Welcome to this enchanting Storybook English Cottage on a quiet treelined street in the heart of Sellwood. This charming home blends timeless character with modern updates in one of Portland’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Just minutes from New Seasons, Grand Central Bakery, Starbucks, boutiques, and more. Inside, classic details feature hardwood floors, crown molding, wainscoting, glass doorknobs, French door, built-ins, and laundry chute. The spacious floorplan is perfect for entertaining, featuring a cozy living room with gas fireplace, formal dining, and updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, skylights, and sliding doors to the deck. The private primary bedroom features skylights, mini-split system for year around comfort, oversized walk-in closet, and bathroom with skylight. Flexible main-level bedrooms open to the deck and make the perfect home office or guest bedroom. The partially finished basement with egress window offers potential for 4th bedroom or family room. Utility room, washer/dryer and lots of storage space. Andersen windows, fenced corner lot with new Trex deck, and detached garage with ADU potential. Seismic retrofitted. Sellwood offers a blend of convenience, charm, and community. Just minutes from downtown Portland and OHSU, with a Walk Score of 95 and Bike Score of 99, this location truly can’t be beat. [Home Energy Score = 4. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10245403]
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$775,000
1541 SE Malden St, Portland, OR 97202
3beds
2,037sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$775,100 Zestimate®
$380/sqft
$3,125 Estimated rent
Home value
$775,100
$729,000 - $822,000
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Formal diningFenced corner lotNew trex deckFrench doorBathroom with skylightUtility roomLaundry chute
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Listed by:
Rose Anderson 503-320-3298,
Wise Move Real Estate
Bought with:
Zachary Eaton, 201206055
Keller Williams Realty Professionals
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 753120811
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom, Hardwood Floors, Skylight
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Features: Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Builtin Features, Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Features: Builtin Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Appliances, Microwave, Pantry, Skylight, Free Standing Refrigerator
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer, Gas Appliances, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Granite, Built-in Features, Pantry, Bathroom
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished,Storage Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,037
- Total interior livable area: 2,037 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,969 sqft
- Dimensions: 5,000
- Features: Corner Lot, SqFt 5000 to 6999
Details
- Parcel number: R134641
- Zoning: R5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: English
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asbestos
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System Owned
Location
- Region: Portland
- Subdivision: Sellwood - Moreland
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2026 | Sold | $775,000-3.1%$380/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #753120811 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2026 | Pending sale | $799,900$393/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #753120811 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2026 | Price change | $799,900-4.8%$393/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #753120811 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $839,900+30.2%$412/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #753120811 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2017 | Sold | $645,000+4%$317/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #17632973 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2017 | Pending sale | $619,900$304/sqft |
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| 8/7/2017 | Listed for sale | $619,900+55%$304/sqft |
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| 5/5/2006 | Sold | $400,000+41.6%$196/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2002 | Sold | $282,500+465%$139/sqft |
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| 2/16/1996 | Sold | $50,000+7.5%$25/sqft |
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| 9/11/1995 | Sold | $46,500$23/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,599 +3.7% | $319,130 +3% |
| 2024 | $8,290 +4% | $309,840 +3% |
| 2023 | $7,971 +2.2% | $300,820 +3% |
| 2022 | $7,799 +1.7% | $292,060 +3% |
| 2021 | $7,667 +9% | $283,560 +3% |
| 2020 | $7,033 +3.8% | $275,310 +3% |
| 2019 | $6,775 | $267,300 +3% |
| 2018 | $6,775 +3% | $259,520 +3% |
| 2017 | $6,576 +14% | $251,970 +3% |
| 2016 | $5,768 | $244,640 +3% |
| 2015 | $5,768 +2.7% | $237,520 +3% |
| 2014 | $5,617 +3.9% | $230,610 +3% |
| 2013 | $5,403 +10.5% | $223,900 +3% |
| 2012 | $4,888 +3.9% | $217,380 +3% |
| 2011 | $4,704 +5.4% | $211,050 +3% |
| 2010 | $4,463 +2.7% | $204,910 +3% |
| 2009 | $4,347 +6% | $198,950 +3% |
| 2008 | $4,102 +0.3% | $193,160 +3% |
| 2007 | $4,090 +11.4% | $187,540 +3% |
| 2006 | $3,672 +4.7% | $182,080 +3% |
| 2005 | $3,508 -8.2% | $176,780 +3% |
| 2004 | $3,820 +2.3% | $171,640 +3% |
| 2003 | $3,736 +8.9% | $166,650 +3% |
| 2002 | $3,431 +7.4% | $161,800 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $3,195 +7.6% | $152,520 +3% |
| 1999 | $2,971 | $148,080 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Sellwood-Moreland
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Llewellyn Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Sellwood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Cleveland High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Llewellyn
- Middle: Sellwood
- 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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- Oregon
- Multnomah County
- Portland
- 97202
- Sellwood-Moreland
- 1541 SE Malden St
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