Hosford-Abernethy

Average Sales Price

$782,259

Total Listings

Walk Score

Hosford-Abernethy is an inner Southeast Portland neighborhood containing Ladd's Addition, the city's oldest planned residential development with its diagonal street grid and four rose gardens. Housing stock is predominantly pre-1920 Colonial Revival, Queen Anne, and Craftsman homes, with the SE Division and SE Hawthorne dining corridors running through the neighborhood and OMSI and the Eastbank Esplanade on its western waterfront edge.

LISTINGS

$485,000

2 Beds1 Bath1,776 SqFt

3119 SE 26TH AVE, Portland, OR 97202

Listed by Windermere Realty Trust
$1,225,000

4 Beds3.1 Baths3,498 SqFt

2606 SE 16TH AVE, Portland, OR 97202

Listed by Portland's Alternative Inc., Realtors
$774,900

3 Beds2.1 Baths3,072 SqFt

1816 SE 12TH AVE, Portland, OR 97214

Listed by Handris Realty Co.
$449,900

2 Beds1.1 Baths966 SqFt

2021 SE CLINTON ST #201, Portland, OR 97202

Listed by Windermere Realty Trust
$499,900

2 Beds1 Bath1,026 SqFt

3134 SE 21ST AVE, Portland, OR 97202

Listed by H & H Preferred Real Estate
$774,900

4 Beds2 Baths2,288 SqFt

1905 SE DIVISION ST, Portland, OR 97202

Listed by MORE Realty

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RECENTLY SOLD

$687,250

$725,000 5.2%

2028 SE BROOKLYN ST, Portland, OR 97202

4 Beds2 Baths2,948 SqFt

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Listed by Windermere Realty Trust

$850,000

$849,900

2704 SE HARRISON ST, Portland, OR 97214

3 Beds2 Baths2,408 SqFt

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Listed by Living Room Realty

$441,000

$450,000 2.0%

2018 SE 6TH AVE, Portland, OR 97214

4 Beds2 Baths2,446 SqFt

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Listed by Realty One Group Prestige

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Southeast Portland Neighborhood Guide

Living in Hosford-Abernethy

An inner Southeast neighborhood framing Ladd's Addition, with pre-1920 homes, the SE Division and SE Hawthorne dining corridors, and OMSI and the Willamette waterfront on its western edge.

Updated April 2026 by Joe Saling

Neighborhood Overview

What Hosford-Abernethy Is Really Like

Hosford-Abernethy, often called "HAND" locally for the Hosford-Abernethy Neighborhood Development, sits in inner Southeast Portland bounded by SE Hawthorne Boulevard on the north, SE Powell Boulevard on the south, SE 26th Avenue on the east, and the Willamette River on the west. The neighborhood contains Ladd's Addition, Portland's oldest planned residential development, with its distinctive diagonal street grid and four rose gardens at the compass points. The western edge of the neighborhood runs along the Willamette River and includes the OMSI campus and the southern end of the Eastbank Esplanade.

A weekday morning here sounds like rose-garden walkers in Ladd's Addition, commuters pouring onto SE Hawthorne or SE Division, and streetcars rolling along the Tilikum Crossing Transit Bridge. The two major dining corridors bracket the neighborhood: SE Hawthorne Boulevard to the north and SE Division Street cutting through the middle, both running east from SE 12th Avenue. Saturday mornings shift toward the SE 20th and Division intersection where Salt and Straw, Pok Pok Noi, Pine State Biscuits, and Ava Gene's draw steady weekend crowds. The OMSI campus adds a steady flow of visitors and students to the western edge.

On residential blocks you will see cyclists using the SE Clinton greenway (one of Portland's original neighborhood greenways), walkers looping Ladd's Addition's rose gardens, and runners on the Eastbank Esplanade with downtown views. The Hosford-Abernethy Neighborhood Development is active in transportation planning, the Ladd's Addition tree canopy, and OMSI district development. The overall pace shifts by block: the corridors are busy, Ladd's Addition is residential and calm inside its diagonal grid, and the OMSI-adjacent blocks feel more industrial-mixed than pure residential.

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

Housing & Style

Homes and Architecture in Hosford-Abernethy

Hosford-Abernethy has some of Portland's oldest residential housing stock. Ladd's Addition contains many pre-1920 Colonial Revival, Queen Anne, American Foursquare, and Craftsman homes on its diagonal lots, with the surrounding blocks adding 1910s to 1930s bungalows and four-squares. Lot sizes vary significantly by location: Ladd's Addition has distinctive pie-shaped and angled lots averaging 4,500 to 6,500 square feet, while the broader neighborhood's grid blocks run closer to 4,000 to 5,000 square feet. A smaller share of mid-20th-century rentals and 21st-century infill rounds out the mix, along with condo and apartment buildings concentrated near SE Division and along the river.

