Irvington Homes for Sale | Portland, OR Neighborhood Guide

Irvington

Average Sales Price

$953,481

Total Listings

Irvington is a National Register historic district in inner Northeast Portland, defined by early 20th-century Foursquares, Colonials, and Craftsman homes on a flat, tree-canopied grid. The NE Broadway and NE 15th corridors anchor the neighborhood with walkable dining, coffee, and daily errands, and Irving Park provides 16 acres of open green space on the northwest edge.

LISTINGS

$924,000

4 Beds2 Baths2,250 SqFt

1332 NE FREMONT ST, Portland, OR 97212

Listed by eXp Realty, LLC
$849,900

4 Beds2.3 Baths2,743 SqFt

3025 NE 17TH AVE, Portland, OR 97212

Listed by Windermere Realty Trust
$839,900

3 Beds2 Baths3,092 SqFt

902 NE THOMPSON ST, Portland, OR 97212

Listed by RE/MAX Equity Group
$795,000

5 Beds2.1 Baths2,910 SqFt

2124 NE 9TH AVE, Portland, OR 97212

Listed by Dwell Realty
$2,490,000

5 Beds3 Baths4,556 SqFt

3303 NE 22ND AVE, Portland, OR 97212

Listed by Real Broker
$1,048,000

5 Beds3 Baths3,047 SqFt

3302 NE 14TH AVE, Portland, OR 97212

Listed by You Realty

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RECENTLY SOLD

$1,520,000

$1,495,000 1.7%

2133 NE 21st AVE, Portland, OR 97212

6 Beds4 Baths4,411 SqFt

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Listed by Windermere Realty Trust

$710,000

$500,000 42.0%

1136 NE SISKIYOU ST, Portland, OR 97212

3 Beds1.1 Baths2,231 SqFt

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Listed by Keller Williams PDX Central

$1,075,000

$977,700 10.0%

1128 NE KNOTT ST, Portland, OR 97212

4 Beds2 Baths3,315 SqFt

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Listed by Windermere Realty Trust

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Northeast Portland Neighborhood Guide

Living in Irvington

A National Register historic district of turn-of-the-century homes along a tree-canopied grid just east of the Willamette.

Updated April 2026 by Joe Saling

Neighborhood Overview

What Irvington Is Really Like

Irvington sits in inner Northeast Portland, roughly bounded by NE Broadway on the south, NE Fremont on the north, NE 7th on the west, and NE 26th on the east. The neighborhood runs on a flat, walkable grid with mature elm, maple, and oak canopies arching over most residential streets. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 as one of the largest contiguous historic districts on the West Coast, Irvington is defined by early-20th-century architecture, wide setbacks, and two distinct commercial spines: NE Broadway and the NE 15th Avenue stretch near Broadway.

On a weekday morning the Broadway corridor hums with coffee runs, school drop-offs, and commuter traffic heading west toward the Broadway Bridge. Weekends lean slower and more pedestrian, with foot traffic flowing between Grand Central Bakery, the shops near NE 15th and Broadway, and the Irvington Farmers Market at Irvington School when it runs. Most side streets stay low-traffic by design. The housing grid predates the car, so garages are alley-loaded or tucked at the back of lots, which keeps the streetscape focused on porches, planting strips, and sidewalks instead of driveways.

On any given evening you see porch lights on, bicycles locked at Irving Park, and dog walkers making loops through the historic blocks. The neighborhood has an active community association, seasonal home tours that showcase restored Foursquares and Colonials, and a meaningful amount of remote-work activity drifting into the cafes along Broadway and NE 15th during mid-week afternoons.

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

Housing & Style

Homes and Architecture in Irvington

Irvington's housing stock is dominated by homes built between 1900 and 1925, with American Foursquares, Colonial Revivals, Craftsman bungalows, Tudor Revivals, and the occasional Queen Anne holdout. Typical lots are generous by Portland standards, most homes have unfinished basements, and many have preserved original millwork, built-ins, and leaded glass. The historic district overlay means exterior changes visible from the street are subject to design review, which has protected the streetscape but does add friction for renovations. Pockets closer to Irving Park and the historic core along NE Brazee and NE Thompson command the strongest premiums within the neighborhood.

When you shop Irvington you are usually choosing between three profiles: a fully restored historic home with updated systems priced at the top of the district, a partially updated home where kitchens and baths have been modernized but mechanicals still need attention, or an original-condition home priced for the work ahead. Inventory moves fast when priced correctly, and the strongest houses typically see multiple offers within the first week. Historic district review affects windows, siding, porches, and front-facing additions, so budget time and money for compliant replacements if you are buying a fixer.

American Foursquare
Colonial Revival
Craftsman Bungalow
5,000 to 7,500 sq ft lots
Premium for Northeast Portland

Around the Neighborhood

Dining, Parks, and Daily Life

Grand Central Bakery

Bakery and cafe on NE Broadway

A Portland staple for naturally leavened breads, breakfast sandwiches, and pastries. The Irvington location anchors the Broadway corridor and is a common morning meeting spot for neighborhood regulars.

Pambiche

Cuban restaurant on NE Glisan

A long-running Cuban kitchen known for ropa vieja, rum cocktails, and a bright pink exterior on NE 28th and Glisan. It pulls diners from across inner Northeast and Southeast.

Extracto Coffee Roasters

Coffee shop on NE Fremont

A small-batch roaster with a community-heavy cafe just north of Irvington on NE Fremont. Remote workers and neighborhood regulars fill the tables through the morning.

