Welcome to this unique and the charming 1923 Cape Cod which offers timeless character, thoughtful updates, and an exceptional location just one block from the heart of downtown Hillsdale. The main level features a welcoming living room, two bedrooms, a versatile kitchen with dining space, and a recently updated full bathroom. Upstairs, two additional non-conforming bedrooms offer flexible space for guests, a home office, studio, or creative pursuits. A full basement with high ceilings provides abundant storage, a workbench, and future potential, with exterior access to the backyard via a private stairwell. An attached one-car garage adds everyday convenience.Original details shine throughout, including beautiful hardwood floors, classic millwork, a wood-burning fireplace, and French doors opening to a covered porch. Outside, the large, fully fenced backyard offers plenty of room for pets, gardening, entertaining and relaxing. Recent improvements include newer interior and exterior paint, a full bathroom remodel, an updated electrical panel, updated plumbing and water line, a rebuilt chimney, and a roof installed in 2013. Ideally situated just one block from downtown Hillsdale, with easy access to transit, Ida B. Wells High School, the library, Dewitt Park, restaurants, shops, and neighborhood amenities—all within walking distance. A rare opportunity to bring your vision to a classic Hillsdale home with exceptional character and potential.Developer packet available upon request.
Pending
$535,000
1235 SW Cheltenham St, Portland, OR 97239
3beds
1,842sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$290/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplaceLarge fully fenced backyardAbundant storageAttached one-car garageBeautiful hardwood floorsOriginal details shine throughoutTwo bedrooms
- 21 days
- 1,114
- 80
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lillian Foster 503-756-8713,
Move Real Estate Inc
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 750596975
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 4, Utility Room, Storage, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floors
- Level: Upper
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 126
- Dimensions: 9 x 14
Dining room
- Features: Kitchen Dining Room Combo
- Level: Main
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Dining Room Combo
- Level: Main
- Area: 180
- Width: 15
Living room
- Features: Deck, French Doors, Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 228
- Dimensions: 19 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Floor 3rd, Kitchen Dining Room Combo
- Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Basement: Storage Space,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,842
- Total interior livable area: 1,842 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Garage On Main, Main Floor Bedroom Bath, Accessibility
Features
- Levels: Tri Level
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered Deck, Deck
- Exterior features: Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Seasonal, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Seasonal, Sloped, Trees, SqFt 5000 to 6999
Details
- Parcel number: R328616
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Other, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $290/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $596,500
- Annual tax amount: $7,129
- Date on market: 9/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 22 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2026 | Pending sale | $535,000$290/sqft |
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| 9/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $535,000+20.5%$290/sqft |
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| 3/19/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,450+4.3%$1/sqft |
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| 1/30/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/22/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,350$1/sqft |
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| 1/9/2017 | Sold | $444,000-1.3%$241/sqft |
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| 1/4/2017 | Listed for sale | $449,999$244/sqft |
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| 11/2/2016 | Pending sale | $449,999$244/sqft |
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| 10/18/2016 | Price change | $449,999-2.1%$244/sqft |
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| 9/24/2016 | Price change | $459,500-8.1%$249/sqft |
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| 9/16/2016 | Listed for sale | $499,900$271/sqft |
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| 9/11/2016 | Pending sale | $499,900$271/sqft |
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| 9/10/2016 | Listed for sale | $499,900+37.7%$271/sqft |
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| 8/30/2013 | Sold | $363,000+36.2%$197/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #13296513 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2009 | Sold | $266,600$145/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,129 +3.7% | $264,830 +3% |
| 2024 | $6,873 +4% | $257,120 +3% |
| 2023 | $6,609 +2.2% | $249,640 +3% |
| 2022 | $6,466 +1.7% | $242,370 +3% |
| 2021 | $6,357 +9% | $235,320 +3% |
| 2020 | $5,831 +3.8% | $228,470 +3% |
| 2019 | $5,617 | $221,820 +3% |
| 2018 | $5,617 +3% | $215,360 +3% |
| 2017 | $5,451 +14% | $209,090 +3% |
| 2016 | $4,781 | $203,000 +3% |
| 2015 | $4,781 +10.4% | $197,090 +3% |
| 2014 | $4,330 +9.4% | $191,350 +3% |
| 2013 | $3,957 +12% | $185,780 +3% |
| 2012 | $3,532 -7.7% | $180,370 +3% |
| 2011 | $3,825 +3.5% | $175,120 +3% |
| 2010 | $3,694 +2.7% | $170,020 +3% |
| 2009 | $3,596 +5.9% | $165,070 +3% |
| 2008 | $3,395 +0.2% | $160,270 +3% |
| 2007 | $3,388 +11.4% | $155,610 +3% |
| 2006 | $3,042 +4.8% | $151,080 +3% |
| 2005 | $2,904 -7.1% | $146,680 +3% |
| 2004 | $3,128 +4.9% | $142,410 +3% |
| 2003 | $2,982 +6.9% | $138,270 +3% |
| 2002 | $2,790 +8.5% | $134,250 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $2,572 | $126,550 |
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Neighborhood: Hillsdale
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Rieke
- Middle: Robert Gray
- High: Ida B Wells
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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