Areas I Serve
Portland Metro Real Estate
The Oregon side of the Portland Metro, across Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties. Jill helps buyers and sellers from the city to the suburbs, with a clear picture of how a move can change from one county to the next.
Three Counties, One Metro
How Jill serves the Portland Metro
The Portland Metro spills across three Oregon counties, and a home a few blocks apart can sit in a different one. Jill works all of them, so she can show you a house in SW Portland, walk you through a listing in Beaverton, and explain why a sale in Lake Oswego looks different on the closing statement than one in Hillsboro. Knowing which county a home falls in is part of getting your numbers right.
Multnomah County
Portland and SW Portland, plus the east metro cities of Gresham and Troutdale.
Explore Multnomah CountyWashington County
Garden Home, Tigard, Beaverton, Aloha, Hillsboro, Tualatin and Sherwood.
Explore Washington CountyClackamas County
Lake Oswego, West Linn, Oregon City, Milwaukie, Happy Valley and Wilsonville.
Explore Clackamas CountyEvery Community I Serve
Choose a town across the metro
Multnomah County
Portland
Oregon's largest city, with neighborhoods, parks, transit, and a wide range of home styles.
SW Portland
Multnomah County's southwest corner — wooded hills, established neighborhoods, and city access.
Gresham
An east metro city with parks, the MAX Blue Line, and a range of housing types.
Troutdale
A gateway city at the east edge of the metro, with river access and the Historic Columbia River Highway.
Washington County
Garden Home
A leafy, established community tucked into SW Portland with mature trees and tree-lined streets.
Tigard
A central Washington County city with parks, shopping, and quick connections across the metro.
Beaverton
One of the metro's largest cities, with parks, transit, and a wide range of home styles.
Aloha
A welcoming unincorporated community with neighborhoods, parks, and everyday convenience.
Hillsboro
Washington County's seat, blending a historic downtown with newer neighborhoods and transit.
Tualatin
A riverside city in the south metro with parks, lakes, and a growing town center.
Sherwood
A growing southwest Washington County city with parks, trails, and a walkable old town.
Clackamas County
Lake Oswego
A lakeside Clackamas County city with a walkable downtown, parks, and a range of home styles.
West Linn
A riverside city along the Willamette with parks, trails, and established neighborhoods.
Oregon City
The Clackamas County seat, with a historic downtown, the Willamette Falls, and transit access.
Milwaukie
A close-in Clackamas County city with the MAX Orange Line, a riverfront, and a downtown district.
Happy Valley
A growing east metro city with parks, trails, and newer neighborhoods with views.
Wilsonville
A south metro city on the Willamette River with parks, transit, and I-5 access.
Why the County Line Matters
How buying and selling can differ by county
The biggest practical difference across the metro is the Washington County real property transfer tax. When a home sells in Washington County, the county charges a transfer tax at closing, and it is easy to overlook if no one points it out. Homes in Multnomah and Clackamas counties generally do not carry that same county transfer tax, with one wrinkle: Wilsonville straddles the Washington and Clackamas line, so a Wilsonville home on the Washington County side is subject to it.
Services and land use also shift with the county line, and inside the City of Portland, city government, not the county, handles those. Jill pinpoints which side any home falls on, so your offer, your listing price, and your net proceeds are accurate from the first conversation.
Plan your move by county
Washington County transfer tax applies at sale
City of Portland services inside city limits
County services in unincorporated areas
Net proceeds that reflect the right county
On the Map
The Portland Metro
Buying & Selling
Jill helps both sides across the metro
Buying across the metro
From close-in Portland to the east and west suburbs, Jill finds the home and the community that fit your life, and clarifies which county you are buying in.
Start your searchSelling across the metro
A market analysis, a prep plan, and a steady hand through every offer, with the county tax picture made clear for your home.
Sell your homeLet's Talk
Thinking about a move in the Portland Metro?
Tell Jill what you are hoping to do in the Portland Metro. She will get back to you quickly with honest advice and a plan. See the Multnomah County, Washington County and Clackamas County pages for more.
Let's Talk About Your Move.
Or call Jill directly: (503) 502-7787