Housing pattern
The neighborhood is largely residential but its street experience changes near schools, Division/Powell-area routes and the Mount Tabor edge; older-home condition remains a key comparison point.
Portland, Oregon
Living in South Tabor
South Tabor sits directly south of Mount Tabor and includes Franklin High School, Atkinson Elementary, neighborhood gathering spaces, gardens and a farmers market.
Quick Take
What to Know First About South Tabor
A concise starting point for comparing housing, access, daily life and one issue worth checking before you get attached to a listing.
Nearby Connections
South Tabor is mapped beside Foster-Powell, Mount Tabor and Montavilla. Those adjoining areas are useful reference points for comparing routes to shopping, employment and other daily destinations.
Mount Tabor proximity
The neighborhood’s north edge places the large park within easy reach of many addresses.
School traffic
Visit around arrival and dismissal times if a home is near Franklin or Atkinson.
Neighborhood Overview
Living in South Tabor
South Tabor sits directly south of Mount Tabor and includes Franklin High School, Atkinson Elementary, neighborhood gathering spaces, gardens and a farmers market.
The neighborhood is largely residential but its street experience changes near schools, Division/Powell-area routes and the Mount Tabor edge; older-home condition remains a key comparison point.
Neighborhood Character
What South Tabor Is Known For
These characteristics help distinguish South Tabor from other parts of Portland and give buyers a clearer sense of the area's identity.
Mount Tabor proximity
The neighborhood’s north edge places the large park within easy reach of many addresses.
Community gathering places
Schools, local gardens and recurring market/community activity provide neighborhood-scale anchors.
Housing
Homes in South Tabor
The neighborhood is largely residential but its street experience changes near schools, Division/Powell-area routes and the Mount Tabor edge; older-home condition remains a key comparison point.
Location & Transportation
Getting Around South Tabor
Nearby Connections
South Tabor is mapped beside Foster-Powell, Mount Tabor and Montavilla. 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 South Tabor
Neighborhood reputation is only one part of the decision. These are property and location details worth checking as you compare homes in South Tabor.
School traffic
Visit around arrival and dismissal times if a home is near Franklin or Atkinson.
Older housing
For established homes, inspect sewer, drainage, foundation, electrical and plumbing upgrades alongside renovations.
Search Strategy
When South Tabor May Be Worth Comparing
These points translate the neighborhood research into practical housing and location priorities you can test against actual listings.
- Useful for buyers seeking a residential Southeast Portland neighborhood close to Mount Tabor without needing to live on the butte itself.
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 South Tabor
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 South Tabor home still requires recent comparable sales, active competition, property type, condition, lot characteristics and the exact micro-location.
Real Estate Videos
See More of South Tabor
I regularly create videos featuring homes, neighborhoods, new construction and real estate throughout South Tabor 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 South Tabor
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Mount Tabor proximity
The neighborhood’s north edge places the large park within easy reach of many addresses.
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Community gathering places
Schools, local gardens and recurring market/community activity provide neighborhood-scale anchors.
Happening Soon
Upcoming Events Near South Tabor
Upcoming ticketed events with venues in or near South Tabor. Distances are approximate and based on the mapped neighborhood area.
Aug
24
3 mi away
7:00 PM
Square Dancing with Caller Tighe Hauze and the Wild Geese String Band
Showdown Saloon
Square Dance
Event details
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24
Aug
25
3 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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South Tabor FAQ
Common Questions About South Tabor
Where is South Tabor?
South Tabor sits directly south of Mount Tabor and includes Franklin High School, Atkinson Elementary, neighborhood gathering spaces, gardens and a farmers market.
What should buyers know about homes in South Tabor?
The neighborhood is largely residential but its street experience changes near schools, Division/Powell-area routes and the Mount Tabor edge; older-home condition remains a key comparison point.
What is South Tabor known for?
Mount Tabor proximity: The neighborhood’s north edge places the large park within easy reach of many addresses. Community gathering places: Schools, local gardens and recurring market/community activity provide neighborhood-scale anchors.
What should a homebuyer pay attention to in South Tabor?
Visit around arrival and dismissal times if a home is near Franklin or Atkinson. For established homes, inspect sewer, drainage, foundation, electrical and plumbing upgrades alongside renovations.
What neighborhoods are near South Tabor?
Nearby mapped areas include Foster-Powell, Mount Tabor and Montavilla, which can be useful comparison points when you keep home type, age and condition similar.
Research Notes
How This South Tabor Guide Was Researched
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Buyer-oriented guide to South Tabor, 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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