Rare opportunity in the heart of Portland's sought-after Central Eastside. Located on SE Main Street, this classic 3-level home with an attic and full unfinished basement offers exceptional potential for restoration, renovation, or customization. Featuring 4 bedrooms, hardwood floors, and three original fireplaces located in the living room and primary bedroom, the home retains timeless character ready to be brought back to life.The fenced yard provides outdoor space for gardening, entertaining, or pets, while the unfinished basement and attic offer opportunities for additional living space, storage, or a workshop.This is a fixer-upper that requires remodeling, making it an excellent opportunity for investors, builders, or buyers looking to create their own vision. The sellers are open to completing the remodel themselves or working with the buyer to customize the renovation. Remodel plans are available upon request.Ideally located just minutes from Laurelhurst Park, Revolution Hall, downtown Portland, OMSI, restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, shopping, and public transit, with convenient access to I-5, I-84, and the Hawthorne, Belmont, and Division districts. A rare chance to restore a character home in one of Portland's most desirable and walkable neighborhoods.The last 4 photos have been made with AI rendering. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10250320]
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Price cut: $30K (7/24)
$569,900
1515 SE Main St, Portland, OR 97214
4beds
3,000sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1908
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$190/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full unfinished basementHardwood floors
- 44 days |
- 3,049 |
- 177 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Vince Kinney 503-840-2627,
Matin Real Estate
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 200052245
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Partial bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floors
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Hardwood Floors
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Features: Hardwood Floors
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
Features
- High Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,000
- Total interior livable area: 3,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Level, SqFt 5000 to 6999
Details
- Parcel number: R177050
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Approximately
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1908
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $190/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $721,640
- Annual tax amount: $7,785
- Date on market: 7/10/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Rehab,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Price change | $569,900-5%$190/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #200052245 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,900+18.8%$200/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #200052245 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2026 | Sold | $505,000-1.9%$168/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #374618369 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2026 | Pending sale | $515,000$172/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #374618369 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $515,000$172/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #374618369 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,786 +3.7% | $288,950 +3% |
| 2024 | $7,506 +4% | $280,540 +3% |
| 2023 | $7,217 +2.2% | $272,370 +3% |
| 2022 | $7,061 +1.7% | $264,440 +3% |
| 2021 | $6,942 +9% | $256,740 +3% |
| 2020 | $6,368 +3.8% | $249,270 +3% |
| 2019 | $6,134 | $242,010 +3% |
| 2018 | $6,134 +3% | $234,970 +3% |
| 2017 | $5,954 +14% | $228,130 +3% |
| 2016 | $5,222 | $221,490 +3% |
| 2015 | $5,222 +2.7% | $215,040 +3% |
| 2014 | $5,085 +4% | $208,780 +3% |
| 2013 | $4,892 +10.5% | $202,700 +3% |
| 2012 | $4,425 +3.9% | $196,800 +3% |
| 2011 | $4,259 +5.4% | $191,070 +3% |
| 2010 | $4,041 +2.7% | $185,510 +3% |
| 2009 | $3,935 +6% | $180,110 +3% |
| 2008 | $3,713 +0.3% | $174,870 +3% |
| 2007 | $3,702 +11.4% | $169,780 +3% |
| 2006 | $3,325 +4.7% | $164,840 +3% |
| 2005 | $3,175 -8.2% | $160,040 +3% |
| 2004 | $3,459 +2.3% | $155,380 +3% |
| 2003 | $3,382 +8.9% | $150,860 +3% |
| 2002 | $3,106 +7.8% | $146,470 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $2,882 | $138,070 |
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Neighborhood: Buckman
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Buckman Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Hosford Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Cleveland High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Buckman
- Middle: Hosford
- High: Cleveland
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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