Small condo in the heart of Portland. This charming studio is on the top floor of the iconic 'Empress'. Originally a hotel when it opened in 1927, it was completely renovated in 2007. Includes built-in kitchen with dishwasher, range & refrigerator. Also includes washer, dryer, window AC, wood floors & large bathtub. Secured entry & Pet friendly. It's just minutes to downtown, Washington Park, PSU, Max and bus lines with easy freeway access. Also just blocks to many stores and restaurants. One of the least expensive properties in Portland with the most centralized location!
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Price cut: $5K (6/25)
$109,900
20 NW 16th Ave APT 407, Portland, OR 97209
--beds
312sqft
Residential, Condominium
Built in 1927
-- sqft lot
$105,800 Zestimate®
$352/sqft
$417/mo HOA
What's special
Charming studioSecured entryTop floorWood floorsLarge bathtubWindow ac
- 90 days |
- 1,138 |
- 66 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gregory Dunlap 503-804-6366,
Diamond Group Properties, Inc.
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 357422473
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Free Standing Refrigerator
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Wood Floors
- Level: Main
Heating
- Zoned
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Vinyl Frames
- Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall
Interior area
- Total structure area: 312
- Total interior livable area: 312 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Upper Floor
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Features: Corner Lot, Light Rail, On Busline
Details
- Parcel number: R592036
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Residential, Condominium
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Other Internet Service
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Condo Elevator
- Security: Entry, Fire Escape, Intercom Entry, Security Lights
- Subdivision: Empress
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Commons, Exterior Maintenance, Hot Water, Insurance, Management, Sewer, Trash, Water
- HOA fee: $417 monthly
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $352/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $126,260
- Annual tax amount: $2,305
- Date on market: 4/9/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$105,800
$101,000 - $111,000
$957/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Price change | $109,900-4.4%$352/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #357422473 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2026 | Price change | $114,900-6.2%$368/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #357422473 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $122,500+2.6%$393/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #357422473 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2007 | Sold | $119,377$383/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,306 -1% | $100,060 +3% |
| 2024 | $2,329 +17.2% | $97,150 +3% |
| 2023 | $1,988 -7.3% | $94,330 +3% |
| 2022 | $2,145 -9.2% | $91,590 +3% |
| 2021 | $2,363 +7.2% | $88,930 +3% |
| 2020 | $2,204 +3.8% | $86,340 +3% |
| 2019 | $2,123 | $83,830 +3% |
| 2018 | $2,123 +3% | $81,390 +3% |
| 2017 | $2,060 +14% | $79,020 +3% |
| 2016 | $1,807 | $76,720 +3% |
| 2015 | $1,807 +2.7% | $74,490 +3% |
| 2014 | $1,760 +6.3% | $72,330 +3% |
| 2013 | $1,655 +17.1% | $70,230 +3% |
| 2012 | $1,413 -1.3% | $68,190 +3% |
| 2011 | $1,433 +2.5% | $66,210 +3% |
| 2010 | $1,397 +2.7% | $64,290 +3% |
| 2009 | $1,360 +5.9% | $62,420 +3% |
| 2008 | $1,284 +0.2% | $60,610 +3% |
| 2007 | $1,281 | $58,850 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Northwest
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Chapman Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 6/10West Sylvan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.9 mi
- 8/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chapman
- Middle: West Sylvan
- High: Lincoln
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- Multnomah County
- Portland
- 97209
- Northwest
- 20 NW 16th Ave Apartment 407
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