Sellwood-Moreland
Antique shops, cafes, and Sellwood Riverfront Park along the Willamette, with some of the city's best-preserved bungalows.
Portland, Oregon
Portland East Side
Tree-lined craftsman streets, neighborhood shops, and the heart of Cindy's 35 years in real estate.
This guide covers Portland's east side, Cindy Oja's home turf and the focus of her career. From Sellwood-Moreland to Montavilla, the east side pairs classic 1920s bungalows with updated remodels, parks, and easy access to downtown across the Willamette bridges.
The east side is where Portland's character homes live. Stroll almost any neighborhood and you will find wide porches, big shade trees, and blocks of craftsman bungalows, many lovingly updated, others ready for a new owner's vision. It is walkable, community-minded, and closer to downtown and the airport than most people expect.
Cindy has spent most of her career working east of the river, from the character neighborhoods inside Portland to the suburbs beyond. She knows which streets flood with buyers, which blocks hold their value, and where a well-priced home still draws multiple offers.
Popular east-side neighborhoods include Sellwood-Moreland, Woodstock, Laurelhurst, Mount Tabor, Montavilla, Mt Scott-Arleta, and the neighborhoods along the Springwater Corridor. Each has its own feel, its own strip of shops, and its own kind of buyer.
Vibe Leafy, walkable, full of character
Home styles 1920s craftsman bungalows to modern remodels
Commute Minutes to downtown across the Willamette bridges
Parks Mount Tabor, Laurelhurst Park, Sellwood Riverfront
Why buyers love it
Life in Portland East Side
- Character homes with real bones: porches, fireplaces, wood floors, and mature landscaping.
- Village-like business districts where you can walk to coffee, groceries, and dinner.
- Strong, active neighborhoods with community events, fairs, and volunteer groups.
- A wider price range than the west side, which means room to grow into a home.
Standouts
What makes Portland East Side special
Mount Tabor & Laurelhurst
An extinct volcanic cinder cone turned city park, surrounded by grand historic homes on quiet, tree-canopied blocks.
Montavilla
A small-town main street on SE Stark, with a classic movie theater, local restaurants, and a mix of bungalows and new builds.
Are you looking in Portland East Side?
Cindy has worked this area for more than 35 years. Let her show you what is really available and what a home here is truly worth.