Portland Heights pied-à-terre in the heart of "The Grid". Cherished by the same family for 2 generations. This charming 2-bedroom, ground level condominium offers hardwood floors, a fireplace, granite countertops and a covered south facing deck overlooking a quiet, lovely tree-lined street. Includes a two car, detached garage and 498 SF of additional space including a full bath in the lower level. This is a rare opportunity to own a historic gem in one of Portland's most sought-after neighborhoods.
Pending
$605,000
1837 SW Elm St APT 1, Portland, OR 97201
2beds
1,169sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$5,289/mo
Residential, Condominium
Built in 1917
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$518/sqft
$756/mo HOA
What's special
Tree-lined streetHardwood floorsCovered south facing deckTwo car detached garageGranite countertops
- 632 days |
- 68 |
- 1 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Olivia Butler 503-936-7118,
Windermere Realty Trust,
Sherrol Butler 503-789-9049,
Windermere Realty Trust
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 24140130
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: Builtin Features, Hardwood Floors, Double Closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Builtin Features, Hardwood Floors, Double Closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Dining room
- Features: Builtin Features, Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 228
- Dimensions: 12 x 19
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Appliances, Microwave, Free Standing Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Granite
- Level: Main
- Area: 121
- Width: 11
Living room
- Features: Deck, Fireplace, Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 20 x 14
Heating
- Baseboard, Fireplace(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Appliances, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Built-in Features, Double Closet, Granite
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,169
- Total interior livable area: 1,169 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Deeded, Garage Door Opener, Condo Garage (Deeded), Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Ground Floor
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Seasonal
Lot
- Features: Commons
Details
- Additional parcels included: R516636
- Parcel number: R516627
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Residential, Condominium
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Register of Historic Homes
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1917
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Portland Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Commons, Exterior Maintenance, Hot Water, Insurance, Management, Sewer, Trash, Water
- HOA fee: $756 monthly
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $518/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $487,970
- Annual tax amount: $8,387
- Date on market: 10/24/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 1041 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Pending sale | $605,000$518/sqft |
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| 3/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $605,000$518/sqft |
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| 3/6/2026 | Pending sale | $605,000$518/sqft |
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| 12/4/2025 | Price change | $605,000-1.6%$518/sqft |
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| 7/19/2025 | Price change | $615,000-2.2%$526/sqft |
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| 6/9/2025 | Price change | $629,000-2.5%$538/sqft |
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| 4/8/2025 | Price change | $645,000-2.1%$552/sqft |
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| 12/10/2024 | Price change | $659,000-2.9%$564/sqft |
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| 10/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $679,000$581/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,388 +3.6% | $311,920 +3% |
| 2024 | $8,095 +4% | $302,840 +3% |
| 2023 | $7,784 +2.2% | $294,020 +3% |
| 2022 | $7,615 +1.7% | $285,460 +3% |
| 2021 | $7,487 +9% | $277,150 +3% |
| 2020 | $6,867 +3.8% | $269,080 +3% |
| 2019 | $6,615 | $261,250 +3% |
| 2018 | $6,615 +3% | $253,650 +3% |
| 2017 | $6,421 +14% | $246,270 +3% |
| 2016 | $5,631 | $239,100 +3% |
| 2015 | $5,631 +6% | $232,140 +3% |
| 2014 | $5,311 +16% | $225,380 +3% |
| 2013 | $4,578 +18.1% | $218,820 +3% |
| 2012 | $3,878 -1.7% | $212,450 +3% |
| 2011 | $3,946 +0.9% | $206,270 +3% |
| 2010 | $3,911 -7.7% | $200,270 +3% |
| 2009 | $4,236 +5.9% | $194,440 +3% |
| 2008 | $3,999 +0.2% | $188,780 +3% |
| 2007 | $3,991 +11.4% | $183,290 +3% |
| 2006 | $3,584 | $177,960 |
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Neighborhood: Southwest Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Ainsworth Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 6/10West Sylvan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 8/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ainsworth
- Middle: West Sylvan
- High: Lincoln
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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