Woodlawn

Average Sales Price

$796,156

Total Listings

Walk Score

Woodlawn is a small historic Northeast Portland neighborhood anchored by the Dekum Triangle, where the Firehouse Restaurant, Breakside Brewery, and Woodlawn Coffee and Pastry sit within a few blocks of each other. Housing stock is predominantly pre-1940 Craftsman bungalows and cottages on 5,000 to 6,000 square foot lots, and residents have walkable access to Woodlawn Park and the Saturday farmers market.

LISTINGS

$600,000

3 Beds3 Baths2,203 SqFt

6105 NE 13TH AVE, Portland, OR 97211

Listed by Fiv Realty
$649,000

4 Beds2 Baths2,144 SqFt

1917 NE DEKUM ST, Portland, OR 97211

Listed by eXp Realty, LLC
$799,000

4 Beds2.1 Baths2,699 SqFt

5731 NE 10TH AVE, Portland, OR 97211

Listed by Urban Pacific Real Estate
$359,000

3 Beds1 Bath1,750 SqFt

5933 NE 17TH AVE, Portland, OR 97211

Listed by Keller Williams PDX Central
$625,000

5 Beds2 Baths2,122 SqFt

2034 NE JUNIOR ST, Portland, OR 97211

Listed by Change Realty, LLC
$699,000

4 Beds2 Baths2,198 SqFt

648 NE STAFFORD ST, Portland, OR 97211

Listed by Knipe Realty ERA Powered

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RECENTLY SOLD

$650,000

$599,900 8.4%

1533 NE HOLMAN ST, Portland, OR 97211

4 Beds2 Baths1,826 SqFt

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Listed by Neighborhood Works

$592,000

$575,000 3.0%

6137 NE 15TH AVE, Portland, OR 97211

3 Beds1 Bath2,009 SqFt

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Listed by Real Broker

$630,000

$615,000 2.4%

1410 NE DEKUM ST, Portland, OR 97211

4 Beds2.1 Baths1,719 SqFt

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Listed by Windermere Realty Trust

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Northeast Portland Neighborhood Guide

Living in Woodlawn

A historic Northeast pocket anchored by the Dekum Triangle commercial node, with pre-war bungalows, Woodlawn Park, and a Saturday farmers market.

Updated April 2026 by Joe Saling

Neighborhood Overview

What Woodlawn Is Really Like

Woodlawn sits in the northern slice of Northeast Portland, bordered roughly by NE Columbia Boulevard to the north, NE Ainsworth Street to the south, NE Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to the west, and NE 22nd Avenue to the east. The neighborhood wraps around the Dekum Triangle, the angled intersection of NE Dekum Street and NE Durham Avenue that originated as the 1888 rail stop and still anchors the commercial heart today. Woodlawn borders Piedmont to the west, King and Vernon to the south, Concordia to the east, and the Sunderland industrial area to the north, giving it a distinct small-footprint feel that most Northeast neighborhoods do not share.

A weekday morning here is coffee lines at Woodlawn Coffee and Pastry, cyclists rolling down Dekum toward the Alberta network, and dog walkers looping the small triangular park in the middle of the Dekum commercial strip. By afternoon the residential streets off Dekum carry mostly local traffic, with mature street trees filtering light over the bungalows and cottages on NE 11th, 13th, and 15th. Saturdays shift the rhythm: the Woodlawn Farmers Market sets up at Dekum and Durham June through October, The Firehouse fires up its wood oven for lunch and dinner service, and Breakside Brewery and Tamale Boy draw a dinner crowd that walks in from the surrounding blocks rather than driving.

On residential blocks you will see gardeners working small front yards, neighbors chatting over fences, and bike riders threading through the neighborhood on the way to the Alberta Arts District a few blocks south. The Woodlawn Neighborhood Association is active, running regular cleanups and supporting the Woodlawn Community Garden at the park. Woodlawn was officially designated a historic district by the city, which shapes the preservation of its pre-1940 architecture. The neighborhood also carries a complex history: it was one of the historically Black neighborhoods of the old Albina district, and its recent pattern of investment and rising prices continues to shape who can afford to live here.

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

Housing & Style

Homes and Architecture in Woodlawn

Woodlawn's housing stock is predominantly pre-1940, with small Craftsman bungalows and cottages forming the backbone of the neighborhood. You will also find a scattering of Victorians from the late 1800s train-stop era, 1920s foursquares on the larger blocks, and mid-century ranches that filled in after World War II. The modern layer includes renovated two-story Craftsmans with wide front porches and Zellige-tile kitchens, along with newer townhome clusters like Ainsworth-Grand Terrace and the 505 Dekum apartment building near the commercial core. Lot sizes typically run 5,000 to 6,000 square feet, in line with most inner Northeast neighborhoods.

