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$399,500
1557 N Skidmore St, Portland, OR 97217
2beds
1,605sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1911
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$399,000 Zestimate®
$249/sqft
$2,493 Estimated rent
Home value
$399,000
$371,000 - $427,000
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Listed by:
Erin Rothrock 503-784-3810,
Windermere Realty Trust
Bought with:
Alexis King, 201231955
Windermere Realty Trust
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 563375146
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Wood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Bedroom 2
- Features: Wood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Dining room
- Features: Wood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate Flooring
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Width: 10
Living room
- Features: Wood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Closet
- Flooring: Wood, Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,605
- Total interior livable area: 1,605 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, On Street, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Yard
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 100
- Features: Level, SqFt 5000 to 6999
Details
- Parcel number: R175941
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1911
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $249/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $523,700
- Annual tax amount: $4,064
- Date on market: 10/9/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 18 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | Sold | $399,500$249/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #563375146 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2025 | Pending sale | $399,500$249/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #563375146 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,500$249/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #563375146 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,216 +3.7% | $156,480 +3% |
| 2024 | $4,065 +4% | $151,930 +3% |
| 2023 | $3,909 +2.2% | $147,510 +3% |
| 2022 | $3,824 +1.7% | $143,220 +3% |
| 2021 | $3,760 +9% | $139,050 +3% |
| 2020 | $3,449 +3.8% | $135,000 +3% |
| 2019 | $3,322 | $131,070 +3% |
| 2018 | $3,322 +3% | $127,260 +3% |
| 2017 | $3,225 +14% | $123,560 +3% |
| 2016 | $2,829 | $119,970 +3% |
| 2015 | $2,829 +2.7% | $116,480 +3% |
| 2014 | $2,754 +3.9% | $113,090 +3% |
| 2013 | $2,650 +10.5% | $109,800 +3% |
| 2012 | $2,397 +3.9% | $106,610 +3% |
| 2011 | $2,307 +5.4% | $103,510 +3% |
| 2010 | $2,189 +2.7% | $100,500 +3% |
| 2009 | $2,132 +6% | $97,580 +3% |
| 2008 | $2,012 +0.3% | $94,740 +3% |
| 2007 | $2,006 +11.3% | $91,990 +3% |
| 2006 | $1,802 +4.7% | $89,320 +3% |
| 2005 | $1,721 -8.2% | $86,720 +3% |
| 2004 | $1,874 +2.3% | $84,200 +3% |
| 2003 | $1,833 +8.9% | $81,750 +3% |
| 2002 | $1,683 +7.4% | $79,370 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $1,568 | $74,820 |
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Neighborhood: Overlook
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Beach Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Ockley GreenGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Jefferson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Beach
- Middle: Ockley Green
- High: Jefferson,Roosevelt
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
- 97217
- Overlook
- 1557 N Skidmore St
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