Neighborhoods → Alberta & Concordia
Portland, OR 97211 · updated May 2026
Alberta & Concordia, as a local tells it.
Alberta is one of the creative pockets of Portland, and it wears that openly. Murals, small storefronts run by the people who own them, and a street that feels different on a Saturday than it does on a Tuesday morning.
Who it suits
People who want to walk out their door into something. If your ideal weekend involves a coffee you did not have to drive to, a gallery you wandered into, and dinner within a few blocks of home, this is your part of the city. It suits people who like a little noise and a lot of character.
The everyday
The bungalows here are the draw, and the tree canopy along the side streets is the thing photos never quite capture. Concordia just north of Alberta is quieter and a bit more residential, which is where I send clients who want the access without living on the busiest stretch.
What I watch here
This is one of the fastest corners of the city right now, and that changes how we work. Being pre-approved is not paperwork here, it is the difference between writing an offer and reading about the house that sold. I would rather have clients ready and waiting than scrambling. The other thing I watch is the block itself: a street or two can matter a great deal to how a home lives.
The numbers, honestly
What homes go for here.
What this means
Inventory in 97211 is thin (71 homes on the market at last count), so well-prepared listings get outsized attention. Homes are going under contract in a median of 10 days, which is quickly. Sellers are getting about 101.5% of asking price, and 46% of sales close above list.
Straight answers
Alberta & Concordia questions, answered.
Is Alberta still a good buy, or have I missed it?
You have not missed it, but you are not early either. What I tell clients is that you are paying for genuine walkability and character that cannot be rebuilt, so the question is whether that is what you actually want. If you would rather have square footage and a garage, your money goes further elsewhere and I will say so.
How fast do homes go in Alberta and Concordia?
Fast enough that I want clients fully pre-approved before we tour, not after. The well-priced bungalows are the ones that move quickest. The numbers underneath this page update every month if you want the current pace.
What do homes cost in Alberta & Concordia?
Zillow's home value index puts the typical Portland 97211 home at $576,020 as of May 2026, and the median recent sale was $629,000.
How fast do homes sell in Alberta & Concordia?
The median time to pending in 97211 is 10 days, based on Redfin data through May 2026.
Keep exploring
Other neighborhoods.
Parkrose Heights → Sellwood & Westmoreland → St. Johns →
Thinking about Alberta & Concordia?
Lauren works these streets week in and week out. Ask her what a listing sheet will not tell you.