Homes for Sale in North Portland
North Portland — “NoPo” to locals — is the peninsula that sits between the Willamette and Columbia rivers, and it has a character all its own: historic main streets, a working-river heritage, and some of the most attainable homeownership close to the city center.
It’s anchored by St. Johns, a neighborhood with its own downtown and the landmark St. Johns Bridge, and threaded by the walkable Mississippi, Williams, and Denver Avenue corridors. Buyers come to North for community feel and relative value in equal measure.
The current homes for sale in North Portland are listed below. Scroll the list, or use the map’s draw tool to circle a specific area. Keep reading beneath the listings for a neighborhood breakdown, school notes, and what it’s like to live here.
The neighborhoods of North Portland
North Portland packs a lot of distinct pockets into one peninsula. A few have their own in-depth guides (linked as we publish them); the rest are best explored on a tour.
St. Johns & the bridge
St. Johns and Cathedral Park form a town-within-the-city: a historic commercial core, the soaring St. Johns Bridge, and riverside Cathedral Park below it. This is where North Portland feels most like its own small town.
The central spine — Interstate, Mississippi & Denver
Overlook, Arbor Lodge, Kenton, and Piedmont line the walkable commercial strips and the MAX Yellow Line up Interstate Avenue. Kenton keeps its historic Denver Avenue main street (and its Paul Bunyan statue); the Mississippi corridor is one of the city’s liveliest.
University & west
University Park and Portsmouth sit around the University of Portland — quieter, residential, and a steady draw for families and staff.
The riverfronts
Hayden Island, on the Columbia, offers a distinctive floating-home and waterfront lifestyle, while Bridgeton and East Columbia hug the river’s edge on the peninsula’s north side.
Lifestyle & getting around
North Portland lives along its main streets and its rivers. The MAX Yellow Line runs the length of Interstate Avenue for a quick, car-free trip downtown, and I-5 puts the rest of the metro in easy reach. Peninsula Park and its historic rose garden, Cathedral Park under the bridge, and Pier Park anchor the green space, while the St. Johns, Mississippi, and Williams districts supply the restaurants, breweries, and shops. It’s a part of town where you can genuinely live on foot.
Schools in North Portland
North Portland is served by Portland Public Schools throughout — a clean, single-district story, with Roosevelt and Jefferson among the high schools serving the peninsula. As always, confirm the exact catchment for a specific address, and we’re glad to help.
Common questions about North Portland
Is North Portland a good value?
Generally, yes — North Portland tends to offer more home for the money than the inner east and west sides, while still being close to the city center and well-served by transit. Value varies widely by pocket, so it’s worth comparing specific neighborhoods.
Is St. Johns part of North Portland?
Yes. St. Johns is North Portland’s largest and most distinct neighborhood, with its own historic downtown and the iconic St. Johns Bridge — it just has a strong identity of its own.
What school district serves North Portland?
Portland Public Schools serves the entire peninsula. Confirm the specific school for any address, since catchment lines don’t always follow neighborhood boundaries.
Explore the rest of Portland
North Portland is one of Portland’s six regions. To compare it with the others — or get your bearings on the whole city — visit our guide to Portland’s neighborhoods and six regions. When you want a local’s read on a specific pocket, schools, or a commute, connect with the Bradley Home Team — we live and work here.