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Sara Backus

John L. Scott Portland Central
51 Closed Sales
$36.5M Total Value
$355K - $2.1M Price Range
$716.4K Average Price
Prior 5 years

About Sara

Native Oregonian and longtime Portlander, I’ve called NE Portland home for more than 25 years. I’m lucky to have roots on the North Coast with a family home in Cannon Beach. I’m fueled by family, flora, four-legged friends, faraway places, and homes with heart.

Before real estate, I spent 14 years in sales, storytelling, advertising, and marketing at Willamette Week and Portland Monthly. Pair that with my background in interior design and home staging, and real estate became a natural next chapter. I’m inspired by architecture, drawn to bold, thoughtful design, and deeply appreciative of homes with soul.

I believe every home has a story. Preparation with purpose, presentation with personality, and strategy with intention make all the difference. Whether you’re buying, selling, upsizing, downsizing, or dreaming about what’s next, I’ll be beside you from first look to final signature bringing local knowledge, strategic insight, a designer’s eye, and a whole lot of heart to the process.

Homes with heart, history & harmony. Forever romanced by real estate.
Home Types: House, Condo, Townhouse
Years of Experience: 9
Education: BA Journalism

Transaction History

Seller Deals

Total Deals 8
Total Value $6,234,900
Average Sale Price $779,363
Price Range $289K - $1.8M

Buyer Deals

Total Deals 8
Total Value $5,572,000
Average Sale Price $696,500
Price Range $359K - $1.5M

Production Over Time

1 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals

Total Deals 13
Total Value $9,306,800
Average Sale Price $715,908
Price Range $289K - $1.8M

Buyer Deals

Total Deals 13
Total Value $9,254,000
Average Sale Price $711,846
Price Range $359K - $1.8M

Seller Deals

Total Deals 29
Total Value $19,603,305
Average Sale Price $675,976
Price Range $289K - $1.8M

Buyer Deals

Total Deals 22
Total Value $16,930,999
Average Sale Price $769,591
Price Range $359K - $2.1M

Production Over Time

5 Year View

Sara's Listings and Deals

Awards and Designations

  • President's Award
  • President's Elite Award
  • President’s Gold
  • CBR - Certified Buyer Representative
  • SRS - Seller Representative Specialist

Other Experience

First Time Homebuyers, Investments, Military Families, Veteran's Programs, Luxury Homes, New Construction

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