When you shop here, expect a wide range of condition within a few blocks of each other. Some original cottages are still unrestored and sell to buyers planning a full renovation. Others have been carefully updated over the last decade and sit at the top of the neighborhood's price range. Competitive dynamics depend heavily on proximity to the Dekum Triangle: homes within three blocks of the commercial core draw more interest and sell faster than homes closer to Columbia Boulevard or the northern industrial edge. Two items worth pricing into your underwriting: cast-iron sewer laterals, which at 80 to 100 years old commonly show root intrusion or cracks, and the occasional remaining knob-and-tube electrical in homes that have not been fully updated.

Craftsman bungalows
Victorian-era cottages
21st-century infill & townhomes
5,000 to 6,000 sq ft lots
Entry-to-mid range for Northeast Portland

Around the Neighborhood

Dining, Parks, and Daily Life

The Firehouse Restaurant

Wood-Fired Dining · Dekum Triangle

Housed in a former firehouse at the center of the Dekum Triangle, this locally-sourced restaurant has been a neighborhood anchor for more than a decade. Wood-fired pizzas and seasonal Northwest dishes in a high-ceilinged dining room make it a destination beyond Woodlawn.

Breakside Brewery (Dekum)

Brewery & Taproom

One of Portland's most decorated breweries operates its original brewhouse and taproom on NE Dekum. Rotating IPAs, pub fare, and a covered patio make it a reliable walk-to option for Woodlawn residents and a draw for visitors from across the city.

Woodlawn Coffee and Pastry

Third Place · Coffee & Breakfast

The neighborhood's morning gathering spot on NE Dekum, with house-baked pastries, espresso drinks, and a brunch menu. Residents walk or bike in most mornings, and the patio fills up on weekends. Paired with Good Neighbor Pizzeria and Tamale Boy a few doors down, it gives the Triangle a legitimate walkable commercial core.

Woodlawn Park

7-acre Neighborhood Park

A seven-plus-acre park at NE 13th and Dekum with a playground, soccer and softball fields, basketball court, picnic area, splash pad, outdoor amphitheater stage, and the Woodlawn Community Garden. The park hosts summer concerts and the Woodlawn Farmers Market on Saturdays from June through October.

P's & Q's Market

Grocery & Deli · NE Dekum

A small full-service market and deli on NE Dekum that handles daily grocery needs within walking distance, plus breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. For larger weekly shops, residents drive 5 minutes to New Seasons on NE 33rd or Fred Meyer on Interstate. Hardware runs typically go to Home Depot off Columbia Boulevard.

Getting Around

Transit & Commute

Downtown Portland is typically 12 to 18 minutes by car via I-5 from MLK or via the Broadway Bridge. The MAX Yellow Line runs along N Interstate Avenue about 10 blocks west, reachable by short bike ride or bus. TriMet bus service runs along NE Dekum, NE Ainsworth, MLK, and NE Martin Luther King. Bike access to the broader Northeast greenway network is strong via NE Holman and NE Going.

From Your Agent

Joe's Take on Woodlawn

When buyers tell me they want a pre-war bungalow block with a genuine walkable commercial core, but at a price point below Alberta or Mississippi, Woodlawn is one of the first neighborhoods I walk them through. The Dekum Triangle is real: five or six blocks of locally-owned restaurants, a brewery, a coffee shop, a market, and a farmers market, all within three or four blocks of most of the residential stock. The honest trade-off is footprint. Woodlawn is small. The commercial strip is one corridor, not six, and if you want to walk to a dozen different places on a Friday night, you will eventually need to bike or drive over to Alberta or up to Mississippi.

The housing stock and location suit buyers who want pre-war character on a block with mature trees, can live with a compact commercial footprint, and value being five to fifteen minutes from downtown by car. It works for remote workers who want to walk to coffee and lunch on weekdays, and for buyers who like the quieter residential feel on the blocks off Dekum. It is less of a fit if you need new construction with modern systems; the housing here is predominantly pre-war and inherits that age. It is also worth noting that Woodlawn's northern edge borders industrial land along Columbia Boulevard, which can mean truck traffic and the occasional industrial sound on the upper blocks.

