Sherwood, Oregon

Living in Sherwood

A local guide to Sherwood housing, neighborhoods, transportation, amenities and what buyers should know about the area.

Quick Take

What to Know First About Sherwood

Start with the four factors that usually have the biggest effect on how a city works for an actual home search.

Housing

Housing mix

Sherwood offers a mix of established suburban homes, larger newer subdivisions, townhomes and ongoing development in growth areas.

Getting Around

Highway 99W

Highway 99W is the primary route connecting Sherwood with Tigard and Portland.

Daily Life

Old Town

Old Town provides local restaurants, community events and a walkable center.

Buyer Check

Commute routes are mostly road-based

Sherwood does not have MAX service, so Highway 99W and local arterials matter.

Sherwood at a Glance

Why Buyers Consider Sherwood

Sherwood is a southwest Portland suburb known for its Old Town district, established neighborhoods, newer residential communities and access toward Tigard, Tualatin and wine country.

Sherwood grew from a small town into a major southwest suburb while retaining a recognizable Old Town and a strong parks-and-trails network. Established subdivisions surround the core, with additional growth planned to the west and south.

The city sits between Tigard/Tualatin and the agricultural landscape of Washington County. That creates a blend of suburban convenience and quick access to wineries, farms and rural roads.

For buyers, Sherwood often competes directly with Tigard, Tualatin and Wilsonville. The decision frequently comes down to commute route, preference for newer housing and how much value is placed on Sherwood's smaller-city center.

Local Character

What Sherwood Is Known For

These characteristics help explain how Sherwood feels from one part of the city to another and what buyers are likely to notice while comparing homes.

Old Town Sherwood

A compact historic center with local businesses and civic events remains part of the city's identity.

Stella Olsen Memorial Park

The park is a major community gathering place close to Old Town.

Music on the Green

The long-running summer concert series is one of Sherwood's best-known city traditions.

Wine-country edge

Rural Washington County and wineries begin just outside the suburban city.

Current Housing Market

Sherwood Area Housing Market

Current statistics use the broader Tigard, Tualatin, Sherwood and Wilsonville market area rather than Sherwood alone.

Active Listings 494

Active single-family listings in the latest report.

Average Days to Sell 46

Average days on market for recently sold homes.

Average Sale Price $683,527

Average sale price in the latest local report.

Months of Inventory 2.5

Estimated available supply at the current sales pace.

What This Could Mean for Buyers

Sherwood market conditions are relatively balanced in the latest report. Conditions can still vary substantially by neighborhood, property type and price range.

Market data updated as of August 23, 2026
New on Market

Featured Homes in Sherwood

A few recently listed homes that stood out in the current Sherwood inventory. Open any home for more details, then text or call me to confirm availability and arrange a tour.

23904 SW OLD HIGHWAY 99W Sherwood, OR 97140 home for sale
$819,000

23904 SW OLD HIGHWAY 99W Sherwood, OR 97140

5 Beds 3 Baths 2,980 Sq Ft
17132 SW WOODHAVEN DR Sherwood, OR 97140 home for sale
$699,000

17132 SW WOODHAVEN DR Sherwood, OR 97140

5 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,870 Sq Ft
15835 SW CENTURY DR Sherwood, OR 97140 home for sale
$505,900

15835 SW CENTURY DR Sherwood, OR 97140

3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,810 Sq Ft
26354 SW LABROUSSE RD Sherwood, OR 97140 home for sale
$1,720,000

26354 SW LABROUSSE RD Sherwood, OR 97140

5 Beds 5.5 Baths 4,950 Sq Ft

Listings and availability can change quickly. Contact Steven to confirm current status and showing availability. Feed updated Aug 24, 2026.

Nearby Sherwood-Area Communities

Popular Areas Buyers Often Compare With Sherwood

These nearby communities are commonly considered by buyers searching in the broader Sherwood area.

Tigard

A larger suburb northeast of Sherwood.

Tualatin

A neighboring city east of Sherwood.

Newberg

A Yamhill County city southwest of Sherwood and gateway to wine country.

Housing

What Types of Homes Will You Find in Sherwood?

Sherwood offers a mix of established suburban homes, larger newer subdivisions, townhomes and ongoing development in growth areas.

Buyers often compare Sherwood with Tigard, Tualatin and Wilsonville when looking for newer housing on the southwest side.

Much of Sherwood's housing was built during the city's rapid growth from the 1990s onward, creating a large inventory of traditional suburban two-story homes and planned neighborhoods.