Irving Park

16-acre neighborhood park

Sixteen acres of open turf, playground, basketball courts, tennis courts, and off-leash hours at the northwest corner. The park sits on a low rise and serves as the main outdoor gathering space for the neighborhood.

New Seasons Market on NE 33rd

Full-service grocery

The Concordia New Seasons on NE 33rd and Killingsworth is the closest full-service grocery for most of Irvington, roughly a 5-minute drive or a 15-minute bike ride. Trader Joe's on NE Broadway handles closer-in grocery runs.

Getting Around

Transit & Commute

Downtown Portland is a 10 to 15-minute drive via the Broadway Bridge or Steel Bridge outside of rush hour, closer to 20 to 25 during peak. TriMet Line 9 runs along NE Broadway with direct downtown service, and the Hollywood/NE 42nd MAX station is a 5-minute drive east for airport and Gresham access. NE 15th and NE 21st are established north-south bike routes.

From Your Agent

Joe's Take on Irvington

Irvington is one of a small handful of inner Portland neighborhoods where historic architecture, walkable commercial amenities, and an intact pre-war street grid all come together. The trade-off is price and renovation constraints. You pay a premium relative to most of Northeast Portland, and the historic district review adds a layer to any exterior project. In exchange you get a streetscape that has not been materially degraded in a century and housing stock that holds its character even through market cycles.

The housing stock here suits buyers who want a turn-of-the-century home on a flat, tree-lined block with walkable access to a real commercial corridor, and who are comfortable either buying already-renovated or budgeting for period-appropriate work. Lots are large enough to accommodate ADU conversions where zoning allows, basements are often full-height and convertible, and the Broadway corridor supports a real walk-to-coffee lifestyle without needing a car for daily errands.

Local due diligence matters in Irvington. Because most homes are pre-1925, I look carefully at knob-and-tube wiring status, cast-iron or clay sewer laterals under mature street trees, original single-pane windows, and foundation condition. Galvanized supply lines still exist in some unrenovated homes. Ask for sewer scope results, confirm the electrical panel has been upgraded from fuses, and check whether the roof and seismic retrofit have been addressed. Historic district review means you cannot simply swap in vinyl windows, so factor in wood or approved-alternative replacement costs if that work is still pending.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Irvington

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

Irvington sits at the higher end of the Northeast Portland price range, typically priced above neighborhoods like Cully, Woodlawn, and Sabin, and roughly on par with Alameda and Laurelhurst. Historic architecture, the tree-canopied grid, and walkable access to the Broadway corridor all contribute to the premium. Current median prices for Northeast Portland are updated in the Lofty market data on this page.

What are property taxes like in Irvington?

Irvington is in Multnomah County, which has the highest effective property tax rates in the Portland metro area. Oregon's Measure 50 caps assessed value growth at 3 percent per year, so long-held homes often have assessed values well below market value. New buyers generally see taxes calculated on the most recent sale, not the Measure 50 assessed value. You can verify exact amounts on the Multnomah County Assessor's property lookup by address.

Which schools serve Irvington?

Irvington is served by Portland Public Schools. The default assigned elementary for most of the neighborhood is Irvington Elementary on NE Brazee, with Harriet Tubman Middle School and Grant High School as the typical middle and high school assignments. School boundaries can and do change, so always verify your specific address with the PPS boundary finder at pps.net. Current school ratings are published by GreatSchools and Niche.

What is the housing stock like in Irvington?

Irvington's housing is overwhelmingly early 20th century, with American Foursquares, Colonial Revivals, Craftsman bungalows, and Tudor Revivals dominating the grid. Most homes were built between 1900 and 1925, sit on 5,000 to 7,500 square foot lots, and have unfinished basements. The neighborhood is a National Register historic district, which means exterior changes visible from the street go through design review.

How long is the commute from Irvington to downtown Portland?

Downtown Portland is roughly 2 miles from Irvington. By car, plan on 10 to 15 minutes off-peak via the Broadway or Steel Bridge, and 20 to 25 minutes at rush hour. TriMet Line 9 runs along NE Broadway with direct downtown service. The Rose Quarter Transit Center, with MAX Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow line access, is a 5-minute drive or a 10-minute bike ride away.

Is Irvington walkable?

Yes. Irvington consistently scores in the high 80s to low 90s on Walk Score, depending on the block, which classifies it as very walkable. The NE Broadway and NE 15th corridors handle daily coffee, dining, and errand trips without a car. The grid is flat, sidewalks are continuous, and most homes are within a 10-minute walk of at least one commercial node.

How does Irvington compare to nearby neighborhoods like Alameda, Grant Park, and Sabin?

Irvington and Alameda both have National Register historic protection and pre-1925 housing, but Alameda sits on a ridge with larger lots and is slightly further from the Broadway commercial core. Grant Park has newer housing on average, direct access to Grant Park itself, and Grant High School. Sabin, just north of Irvington, is priced below Irvington with similar architecture but without the historic district overlay.

Can you build an ADU or run a short-term rental in Irvington?

Portland's ADU rules allow accessory dwelling units on most single-family residential lots, including detached and attached units, subject to size and setback requirements. In Irvington, the historic district overlay adds design review for exterior changes visible from the street, which affects what you can build. Short-term rental rules in Portland require a Type A or Type B permit, owner occupancy for Type A, and compliance with city registration. Always verify current rules with the Portland Bureau of Development Services before planning.

Thinking About Buying in Irvington?

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

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