This beautifully updated bungalow offers the perfect blend of vintage charm, modern upgrades, and flexible living space in one of Northeast Portland's most desirable neighborhoods.Filled with natural light and timeless character, the main level features gleaming wood floors, fresh interior paint, and a cozy gas fireplace that creates a warm and inviting living space. The updated kitchen showcases stunning quartz countertops, generous workspace, and a charming dining nook perfect for everyday living.With two bedrooms and a full bath on the main level, plus a finished lower level with its own exterior entrance, bedroom, bathroom, and kitchenette, this home offers exceptional flexibility for today's lifestyle. Whether you're looking for a dedicated home office, guest suite, multigenerational living arrangement, media room, workout space, or potential income opportunity, the lower level provides options that are increasingly hard to find.Major electrical and plumbing updates were completed in 2018, contributing to the home's impressive perfect 10 HES rating and providing peace of mind for years to come. An ERV ventilation system further enhances comfort and air quality in the lower level.Outside, enjoy a spacious deck overlooking the backyard—perfect for entertaining, gardening, relaxing, or creating your own outdoor retreat. The refreshed landscaping and newly constructed retaining wall add to the home's strong curb appeal and welcoming presence.Move-in ready, thoughtfully updated, and offering flexible spaces that adapt to your needs, this is a home that lives larger than its square footage and provides opportunities for a variety of lifestyles. [Home Energy Score = 10. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10192172]
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Price cut: $20K (6/27)
$549,900
244 NE Buffalo St, Portland, OR 97211
3beds
1,764sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$312/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Newly constructed retaining wallModern upgradesCozy gas fireplaceFlexible living spaceUpdated kitchenFresh interior paintGenerous workspace
- 41 days |
- 1,074 |
- 74 |
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Listed by:
Jukuan Zheng 330-622-1930,
MORE Realty,
Kim Bryson 808-285-0441,
MORE Realty
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 196590396
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Guest Quarters, EatingArea, Laundry, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floors, Closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Hardwood Floors, Closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Kitchen
- Features: Eating Area, Gas Appliances, Free Standing Range, Tile Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 60
- Width: 6
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Soaking Tub, Family Room Kitchen Combo, Shower, Sink, Closet, Eat-in Kitchen, Tile
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Vinyl Frames
- Basement: Finished,Full,Separate Living Quarters Apartment Aux Living Unit
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,764
- Total interior livable area: 1,764 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, On Street, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Raised Beds, Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Level, SqFt 5000 to 6999
Details
- Additional structures: ToolShed
- Parcel number: R209338
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $312/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $582,610
- Annual tax amount: $4,891
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2026 | Price change | $549,900-3.5%$312/sqft |
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| 6/13/2026 | Price change | $569,900-3.4%$323/sqft |
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| 5/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $589,900+60.3%$334/sqft |
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| 3/30/2026 | Sold | $368,100-35.4%$209/sqft |
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| 7/30/2021 | Sold | $570,000+0.2%$323/sqft |
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| 7/2/2021 | Pending sale | $569,000$323/sqft |
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| 6/11/2021 | Listed for sale | $569,000+128.5%$323/sqft |
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| 5/30/2015 | Listing removed | $249,000$141/sqft |
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| 5/21/2015 | Pending sale | $249,000$141/sqft |
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| 5/21/2015 | Listed for sale | $249,000-10.1%$141/sqft |
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| 5/19/2015 | Sold | $276,900+11.2%$157/sqft |
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| 3/31/2015 | Listed for sale | $249,000$141/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,891 +3.7% | $181,530 +3% |
| 2024 | $4,716 +4% | $176,250 +3% |
| 2023 | $4,534 +2.2% | $171,120 +3% |
| 2022 | $4,436 +1.7% | $166,140 +3% |
| 2021 | $4,361 +9% | $161,310 +3% |
| 2020 | $4,001 +3.8% | $156,620 +3% |
| 2019 | $3,854 | $152,060 +3% |
| 2018 | $3,854 +3% | $147,640 +3% |
| 2017 | $3,741 +48% | $143,340 +33.7% |
| 2016 | $2,528 | $107,210 +8.9% |
| 2015 | $2,528 +8.6% | $98,420 +3% |
| 2014 | $2,327 +3.9% | $95,560 +3% |
| 2013 | $2,239 +10.5% | $92,780 +3% |
| 2012 | $2,026 +3.9% | $90,080 +3% |
| 2011 | $1,949 +5.4% | $87,460 +3% |
| 2010 | $1,850 +2.7% | $84,920 +3% |
| 2009 | $1,801 +6% | $82,450 +3% |
| 2008 | $1,700 +0.3% | $80,050 +3% |
| 2007 | $1,695 +11.4% | $77,720 +3% |
| 2006 | $1,522 +4.7% | $75,460 +3% |
| 2005 | $1,454 -8.2% | $73,270 +3% |
| 2004 | $1,583 +2.3% | $71,140 +3% |
| 2003 | $1,548 +8.9% | $69,070 +3% |
| 2002 | $1,422 +7.4% | $67,060 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $1,325 | $63,220 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Piedmont
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Woodlawn Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Ockley GreenGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10Jefferson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Woodlawn
- Middle: Ockley Green
- High: Jefferson
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- Oregon
- Multnomah County
- Portland
- 97211
- Piedmont
- 244 NE Buffalo St
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