Old Town and nearby streets contain older housing with more varied architecture and lot patterns, while growth areas introduce newer subdivisions and townhomes.

Future expansion in Sherwood West and Brookman should be considered by buyers near those areas because roads, schools, parks and surrounding development may change substantially.

New Construction Opportunities

1 community tracked in Sherwood

See the current and upcoming builder communities in Sherwood and jump directly to the city section of the New Construction guide.

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Location & Transportation

Getting Around Sherwood

Highway 99W

Highway 99W is the primary route connecting Sherwood with Tigard and Portland.

Regional Roads

Local arterials connect Sherwood with Tualatin, Newberg and surrounding areas.

Transit

Regional bus service provides limited connections compared with more central suburbs.

Before You Buy

What Buyers Should Consider in Sherwood

Citywide averages only tell part of the story. These are practical details worth comparing as you evaluate individual homes and submarkets.

Commute routes are mostly road-based

Sherwood does not have MAX service, so Highway 99W and local arterials matter.

Future growth deserves review

Sherwood West and Brookman can change surrounding infrastructure and traffic.

Housing age varies between Old Town and subdivisions

Inspection priorities differ between older homes and newer planned neighborhoods.

HOAs are common in many newer areas

Review dues and community restrictions before purchase.

Search Strategy

When Sherwood May Be Worth a Closer Look

A city guide is most useful when it helps you decide what to investigate next. These are housing and location priorities that can make Sherwood relevant to a search.

  • Buyers who want to compare Sherwood at the neighborhood and property-type level rather than relying on a single citywide average.
  • Buyers who value the mix of old town sherwood and stella olsen memorial park described in this guide.
  • Buyers willing to evaluate the location-specific tradeoffs in Sherwood—including commute routes, housing age, lot conditions and ownership costs—before choosing a submarket.

This is a comparison framework, not a ranking of communities. The right choice still depends on the specific property, budget, commute, ownership costs and day-to-day priorities you want to test.

Parks, Shopping & Daily Life

Living in Sherwood

01

Old Town

Old Town provides local restaurants, community events and a walkable center.

02

Parks + Recreation

Sherwood has neighborhood parks, sports facilities and trails.

03

Wine Country Access

The city is positioned near northern Willamette Valley wineries and rural areas.

Local Traditions

Annual Events & Community Traditions in Sherwood

Recurring events are one way to understand how a community gathers, celebrates and uses its public spaces throughout the year.

Citywide Summer Wednesdays

Music on the Green

Stella Olsen Memorial Park

A long-running free concert series in the park near Old Town Sherwood.

Event information
Citywide Typically August

National Night Out

Sherwood

A community event with neighborhood and public-safety participation.

Event information

Event schedules, locations and programming can change from year to year. Verify current details with the organizer before making plans.

Portland Metro Real Estate Videos

Home Tours, Neighborhoods & Real Estate Tips

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Sherwood FAQ

Common Questions About Sherwood

Is Sherwood part of the Portland Metro area?

Sherwood is part of the broader Portland-Vancouver metropolitan region.

What types of homes are available in Sherwood?

Buyers can find a mix of housing in Sherwood, with options varying by neighborhood, age of construction and price range.

Can you help me compare Sherwood with nearby communities?

Yes. I can help compare Sherwood with nearby cities and neighborhoods based on housing, commute, budget, new construction and other priorities.

What is Sherwood known for?

Old Town Sherwood: A compact historic center with local businesses and civic events remains part of the city's identity. Stella Olsen Memorial Park: The park is a major community gathering place close to Old Town. Music on the Green: The long-running summer concert series is one of Sherwood's best-known city traditions.

What should homebuyers pay attention to in Sherwood?

Sherwood does not have MAX service, so Highway 99W and local arterials matter. Sherwood West and Brookman can change surrounding infrastructure and traffic.

What recurring community events happen in Sherwood?

Recurring events include Music on the Green, National Night Out. Dates and programming can change from year to year, so check the current organizer schedule.

Research Notes

How This Sherwood Guide Was Researched

Last reviewed:

Buyer-oriented city guide. Market statistics are maintained separately; parcel-specific jurisdiction, utilities, HOA rules, taxes and property conditions should be verified during due diligence.

Citywide information is a starting point. For an individual home, verify parcel-specific jurisdiction, taxes, utilities, HOA documents, permits, property condition and other due-diligence items separately.

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