Mount Tabor is a Northeast Portland neighborhood known for its namesake green space, which surrounds an extinct volcano with panoramic views of the city and the West Hills. Quiet, walkable streets are lined with homes that vary from original Craftsman builds from the late 1800s to sleek midcentury modern designs. Neighborhood eateries, breweries and movie theaters are nearby, and Downtown Portland is under 6 miles away as well.
Mount Tabor has a unique collection of architecture. Original Craftsman homes — some dating back to the late 1800s — sit near English Tudor-style houses from the early 1900s, midcentury Minimal Traditional builds as well as sleek midcentury modern designs. While the median year of construction in the neighborhood is 1930, more recent builds are also available. “There is new construction because a lot of our lot sizes are very generous, so people have been able to put in new houses on houses that had double lots,” says Tracy Wiens, a Realtor with John L. Scott Portland Central and a Mount Tabor resident herself. Homes added between the 1980s and 2023 often follow Craftsman architectural principles. Properties throughout Mount Tabor range from the low $400,000s to roughly $2 million, and the average home value in the neighborhood was around $770,000 at the beginning of 2025.
Mount Tabor is fairly walkable — most streets have sidewalks, and homes are within walking distance of Mt. Tabor Park and amenities on Burnside or Division Street, depending on where they’re located in the neighborhood. Cycling is also pretty convenient, with quiet residential streets that don’t get much through traffic.
Hawthorne Boulevard, Division Street and Interstate 84 all lead west toward downtown Portland. The city center is about 6 miles away, though the commute can take about 25 minutes when there’s heavier traffic. Five TriMet bus routes serve the neighborhood, and several of them travel downtown.
Mount Tabor is sandwiched between Burnside and Division Street, both of which have several eateries. Residents will find more amenities on Stark Street to the east and Hawthorne Boulevard to the west, including:
Mt. Tabor Park is easily the neighborhood’s most unique amenity. Centered around an extinct cinder cone volcano — one of only six in the country that are located within city limits — the nearly 200-acre park has a number of hiking trails, some of which are paved with volcanic cinders. “The views are amazing. You get good views of the city,” says Peter Cutile, a real estate agent with Modern Realty, who has about a decade of experience. “People who live in the city center, they can walk to Forest Park. This is a similar thing farther out east.” Otherwise, the park offers tennis courts, a volleyball court, a horseshoe pit and an off-leash dog area, among other amenities.
Mt. Tabor Park is also the setting of the PDX Adult Soapbox Derby, an annual event founded in 1997. Every third Saturday in August, as many as 10,000 spectators come to the park to watch contestants race down the old volcano in makeshift cars, vying for awards for speed, engineering and fan-favorite design.
Mount Tabor is zoned for Portland Public Schools; with over 44,000 students across 81 schools, it is one of the largest school districts in the Pacific Northwest. Most children in the neighborhood are zoned for top-rated Glencoe Elementary School and Mt. Tabor Middle School. Those who live in the southwest portion of Mount Tabor may start their education at the highly rated Atkinson Elementary School and Harrison Park Middle School. Students from both pipelines may converge at highly rated Franklin High School, offering:
Suzanne Clark
Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty
(503) 831-9908
101 Total Sales
1 in Mount Tabor
$625,000 Price
Julia Monaghan
Real Broker
(360) 558-3818
128 Total Sales
1 in Mount Tabor
$672,000 Price
Blake Joerger
Coldwell Banker Bain
(971) 351-0773
54 Total Sales
2 in Mount Tabor
$519K - $1.2M Price Range
Kristin Garnett
eXp Realty, LLC
(360) 803-3364
48 Total Sales
2 in Mount Tabor
$658K - $675K Price Range
Jeff Weithman
Where, Inc
(503) 386-0272
45 Total Sales
2 in Mount Tabor
$565K - $783K Price Range
Tom Portlock
MORE Realty
(971) 255-5173
51 Total Sales
1 in Mount Tabor
$725,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Mount Tabor | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Mount Tabor, Portland sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Mount Tabor, Portland over the last 12 months is $735,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$699,900
Mt. Tabor Treehouse ~ Live large! The main level features an ample great room style, space-efficient open floor plan. Festivities flow seamlessly from the airy kitchen with stainless steel appliances, to the sundrenched dining area, living room with gas fireplace and out to the covered deck, awash in the filtered light of nearby trees. Up one flight of steps, the vaulted primary bedroom wows with
