Welcome to 1653 SE Linn, a tiny-but-mighty cutie tucked into the heart of beloved Sellwood. This sunshine-filled mid-century charmer is bursting with natural light, making it a happy home for plants, pets, and people alike. Inside, you’ll find beautifully refinished hardwood floors, fresh interior paint, updated lighting, and an open living and dining space that flows sweetly into an adorable vintage kitchen—complete with a new dishwasher. Two comfy bedrooms and a fresh new bathroom vanity make everyday living easy and cozy. Outside is just as delightful, with fresh front landscaping and a private, fully fenced backyard perfect for gardening, entertaining, or soaking up the sun. The detached workshop with electrical is ready to become whatever your heart desires—art studio, wood shop, or creative hideaway. All of this sits on a quiet street just steps from Sellwood’s favorite shops, bakeries, coffee spots, parks, and restaurants. Move-in ready, full of personality, and impossible not to love! [Home Energy Score = 5. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10243840]
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$505,000
1653 SE Linn St, Portland, OR 97202
2beds
736sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$499,900 Zestimate®
$686/sqft
$2,276 Estimated rent
Home value
$499,900
$465,000 - $540,000
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Sunshine-filled mid-century charmerPrivate fully fenced backyardBeautifully refinished hardwood floorsUpdated lightingFresh interior paintTwo comfy bedroomsDetached workshop with electrical
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Listed by:
Tai Faux 971-888-2670,
Think Real Estate,
Emma Kemp 510-290-3505,
Think Real Estate
Bought with:
Michele Bennett, 201231555
Urban Nest Realty
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 429658899
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floors, Closet
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Features: Hardwood Floors, Closet
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Builtin Features, Dishwasher, Eating Area, Free Standing Range, Free Standing Refrigerator
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Hardwood Floors, Closet
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Closet, Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, Tile
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 736
- Total interior livable area: 736 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached, Oversized
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden, Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Seasonal
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Level, SqFt 5000 to 6999
Details
- Additional structures: ToolShed
- Parcel number: R267670
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sellwood - Moreland
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $686/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $519,650
- Annual tax amount: $4,348
- Date on market: 1/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2026 | Sold | $505,000+21.7%$686/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #429658899 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2026 | Pending sale | $415,000$564/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #429658899 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $415,000+233.3%$564/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #429658899 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/1999 | Sold | $124,500$169/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,349 +3.7% | $161,400 +3% |
| 2024 | $4,193 +4% | $156,700 +3% |
| 2023 | $4,032 +2.2% | $152,140 +3% |
| 2022 | $3,944 +1.7% | $147,710 +3% |
| 2021 | $3,877 +9% | $143,410 +3% |
| 2020 | $3,557 +3.8% | $139,240 +3% |
| 2019 | $3,427 | $135,190 +3% |
| 2018 | $3,427 +3% | $131,260 +3% |
| 2017 | $3,326 +14% | $127,440 +3% |
| 2016 | $2,917 | $123,730 +3% |
| 2015 | $2,917 +2.7% | $120,130 +3% |
| 2014 | $2,841 +3.9% | $116,640 +3% |
| 2013 | $2,733 +10.5% | $113,250 +3% |
| 2012 | $2,473 +3.9% | $109,960 +3% |
| 2011 | $2,380 +5.4% | $106,760 +3% |
| 2010 | $2,258 +2.7% | $103,660 +3% |
| 2009 | $2,199 +6% | $100,650 +3% |
| 2008 | $2,075 +0.3% | $97,720 +3% |
| 2007 | $2,069 +11.4% | $94,880 +3% |
| 2006 | $1,858 +4.7% | $92,120 +3% |
| 2005 | $1,775 -8.2% | $89,440 +3% |
| 2004 | $1,933 +2.3% | $86,840 +3% |
| 2003 | $1,890 +8.9% | $84,320 +3% |
| 2002 | $1,736 +7.4% | $81,870 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $1,617 +7.5% | $77,180 +3% |
| 1999 | $1,504 | $74,940 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Sellwood-Moreland
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Duniway Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10Sellwood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Cleveland High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Duniway
- 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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