The Porter Brigham Home built in 1884 is a San Francisco-Style Grand Victorian Italianate Town Home in Historic Nob Hill, where you'll find upscale shopping on NW 23rd Ave. (Trendy-Third) and the Pearl District and Downtown at your feet.
Perfect location for car-free living with a Walk Score of 98 for grocery shopping, entertainment, dining, the river-front, MAX (light rail) and the Portland Streetcar.
Bike Score of 96. Portland Bike Share is just seconds away.
This historic home, architect-owned and thoughtfully redesigned, retains its original wood floors, fireplace, high ceilings, pocket doors, tall bay windows, and grand staircase.
The home has a gourmet granite counter kitchen with modern stainless appliances, low carbon-footprint zoned air-conditioning, 2 roomy bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, an enormous guest suite (includes the 3rd bedroom), separate laundry area , sitting porch, entertainment patio, trees, and a vegetable and flower garden, in the City Center!
Sold for $634,000
$634,000
221 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
3beds
2,400sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1884
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$748,500 Zestimate®
$264/sqft
$4,810 Estimated rent
Home value
$748,500
$651,000 - $853,000
$4,810/mo
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Refrigerator
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial, City
Lot
- Size: 5,000 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: R296104
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
Materials
- Roof: Built-up
Condition
- Year built: 1884
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Portland
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $250 monthly
Other
Other facts
- Granite countertop
- Living room
- Stainless steel appliances
- Vintage
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2025 | Sold | $634,000$264/sqft |
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| 2/10/2016 | Listing removed | $3,100$1/sqft |
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| 1/11/2016 | Listed for rent | $3,100+24.2%$1/sqft |
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| 3/7/2013 | Listing removed | $2,495$1/sqft |
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| 2/28/2013 | Listed for rent | $2,495$1/sqft |
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| 8/15/2012 | Listing removed | $2,495$1/sqft |
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| 7/21/2012 | Price change | $2,495-16.7%$1/sqft |
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| 7/4/2012 | Price change | $2,995-9.1%$1/sqft |
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| 6/6/2012 | Price change | $3,295-8.3%$1/sqft |
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| 4/27/2012 | Price change | $3,595-10%$1/sqft |
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| 4/8/2012 | Listed for rent | $3,995$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,653 +11.3% | $321,420 +3% |
| 2024 | $7,773 +2.5% | $312,060 +3% |
| 2023 | $7,582 -3.4% | $302,980 +3% |
| 2022 | $7,847 +2.6% | $294,160 +3% |
| 2021 | $7,650 +8.1% | $285,600 +3% |
| 2020 | $7,077 +3.8% | $277,290 +3% |
| 2019 | $6,817 | $269,220 +3% |
| 2018 | $6,817 +3% | $261,380 +3% |
| 2017 | $6,616 +14% | $253,770 +3% |
| 2016 | $5,803 | $246,380 +3% |
| 2015 | $5,803 +2.7% | $239,210 +3% |
| 2014 | $5,651 +13.2% | $232,250 +3% |
| 2013 | $4,993 +17.5% | $225,490 +3% |
| 2012 | $4,248 -1.3% | $218,930 +3% |
| 2011 | $4,305 -4% | $212,560 +3% |
| 2010 | $4,484 +2.7% | $206,370 +3% |
| 2009 | $4,365 +5.9% | $200,360 +3% |
| 2008 | $4,121 +0.2% | $194,530 +3% |
| 2007 | $4,112 +11.4% | $188,870 +3% |
| 2006 | $3,692 +4.7% | $183,370 +3% |
| 2005 | $3,525 -8.4% | $178,030 +3% |
| 2004 | $3,847 +8.8% | $172,850 +3% |
| 2003 | $3,536 +7% | $167,820 +3% |
| 2002 | $3,305 +5.8% | $162,940 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $3,123 +4.4% | $153,600 +3% |
| 1999 | $2,992 | $149,130 |
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Neighborhood: Northwest
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Chapman Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10West Sylvan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.8 mi
- 8/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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