Maplewood
Suburban Neighborhood in Portland, Oregon
Multnomah County 97219
Neighborhood Reviews
Established housing in the Portland hills
“Maplewood has some very rare things. There’s a historic coffee shop that everyone in the neighborhood walks to. There’s also a top-performing elementary school in the heart of the area. It’s surrounded by tons of trees, walking trails and parks. It’s a really inclusive, warm community that strives to make everyone feel comfortable,” says Michelle McCabe, a Broker with Windemere Realty Trust with ten years of experience. “There’s a huge variety of real estate. There’s everything from small bungalows to large, newer buildings. Downtown is only 10 or 15 minutes away, and residents feel separated from the city. There are designated greenways for cyclists, so right in the neighborhood, there are cycle streets. There’s even a cycle bus so kids can all bike at the school together.” As an established suburb of Portland, Maplewood consists mainly of traditionally designed residential homes, with many having around four bedrooms. Houses here were primarily built between the 1920s and the 1950s, although there are some newer buildings too. The cottages and ranch-style houses tend to have front lawns full of foliage and nicely sized backyards. Tree-lined streets end in cul de sacs, and prices range from $535,000 for a two-bedroom contemporary cottage to $980,000 for a four-bedroom modern farmhouse.Picnic areas, athletic fields and walking paths
An ideal place to explore Western Oregon’s arcadian feel is April Hill Park, a small but hilly green area where residents can picnic or play sports. Opened in 1963, it contains athletic fields, a wetland boardwalk and walking trails, both paved and not. Residents also cross 45th Avenue to visit the nearly 90-acre Gabriel Park. It’s home to a community garden and orchard, a 10,000-square-foot skate park and various athletic fields. The park’s inclusive playground project opened in 2022. The accessible picnic and play areas feature ramps that give everyone the chance to enjoy the outdoors. Just next door, the Southwest Community Center features an indoor swimming pool, a gymnasium with various classes and a preschool program called the Sprout Academy. There’s also a rock-climbing wall, weight room and indoor basketball court.
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Inclusive playgrounds, extracurriculars and a variety of educational pathways
Students in Maplewood might attend Maplewood Elementary, Jackson Middle and Ida B. Wells High. All three schools earned a B-minus or above from Niche. Maplewood Elementary has its own podcast called Between 2 Maples and contains a Playworks playground, which helps every child feel included while being active and building social skills. Jackson Middle is one of Oregon’s top 75 best public middle schools, with a variety of clubs and extracurricular activities. Ida B. Wells High is one of the best college prep schools in the state. Formerly known as Woodrow Wilson High, it offers dual enrollment with Portland Community College and has a variety of educational pathways, including computer science, engineering and mass communication.A variety of ways to travel
Maplewood is a neighborhood shaped by the natural landscape. Its hilly terrain even influences the layout of the street grid. The area is made chiefly of side streets and a few unpaved roads. It’s bordered by several significant streets, including SW Beaverton Tigard Freeway, Pacific Highway West and SW Barbur Boulevard. There are no sidewalks here, but walking paths called “snickets” are carved from the woody community. The area is also less than one square mile, making most walks short. Cyclists enjoy the terrain, and the neighborhood has bus stops along SW Vermont Street and SW 45th Avenue.Converted coffeehouses, breweries and bars
Maplewood is primarily residential, but plenty of shopping and dining options are nearby. There’s a Trader Joe’s on SW Multnomah Boulevard, and many residents have their milk-based items delivered from Alpenrose, a historic Portland dairy. A former post office and general store from 1911 has been converted into Maplewood Coffee and Tea. The community favorite makes all its baked goods in-house and hosts events like trivia nights, Sunday dinners with guest chefs, and poetry readings. Another dining option is Bar 3. It serves breakfast all day, hosts a happy hour every weekday and has multiple craft beers on tap. Old Market Pub & Brewery began as Pizza Oasis before morphing into a beer hall. It still serves pizzas but has added brunch on the weekends.
