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Portland Home Prices in 2026
The median sold price in Portland over the last 12 months was $513,075. In August 2026, the median sold price was $512,500. Home prices moved up and down during the year, reaching a median of $553,650 in May before moving back down by August.
Portland Homes Are Taking Longer to Sell
One of the clearest changes is how long some homes are staying on the market.
Average days on market in Portland were:
- May: 39 days
- June: 41 days
- July: 44 days
- August: 53 days
The median was much lower at 22 days in August.
That gap is important.
Some homes are sitting for a long time and pulling the average higher. Other homes are still selling within a few weeks.
I saw that firsthand recently when one of my buyers ended up in a multiple-offer situation.
Price Reductions Are Giving Some Buyers New Options
Price reductions are also showing up across Portland.
In a 30-day RMLS Hotsheet search, I found 64 Portland residential listings with reductions of at least $5,000. Of those, 57 had cuts of at least $10,000 and 19 had cuts of at least $25,000.
The larger dollar cuts became much less common as the reduction size went up:
- $15,000 or more: 31 listings
- $20,000 or more: 24 listings
- $25,000 or more: 19 listings
- $30,000 or more: 10 listings
- $40,000 or more: 8 listings
- $50,000 or more: 6 listings
- $60,000 or more: 3 listings
The larger reductions also showed up more often on higher-priced homes.
This matters because a price cut can move a home into a new buyer’s budget. A property that felt too expensive two weeks ago may suddenly make sense.
Portland Has 3.9 Months of Housing Inventory.
RMLS reported 9,804 residential listings in Portland over the last 12 months. At the time of the report, there were 2,376 active units and 3.9 months of inventory.
More inventory gives buyers more homes to compare.
It can also give buyers more room to negotiate on homes that have been sitting.
But more inventory does not mean every home is easy to buy.
A good home at the right price can still get attention quickly.
Why Some Portland Homes Still Get Multiple Offers
There are buyers who have been waiting for better affordability.
When a home drops into a price range they have been watching, demand can show up fast.
I have been seeing this with homes in parts of Southeast Portland. A listing may sit at one price, get reduced, and suddenly have more activity.
I would not say every home on the east side is hotter than the west side without more neighborhood-level data. But buyers should understand that Portland is not one single market.
Price range, location, condition, and how the home is priced all matter.
Mortgage Rates Are Still Affecting Affordability
Mortgage rates are still a big part of the Portland housing market. Freddie Mac reported an average 30-year fixed mortgage rate of 7.03% on September 24, 2026.
That puts more focus on monthly payments. It also helps explain why a price reduction can bring new buyers back to a home.
What Portland Buyers Should Watch Right Now
The biggest advantage for buyers right now is choice.
There are more homes to sort through, and some sellers are adjusting their prices.
Pay attention to:
- Recent price reductions
- Days on market
- Homes near the Portland median price
- New listings priced close to recent sales
- Listings that have been sitting longer than nearby homes
A home that has been on the market for 50 days can be a very different negotiation from a good listing that came on five days ago.
Portland Housing Market Numbers at a Glance
According to the RMLS Portland Market Trend report:
Median sold price: $513,075
Average sold price: $594,302
Active listings: 2,376
Months of inventory: 3.9
Homes sold over the 12-month report period: 7,366
For August 2026:
Median sold price: $512,500
Homes sold: 622
Pending sales: 575
Average days on market: 53
Median days on market: 22
Is Portland a Buyer's Market in 2026?
Buyers have more choices and more room to negotiate on some Portland homes than they did in a tighter market.
But it is not that simple.
Some sellers are cutting prices. Some homes are sitting longer. At the same time, well-priced homes can still move quickly and attract more than one buyer.
The best way to read the Portland housing market right now is property by property.
There are opportunities for buyers, but the strongest homes are still getting attention.
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