity to OHSU and downtown drives the premium. Niche reports a median home value above $1 million in recent surveys. Per-square-foot pricing varies widely depending on view quality, lot size, and condition. The current average sales price and active listing count are shown at the top of this page and update automatically with the market.

Multnomah County property taxes in Healy Heights 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 home values in Healy Heights are higher than most of Portland, typical annual property tax bills are also higher in absolute dollars. Oregon Measure 50 caps assessed value growth at 3% per year, so long-held homes often pay considerably 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.

Healy Heights is served by Portland Public Schools and most addresses fall in the Lincoln High School cluster. Default assignments are typically Ainsworth Elementary, West Sylvan Middle School, and Lincoln High School, all of which historically rate among the higher-performing PPS schools on GreatSchools and Niche. Boundaries can split within the neighborhood, so verify the specific address assignment with the PPS boundary finder at pps.net. Portland Public Schools also offers open enrollment, so families can apply to other PPS schools regardless of address, though acceptance at oversubscribed schools is not guaranteed.

Housing stock is predominantly mid-century modern homes from the 1950s and 1960s built to capture the views, plus a substantial layer of post-1990 custom and contemporary homes on remaining hillside lots. Lot sizes typically run 8,000 to 15,000 square feet or larger, well above most of Portland. Amenity access includes the Marquam Trail system threading through the neighborhood, Council Crest Park (43 acres at the Portland summit), and the small Healy Heights Park with a basketball court, playground, and soccer field. Inventory turns over slowly because the neighborhood is small and tenure tends to be long.

Downtown Portland is typically 10 to 12 minutes by car outside of peak hours via SW Patton Road or SW Sam Jackson Park Road. OHSU on Marquam Hill is roughly 5 to 8 minutes by car, and many residents access OHSU on foot or by bike via the Marquam Trail system. Peak-hour drives to downtown can extend to 20 minutes when SW Patton or SW Vista back up. TriMet bus service is limited and runs primarily on perimeter arterials, so most residents drive. Bike commuting downhill to downtown is common; the climb back is steep.

Healy Heights is not a walkable neighborhood for daily errands. There is no commercial activity within the neighborhood itself, and the closest grocery, dining, and shopping cluster is Hillsdale, 4 to 5 minutes downhill by car. Walk Scores are typically in the teens to low 30s. The walking that does happen here is recreational, not transactional, and centers on the Marquam Trail system, the climb to Council Crest, and loops on quiet residential streets. Sidewalks are inconsistent, and the steep grades discourage stroller and wheelchair use on many blocks.

Healy Heights typically prices above Hillsdale, Hayhurst, and Bridlemile, and roughly in line with parts of Southwest Hills and the upper end of Council Crest. Hillsdale offers the walkable corridor and farmers market that Healy Heights lacks, at lower prices and on flatter ground. Southwest Hills covers a larger geographic area with more housing variety and includes Council Crest Park itself. Homestead is closer to OHSU on Marquam Hill but has fewer residential blocks. Healy Heights is the pick when a buyer wants the Cascade view inventory, larger lots, and Marquam Trail access, and is willing to drive for everything else.

Most Healy Heights 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 larger lot sizes here can make ADU placement more flexible, but hillside grading, geological hazard zones, and tree preservation requirements often add cost and complexity. 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. 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.