Special and rare top floor light-filled unit at University Park Condominiums. South facing 5th floor 1-bdrm condo has wood-burning fireplace, cathedral ceilings, new sound proof windows, and new HVAC. This unit is pristine as owners are original and unit has been a lightly used second residence. Excellent floorplan for this 1-bdrm at University Park with views overlooking historic Lincoln Hall and toward the South Park Blocks. Condo has plenty of interior storage, washer/dryer, and comes with 1 deeded parking space. Unit can be sold furnished. University Park Condominiums is located in downtown Portland's Cultural District on the Park Blocks. Walk to Portland Farmer's Market, Portland Art Museum, Portland State University, Streetcar, MAX, theaters, food carts, restaurants, supermarkets, shops.
Active
$254,000
1500 SW Park Ave APT 523, Portland, OR 97201
1beds
597sqft
Residential, Condominium
Built in 1988
-- sqft lot
$249,000 Zestimate®
$425/sqft
$539/mo HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplaceTop floorExcellent floorplanLight-filled unitCathedral ceilingsNew sound proof windowsNew hvac
- 286 days |
- 266 |
- 16 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Stuart Stevens 503-858-4089,
Realty Portland
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 501451747
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 126
- Dimensions: 9 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Builtin Features, Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 54
- Width: 9
Living room
- Features: Balcony, High Ceilings, Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 228
- Dimensions: 12 x 19
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Balcony, High Ceilings, Granite
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet
- Windows: Triple Pane Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 597
- Total interior livable area: 597 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Deeded, Condo Garage (Deeded), Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Upper Floor
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Features: Commons, Gated
Details
- Additional parcels included: R574632
- Parcel number: R574537
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Residential, Condominium
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Condo Elevator
- Subdivision: Cultural / University Park
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Commons, Exterior Maintenance, Gym, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Meeting Room, Party Room, Sewer, Trash, Water
- HOA fee: $539 monthly
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $425/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $216,180
- Annual tax amount: $4,119
- Date on market: 9/30/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Estimated market value
$249,000
$237,000 - $261,000
$1,603/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2026 | Price change | $254,000-5.6%$425/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #501451747 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $269,000+3.9%$451/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #501451747 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2005 | Sold | $259,000$434/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,119 -11.3% | $212,870 +3% |
| 2024 | $4,643 +14.7% | $206,670 +3% |
| 2023 | $4,047 -17.9% | $200,660 +3% |
| 2022 | $4,929 -0.6% | $194,820 +3% |
| 2021 | $4,957 +5.8% | $189,150 +3% |
| 2020 | $4,687 +3.8% | $183,650 +3% |
| 2019 | $4,515 | $178,310 +3% |
| 2018 | $4,515 +3% | $173,120 +3% |
| 2017 | $4,382 +14% | $168,080 +3% |
| 2016 | $3,844 | $163,190 +3% |
| 2015 | $3,844 +2.7% | $158,440 +3% |
| 2014 | $3,743 +8.8% | $153,830 +3% |
| 2013 | $3,441 +20.6% | $149,350 +3% |
| 2012 | $2,854 -1.3% | $145,000 +3% |
| 2011 | $2,892 -2.6% | $140,780 +3% |
| 2010 | $2,970 +2.7% | $136,680 +3% |
| 2009 | $2,891 +5.9% | $132,700 +3% |
| 2008 | $2,729 +0.2% | $128,840 +3% |
| 2007 | $2,724 +11.4% | $125,090 +3% |
| 2006 | $2,446 | $121,450 |
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Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Chapman Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 6/10West Sylvan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.9 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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