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Pearl District, Portland, OR Real Estate Market

4-week rolling average ยท Data through March 12, 2026 ยท ZIP 97209

$989K
Median Sale Price
$399K
Median List Price
58
Days on Market
Median Rent
$2K/mo
Median rental listing price
Rental Inventory
582
Active rental listings
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Key Market Insight

The Pearl District market is showing a notable gap between the median list price of $398,800 and the median sale price of $989,000, suggesting a wide mix of property types and price points driving final sale values well above typical listing expectations. With 245 active for-sale listings and a median days on market of 58, the market sits at a balanced temperature with a temp position of 48, meaning neither buyers nor sellers hold a strong edge. The median price per square foot stands at $267.25, offering a concrete benchmark for evaluating individual property value.

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30-Year Fixed Rate
6.0%

Market Activity

Active Inventory245
Price per Sq Ft$267

By Bedroom

BedsSale PriceRent
1BR$300K$2K/mo
2BR$619K$3K/mo
3BR$839K$3K/mo
4BR$1000Kโ€”
5BR$989Kโ€”
Market Temperature
Buyer's MarketBalancedSeller's Market
โš–๏ธ Balanced โ€” Even Playing Field

What This Means For You

๐Ÿ Sellers

With a median sale price of $989,000 and a balanced market temperature, sellers in the Pearl District can expect reasonable demand but should price strategically given the 58-day median days on market. Homes priced competitively relative to the $267.25 median price per square foot will likely attract the most serious buyers in the current environment.

๐Ÿ”‘Buyers

Buyers in the Pearl District have 245 active listings to choose from, and the balanced market conditions with 58 median days on market suggest there is time to evaluate options without extreme urgency. The sale price by bedroom ranges from $189,000 for studios to $999,900 for four-bedroom homes, giving buyers a clear framework for budgeting based on space needs.

๐Ÿ“ˆInvestors

With a median rent of $1,741 and 582 rental units in inventory, the Pearl District offers an active rental market worth evaluating for cash flow potential against a median sale price of $989,000. Rent by bedroom ranges from $1,300 for studios to $3,010 for three-bedroom units, and investors should closely analyze the bedroom mix to identify which unit types offer the strongest return relative to acquisition cost.

๐ŸฆRates

The current 30-year fixed mortgage rate of 6.00 percent and 15-year rate of 5.43 percent represent meaningful carrying costs on a $989,000 median sale price, with monthly principal and interest varying significantly depending on down payment size. Buyers considering the 15-year option at 5.43 percent can reduce total interest paid over the life of the loan, though the higher monthly payment should be weighed carefully against local rental alternatives.

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Data sources: Rentcast ยท Zillow ยท Federal Reserve (FRED)

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