Eastmoreland feels like a park you get to live in. Anchored by Reed College, the Eastmoreland Golf Course, and the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, its curving, tree-canopied streets and grand historic homes make it one of the most picturesque — and prestigious — addresses on the eastside.
Why Eastmoreland commands a premium
Setting and stature. The neighborhood's stately Tudors, Colonials, English cottages, and Craftsman homes from the 1910s and '20s sit beneath one of the city's most celebrated tree canopies. Between Reed, the golf course, the rhododendron garden, and well-regarded schools, buyers compete hard for the right home here.
What shapes value in Eastmoreland
Details and setting drive premiums — preserved period craftsmanship, lot size, mature landscaping, and proximity to the golf course and schools all matter. Two comparable homes a few blocks apart can price quite differently, which is exactly why a citywide estimate falls short.
Want a number worthy of your home? Get your Eastmoreland home value here, or reach out for a full CMA on recent neighborhood sales.
Late-summer prep for an Eastmoreland home
The end of August aligns with a motivated, family-driven buyer pool timing a move before the school year. Eastmoreland's famous trees are still full — use them in your curb-appeal photography — and highlight proximity to Reed, Duniway, and the garden. Give the landscaping a professional refresh; on these grand lots, the grounds are part of the pitch.
Three tips for a historic Eastmoreland home
- Lead with character and setting. The architecture and tree-lined streets are your edge.
- Preserve, then update wisely. Keep the period charm; modernize kitchens, baths, and systems.
- Price to the micro-market. Eastmoreland's comps are its own world.
These prestige historic homes are my wheelhouse. I'm Michael Smira — 15 years in this market, top 1% for the last 12 — and I'd be glad to walk your home and give you a straight read on its value.
Michael Smira, Realtor®
Smira Group — John L. Scott
(503) 935-2560 · michael@smiragroup.com