Mill Park

Average Sales Price

$376,423

Total Listings

Mill Park is a small East Portland neighborhood surrounded on three sides by Hazelwood, with Powellhurst-Gilbert along its southern border. The neighborhood is anchored by the East Portland Community Center (with its 24,000 square foot aquatics complex), Midland Library, Floyd Light Park, and the recently renovated Mill Park. Housing stock mixes post-war ranches, split-levels, and 1970s-1990s single-family homes on 6,000 to 8,000 square foot lots within the David Douglas School District.

LISTINGS

$489,000

3 Beds2 Baths1,645 SqFt

1776 SE 114TH PL, Portland, OR 97216

Listed by John L. Scott Portland Central
$425,000

2 Beds1.1 Baths1,204 SqFt

11842 SE GRANT ST, Portland, OR 97216

Listed by Premiere Property Group, LLC
$300,000

3 Beds2.1 Baths1,420 SqFt

12631 SE DIVISION ST, Portland, OR 97236

Listed by Better Homes & Gardens Realty
$215,000

2 Beds1 Bath962 SqFt

12295 SE MAIN ST, Portland, OR 97233

Listed by eXp Realty, LLC
$259,000

2 Beds1.1 Baths700 SqFt

12092 SE Market ST, Portland, OR 97216

Listed by 24/7 Properties
$569,995

3 Beds2 Baths1,465 SqFt

12727 SE SHERMAN ST, Portland, OR 97233

Listed by All Professionals Real Estate

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RECENTLY SOLD

$411,250

$415,000 0.9%

12723 SE MAIN ST, Portland, OR 97233

3 Beds2 Baths1,186 SqFt

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Listed by MORE Realty

$242,000

2338 SE 124TH AVE, Portland, OR 97233

2 Beds1.1 Baths1,096 SqFt

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Listed by Modern Realty

$425,000

$399,000 6.5%

12429 SE MILL CT, Portland, OR 97233

4 Beds2 Baths1,144 SqFt

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Listed by Coldwell Banker Bain

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East Portland Neighborhood Guide

Living in Mill Park

A small residential pocket surrounded by Hazelwood, anchored by the East Portland Community Center, Midland Library, and the recently renovated Mill Park.

Updated April 2026 by Joe Saling

Neighborhood Overview

What Mill Park Is Really Like

Mill Park is one of Portland's smaller neighborhoods, tucked into East Portland and surrounded on three sides by Hazelwood, with Powellhurst-Gilbert along the southern edge. The boundaries run roughly from SE Stark Street on the north to SE Division Street on the south, and from about SE 105th to SE 122nd on the west and east. The defining geography is the neighborhood's compact grid of residential streets, flat topography, and a concentration of civic anchors (Floyd Light Park, Floyd Light Middle School, East Portland Community Center, Midland Library, and Mill Park itself) clustered around the center of the neighborhood.

A weekday morning in Mill Park sounds like Floyd Light Middle School's bell, buses running along Division and Stark, and lower-traffic residential streets between the arterials. The commercial activity lives outside the neighborhood's residential interior, along SE Division, SE Stark, and the 122nd Avenue corridor, where Whelan's Irish Pub, Taqueria Los Puercos, and several small restaurants sit. The East Portland Community Center on SE 106th is the neighborhood's functional civic center, with its aquatics complex, fitness center, rock-climbing wall, and indoor basketball court.

On residential blocks you will see gardeners working on front yards, dog walkers looping toward Floyd Light Park or Mill Park, and cyclists heading for the I-205 multi-use path a few blocks west. Many streets have sidewalks (more than some outer Portland neighborhoods), and the flat grid makes the interior reasonably bike-friendly. Midland Library, recently remodeled, anchors the south end with a steady flow of residents. The Mill Park Neighborhood Association has been active in pushing for park and library improvements.

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

Housing & Style

Homes and Architecture in Mill Park

Mill Park's housing stock was built primarily between 1940 and the 1990s, giving the neighborhood a wider architectural range than most outer east Portland neighborhoods. You see post-war ranches and split-levels from the 1950s and 1960s, mid-century bungalows, and a significant layer of 1970s through 1990s single-family construction that fills in blocks the earlier waves missed. A number of 21st-century townhomes and small apartment buildings layer in near the arterials. Lot sizes generally run 6,000 to 8,000 square feet, with some 5,000 square foot infill parcels near the boundaries and a handful of larger legacy lots that can support ADU or cottage-cluster development.

