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Agent Pronto analyzes transaction data, agent specialties, and client reviews to handpick the best agents in your area. Updated for March 2026. *
* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.
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Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Center real estate market, updated for March 2026. *
The typical home value in Center is projected to be $542,500 for the month of February. January’s finalized data reported the typical value of a home in the neighborhood to be $550,000—up 34.99% over the previous 12 months. For comparison, city-level data pegged home values at $455,000 in Portland for the most recent reporting period. That number is expected to float around $432,500 in February.
Center had 11 new listings and 11 listings that went under contract in January, decreasing the area’s total available inventory to 12—down 14.29% from the previous month. Inventory is projected to have further decreased in February.
The median listing price for homes in Center grew 11.61% from December to January, bringing the current median listing price to $625,000. Based on projected data for February, listing prices may continue to grow.
The number of days that homes have been on the market prior to going under contract fell year-over-year. In January 2026, the median time for a listed property to go pending was 53 days, compared to 72 days in January 2025. In recent months the median number of days from listed to pending appears to be steady. That trend is predicted to have carried through to this February.
Market gauge is calculated based on the the number of active listings divided by home sales over the most recently available reporting period.
Center offers residents a compact, walkable community with easy access to culture, dining, parks, and transit, creating a connected, neighborly place to live.
Center in Portland offers straightforward city living with strong transit access, practical amenities, and a mix of older homes and newer infill. Located near the geographic middle of Portland, it connects quickly to both the Lloyd District and Downtown while maintaining quieter residential streets.
Daily errands are easy. NE 82nd Avenue and nearby Halsey host grocery options, local services, and casual dining, while the Gateway Transit Center provides MAX light rail and bus connections across the metro area. Families appreciate access to Portland Public Schools such as Madison High, now Leodis V. McDaniel High School, and nearby Jason Lee School.
Green space is a notable plus. Residents head to Rocky Butte Natural Area for panoramic views and walking paths, or to Glenhaven Park for sports fields, a skate area, and playgrounds. Coffee shops and small restaurants along NE Fremont and Halsey give the neighborhood practical options without a long drive.
Because Center’s streets, schools, and transit lines overlap several micro areas, pricing and appeal can shift from block to block. A local agent who knows where traffic is lightest, which pockets are changing fastest, and how planned transit or zoning updates may affect values can take much of the stress out of buying or selling. Agent Pronto connects you with that on‑the‑ground expertise so both buyers and sellers can move forward with more confidence and less hassle.
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