Is Portland, OR 97218 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Portland housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in Portland, OR 97218 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 16 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 47 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 38%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 9% to $467,298. Overall, Portland is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Multnomah County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 87%. On our competition score, Portland ranks #6 of 170 OR ZIP codes with enough sales (score 84 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Portland 97205 (4% sold over asking) or Portland 97201 (9% sold over asking), while Portland 97215 (59% sold over asking) and Corbett 97019 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.