Before you write an offer in Woodlawn, there are a few specifics worth checking. Pull a sewer scope on any pre-1940 home; cast-iron laterals commonly show cracks or root intrusion, and a partial replacement can run 8K to 15K. Check the electrical panel and look for knob-and-tube wiring in the attic or basement, since some Woodlawn homes still have partial original wiring that insurers may flag. Drive the block at 5pm to hear what traffic sounds like; blocks closer to MLK Boulevard or Columbia Boulevard carry more arterial noise than the interior. Finally, verify the school assignment for your specific address at pps.net, since Portland Public Schools has redrawn boundaries in the area and defaults can shift. Current assignments for most of Woodlawn are Woodlawn Elementary, Ockley Green Middle School, and Jefferson High School.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Woodlawn

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

Woodlawn typically prices below inner Northeast corridor neighborhoods like Alameda, Irvington, and Grant Park on a per-square-foot basis, and also below the Alberta-corridor portion of Concordia to the south. Prices run roughly in line with neighboring Piedmont, King, and Vernon, and slightly below Sabin. The smaller lot sizes, the older housing stock that often needs updates, and the industrial border along Columbia Boulevard all contribute to the lower entry point relative to Alameda or Grant Park. 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 Woodlawn?

Multnomah County property taxes in Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn home values tend to be lower than premium Northeast neighborhoods, typical annual property tax bills are also 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 Woodlawn?

Woodlawn is served by Portland Public Schools. The default elementary assignment for most of the neighborhood is Woodlawn Elementary, followed by Ockley Green Middle School and Jefferson High School. Niche rates Portland Public Schools a B overall. 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, since boundaries can change.

What is the housing stock like in Woodlawn?

Housing stock is predominantly pre-1940 Craftsman bungalows and cottages, with a scattering of late-1800s Victorians from the original train-stop era, 1920s foursquares, and post-war mid-century ranches. Modern layers include renovated Craftsmans and newer townhome and condo construction near Dekum. Lot sizes typically run 5,000 to 6,000 square feet. Amenity access includes Woodlawn Park with its splash pad and amphitheater, the Dekum Triangle commercial node (Firehouse, Breakside, Woodlawn Coffee, P's & Q's Market, Tamale Boy, Good Neighbor Pizzeria), and the Saturday Woodlawn Farmers Market (June through October).

How long is the commute from Woodlawn to downtown Portland?

Downtown Portland is typically 12 to 18 minutes by car outside of peak hours via I-5 from MLK Boulevard or via the Broadway Bridge. Peak-hour drives can stretch to 25 to 30 minutes when I-5 backs up. The MAX Yellow Line runs along N Interstate Avenue about 10 blocks west of the neighborhood, reachable by short bike ride or the #72 bus. TriMet bus service along NE Dekum, NE Ainsworth, and MLK connects to the broader downtown network. Bike commuters use the NE Holman and NE Going greenways to reach the Williams-Vancouver corridor south to downtown.

Is Woodlawn walkable?

Walkability is moderate overall and strongest within three to four blocks of the Dekum Triangle. From the core residential blocks, you can walk to the Firehouse, Breakside Brewery, Woodlawn Coffee and Pastry, Tamale Boy, Good Neighbor Pizzeria, P's & Q's Market, and Woodlawn Park. Walk Scores in the core blocks run in the high 60s to mid 70s, dropping closer to 50 on the northern edge near Columbia Boulevard. Bike access to the Alberta Arts District, the broader Northeast greenway network, and downtown via Vancouver-Williams is strong.

How does Woodlawn compare to nearby Northeast Portland neighborhoods?

Woodlawn typically prices below the Alberta-corridor portion of Concordia to the south and below Sabin to the southwest, and runs roughly parallel to Piedmont, King, and Vernon. Concordia has more commercial density along Alberta Street and a deeper restaurant bench. Piedmont has similar pre-war housing stock and schools, with less commercial walkability. King has larger lots in parts and better access to the Alberta corridor. Woodlawn is the pick when a buyer wants the Dekum Triangle commercial scale (smaller and more locally-owned than Alberta), pre-war architecture, and an entry-to-mid Northeast price point.

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

Most Woodlawn 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 pre-war housing stock often has basement or detached-garage conversion potential. 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. The Woodlawn Historic District designation can add review steps for exterior changes on contributing homes. Verify both ADU eligibility, STR permit type, and any historic overlay for your specific address with Portland Bureau of Development Services (portland.gov/bds) before counting on rental income.

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

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