South Tabor

Average Sales Price

$522,891

Total Listings

South Tabor sits in inner Southeast Portland between Mt. Tabor and the SE Division restaurant corridor, anchored by the SE 60th Avenue MAX station. The neighborhood is defined by pre-war Craftsman bungalows and Old Portland foursquares on tree-lined residential blocks, with walkable access to Mt. Tabor Park on the west and the Division and Hawthorne commercial corridors on the south and north.

LISTINGS

$670,000

5 Beds2.1 Baths2,163 SqFt

2905 SE 74TH AVE, Portland, OR 97206

Listed by Opt
$389,999

2 Beds1 Bath864 SqFt

3405 SE 69TH AVE, Portland, OR 97206

Listed by Kelly Right Real Estate of Portland, LLC
$265,000

2 Beds1 Bath920 SqFt

2850 SE 50TH AVE, Portland, OR 97206

Listed by Redfin
$299,000

2 Beds2 Baths957 SqFt

6600 SE DIVISION ST #305, Portland, OR 97206

Listed by Redfin
$439,000

2 Beds2.1 Baths1,084 SqFt

6678 SE CLINTON ST, Portland, OR 97206

Listed by House of Anders Real Estate
$524,900

3 Beds3.1 Baths2,010 SqFt

7594 SE DIVISION ST, Portland, OR 97206

Listed by Opt

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RECENTLY SOLD

$541,000

$555,000 2.5%

2743 SE 63RD AVE, Portland, OR 97206

3 Beds2.1 Baths1,372 SqFt

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Listed by Keller Williams Sunset Corridor

$430,000

$415,000 3.6%

5923 SE FRANKLIN ST, Portland, OR 97206

2 Beds1 Bath858 SqFt

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Listed by Portland's Alternative Inc., Realtors

$816,000

$775,000 5.3%

3004 SE 62ND AVE, Portland, OR 97206

4 Beds2 Baths2,248 SqFt

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Listed by Premiere Property Group, LLC

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Southeast Portland Neighborhood Guide

Living in South Tabor

A tree-lined residential grid between Mt. Tabor and SE Division with pre-war bungalows, SE 60th MAX access, and a walkable slice of the Division corridor.

Updated April 2026 by Joe Saling

Neighborhood Overview

What South Tabor Is Really Like

South Tabor sits in inner Southeast Portland, bounded by SE Division Street on the south, SE Hawthorne Boulevard on the north, SE 52nd Avenue on the west, and SE 72nd Avenue on the east. The western edge climbs the lower slopes of Mt. Tabor, the retired volcanic cinder cone that gives the district its name and its elevation. SE 60th Avenue cuts the neighborhood down the middle and anchors the MAX Blue and Red Line station that connects residents directly to downtown and Gateway. Most of the interior is a flat grid of pre-war streets, while the western blocks tilt upward toward the Tabor reservoirs.

A weekday morning sounds like MAX bells at the 60th Avenue station, bike riders on the SE Lincoln Street neighborhood greenway, and coffee cups at the Division Street cafes. By mid-afternoon Mt. Tabor traffic picks up as runners and dog walkers head uphill to the reservoirs. Weekends bring the PSU Farmers Market crowd to SE Division's western end, and a steady flow of diners into the Division restaurant row that runs from SE 50th through SE 60th. Evenings are mostly residential streets with porch lights, the occasional MAX train humming past, and Mt. Tabor's silhouette to the west.

On any given block you will see gardeners working front yards, remote workers on porches with laptops, runners looping the Mt. Tabor reservoirs, and cyclists using the SE Lincoln greenway to connect to the broader bike network. The South Tabor Neighborhood Association runs an active community, and Little Libraries and parking-strip gardens are common on interior blocks. The streetscape reads as classic inner Southeast: narrow streets, mature trees, and a mix of original and updated homes that reflect decades of ownership turnover.

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

Housing & Style

Homes and Architecture in South Tabor

South Tabor's housing stock runs heavily pre-war, with Craftsman bungalows and small Old Portland foursquares making up the core of the inventory on 4,000 to 5,000 square foot lots. A secondary layer of 1940s and 1950s cottages and mid-century ranches fills in the blocks closer to SE 72nd, and occasional 21st-century infill and ADU conversions have added density near the Division corridor. The western slope blocks toward Mt. Tabor sometimes offer partial territorial views and larger lots; the flat interior blocks are more consistent grid-pattern bungalows.

