Located along the eastern bank of the Willamette River, Sellwood offers a relaxed, self-contained village atmosphere just ten minutes south of downtown. Known for its rich history as an antique trading hub, the neighborhood’s main stretches along SE 13th Avenue and SE Milwaukie Avenue now feature artisanal bakeries, local breweries, craft coffee roasters, and boutique shops. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy immediate access to Springwater Corridor Trail, Sellwood Riverfront Park, and the wetlands of Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. Housing in Sellwood includes a charming blend of turn-of-the-century Victorians, Craftsman cottages, updated row homes, and low-maintenance modern infill condos. Single-family home prices generally hover between $600,000 and $1.1 million, depending on proximity to the riverfront. The steady demand for homes for sale in Sellwood reflects its strong sense of community, walkability, and top-rated local public schools. If you want a walkable riverfront neighborhood with undeniable local character, explore current Portland real estate options in Sellwood or connect with us to schedule a private home tour.
14,211 people live in Sellwood, where the median age is 42 and the average individual income is $60,983. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Sellwood has 6,579 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Sellwood do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 14,211 people call Sellwood home. The population density is 9,729 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Sellwood, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including La Mai Plate, Plaid Pantry, and Taste Of Casablanca.
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| Dining | 0.21 miles | 40 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.22 miles | 5 reviews | 3.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.45 miles | 90 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.46 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.51 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.84 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.95 miles | 4 reviews | 1.5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.06 miles | 243 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.95 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 0.2 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 0.71 miles | 69 reviews | 3.8/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.19 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.25 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.37 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.86 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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