Serene urban cottage approximately four miles from Downtown Portland, with convenient access to Division, Hawthorne, Mt. Tabor Park, I-205 and Portland International Airport. Built by the seller’s father in 1951, this two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath home combines original character with thoughtful updates, including refinished oak floors, two gas fireplaces, an updated kitchen (with countertop dishwasher included) and baths, a 2018 roof and a 2025 forced-air furnace.The spacious basement offers a private entrance, high ceilings, natural light, newer vinyl flooring and flexible space for an office, studio or workshop. An enclosed room contains a shower and toilet, with a utility sink located beside the laundry area.Outside, enjoy a fully fenced yard on an 8,000-square-foot lot with mature landscaping, established shade trees, multiple gathering areas, fruit trees, grapes and raised garden beds. A special Portland home offering character, versatility and an exceptional garden setting.
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$500,000
3922 SE 70th Ave, Portland, OR 97206
2beds
1,800sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$499,800 Zestimate®
$278/sqft
$2,932 Estimated rent
Home value
$499,800
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Two gas fireplacesFully fenced yardUpdated kitchenMultiple gathering areasRefinished oak floorsRaised garden bedsCountertop dishwasher included
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Listed by:
Valentina McCuen 503-267-9378,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Real Estate
Bought with:
Jane Boyd, 201204838
Oregon First
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 486928150
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Partial bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,800
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, On Street, Garage Door Opener, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Garden, Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 800 x 1000
- Features: Level, SqFt 7000 to 9999
Details
- Parcel number: R253835
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Approximately
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security Lights, Security System Owned
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $278/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $394,690
- Annual tax amount: $4,466
- Date on market: 8/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 15 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/28/2026 | Sold | $500,000$278/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #486928150 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2026 | Pending sale | $500,000$278/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #486928150 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $500,000$278/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #486928150 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,466 +3.7% | $165,750 +3% |
| 2024 | $4,306 +4% | $160,930 +3% |
| 2023 | $4,140 +2.2% | $156,250 +3% |
| 2022 | $4,051 +1.7% | $151,700 +3% |
| 2021 | $3,982 +9% | $147,290 +3% |
| 2020 | $3,653 +3.8% | $143,000 +3% |
| 2019 | $3,519 | $138,840 +3% |
| 2018 | $3,519 +3% | $134,800 +3% |
| 2017 | $3,416 +14% | $130,880 +3% |
| 2016 | $2,996 | $127,070 +3% |
| 2015 | $2,996 +2.7% | $123,370 +3% |
| 2014 | $2,917 +3.9% | $119,780 +3% |
| 2013 | $2,807 +10.5% | $116,300 +3% |
| 2012 | $2,539 +3.9% | $112,920 +3% |
| 2011 | $2,444 +5.4% | $109,640 +3% |
| 2010 | $2,319 +2.7% | $106,450 +3% |
| 2009 | $2,258 +6% | $103,350 +3% |
| 2008 | $2,131 +0.3% | $100,340 +3% |
| 2007 | $2,124 +11.3% | $97,420 +3% |
| 2006 | $1,908 +4.7% | $94,590 +3% |
| 2005 | $1,822 -8.2% | $91,840 +3% |
| 2004 | $1,985 +2.3% | $89,170 +3% |
| 2003 | $1,941 +8.9% | $86,580 +3% |
| 2002 | $1,783 +7.4% | $84,060 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $1,660 +7.5% | $79,250 +3% |
| 1999 | $1,544 | $76,950 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Foster-Powell
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Arleta Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Kellogg Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Franklin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Arleta
- Middle: Kellogg
- High: Franklin
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
- 97206
- Foster-Powell
- 3922 SE 70th Ave
