Seller to pay your first six months of HOA dues! The only 1-bed unit currently listed in the Empress Condominiums! Experience the charm of Portland's historic Empress Hotel in this beautifully updated ground-level one-bedroom condo. This light-filled unit blends vintage character with modern convenience, featuring high ceilings, crown molding, refinished hardwood floors, updated lighting, and a walk-in closet. The kitchen offers brand-new stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, refrigerator, and new flooring, while an in-unit washer/dryer hookup adds everyday convenience. Enjoy the added benefit of a secured assigned storage unit and easy ground-level access. Located just blocks from Providence Park in the iconic Nob Hill neighborhood, this unique condo places you in the heart of Portland with shopping, dining, entertainment, and city amenities just outside your door!
Active
$134,999
20 NW 16th Ave APT 8, Portland, OR 97209
1beds
558sqft
Residential, Condominium
Built in 1927
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$242/sqft
$722/mo HOA
What's special
Easy ground-level accessUpdated lightingRefinished hardwood floorsNew flooringWalk-in closetLight-filled unitHigh ceilings
- 30 days |
- 1,328 |
- 50 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Maddy Keo 503-550-7449,
Premiere Property Group, LLC,
Jennifer Lillie 503-502-3161,
Premiere Property Group, LLC
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 409902445
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry, Storage, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floors, Closet, High Ceilings
- Level: Main
- Area: 77
- Dimensions: 7 x 11
Dining room
- Features: High Ceilings, Vinyl Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 50
- Dimensions: 10 x 5
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Vinyl Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 56
- Width: 8
Living room
- Features: Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings
- Level: Main
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Heating
- Zoned
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Hookup Available
Features
- High Ceilings, Hookup Available, Closet, Tile
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Windows: Vinyl Frames, Wood Frames
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 558
- Total interior livable area: 558 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street, Other
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Ground Floor
Details
- Additional structures: HookupAvailable
- Parcel number: R591975
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Residential, Condominium
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Condo Elevator
- Security: Entry
- Subdivision: Empress
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Commons, Management, Sewer, Trash, Water
- HOA fee: $722 monthly
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $242/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $172,060
- Annual tax amount: $3,212
- Date on market: 7/23/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $134,999+79.8%$242/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #409902445 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2026 | Sold | $75,075-56.9%$135/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #193804697 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2024 | Sold | $174,250-15%$312/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2019 | Listing removed | $1,250$2/sqft |
Source: Portland Property Management, Inc Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,250+4.6%$2/sqft |
Source: Portland Property Management, Inc Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2018 | Listing removed | $1,195$2/sqft |
Source: Grid Property Management, LLC Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,195$2/sqft |
Source: Grid Property Management, LLC Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2017 | Listing removed | $1,195$2/sqft |
Source: Grid Property Management, LLC Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,195$2/sqft |
Source: Grid Property Management, LLC Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2016 | Sold | $205,000-4.7%$367/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #16630850 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2016 | Pending sale | $215,000$385/sqft |
Source: Windermere Stellar #16630850 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2016 | Price change | $215,000-6.5%$385/sqft |
Source: Windermere Stellar #16630850 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2016 | Listed for sale | $229,995+60.8%$412/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2015 | Sold | $143,000$256/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2015 | Sold | $143,000-3.7%$256/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #14262483 Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2015 | Pending sale | $148,500$266/sqft |
Source: Windermere Stellar #14262483 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2015 | Listed for sale | $148,500$266/sqft |
Source: Windermere Stellar #14262483 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2014 | Pending sale | $148,500$266/sqft |
Source: Windermere Stellar #14262483 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2014 | Listed for sale | $148,500$266/sqft |
Source: Windermere Stellar #14262483 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2014 | Listing removed | $148,500$266/sqft |
Source: Windermere Stellar #14262483 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2014 | Price change | $148,500-4.2%$266/sqft |
Source: Windermere Stellar #14262483 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2014 | Price change | $155,000-3.1%$278/sqft |
Source: Windermere Stellar #14262483 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2014 | Listed for sale | $160,000+3.6%$287/sqft |
Source: Windermere Stellar #14262483 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2007 | Sold | $154,500$277/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,213 -5.4% | $153,440 +3% |
| 2024 | $3,395 +17% | $148,980 +3% |
| 2023 | $2,901 -7.2% | $144,650 +3% |
| 2022 | $3,126 -9.7% | $140,440 +3% |
| 2021 | $3,461 +2.4% | $136,350 +3% |
| 2020 | $3,379 +3.8% | $132,380 +3% |
| 2019 | $3,255 | $128,530 +3% |
| 2018 | $3,255 +3% | $124,790 +3% |
| 2017 | $3,159 +14% | $121,160 +3% |
| 2016 | $2,771 | $117,640 +3% |
| 2015 | $2,771 +2.7% | $114,220 +3% |
| 2014 | $2,698 +8.6% | $110,900 +3% |
| 2013 | $2,484 +17.3% | $107,670 +3% |
| 2012 | $2,117 -1.3% | $104,540 +3% |
| 2011 | $2,146 +0.2% | $101,500 +3% |
| 2010 | $2,141 +2.7% | $98,550 +3% |
| 2009 | $2,085 +5.9% | $95,680 +3% |
| 2008 | $1,968 +18% | $92,900 +21.3% |
| 2007 | $1,667 | $76,570 |
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Neighborhood: Northwest
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Chapman Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 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
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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