When you shop here, expect a wider range of condition than the Division corridor itself might suggest. Some homes have been fully renovated by the current generation of owners with open floor plans and updated kitchens; others retain original layouts, knob-and-tube remnants, and unfinished basements. Competitive dynamics are strongest for updated Craftsmans within five blocks of the Division restaurant row or the SE 60th MAX station. Price into your underwriting the sewer lateral condition (inner Southeast neighborhoods of this era commonly have cast-iron with root intrusion), and check seismic retrofit status on older foundations.

Craftsman bungalows
Old Portland foursquares
Mid-century ranch
4,000 to 5,000 sq ft lots
Mid-range for Southeast Portland

Around the Neighborhood

Dining, Parks, and Daily Life

Ava Gene's / SE Division Restaurant Row

Dining · SE Division St

The SE Division corridor along the neighborhood's southern edge is one of Portland's densest restaurant strips, with Ava Gene's (Italian), Pok Pok's former block, and a rotating mix of neighborhood spots from SE 50th through SE 60th. Many blocks are walkable from interior South Tabor streets.

Apizza Scholls

Dining · SE Hawthorne Blvd

Longtime Portland pizza destination on the northern edge at SE Hawthorne, known for its thin-crust New Haven-style pies. A staple that pulls diners from across the metro and anchors the Hawthorne side of the neighborhood.

Stumptown Coffee / Division Corridor Cafes

Third Place · Coffee & Bars

The Division corridor holds a rotating set of third places where locals actually gather. Stumptown and neighboring cafes function as weekend morning meeting spots, and several bars along the corridor draw residents for after-work and weekend nights within walking distance of most interior blocks.

Mt. Tabor Park

191-acre Volcanic Cinder Cone Park

The neighborhood's western edge climbs into Mt. Tabor, a 191-acre park built on a retired volcanic cinder cone. It holds three historic reservoirs, miles of paved and dirt trails, tennis courts, and some of the best sunset views in Portland. Most South Tabor blocks are under a 10-minute walk from a park entrance.

Fred Meyer (Hawthorne)

Grocery & Pharmacy · SE Hawthorne

Full-service Fred Meyer at SE 39th and Hawthorne handles groceries, pharmacy, and general shopping about 5 minutes west by car or bike. For smaller weekly shops, Zupan's Market sits at SE Belmont. Hardware routes to Ace Hardware on Hawthorne or the Home Depot on SE Powell.

Getting Around

Transit & Commute

The MAX Blue and Red Lines stop at SE 60th Avenue inside the neighborhood, putting downtown Portland about 14 minutes away by train. Drivers reach downtown in 12 to 18 minutes off-peak via SE Division or Hawthorne. The SE Lincoln Street neighborhood greenway is the primary bike route, connecting to the broader Southeast network. Bus service runs along Division, Hawthorne, and SE 60th.

From Your Agent

Joe's Take on South Tabor

When buyers tell me they want inner Southeast character with Mt. Tabor access and MAX service, but do not want to pay Richmond or Sunnyside prices, South Tabor is usually the first neighborhood I put on the list. You get the same bungalow housing stock, the same Division corridor access, and direct MAX to downtown at prices that typically run a notch below the blocks immediately north along Hawthorne or west along Division. The honest trade-off is commercial density. You walk to one edge or the other, Division or Hawthorne, rather than having commercial life threaded through the residential core.

The housing stock and location suit buyers who want a pre-war residential block with good transit, value Mt. Tabor access for runs and walks, and can live with driving a few blocks for full-service groceries. It works well for remote workers who want to walk to Division for lunch, cyclists who use the SE Lincoln greenway, and anyone who values the MAX for downtown trips over driving. It is less of a fit for buyers who want a single walkable commercial corridor threaded directly through their block; Sunnyside and Richmond handle that more densely.

