Housing pattern
Home comparisons should account for terrain, drainage, creek proximity, tree maintenance and the difference between connected streets and more secluded hillside pockets.
Portland, Oregon
Living in Maplewood
Maplewood is a Southwest Portland neighborhood of hills, creeks and green spaces west of SW 45th, with April Hill Park and its wetland boardwalk as a notable local feature.
Quick Take
What to Know First About Maplewood
A concise starting point for comparing housing, access, daily life and one issue worth checking before you get attached to a listing.
Nearby Connections
Maplewood is mapped beside Hayhurst, Ashcreek-Crestwood and Multnomah. Those adjoining areas are useful reference points for comparing routes to shopping, employment and other daily destinations.
April Hill Park
The park and wetland boardwalk give Maplewood a distinctive neighborhood-scale nature amenity.
Water and drainage
Check creek setbacks, stormwater flow and drainage on individual lots.
Neighborhood Overview
Living in Maplewood
Maplewood is a Southwest Portland neighborhood of hills, creeks and green spaces west of SW 45th, with April Hill Park and its wetland boardwalk as a notable local feature.
Home comparisons should account for terrain, drainage, creek proximity, tree maintenance and the difference between connected streets and more secluded hillside pockets.
Neighborhood Character
What Maplewood Is Known For
These characteristics help distinguish Maplewood from other parts of Portland and give buyers a clearer sense of the area's identity.
April Hill Park
The park and wetland boardwalk give Maplewood a distinctive neighborhood-scale nature amenity.
Hills and creeks
The landscape is part of everyday movement and property maintenance, not just scenery.
Housing
Homes in Maplewood
Home comparisons should account for terrain, drainage, creek proximity, tree maintenance and the difference between connected streets and more secluded hillside pockets.
Location & Transportation
Getting Around Maplewood
Nearby Connections
Maplewood is mapped beside Hayhurst, Ashcreek-Crestwood and Multnomah. Those adjoining areas are useful reference points for comparing routes to shopping, employment and other daily destinations.
Before You Buy
What Buyers Should Consider in Maplewood
Neighborhood reputation is only one part of the decision. These are property and location details worth checking as you compare homes in Maplewood.
Water and drainage
Check creek setbacks, stormwater flow and drainage on individual lots.
Walking routes
Hills and street connectivity can change the practical walk to parks, schools and services.
Search Strategy
When Maplewood May Be Worth Comparing
These points translate the neighborhood research into practical housing and location priorities you can test against actual listings.
- A good fit for buyers seeking a greener Southwest Portland neighborhood and comfortable evaluating hills and drainage property by property.
Treat this as a shortlist tool, not a neighborhood ranking. Visit at the times you would normally travel, compare several listings, and verify property-specific conditions before deciding.
Market Context
How to Read Market Data for Maplewood
Neighborhood names do not always line up with the reporting areas used in RMLS market statistics. The Portland market section is useful for current direction and broader supply-and-demand context, but pricing an individual Maplewood home still requires recent comparable sales, active competition, property type, condition, lot characteristics and the exact micro-location.
Real Estate Videos
See More of Maplewood
I regularly create videos featuring homes, neighborhoods, new construction and real estate throughout Maplewood and the surrounding Portland area. This featured video gives you a closer look at homes, neighborhoods or real estate in this part of the market.
Parks, Shopping & Daily Life
Daily Life Around Maplewood
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April Hill Park
The park and wetland boardwalk give Maplewood a distinctive neighborhood-scale nature amenity.
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Hills and creeks
The landscape is part of everyday movement and property maintenance, not just scenery.
Happening Soon
Upcoming Events Near Maplewood
Upcoming ticketed events with venues in or near Maplewood. Distances are approximate and based on the mapped neighborhood area.
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24
4 mi away
7:00 PM
Square Dancing with Caller Tighe Hauze and the Wild Geese String Band
Showdown Saloon
Square Dance
Event details
Aug
24
Aug
25
4 mi away
7:30 PM
Two-Step Tuesday with Tom Armstrong Band and Dance Lessons with Robbie
Showdown Saloon
Honky Tonk
Event details
Aug
25
Nearby distances are approximate. Event dates, times, locations and availability can change. Verify current details with the event organizer or ticketing provider before making plans. Event feed updated Aug 24, 2026.
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Maplewood FAQ
Common Questions About Maplewood
Where is Maplewood?
Maplewood is a Southwest Portland neighborhood of hills, creeks and green spaces west of SW 45th, with April Hill Park and its wetland boardwalk as a notable local feature.
What should buyers know about homes in Maplewood?
Home comparisons should account for terrain, drainage, creek proximity, tree maintenance and the difference between connected streets and more secluded hillside pockets.
What is Maplewood known for?
April Hill Park: The park and wetland boardwalk give Maplewood a distinctive neighborhood-scale nature amenity. Hills and creeks: The landscape is part of everyday movement and property maintenance, not just scenery.
What should a homebuyer pay attention to in Maplewood?
Check creek setbacks, stormwater flow and drainage on individual lots. Hills and street connectivity can change the practical walk to parks, schools and services.
What neighborhoods are near Maplewood?
Nearby mapped areas include Hayhurst, Ashcreek-Crestwood and Multnomah, which can be useful comparison points when you keep home type, age and condition similar.
Research Notes
How This Maplewood Guide Was Researched
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Buyer-oriented guide to Maplewood, enriched from current City of Portland neighborhood information and mapped geography; parcel-specific facts should still be verified during due diligence.
Neighborhood boundaries and common real-estate area names do not always line up perfectly. For a specific property, verify the parcel, jurisdiction, school assignment where relevant, utilities, HOA documents, permits, taxes and property condition separately.
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