01 — Neighborhood
Mill Park, East Portland
The condo at 12550 SE Main St sits in the Mill Park neighborhood of East Portland, a quiet, well-established residential pocket bordered by Hazelwood and Powellhurst-Gilbert, with the Gateway district a short drive north.
02 — Getting Around
Transit and commute
The property is well connected for a quiet neighborhood. The TriMet MAX Green Line's SE Main St station is on SE Main at I-205, with trains running every 15 minutes or better most of the day and a direct line into downtown Portland via the transit mall. The E 122nd MAX Blue Line station is under a mile away, and bus stops sit close by.
Drivers get quick access to I-205, with SE Powell, SE Division, and SE Stark nearby for everyday errands. Downtown Portland is a straightforward trip, and the Gateway district's shopping and dining are minutes north.
- MAX Green Line
- SE Main St station at I-205
- MAX Blue Line
- E 122nd station, under a mile
- Buses
- Stops near the front door
- Driving
- I-205 access, minutes to Gateway
Schedules and route maps: TriMet MAX Green Line
03 — Schools
David Douglas schools
Public schools in this part of East Portland are served by the David Douglas School District. The district's elementary, middle, and high schools for the area are all a short drive from the property.
School assignments are set by the district and can change; confirm current boundaries directly with David Douglas School District before relying on them. ddouglas.k12.or.us
- Elementary
- Mill Park Elementary
- 1900 SE 117th Ave
- Middle
- Floyd Light Middle School
- 10800 SE Washington St
- High
- David Douglas High School
- District high school
04 — Parks & Libraries
Green space and a great library
Midland Library
A Multnomah County Library branch at 805 SE 122nd Ave, about 0.4 miles away, with community rooms and collections in multiple languages.
Visit the libraryMill Park
A 6.2-acre Portland park at 1949 SE 122nd Ave, about half a mile south, with a playground, splash pad, community garden, and picnic areas.
Park detailsMidland Park
A small green space at SE Morrison St and SE 122nd Ave, next to the library, with a soft-surface walking trail and nature patch.
Gateway Discovery Park
An inclusive park at 10510 NE Halsey St, about 1.5 miles north, with accessible play equipment, a splash pad, and a skate area.
Park details05 — Local Spots
Worth the short drive
The Gateway district, a few minutes north, has long been East Portland's commercial anchor, with shopping, dining, and services along NE Halsey and the 122nd corridor. A neighborhood classic for breakfast is a good place to start.
Gateway Breakfast House
A longtime East Portland diner at 11411 NE Halsey St, known for generous plates and a loyal local following.
gatewaybreakfasthouse.comGateway Shopping Center
The retail hub at NE 102nd Ave and Halsey, with groceries, dining, and services about 1.5 miles north.
Nearby businesses change; check current hours and availability directly with each establishment before visiting.
06 — Come see it
The neighborhood is half the home
Tour the condo, then take the short walk to the library or the MAX station and see how easily this part of Portland fits into your week.