This Grant Park home soars among the highly desired tree-lined avenues & top-rated schools which buyers wait for! Priced to sell – don’t miss this! Steeped in history & lovingly held for 46 years, this 1911 Craftsman 4-square is a rare blend of timeless character, thoughtful updates & exceptional versatility. Rich with original detail, the home showcases box beam ceilings, classic built-ins, & expansive wood floors. A wood-burning fireplace anchors the living space, while sunlight pours generously into the dining area, creating a warm & inviting atmosphere. The kitchen honors its heritage with original features, complemented by a newer Bosch stovetop & dishwasher, vintage double ovens, & a generous central island for tasks & gatherings. Upstairs, a beautifully renewed bathroom preserves the look of original tilework & oversized tub, pairing historic charm with modern comfort. The spacious primary bedroom is a serene retreat, with a converted sun-porch as walk-in closet & access to the bath. The property offers remarkable utility & future potential. An oversized garage with access from Brazee St, ensures ease for coming & going. And, the impressive attached shop—complete with exhaust fan, full bath, a newer electrical panels (working in concert with the original in the basement,) & a reinforced cement buttress—supports projects or perhaps a living-space? The huge (630 sqr ft) deck on top of the shop & garage sits on heavily reinforced walls with rebar every 18 inches in both directions, for entertaining, container gardening, & a future ADU! Additional features include a poultry coop, a full-house fan for cooling, & a large attic with headroom & development potential. Fresh interior paint enhances the main living areas & flexible lower-level spaces. Ideally located just blocks from Trader Joe’s, Grant Park, & convenient mass transit, this is a home where historic beauty, modern, modern livability & future opportunity converge. [Home Energy Score = 2. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10246349]
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$700,000
2505 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR 97213
3beds
2,962sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1911
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$236/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
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Wood-burning fireplaceFlexible lower-level spacesClassic built-insTimeless characterFull-house fan for coolingBeautifully renewed bathroomReinforced cement buttress
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Listed by:
Rachel Hemmingson 971-207-2806,
Property Group NW
Bought with:
Meg Dorick, 201219870
Urban Nest Realty
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 773270049
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Entry, Office, Workshop, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Walkin Closet, Wood Floors
- Level: Upper
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Wood Floors
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Wood Floors
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Builtin Features, Formal, Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Eat Bar, Island, Builtin Oven, Double Oven
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, Island
- Level: Main
Office
- Features: Closet
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Forced Air 90, Fireplace(s)
Appliances
- Included: Built In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Appliances, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Purifier, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Floor 4th, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Built-in Features, Closet, Shared Bath, Beamed Ceilings, Formal, Eat Bar, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, Tile
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Wood Frames, Daylight
- Basement: Partially Finished,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,962
- Total interior livable area: 2,962 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street, Attached, Extra Deep Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Yard, Exterior Entry
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Level, On Busline, SqFt 5000 to 6999
Details
- Additional structures: PoultryCoop
- Parcel number: R262349
- Zoning: R5
- Other equipment: Air Cleaner
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,Four Square
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1911
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Entry, Security System Owned
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $236/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $580,290
- Annual tax amount: $8,416
- Date on market: 4/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 14 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2026 | Sold | $700,000-9.1%$236/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #773270049 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2026 | Pending sale | $770,000$260/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #773270049 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $770,000$260/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #773270049 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $6,436 +14% | $246,630 +3% |
| 2016 | $5,646 | $239,450 +3% |
| 2015 | $5,646 | $232,480 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Grant Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Beverly Cleary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Grant High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Beverly Cleary
- Middle: Beverly Cleary
- High: Grant
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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- Oregon
- Multnomah County
- Portland
- 97213
- Grant Park
- 2505 NE 42nd Ave
