Cedar Mill, Oregon Neighborhood Guide: Homes, Prices & Selling in 2026

Cedar Mill is an unincorporated community of about 17,300 people just north of Highway 26 in Washington County. Zillow puts the average home value near $806,000, roughly flat over the past year. In the surrounding 97229 ZIP code, Redfin reports homes selling in a median of 35 days, down from 48 a year ago, with more homes changing hands.

Cedar Mill is an unincorporated community of about 17,300 people just north of Highway 26 in Washington County. Zillow puts the average home value near $806,000, roughly flat over the past year. In the surrounding 97229 ZIP code, Redfin reports homes selling in a median of 35 days, down from 48 a year ago, with more homes changing hands.

Where Cedar Mill is and how it works

Cedar Mill is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Washington County, located north of U.S. Route 26. Its 2020 Census population was 17,259, and the community counted 6,388 housing units that year, with a homeowner vacancy rate of just 0.7%.

Many Cedar Mill homes carry a Portland mailing address, but the area is not part of the City of Portland. Washington County handles land use and many services. For buyers and sellers, that affects permits, remodel plans, and any idea of adding an accessory dwelling, so check with the county rather than a city office.

The community's "downtown" runs along Cornell Road, centered near the Saltzman Road intersection. That stretch holds shops, restaurants, the Cedar Mill Library at 1080 NW Saltzman Road, and the historic Leedy Grange hall.

A name with real history

Cedar Mill takes its name from an actual sawmill on Cedar Mill Creek that cut the Western Redcedar once common in the area. According to community history, John Halsey Jones and his father Justus established the mill in 1859. In 1874, a post office named Cedar Mill opened in the John Quincy Adams Young House, which was built in 1869 and still stands on Cornell Road.

That house is now owned by the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, and the small park around it hosts community events. Nearby, Cedar Mill Falls, a 32-foot basalt waterfall that once powered the mill, can be viewed from the Sue Conger Memorial Boardwalk, which opened in 2013.

What homes cost in 2026

Cedar Mill is one of the higher-priced communities on the west side, and values have held steady.

• Average home value: Zillow reports $806,072 as of September 30, 2026, down 0.2% over the year.
• ZIP 97229 median sale price: Redfin reports $772,273 for the three months ending September 2026, down 0.35% year over year.
• Price per square foot: $310 in 97229, flat from last year, according to Redfin.

The 97229 ZIP code also includes Bethany and nearby neighborhoods, so the ZIP figures are broader than Cedar Mill alone. The two sources also measure different things: Zillow estimates the value of all homes, while Redfin reports prices on homes that actually sold. Read together, they point to a typical Cedar Mill home in the high $700,000s to around $800,000.

How fast the market is moving

Activity picked up this year. Redfin reported 267 homes sold in 97229 in September 2026, up 12.7% from 237 a year earlier. The median time on market for the three months ending September was 35 days, compared with 48 days the year before.

Pricing is still disciplined. The average sale-to-list ratio was 98.9% in August 2026, and about 25.2% of homes sold above list price. In other words, most homes sell close to their asking price, and a minority of standout homes draw competition.

Mortgage rates remain a major factor. The 30-year fixed averaged 7.40% as of October 8, 2026, up from 7.28% the prior week, according to Freddie Mac. At that level, buyers compare carefully, so homes that are priced right and show well sell, while overpriced homes sit.

Housing styles, parks, and getting around

Cedar Mill developed over several decades, and the housing reflects several eras:

• Mid-century and 1970s homes: ranches, split-levels, and Northwest contemporaries, often on larger, tree-covered lots.
• 1980s and 1990s subdivisions: two-story homes with attached garages on curving streets.
• Newer infill: newer homes and townhomes on redeveloped parcels.

Older homes often have mature trees and generous lots, but may need updates to roofs, windows, drainage, or electrical systems. Large trees are part of the appeal, and they also deserve a look during inspection.

The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District serves the area, including Cedar Mill Park, and Cedar Mill Creek runs through the community toward Tualatin Hills Nature Park. On Saturdays from May to mid-October, the Cedar Mill Farmers Market sets up at NW Cornell and Murray Roads. For commuting, Highway 26 provides a direct route east toward downtown Portland and west toward Hillsboro with Cornell Road as the main local route.

Cedar Mill is served by the Beaverton School District. For school details, check the district directly or the Oregon Department of Education.

Selling a Cedar Mill home in 2026

Owners who bought years ago often have meaningful equity, which gives them real choices about timing, whether that means moving up, downsizing, or relocating.

What matters most when selling here right now:

1. Price from nearby sales, not online estimates. Lot size, tree cover, and home age vary widely from street to street, and automated values can miss.
2. Address the items inspectors flag first. Roof age, drainage, older electrical panels, and tree health matter more to buyers than cosmetic updates.
3. Plan for about a month on market. With a ZIP median of 35 days, preparation and pricing in the first two weeks set the tone.
4. Know your net before you list. Estimate payoff, closing costs, and moving costs so your pricing decision is clear.

Kent spent about 20 years in construction before real estate, which helps sellers decide which repairs are worth making and which are not.

Next steps

Cedar Mill offers a rare mix of history, mature trees, and quick Highway 26 access, with steady values and a market that is moving faster than last year. Whether you are buying in or weighing a sale after years in your home, recent local sales are the best guide.

Call or text Kent at (503) 784-1065, or reach out through our contact page.

Kent Bounds & Kionna SakhoeunRE/MAX Equity Group · Serving Washington County & the Portland Metro area. Call or text (503) 784-1065.