Sara Backus

Portland OR

John L. Scott Portland Central

49 Closed Sales

$33.8M Total Value

$355K - $2.1M Price Range

$690.3K Average Price

Prior 5 years

About Sara

Native Oregonian and longtime Portland resident, I’ve called NE Portland home for over 25 years—and I’m lucky to have deep roots on the coast with a family home in Cannon Beach. I’m fueled by family, flora, wanderlust, music, and my loyal pup.

With 14 years of experience in sales, advertising, and marketing at Willamette Week and Portland Monthly, along with a background in interior design and home staging, I’ve turned my passion for homes into a dedicated real estate career. I’m inspired by architecture, drawn to bold, thoughtful design, and deeply appreciative of homes with heart and soul.

Whether you’re buying or selling, I’m here to guide you every step of the way—offering strategic insight, design perspective, and expert staging advice to help you achieve the best possible outcome.

Home Types: House, MultiFamily, Condo, Townhouse

Years of Experience: 9

Education: BA Journalism

Transaction History

1 Year
2 Year
5 Year

Seller Deals
Total Deals	9
Total Value	$7,302,800
Average Sale Price	$811,422
Price Range	$289K - $1.8M

Buyer Deals
Total Deals	6
Total Value	$4,334,000
Average Sale Price	$722,333
Price Range	$359K - $1.8M

1 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals
Total Deals	15
Total Value	$11,060,800
Average Sale Price	$737,387
Price Range	$289K - $1.8M

Buyer Deals
Total Deals	10
Total Value	$6,929,000
Average Sale Price	$692,900
Price Range	$359K - $1.8M

Seller Deals
Total Deals	29
Total Value	$19,531,305
Average Sale Price	$673,493
Price Range	$289K - $1.8M

Buyer Deals
Total Deals	20
Total Value	$14,294,899
Average Sale Price	$714,745
Price Range	$359K - $2.1M

5 Year View

Neighborhoods Sara is Experienced In

Sara's Active Listings

$450,000
- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,406 Sq Ft
28 SE 111th Ave

Portland, OR
The Ranch retreat. Mid-Century Magic. Modern Vibes. Tucked away at the end of the sweetest dead-end street, this 1958 ranch romances. Compact yet captivating, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath floor plan lives comfortably beyond its square footage. Flaunting refinished red oak hardwoods, brilliant built-ins, bold color, warm woodwork, walls of glass, and the fluid indoor-outdoor connection that defines

Sara Backus John L. Scott Portland Central

Recently Sold

$1,750,000

Sold Apr 9, 2026
- 5 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 4,025 Sq Ft
14030 Edenberry Ct

Lake Oswego, OR
- 4% Above List
- $435/SF
- 4 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $2M
Sara Backus John L. Scott Portland Central

$355,000

Sold Mar 31, 2026
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 792 Sq Ft
6125 SE 138th Place

Portland, OR
- 3% Below List
- $448/SF
- 83 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $348K
Sara Backus John L. Scott Portland Central

$453,000

Sold Mar 24, 2026
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,140 Sq Ft
7518 SE Evergreen St

Portland, OR
- 1% Above List
- $397/SF
- 4 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $445K
Sara Backus John L. Scott Portland Central

$842,000

Sold Nov 26, 2025
- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 2,954 Sq Ft
623 SE 69th Ave

Portland, OR
- 2% Above List
- $285/SF
- 4 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $853K
Sara Backus John L. Scott Portland Central

$824,900

Sold Sep 16, 2025
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,178 Sq Ft
2336 SE 30th Ave

Portland, OR
- 3% Below List
- $379/SF
- 25 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $799K
Sara Backus John L. Scott Portland Central

$1,000,000

Sold May 8, 2025
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,913 Sq Ft
3323 NE 47th Ave

Portland, OR
- 1% Above List
- $343/SF
- 8 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $1M
Sara Backus John L. Scott Portland Central

$426,000

Sold Oct 25, 2024
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 914 Sq Ft
9615 N Kellogg St

Portland, OR
- 7% Above List
- $466/SF
- 3 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $409K
Sara Backus John L. Scott Portland Central

$400,000

Sold Apr 5, 2024
- 2 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,212 Sq Ft
14293 SW 169th Ave

Portland, OR
- $330/SF
- 4 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $374K
Sara Backus John L. Scott Portland Central

$440,005

Sold Sep 21, 2023
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 968 Sq Ft
2926 NE 77th Place

Portland, OR
- 2% Below List
- $455/SF
- 3 Days On Market
Sara Backus John L. Scott Portland Central

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 Home Buyers, Investments, Luxury Homes, Military Families, New Construction, Veteran Programs

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About Sara

Transaction History

Seller Deals

Buyer Deals

Production Over Time

1 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals

Buyer Deals

Seller Deals

Buyer Deals

Production Over Time

5 Year View

Neighborhoods Sara is Experienced In

Sara's Listings and Deals

Sara's Active Listings

Recently Sold

Awards and Designations

Other Experience