Loft interior with exposed brick

Port Alder · Neighborhood guide

Old Mill District

Converted lofts, studios and a creative pulse.

  • Creative
  • Lofts
  • Coffee culture
  • Galleries
Median sale
$1.08M
Year over year
+6.9%

Overview

Living in Old Mill District

The brick textile mills along Alder Creek now hold soaring lofts, maker studios and some of the city’s best coffee. Weekends mean open studios and the riverside flea market.

Expect high ceilings, steel windows and a neighborhood that attracts designers, founders and anyone who likes their home to have character.

Key facts

Population
9,700
Homes available
3

Walk score

Exceptional

Transit score

Very good

Market snapshot

The Old Mill District market

Trailing-twelve-month figures from closed sales and signed leases.

  • $1.08M

    Median sale price

  • $3,900/mo

    Median rent

  • $890

    Price per sq ft

  • 28 days

    Median days on market

  • +6.9%

    Year-over-year price change

Median sale price in Old Mill District +46.5% since 2020
Median sale price in Old Mill District
Year Median sale price
2020 $737,000
2021 $762,000
2022 $845,000
2023 $881,000
2024 $956,000
2025 $1,015,000
2026 $1,080,000

On the market

Homes in Old Mill District

View all 3 homes

Lifestyle

A week in Old Mill District

  1. Studios & galleries

    Forty working studios open their doors on the first Friday of every month.

  2. Creekside trail

    A restored creek path connects the district to Cedar Park in a 15-minute walk.

  3. Coffee capital

    Three micro-roasters within two blocks — locals have strong opinions.

Eat & drink

Restaurants & cafés we love

  • Roaster Rated 4.9

    Millwork Coffee

    Single-origin pour-overs

  • Wood-fired Rated 4.7

    Kiln

    Open kitchen, shared plates

  • Asian Rated 4.6

    Loom Noodle House

    Hand-pulled noodles

Education

Nearby schools

  • Creekside Elementary

    Elementary · 0.5 mi

    7/10

  • Mill District Arts Middle

    Middle · 0.6 mi

    8/10

  • Port Alder High

    High · 1.4 mi

    8/10

Ratings are illustrative. Always confirm catchment boundaries with the school district.

Getting around

Transportation

  • Red Line · Mill Street

    Rail: 7 min to Downtown

  • Route 3 Creek Loop

    Bus: Every 12 min

  • Creek Trail

    Bike: Car-free to Cedar Park

Gallery

1 / 4

Open-plan loft living room
Industrial street at golden hour
Creative workspace in a converted mill
Loft kitchen with steel windows

Location

On the map

Pins show available homes in Old Mill District, labelled by asking price.

Local experts

Advisors who know Old Mill District

All Old Mill District agents
  • Hannah Kim

    Buyer’s Agent

    Rated 5.0
    • Buyer representation
    • Condos
    • First-time buyers
    Sold
    118
    Volume
    $141M
    Years
    7

    Languages: English, Korean

  • Ethan Reyes

    Investment Advisor

    Rated 4.8
    • Investment
    • Multi-family
    • New development
    Sold
    177
    Volume
    $301M
    Years
    12

    Languages: English, Spanish

  • Top producer

    Sofía Marín

    Rental & Relocation Specialist

    Rated 4.8
    • Furnished homes
    • Relocation
    • Rentals
    Sold
    312
    Volume
    $96M
    Years
    8

    Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian

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    Median
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    Rent
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    Median
    $980K
    Rent
    $3,600/mo
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    Cedar Park

    A green heart with the city on your doorstep.

    Median
    $1.39M
    Rent
    $4,400/mo
    Listings
    3

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