Bonnie Roseman Living Room Realty
$799,000
Mt. Tabor may be an extinct volcano, but there’s no end to the excitement that erupts when a classic, updated house comes on the market in the sweet spot of the neighborhood . . . easily accessible to urban amenities on Stark and Belmont, and still just a quick jaunt to the park itself. Nature-lovers will appreciate the environmentally sensitive updates that have pushed this 1948 home to register
Joan Rogers Windermere Realty Trust
$410,000
Townhouse style condo in scenic, lovely Mt. Tabor Neighborhood. Quiet and small condo complex. Nicely Updated. 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms, kitchen with granite countertops, fridge, washer/dryer included. Covered patio off living room. Living room w/gas fireplace. 2 nice size bedrooms upstairs, 1 bathroom up. Closet Organizers. Central Air. HOA Includes Water, Sewer Garbage, Exterior Maintenance,
Diane Carr Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Real Estate
$4,999,000
Located directly on the Montavilla Strip, one of the hottest locations in Portland: Six adjacent CM2 zoned lots are available at the bustling corner of Stark & 76th - currently the site of the Montavilla Farmer's Market. Such a prime location with .84 acres of heavy foot traffic. Alleyway serves as a desirable buffer, separating the residential area from the commercial zone. Incredible potential
Kevin Levy Premiere Property Group, LLC
$799,000
Modernized Portland Classic Between Mt. Tabor and Hawthorne.Discover the perfect blend of historic charm and modern utility in this impeccably renovated SE Portland home. Situated on a sunny corner lot conveniently positioned between the forested trails of Mt. Tabor Park and the vibrant eateries of Hawthorne Blvd, this residence offers a lifestyle. The main level invites you in with beautiful
Heidi Hopfer Neighbors Realty
$645,000
Mediterranean-style bungalow perched above the street in a quiet Southeast Portland neighborhood one block off Belmont and .6 miles from Mt. Tabor Park. Built in 1926, this light-filled 3 bed, 2 bath home features warm oak floors, a classic fireplace, and inviting living and dining spaces with abundant natural light.Two bedrooms and a full bath are located on the main level. The lower level
Allison Meyer Windermere Realty Trust
$1,095,000
This is an amazing opportunity to own a charming mixed-use commercial and residential building in the desirable Mt. Tabor neighborhood. Originally constructed in 1913 and thoughtfully restored in 2012 with the addition of a second story, this property boasts a stunning 2 BR apartment on the second floor, featuring a modern & light-filled layout.The well-appointed kitchen has plenty of storage and
Joel Roth Neighborhood Works
$299,999
Excellent development opportunity! Don’t miss this rare parcel in MT Tabor—first time on the market in 63 years, a corner lot along one of Portland’s Neighborhood Greenways. This quiet slow-traffic street is ideal for walking and biking, just blocks from Mt. Tabor Park’s scenic nature trails and panoramic views of the city skyline and Mt. Hood. This location offers the perfect blend of urban
Rose Anderson Wise Move Real Estate
$899,000
Opportunity to build commercial, row houses, apartments in highly desirable Mt Tabor neighborhood on 12,000+ SF lot zoned CM1 between an award winning restaurant and an iconic Park.Value is in land.
Isabelle Zifcak Mount Tabor Realty
$2,700,000
This iconic half acre estate, located in the coveted close-in Mt Tabor neighborhood, exudes the quintessential elegance & custom artistry emblematic of the Arts & Crafts Movement, while seamlessly integrating modern luxuries for today's lifestyle. Nestled on a secluded .56 acre corner lot, the Cobb House is a masterful blend of timeless charm and superior craftsmanship.Upon entering the
Christine Jacobsen Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty
$4,500,000
This rare nine-lot assemblage presents a significant multifamily development opportunity in a highly desirable transit-oriented location. The combined parcels total approximately 100,190 square feet and are zoned RM3, allowing for substantial residential density and long-term upside potential. Under current zoning, the site supports development of approximately 100 market-rate units. By utilizing
Cornell Mann Great Western Real Estate Co
$649,000
Spacious (2164 sq ft) yet charming duplex on a quiet street, short distance from the bustling retail shops, bars, coffee shops and restaurants (and a movie theater) on the Montavilla strip. Not to mention near Mt. Tabor Park! Unit one has two bedrooms and one bath with a large deck offering views of Mt. Hood and adding extra space for those warm spring, summer and fall months! The second unit is
Boston Bate Matin Real Estate
$1,275 - $1,699 per month
$3,500 per month
$2,595 per month
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