Prime location with exceptional development potential! This 10,000 sq ft property consists of two historic legal lots and is zoned Residential Multi-Dwelling (RM-1), allowing for a wide range of possibilities. Explore options such as cottage clusters, a 4-plex, or other middle housing types, with a favorable 1:1 Floor Area Ratio.Cosmetic Fixer - The home is sound and full of historic character—ready for your vision to restore, expand, or redevelop. Opportunities like this are rare, offering both charm and flexibility for future use.All representations regarding zoning and development potential are subject to independent verification by the buyer and must not be relied upon without written confirmation from the appropriate authorities. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10224066]
Pending
$850,000
3835 N Kerby Ave, Portland, OR 97227
5beds
3,505sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$243/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two historic legal lotsHistoric character
- 129 days
- 62
- 0
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jewel Robinson jewelrocks@gmail.com,
RE/MAX Equity Group
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 773950325
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Entry, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 10 x 15
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 160
- Dimensions: 16 x 10
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
Dining room
- Features: Formal
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 154
- Width: 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 10 x 15
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Features
- High Ceilings, Formal
- Flooring: Laminate, Wood
- Windows: Aluminum Frames, Wood Frames
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,505
- Total interior livable area: 3,505 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Yard
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Level, SqFt 10000 to 14999
Details
- Parcel number: R131242
- Zoning: RM1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Boise
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $243/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $918,090
- Annual tax amount: $11,898
- Date on market: 4/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 130 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/19/2026 | Pending sale | $850,000$243/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #773950325 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2026 | Price change | $850,000-10.5%$243/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #773950325 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2026 | Price change | $950,000+11.8%$271/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #773950325 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $850,000$243/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #773950325 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,899 +401.9% | $441,600 +398.4% |
| 2024 | $2,371 +4% | $88,610 +3% |
| 2023 | $2,280 +2.2% | $86,030 +3% |
| 2022 | $2,230 +1.7% | $83,530 +3% |
| 2021 | $2,193 +9% | $81,100 +3% |
| 2020 | $2,012 +3.8% | $78,740 +3% |
| 2019 | $1,938 | $76,450 -20% |
| 2018 | $1,938 +3% | $95,610 +32.7% |
| 2017 | $1,881 +14% | $72,070 +3% |
| 2016 | $1,650 | $69,970 +3% |
| 2015 | $1,650 +2.7% | $67,940 +3% |
| 2014 | $1,607 +3.9% | $65,970 +3% |
| 2013 | $1,546 +10.5% | $64,050 +3% |
| 2012 | $1,398 +3.9% | $62,190 +3% |
| 2011 | $1,346 +5.4% | $60,380 +3% |
| 2010 | $1,277 +2.7% | $58,630 +3% |
| 2009 | $1,244 +6% | $56,930 +3% |
| 2008 | $1,174 +0.3% | $55,280 +3% |
| 2007 | $1,170 +11.4% | $53,670 +3% |
| 2006 | $1,051 -3.2% | $52,110 -4.7% |
| 2005 | $1,085 -8.2% | $54,700 +3% |
| 2004 | $1,182 +2.3% | $53,110 +3% |
| 2003 | $1,156 +8.9% | $51,570 +3% |
| 2002 | $1,062 +7.3% | $50,080 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $989 +7.5% | $47,220 +3% |
| 1999 | $920 | $45,850 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
Payment breakdown
Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.Climate risks
Neighborhood: Boise
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Boise-Eliot
- Middle: Harriet Tubman
- High: Jefferson,Grant
Source: RMLS (OR). This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
Similar homes
- $745,0005 bd4 ba3k sqft446 NE Ivy St, Portland, OR 97212Active
MLS ID #286557446, Kathleen O'Donnell, ODonnell Group Realty. RMLS (OR) - $589,9004 bd2 ba2.5k sqft103 N Monroe St, Portland, OR 97227Active
MLS ID #249600109, Darray Frazier, Dwell Realty. RMLS (OR) - $800,0004 bd2 ba3.1k sqft811 SW 58th Ave, Portland, OR 97221Active
MLS ID #602915030, Cristen Lincoln, Living Room Realty. RMLS (OR) - $699,9004 bd2 ba2.1k sqft5617 NE 27th Ave, Portland, OR 97211Active
MLS ID #660462898, Amanda Haworth, Neighbors Realty. RMLS (OR) - $825,0004 bd4 ba4k sqft2204 NE 7th Ave, Portland, OR 97212ActiveMLS ID #164289325, Tim Pitts, Proud Realty LLC. RMLS (OR)
- $825,0005 bd3 ba2.5k sqft1324 SE 51st Ave, Portland, OR 97215ActiveMLS ID #416460359, Terry Long, Oregon First. RMLS (OR)
- $619,5003 bd3 ba2.4k sqft427 N Skidmore St, Portland, OR 97217ActiveMLS ID #709094006, Joe Fustolo, Soldera Properties, Inc. RMLS (OR)
- $720,0005 bd3 ba2.6k sqft6356 NE Durham Ave, Portland, OR 97211ActiveMLS ID #313942389, Dale Carstensen, Urban Nest Realty. RMLS (OR)
- $980,0004 bd3 ba3.2k sqft3419 SW Dosch Rd, Portland, OR 97239ActiveMLS ID #286473756, Taylor Campbell, Urban Pacific Real Estate. RMLS (OR)
- $738,9004 bd2 ba2.4k sqft2608 NE 7th Ave, Portland, OR 97212ActiveMLS ID #309256082, Johnny Ott, MORE Realty. RMLS (OR)
- $460,0003 bd1 ba1.8k sqft3915 N Montana Ave, Portland, OR 97227ActiveMLS ID #516217245, Marie Covert, MORE Realty. RMLS (OR)
- $729,0003 bd2 ba2.9k sqft309 SE 47th Ave, Portland, OR 97215ActiveMLS ID #747587141, Veronica Park, Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere. RMLS (OR)
- $675,0004 bd1 ba2.9k sqft3815 NE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97212ActiveMLS ID #112684934, Jim Burgum, MORE Realty. RMLS (OR)
- $875,0003 bd3 ba3.6k sqft2333 NE Schuyler St, Portland, OR 97212ActiveMLS ID #601996869, Andrew Harris, eXp Realty, LLC. RMLS (OR)
- $750,0004 bd2 ba2.2k sqft2472 NE 51st Ave, Portland, OR 97213ActiveMLS ID #306101810, Casey Russell, Reger Homes, LLC. RMLS (OR)
- $690,0003 bd2 ba2.2k sqft4121 NE 24th Ave, Portland, OR 97211ActiveMLS ID #212265569, Greg Messick, RealtyNET, LLC. RMLS (OR)
- $780,0003 bd2 ba3.2k sqft1230 SE 32nd Pl, Portland, OR 97214ActiveMLS ID #601318125, Tom Ramsey, John L. Scott Portland South. RMLS (OR)
- $850,0004 bd2 ba2.4k sqft3136 NE Couch St, Portland, OR 97232ActiveMLS ID #387681244, Cathleen Clark Thomas, John L. Scott. RMLS (OR)
- $625,0006 bd3 ba2.5k sqft1903 SE 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97214ActiveMLS ID #369314415, Kelly Hagglund, The Kelly Group Real Estate. RMLS (OR)
- $800,0004 bd2 ba3.3k sqft6807 SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd, Portland, OR 97202ActiveMLS ID #159624074, Tim Kaelin, Coldwell Banker Professional. RMLS (OR)