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Important to Know
Gabriel Park contains a Basic Earthquake Emergency Communication Node, or BEECN. These nodes provide centralized gathering places after significant earthquakes and administer emergency assistance if phone lines are downed.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Katie Sengstake
Katie Sengstake
Windermere Realty Trust
(971) 270-4414
125 Total Sales
2 in Maplewood
$625K - $765K Price Range
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Jeff Birndorf
Jeff Birndorf
Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty
(971) 307-9410
74 Total Sales
1 in Maplewood
$465,000 Price
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Madeleine Rose
Madeleine Rose
Premiere Property Group, LLC
(877) 719-5240
43 Total Sales
1 in Maplewood
$740,000 Price
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Stephanie Peck
Stephanie Peck
Responds QuicklyEXP REALTY, LLC
(360) 803-4768
414 Total Sales
1 in Maplewood
$572,000 Price
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Peter Cutile
Peter Cutile
Parker Brennan Real Estate
(360) 803-4062
288 Total Sales
1 in Maplewood
$765,500 Price
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Erin Primrose
Erin Primrose
Real Broker
(360) 869-0587
71 Total Sales
3 in Maplewood
$520K - $815K Price Range
Schools
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GreatSchools:
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Gabriel Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
April Hill Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Pendleton Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Hideaway Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Bauman Park
- Trails
- Hiking
Garden Home Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/30/2020
Niche Review
Nice family oriented neighborhood. More sidewalks would improve the neighborhood. Property taxes are too high.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Maplewood | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Maplewood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Maplewood, Portland sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Maplewood, Portland over the last 12 months is $552,500, down 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$589,000
Median Sale Price
$552,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$665,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$294,993
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$295,493
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
33
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-16%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$327
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
978
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1962
Months of Supply
3.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,985
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,285
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
999
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
912
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 1pm
$599,900
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,233 Sq Ft
- 7220 SW 55th Ave
- New 9 days ago
Welcome to Southwest Portland’s own Spirit of ‘77 — the sweetest ranch-ette in the magical Maplewood neighborhood! Built in 1977, the year Fleetwood Mac released Rumours and the Blazers took the NBA championship, her open floor plan embodies this era, living much larger than her 1233 square foot interior. You’ll be inspired by her dreamy open floor plan — with spacious living and dining rooms,
Mikele Schappell Works Real Estate
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$289,986
- 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,088 Sq Ft
- 5503 SW Multnomah Blvd
Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Portland, this Hidden Village townhouse delivers comfort, style, and unbeatable access to local amenities. The main level was completely remodeled in 2024, including a fully updated kitchen with new appliances, updated main level bathroom and laundry, new LVP flooring, and new PEX water supply lines! This unit features a bright, open-concept
Nick ShiversKeller Williams PDX Central(503) 907-6199 -
$589,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,837 Sq Ft
- 6759 SW 52nd Ave
- New 8 days ago
Welcome to this beautifully maintained ranch-style home, ideally located near Gabriel Park and Multnomah Village. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood within the sought-after Maplewood School district, this move-in ready home offers comfort, convenience, efficiency and style. Step inside to discover an updated kitchen with granite countertops, center island and stainless steel appliances. The open
Darcie Alexander Think Real Estate
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$2,010,000
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 5,445 Sq Ft
- 5049 SW Nevada Ct
- New 10 days ago
Tucked away in Portland’s sought-after Maplewood neighborhood near Multnomah Village, this stunning 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom Craftsman-style home is the perfect blend of timeless design and luxury. Custom built in 2017, every detail of this 5,400+ sq ft residence has been thoughtfully curated for comfort, elegance, and functionality. From the expansive entry you can enter the heart of the home: a
Ryan Garrick ELEETE Real Estate
Homes for Rent
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$1,907 - $3,074 per month
- The Gabe
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 517+ Sq Ft
- 4525 SW California St
- Portland, OR
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,359
Median Age
47
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$124,999
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$161,100
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.7%
College Graduates
70.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
40
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
20
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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