Before you write an offer in South Tabor, there are a few specifics worth checking. Pull the sewer lateral scope on any pre-1960 home; cast-iron laterals at 80-plus years commonly show root intrusion and partial replacements run 8K to 15K. Check seismic retrofit status on the older foundations, especially on the Tabor slope blocks where slope and soil add complexity. Drive the block on a weekday evening around the Division restaurant row; parking pressure varies significantly by block on weekend nights. Verify the specific school boundary at pps.net, since South Tabor straddles two PPS clusters and assignment depends on your address.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About South Tabor

How do home prices in South Tabor compare to the rest of Southeast Portland?

South Tabor typically prices in the middle of the inner Southeast range. Expect to pay less than Sunnyside, Richmond, and Mt. Tabor proper on a per-square-foot basis, roughly in line with Creston-Kenilworth and North Tabor, and above Foster-Powell and Mt. Scott-Arleta further south. The pre-war housing stock, the MAX stop at SE 60th, and the Division corridor walk-access all push prices up relative to outer Southeast, while the distance from the premium Sunnyside-Richmond blocks pulls them down. 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 South Tabor?

Multnomah County property taxes in South Tabor run at an effective combined rate of approximately 1.3% to 2.1% of assessed value, in line with the rest of the county. Oregon Measure 50 caps assessed value growth at 3% per year, so long-held homes often pay less than their market value would suggest. New construction or recently remodeled homes reassess at current value and typically carry higher annual bills. Verify current rates and the specific assessment for any address you are considering at multco.us/assessment-taxation.

Which schools serve South Tabor?

South Tabor is served by Portland Public Schools. Default assignments typically route to Atkinson Elementary or Glencoe Elementary depending on the specific block, then Mt. Tabor Middle School, and Franklin High School. PPS uses open enrollment, so residents can apply to any PPS school regardless of address, though acceptance at oversubscribed schools is not guaranteed. Because South Tabor straddles more than one elementary boundary, verify the specific address assignment with the PPS boundary finder at pps.net before assuming a particular school.

What is the housing stock like in South Tabor?

Housing stock is predominantly pre-1940 Craftsman bungalows and Old Portland foursquares on 4,000 to 5,000 square foot lots, mixed with 1940s and 1950s cottages and mid-century ranches near SE 72nd, plus limited 21st-century infill and ADU conversions. Amenity access includes Mt. Tabor Park (191 acres with reservoirs and trails) on the western edge, the SE Division restaurant row on the southern edge, and SE Hawthorne on the northern edge. The SE 60th MAX station sits inside the neighborhood, connecting to downtown and Gateway.

How long is the commute from South Tabor to downtown Portland?

Downtown Portland is about 14 minutes by MAX Blue or Red Line from the SE 60th Avenue station inside the neighborhood, or 12 to 18 minutes by car via SE Division or Hawthorne outside of peak hours. Peak-hour drives can stretch to 25 to 30 minutes. Bike commuters use the SE Lincoln Street neighborhood greenway, which connects to the broader Southeast network heading west into downtown in roughly 25 to 30 minutes.

Is South Tabor walkable?

Walkability is moderate to strong depending on block, with the best access along the SE Division and SE Hawthorne corridor edges. Homes within three to four blocks of Division can walk to restaurants, coffee shops, and bars; the Hawthorne side walks to Apizza Scholls, Fred Meyer, and other Hawthorne businesses. Mt. Tabor Park is under a 10-minute walk from most of the neighborhood. Interior residential blocks are more car-dependent for larger errands. Walk Scores in the neighborhood typically range from the 60s on interior blocks to the mid-80s closer to Division.

How does South Tabor compare to nearby Southeast Portland neighborhoods?

South Tabor typically prices below Sunnyside, Richmond, and Mt. Tabor proper, roughly in line with North Tabor and Creston-Kenilworth, and above Foster-Powell and Mt. Scott-Arleta. Sunnyside and Richmond offer denser walkable commercial corridors and premium pricing. Mt. Tabor proper sits on the other side of the park with larger homes and higher prices. North Tabor is the closest comparable pick but sits on the north side of Hawthorne. South Tabor is the pick when a buyer wants Mt. Tabor access, MAX service, and Division corridor walkability at a price below the premium Sunnyside-Richmond blocks.

Can I add an ADU or short-term rental in South Tabor?

Most South Tabor 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. Detached basement conversions and backyard cottages are both common in the neighborhood. 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.

Thinking About Buying in South Tabor?

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

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