When you shop here, expect a mix of owner-occupied and rental stock, with more than half of Mill Park residents renting. Some homes have been steadily updated by long-term owners; others retain original kitchens, baths, and finish work from their decade. Competitive dynamics run below inner Portland but can pick up on updated split-levels and ranches with larger lots, which are priced as entry points for buyers who want single-family space in Portland. Two items to verify before writing: the school district boundary (Mill Park is entirely in the David Douglas School District, and a portion feeds Ron Russell Middle School rather than Floyd Light), and the lot's R-zone, since a few parcels carry R5 zoning that permits infill development.

Mid-century ranch & split-level
1970s-1990s single-family
21st-century townhomes
6,000 to 8,000 sq ft lots common
Entry-level for East Portland

Around the Neighborhood

Geography, Amenities, and Getting Around

East Portland Community Center & Midland Library

Civic Anchors

The East Portland Community Center at SE 106th is the neighborhood's single biggest amenity, with a 24,000 square foot aquatics addition (including a leisure pool with water slide), a fitness center, kitchen, banquet hall, rock-climbing wall, and indoor basketball court. The adjacent Midland Library was recently remodeled and serves as the neighborhood's library branch.

SE Division & 122nd Corridor

Nearest Amenity Hub

Daily retail runs along the SE Division and 122nd corridors on the south and east edges of the neighborhood. Safeway at SE Division and 122nd handles full-service grocery; Whelan's Irish Pub at SE 117th on Division is a neighborhood restaurant. For big-box shopping, Fred Meyer at Mall 205 is 5 minutes west by car. Hardware runs to Harbor Freight on SE Stark or Home Depot at 82nd and Columbia.

Floyd Light Park & Mill Park

Outdoor Access

Floyd Light Park (nearly 8 acres) sits alongside Floyd Light Middle School with athletic fields, a community garden, and a playground. Mill Park (6 acres) is the neighborhood's namesake and recently completed a renovation adding a new playground, splash pad, and community garden. Ventura Park just north adds a dirt bike and BMX course.

Getting Around

Transit & Commute

I-205 sits two to three minutes west via SE Division or Stark, putting downtown Portland at roughly 18 to 25 minutes by car off-peak via I-84. The MAX Blue Line runs along I-205 with the nearest stations at SE Division or SE 122nd, giving transit access to downtown in about 30 minutes. TriMet Division Transit (FX2) bus rapid transit on SE Division is the fastest transit option to inner Southeast and downtown. The I-205 multi-use path carries bike commuters north to Gateway and south to Lents.

From Your Agent

Joe's Take on Mill Park

When buyers tell me they want an entry-level single-family home in Portland, with good civic amenities and an easy commute, and are willing to drive for most daily errands, Mill Park is worth a close look. You typically pay less per square foot here than Hazelwood proper or Montavilla across I-205, you get a strong mix of post-war and later construction, and you get the East Portland Community Center and Midland Library within walking distance of most of the neighborhood. The honest trade-off is that Mill Park is not a walkable-corridor neighborhood. Commercial activity runs along Division, Stark, and 122nd rather than inside the residential grid.

The housing stock and location suit buyers who want single-family space at an outer Portland price point, value civic amenities (community center, library, parks) over commercial-corridor walkability, and can live with driving or busing to the MAX. Remote workers who do not need a daily downtown commute do particularly well here; the community center's weekday programming and the parks give the neighborhood more to do during the day than pure bedroom-community neighborhoods. It is less of a fit for buyers who need an inner-Portland walk-to-restaurants experience, or who want consistently updated housing stock without any work.