When you shop here, expect most single-family listings to fall into one of three categories: carefully preserved Ladd's Addition properties (often with period details, long-term ownership, and strong buyer competition), renovated bungalows and foursquares along the broader grid (updated systems with original woodwork intact), and condos along SE Division or the waterfront. Ladd's Addition properties in particular tend to draw buyers from across the Portland metro and sometimes out of state, which tightens competitive dynamics. Two items to price into underwriting on any pre-1930 home: cast-iron sewer laterals that commonly show root intrusion, and oil tank decommissioning records, since underground oil tanks are still occasionally encountered.

Colonial Revival & Queen Anne
American Foursquare
Craftsman bungalows
4,000 to 6,500 sq ft lots
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Around the Neighborhood

Dining, Parks, and Daily Life

Ava Gene's & Pok Pok Noi

Restaurant · SE Division St

Two of the restaurants that helped define the SE Division dining corridor's national reputation over the past decade. Ava Gene's serves seasonal Italian and is a recurring James Beard Award nominee; Pok Pok Noi offers the smaller-format version of the long-running Thai restaurant.

Salt & Straw (Original Division Location)

Ice Cream · SE Division St

The original Salt and Straw scoop shop, opened in 2011, sits on SE Division Street and still draws weekend lines. The flagship location is part of the SE Division corridor that defines much of Hosford-Abernethy's commercial identity.

Palio Dessert & Espresso House

Third Place · Ladd's Addition

Tucked inside Ladd's Addition on SE Ladd Avenue, Palio is a longstanding neighborhood coffee and dessert spot housed in a converted bungalow. It functions as Ladd's Addition's de facto gathering place, especially for residents walking the diagonal grid.

Ladd's Addition & Rose Gardens

Historic District & Parks

Portland's oldest planned residential development, designed in 1891 with a diagonal street grid and four compass-point rose gardens maintained by Portland Parks. The central Ladd Circle and four surrounding rose gardens give the neighborhood a unique urban park network scattered throughout the housing.

Daily Errands

Grocery & Pharmacy

New Seasons Market on SE Division Street handles full-service grocery and deli within walking distance of most of the neighborhood. Fred Meyer on SE Hawthorne and Safeway a short distance away round out grocery options. Hammer & Hand and smaller specialty shops handle hardware and household needs along SE Division.

Getting Around

Transit & Commute

Downtown Portland is approximately 10 to 15 minutes by car off-peak via the Hawthorne Bridge or the Tilikum Crossing. The Portland Streetcar runs along the neighborhood's western edge with direct downtown connections, and the MAX Orange Line stops at OMSI-SE Water. TriMet bus service runs heavily on SE Hawthorne, SE Division, and SE Powell. The SE Clinton greenway is one of Portland's strongest bike commute routes.

From Your Agent

Joe's Take on Hosford-Abernethy

When buyers tell me they want the most walkable inner Southeast Portland has to offer, with two major dining corridors, streetcar and MAX access, and one of the city's most distinctive historic districts inside the neighborhood, Hosford-Abernethy is usually at the top of the list. The trade-offs worth understanding: pricing here is at the upper end of inner Southeast, the pre-1920 housing stock demands more inspection scrutiny than newer neighborhoods, and Ladd's Addition's unique street grid can be disorienting for the first few weeks if you have never driven it.

The housing stock and location suit buyers who value walkable commercial amenities (SE Division and SE Hawthorne are two of Portland's strongest dining corridors), streetcar and MAX access to downtown, and historic architectural character. It works well for cyclists using the SE Clinton greenway and for buyers who do not need a large lot. It is less of a fit for buyers who want newer construction, consistently low-traffic streets on every side, or larger 8,000-plus square foot lots, which are rare outside of Ladd's Addition itself.

Before you write an offer in Hosford-Abernethy, there are a few specifics worth checking. On any Ladd's Addition property, verify whether the home is within the local historic district boundary and what exterior modification requirements apply; the Ladd's Addition Conservation District has historic design review. Pull the sewer lateral scope on any pre-1930 home; cast-iron laterals at 90-plus years commonly show cracks, root intrusion, or bellies. Confirm that any underground oil tank has been decommissioned with a DEQ certificate. For SE Division-adjacent blocks, walk the specific address on a Friday or Saturday night to hear the restaurant-corridor noise before committing. Verify the specific school boundary at pps.net.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Hosford-Abernethy

How do home prices in Hosford-Abernethy compare to the rest of Southeast Portland?

