Step into a timeless romance at The Historic Ambassador, a 1923 Jacobean beauty by Carl L. Linde. Unit 505 exudes vintage glamour with 9’ ceilings, oak floors, crown molding, and sun-drenched south-facing windows. Once home to Portland’s original movers and shakers, the building’s grandeur lives on—think cast stone lions, wrought-iron staircases, mirrored French doors and golden chandeliers. The charming kitchen boasts wood/glass cabinetry, a tile backsplash, and cheerful morning light. Two spacious bedrooms and a classic subway-tiled bath provide comfort and grace. Residents enjoy a rose-covered rooftop deck with panoramic city views, elegant guest quarters, bike storage, and laundry facilities. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and nestled beside the University Club and the Arts District—this is downtown Portland living at its most poetic. Own a piece of history and make it your story.
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$250,000
1209 SW 6th Ave Unit 505, Portland, OR 97204
2beds
818sqft
Residential, Condominium
Built in 1923
-- sqft lot
$250,500 Zestimate®
$306/sqft
$1,786 Estimated rent
Home value
$250,500
Estimated sales range
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dan Volkmer 503-781-3366,
Windermere Realty Trust,
Fritz Benz 503-747-9222,
Windermere Realty Trust
Bought with:
Gavin Shettler, 201103091
Redfin
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 668751042
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, Walkin Closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Hardwood Floors, Closet, High Ceilings
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Builtin Features, Dishwasher, L Shaped, Free Standing Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, High Ceilings, Wood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 84
- Width: 12
Living room
- Features: Hardwood Floors, Living Room Dining Room Combo, High Ceilings
- Level: Main
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 15 x 16
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Pay for Use
Features
- High Ceilings, Built-in Features, Bathtub With Shower, Closet, LShaped, Living Room Dining Room Combo, Walk-In Closet(s), Tile
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 818
- Total interior livable area: 818 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Secured
Features
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Upper Floor
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Features: Commons, Light Rail, On Busline
Details
- Parcel number: R104889
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Residential, Condominium
Materials
- Block, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Entry, Intercom Entry, Security Gate, Security Lights
Community
- Community features: Condo Elevator
Location
- Region: Portland
- Subdivision: The Ambassador
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $508 monthly
- Amenities included: Commons, Exterior Maintenance, Gated, Heat, Hot Water, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Sewer, Trash, Water
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Call Listing Agent,Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2025 | Sold | $250,000$306/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #668751042 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2025 | Pending sale | $250,000$306/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #668751042 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $250,000+13.6%$306/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #668751042 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2010 | Sold | $220,000$269/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2010 | Sold | $220,000-11.6%$269/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2010 | Pending sale | $249,000$304/sqft |
Source: The Hasson Company #10027084 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2010 | Price change | $249,000-3.9%$304/sqft |
Source: The Hasson Company #10027084 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2010 | Price change | $259,000-10.4%$317/sqft |
Source: The Hasson Company #10027084 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2010 | Listed for sale | $289,000+1826.7%$353/sqft |
Source: The Hasson Company #10027084 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/1999 | Sold | $15,000$18/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,008 +3.7% | $223,190 +3% |
| 2024 | $5,792 +4% | $216,690 +3% |
| 2023 | $5,570 +2.2% | $210,380 +3% |
| 2022 | $5,449 +1.7% | $204,260 +3% |
| 2021 | $5,357 +9% | $198,320 +3% |
| 2020 | $4,914 +3.8% | $192,550 +3% |
| 2019 | $4,734 | $186,950 +3% |
| 2018 | $4,734 +3% | $181,510 +3% |
| 2017 | $4,595 +14% | $176,230 +3% |
| 2016 | $4,030 | $171,100 +3% |
| 2015 | $4,030 +2.7% | $166,120 +3% |
| 2014 | $3,924 +3.9% | $161,290 +3% |
| 2013 | $3,775 +10.5% | $156,600 +3% |
| 2012 | $3,415 +3.9% | $152,040 +3% |
| 2011 | $3,286 +5.5% | $147,620 +3% |
| 2010 | $3,114 +2.7% | $143,330 +3% |
| 2009 | $3,032 +5.9% | $139,160 +3% |
| 2008 | $2,862 +0.2% | $135,110 +3% |
| 2007 | $2,856 +11.4% | $131,180 +3% |
| 2006 | $2,565 | $127,360 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Chapman Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 6/10West Sylvan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4 mi
- 8/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chapman
- Middle: West Sylvan
- High: Lincoln
Source: RMLS (OR). This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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