Taken down to the studs and completely rebuilt, this Overlook home is all about clean design, thoughtful updates, and jaw-dropping views. Upstairs, vaulted ceilings and wide-open living spaces frame a panoramic look at the Willamette River and NW Hills. Massive sliding doors open to the upper deck, where you can watch the sun set over the hills every single evening. The designer kitchen features quartz countertops, soft-close cabinets, and stainless steel appliances, all oriented to keep that view front and center. Downstairs, both bedrooms open onto a private deck through sliding doors, each with the same incredible outlook. Everything has been redone—siding, windows, plumbing, electrical, furnace, AC, on-demand hot water, engineered hardwoods, and more. Blocks from Adidas, the bluffs, and the shops, bars, and restaurants on Killingsworth. Easy access to I-5. One-of-a-kind and impossible to forget.
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$685,000
5237 N Emerson Dr, Portland, OR 97217
2beds
1,644sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
0.34 Acres Lot
$683,600 Zestimate®
$417/sqft
$2,957 Estimated rent
Home value
$683,600
$636,000 - $731,000
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Wide-open living spacesUpper deckVaulted ceilingsDesigner kitchenStainless steel appliancesMassive sliding doorsSoft-close cabinets
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Listed by:
Zayda Arzen 503-730-9459,
eXp Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Rachel Smith, 201234403
Modern Homes Collective
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 709432626
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Deck, Sliding Doors, Ensuite, Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 266
- Dimensions: 14 x 19
Bedroom 2
- Features: Deck, Sliding Doors, Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Dining room
- Features: Engineered Hardwood
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Gas Appliances, Free Standing Refrigerator, Quartz
- Level: Main
- Area: 210
- Width: 15
Living room
- Features: Deck, Fireplace, Sliding Doors, Engineered Hardwood
- Level: Main
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built In Oven, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Gas Appliances, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- High Ceilings, Quartz
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Vinyl Frames
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,644
- Total interior livable area: 1,644 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, On Street, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Garage On Main, Accessibility
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River, Valley
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Sloped, Trees, SqFt 10000 to 14999
Details
- Parcel number: R211479
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System Owned
Location
- Region: Portland
- Subdivision: Madrona View
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/23/2025 | Sold | $685,000-2.1%$417/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #709432626 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2025 | Pending sale | $700,000$426/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #709432626 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $700,000-6.7%$426/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #709432626 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2021 | Sold | $750,000+0.7%$456/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #21020951 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2021 | Pending sale | $745,000+1600.9%$453/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #21020951 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2019 | Sold | $43,800$27/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,596 +3.7% | $356,150 +3% |
| 2024 | $9,251 +4% | $345,780 +3% |
| 2023 | $8,896 +2.2% | $335,710 +3% |
| 2022 | $8,703 +1.7% | $325,940 +3% |
| 2021 | $8,556 +25.5% | $316,440 +18.6% |
| 2020 | $6,816 +3.8% | $266,790 +3% |
| 2019 | $6,565 | $259,020 +3% |
| 2018 | $6,565 +3% | $251,480 +3% |
| 2017 | $6,372 +14% | $244,160 +3% |
| 2016 | $5,589 | $237,050 +3% |
| 2015 | $5,589 +2.7% | $230,150 +3% |
| 2014 | $5,442 +3.9% | $223,450 +3% |
| 2013 | $5,236 +10.5% | $216,950 +3% |
| 2012 | $4,737 +3.9% | $210,640 +3% |
| 2011 | $4,558 +5.4% | $204,510 +3% |
| 2010 | $4,325 +2.7% | $198,560 +3% |
| 2009 | $4,212 +6% | $192,780 +3% |
| 2008 | $3,974 +0.3% | $187,170 +3% |
| 2007 | $3,963 +11.4% | $181,720 +3% |
| 2006 | $3,558 +4.7% | $176,430 +3% |
| 2005 | $3,399 -8.2% | $171,300 +3% |
| 2004 | $3,702 +3.2% | $166,320 +3% |
| 2003 | $3,586 +7.9% | $161,480 +3% |
| 2002 | $3,325 +7.4% | $156,780 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $3,096 | $147,790 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Overlook
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Beach Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Ockley GreenGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Jefferson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Beach
- Middle: Ockley Green
- High: Jefferson
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
- 97217
- Overlook
- 5237 N Emerson Dr
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