Hosford-Abernethy prices at the upper end of the Southeast Portland range, typically roughly in line with Richmond, Sunnyside, and Sellwood-Moreland, and above Buckman, Foster-Powell, and Creston-Kenilworth. Within the neighborhood, Ladd's Addition carries a clear premium over the rest of Hosford-Abernethy due to its historic character, larger-than-average lots, and unique street grid. Blocks directly on SE Division or SE Hawthorne often price slightly below interior blocks due to commercial noise. 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 Hosford-Abernethy?

Multnomah County property taxes in Hosford-Abernethy run at an effective combined rate of approximately 1.3% to 2.1% of assessed value. Because Hosford-Abernethy home values sit at the upper end of inner Southeast, typical annual property tax bills are higher in absolute dollars than most Southeast neighborhoods. Oregon Measure 50 caps assessed value growth at 3% per year, so long-held homes often pay less than their current market value would suggest; newly purchased homes are often reassessed closer to market. Verify current rates and the specific assessment for any address you are considering at multco.us/assessment-taxation.

Which schools serve Hosford-Abernethy?

Hosford-Abernethy is served by Portland Public Schools. The default elementary has historically been Abernethy Elementary, located within the neighborhood, with Hosford Middle School (also located within the neighborhood) and Cleveland High School as the default middle and high school assignments. All three have rated among the stronger performers in Portland Public Schools on GreatSchools and Niche. 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.

What is the housing stock like in Hosford-Abernethy?

Housing stock is predominantly pre-1920 to 1930 Colonial Revival, Queen Anne, American Foursquare, and Craftsman homes, with Ladd's Addition containing the oldest and most architecturally significant concentration. Lot sizes vary from standard 4,000 to 5,000 square foot grid blocks to the pie-shaped and angled 4,500 to 6,500 square foot lots inside Ladd's Addition. A smaller share of condos and apartments concentrates along SE Division and near the Willamette River. Amenity access includes the SE Division and SE Hawthorne dining corridors, the four Ladd's Addition rose gardens, OMSI on the western edge, and the Eastbank Esplanade along the river.

How long is the commute from Hosford-Abernethy to downtown Portland?

Downtown Portland is typically 10 to 15 minutes by car outside of peak hours via the Hawthorne Bridge or the Tilikum Crossing. Peak-hour drives can push to 20 to 25 minutes. The Portland Streetcar A and B loops run along SE Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and SE Grand Avenue with direct downtown service, and the MAX Orange Line stops at OMSI-SE Water. Bike commuters use the SE Clinton neighborhood greenway, one of Portland's strongest bike routes, connecting directly to the Hawthorne or Tilikum bridges.

Is Hosford-Abernethy walkable?

Hosford-Abernethy is among the most walkable neighborhoods in inner Southeast Portland. SE Division Street and SE Hawthorne Boulevard provide two separate commercial corridors within the neighborhood, each packed with restaurants, coffee shops, groceries, and independent retail. Walk Scores throughout much of the neighborhood are in the 80s and 90s, with Ladd's Addition slightly lower (70s) due to its residential interior. The SE Clinton greenway and Portland Streetcar add additional bike and transit walkability. Daily errands are achievable on foot for most residents.

How does Hosford-Abernethy compare to nearby Southeast Portland neighborhoods?

Hosford-Abernethy typically prices roughly in line with Richmond, Sunnyside, and Sellwood-Moreland on a per-square-foot basis, and above Buckman and Brooklyn. Richmond shares the SE Division corridor and similar housing stock but lacks Ladd's Addition's historic character. Sunnyside and Buckman are directly north with more of a SE Hawthorne orientation. Brooklyn directly south has more working-class character and lower prices. Hosford-Abernethy is the pick when a buyer wants the SE Division corridor, Ladd's Addition's historic character, and streetcar or MAX access to downtown all from one neighborhood.

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

Most Hosford-Abernethy lots outside of Ladd's Addition are eligible for an accessory dwelling unit under Portland's Residential Infill Project rules. Inside Ladd's Addition, ADU construction is permitted but subject to the Ladd's Addition Conservation District historic design review, which affects exterior alterations and new structures. 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 ADU eligibility, historic district review requirements, and STR permit type for your specific address with Portland Bureau of Development Services (portland.gov/bds).

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