Before you write an offer in Mill Park, three specifics matter. First, verify the David Douglas School District assignment at the Portland Maps school lookup; Mill Park is served by Mill Park Elementary, with Floyd Light Middle School for most of the neighborhood and Ron Russell Middle School for a portion on the south side. The high school is David Douglas. Second, check proximity to arterial traffic; homes closer to SE Division, Stark, or 122nd deal with more road noise than interior blocks. Third, pull a sewer scope and panel check on any home built before 1970; original cast-iron laterals and undersized electrical panels are common and worth pricing in before closing.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Mill Park

How do home prices in Mill Park compare to the rest of East Portland?

Mill Park consistently prices in the entry-level range for East Portland, typically below Hazelwood (which has MAX access at Gateway) and below Montavilla across I-205. Mill Park tends to price roughly in line with Powellhurst-Gilbert, Centennial, and Glenfair, and often slightly above Wilkes and Argay Terrace further east. The David Douglas School District assignment, the proximity to East Portland Community Center, and the larger lot sizes common here all contribute to how Mill Park prices within the district. 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 Mill Park?

Multnomah County property taxes in Mill Park 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 Mill Park home values tend to run below inner Portland, typical annual tax bills are lower on average. 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 Mill Park?

Mill Park is served by the David Douglas School District, not Portland Public Schools, which surprises many buyers relocating from inner Portland. The default elementary is Mill Park Elementary. Most of the neighborhood feeds Floyd Light Middle School, but a portion on the south side feeds Ron Russell Middle School. All students continue to David Douglas High School. Fir Ridge Campus (an alternative school) is also located in the neighborhood. Niche rates David Douglas School District a B overall. Verify the specific address assignment at the Portland Maps school lookup (portlandmaps.com) since boundaries can change.

What is the housing stock like in Mill Park?

Housing stock is a mix of post-war ranches and split-levels from the 1950s and 1960s, mid-century bungalows, and a significant layer of 1970s through 1990s single-family construction. Newer townhomes and small apartment buildings layer in near the arterials. Lot sizes generally run 6,000 to 8,000 square feet, with some larger legacy parcels that can support ADU or cottage-cluster development under current zoning. Amenity access includes Mill Park (6 acres, recently renovated with new playground and splash pad), Floyd Light Park (nearly 8 acres), the East Portland Community Center with aquatics complex, and Midland Library. Many streets have sidewalks, which is more than some outer Portland neighborhoods offer.

How long is the commute from Mill Park to downtown Portland?

Downtown Portland typically runs 18 to 25 minutes by car off-peak via I-84 (accessed via I-205 two to three minutes west), and about 30 minutes on the MAX Blue Line from the nearest I-205 station. The TriMet Division Transit (FX2) bus rapid transit line running east-west on SE Division is often the fastest transit option to inner Southeast and downtown. Peak-hour drives can stretch to 30 to 45 minutes depending on freeway conditions. The MAX Red Line from Gateway also serves PDX Airport in about 15 to 20 minutes from the neighborhood.

Is Mill Park walkable?

Mill Park is moderately walkable for a neighborhood of its type. Most interior streets have sidewalks, the flat grid makes the neighborhood easy to navigate on foot, and residents can walk to East Portland Community Center, Midland Library, Mill Park, and Floyd Light Park from most addresses. However, commercial amenities (grocery, restaurants, retail) sit along the SE Division, Stark, and 122nd arterials and typically require walking or biking out to the perimeter. Walk Scores in the neighborhood generally fall in the 50s to 60s. The I-205 multi-use path provides solid bike infrastructure heading north and south.

How does Mill Park compare to nearby East Portland neighborhoods?

Mill Park typically prices below Hazelwood (which has Gateway MAX access and more commercial density), roughly in line with Powellhurst-Gilbert, Centennial, and Glenfair, and above some outer neighborhoods further east. Hazelwood wraps around Mill Park on three sides and has more retail variety and transit options. Powellhurst-Gilbert is larger and spans more mixed commercial and residential character. Centennial sits further east with longer commutes and more rural-feeling blocks. Mill Park is the pick when a buyer wants the civic-amenity cluster of the East Portland Community Center and Midland Library, the David Douglas School District, and a smaller, more contained residential footprint.

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

Most Mill Park 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 common in Mill Park can make ADU construction more flexible than tighter inner-Portland parcels, and a handful of R5-zoned parcels may permit cottage cluster development. 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) before counting on rental income.

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