Portland’s median home price may be roughly double that of the United States, but even within our metro area, there are big differences in what your money will buy, depending on what neighborhood you’re considering. In this series, we take a look at what the same price point will get you in different markets around the metro area. This week: Portland, Vancouver, and Beaverton for around $450,000. Have a price point you’d like us to explore or a property you think we should feature? Get in touch at [email protected].

Portland | $449,900 

Location: 2039 SE 103rd Drive  

Size: 1,817 square feet / 3 bed, 2 bath 

Contact: Temara Presley at [email protected] 

This midcentury, split level house is in the Cherry Park neighborhood, in outer Southeast Portland. There’s a bright front living room, with a brick fireplace, vintage avocado-green carpeting and a floor-to-ceiling vintage mirror that makes the space seem even larger than it is. Around the corner is a dining room, kitchen, and access to the back deck through sliding glass doors. Further down the hallway are the three bedrooms and main bathroom. The lower level has a finished basement with its own brick fireplace and full bathroom, and a two-car garage with extra storage space. Out back you’ll find a private fenced in yard filled with plants and trees, as well as a large porch that is partially covered.  

Vancouver | $445,000 

Location: 528 NW 82nd Street  

Size: 1,493 square feet / 3 bed, 2 bath  

Contact: Ariana Watson at 360-903-3505 

Built in 1973, this ranch style home has been recently updated. The front living room is filled with natural light from large windows; an updated kitchen has plenty of storage space. An area formerly used as a garage has been remodeled to be another living space with a half-bath and sliding doors that open to the large backyard. There are also three spacious bedrooms with new carpet, and a full-sized bathroom. The large backyard is fully fenced and holds a storage shed, fire pit, and room for entertaining. 

Beaverton | $443,300  

Location: 15480 SW Sparrow Loop, Unit 103 

Size: 1,480 square feet / 3 bed, 3 bath 

Contact: Jeff Knipe at [email protected] 

This three-story town house, built in 2006, boasts a balcony, backyard patio, and a large garage space. The garage can fit two cars comfortably, and has an entrance into the main house and access to the half bathroom. The main living area features large windows, a fireplace, and access to the front balcony through sliding glass doors. Also on this level is the kitchen, dining area, and access to the back patio space. The top floor holds the master suite, with an en-suite bathroom and walk in closet, as well as two other bedrooms and another full bathroom.