Welcome to 1521 SE Clinton St, a 3-bedroom Victorian in Portland’s Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood. Built in 1895, the home combines period character with thoughtful updates, including an updated kitchen, Composite decking on the front porch and 1,675 square feet of living space. The main home offers one full bathroom, while the ADU provides a separate full bathroom, luxury vinyl (LV) floors, tall ceilings, and a convenient kitchenette—well suited for a workspace, studio, or guest area. A full unfinished basement, included in the square footage, adds storage and utility space. Outside, the fully fenced yard includes garden areas with raised beds and established pear, apple, and fig trees. The property is near Ladd’s Addition, MAX light rail, and New Seasons. Don't miss the seasonal Vaux's Swifts roosting at a nearby Abernethy Elementary School.
Active
$625,000
1521 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202
3beds
1,895sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1895
3,484 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$330/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully fenced yardUpdated kitchenConvenient kitchenetteTall ceilings
- 8 days
- 1,158
- 120
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Pamela Ruble 360-931-7560,
Redfin
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 297269172
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Engineered Hardwood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free Standing Range, Free Standing Refrigerator
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,895
- Total interior livable area: 1,895 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, On Street, Converted Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Raised Beds, Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
- Features: Level, SqFt 3000 to 4999
Details
- Parcel number: R287447
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asbestos
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hosford Abernethy
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $330/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $591,390
- Annual tax amount: $4,082
- Date on market: 10/1/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,State GI Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $625,000+10.6%$330/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #297269172 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2021 | Sold | $565,000$298/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #21693108 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2021 | Pending sale | $565,000$298/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #21693108 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2021 | Listed for sale | $565,000+242.4%$298/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #21693108 Report a problem | ||
| 11/23/2004 | Sold | $165,000+17.1%$87/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2004 | Sold | $140,903$74/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,082 +3.7% | $151,500 +3% |
| 2024 | $3,935 +4% | $147,090 +3% |
| 2023 | $3,784 +2.2% | $142,810 +3% |
| 2022 | $3,703 +1.7% | $138,660 +3% |
| 2021 | $3,640 +9% | $134,630 +3% |
| 2020 | $3,339 +3.8% | $130,710 +3% |
| 2019 | $3,217 | $126,910 +3% |
| 2018 | $3,217 +3% | $123,220 +3% |
| 2017 | $3,122 +14% | $119,640 +3% |
| 2016 | $2,739 | $116,160 +3% |
| 2015 | $2,739 +2.7% | $112,780 +3% |
| 2014 | $2,667 +3.9% | $109,500 +3% |
| 2013 | $2,566 +10.5% | $106,320 +3% |
| 2012 | $2,321 +3.9% | $103,230 +3% |
| 2011 | $2,234 +5.4% | $100,230 +3% |
| 2010 | $2,120 +2.7% | $97,320 +3% |
| 2009 | $2,064 +6% | $94,490 +3% |
| 2008 | $1,948 +0.3% | $91,740 +3% |
| 2007 | $1,942 +11.4% | $89,070 +3% |
| 2006 | $1,744 +4.7% | $86,480 +3% |
| 2005 | $1,666 -8.2% | $83,970 +3% |
| 2004 | $1,815 +2.3% | $81,530 +3% |
| 2003 | $1,775 +8.9% | $79,160 +3% |
| 2002 | $1,630 +7.4% | $76,860 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $1,518 | $72,460 |
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Neighborhood: Hosford-Abernethy
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Abernethy
- 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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