Beautiful bungalow on a sunny corner lot in treasured Mt Tabor location, bordered by heritage Ash trees planted in 1920. The fantastic floorplan sets this vintage home apart from the rest – a large living room, dining room and kitchen, a bedroom and full bath on the main, 3 large bedrooms and full bathroom upstairs, and finally a full unfinished basement with great ceiling height. This well-designed home stands the test of time, every square foot is functional for today’s living. Recent investments include: almost all new electrical, zonal heating/cooling for upstairs & down (the heat pump for the upstairs was replaced in 2017), water heater replaced in 2021, and an asbestos abatement in 2017. How could you use this spacious, oversized 2 car garage/shop? This is one-of-a-kind - shop, studio, home office, play area... Southeast exposure provides soft morning light and bright afternoons. The full front porch – complete with porch swing – perched above the street, you can sit back with morning coffee or a night cap. Character just fills this home; original fireplace, tiles, knobs, doors, built-ins, millwork. An eclectic home that has been cared for, with quality improvements made – a remarkable home in an outstanding location refreshed to be appreciated as-is, or enjoy the unlimited potential for new design. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10236265]
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$750,000
535 SE 53rd Ave, Portland, OR 97215
4beds
3,041sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$743,400 Zestimate®
$247/sqft
$4,149 Estimated rent
Home value
$743,400
$684,000 - $803,000
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Original fireplaceDining roomFull unfinished basementFantastic floorplanSunny corner lotFull front porch
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Temara Presley neportland@johnlscott.com,
John L. Scott Portland Central,
Eva Sanders 503-705-0755,
John L. Scott Portland Central
Bought with:
Kevin Dean
Windermere Realty Trust
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 324386520
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 4, Laundry, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floors
- Level: Upper
- Area: 266
- Dimensions: 14 x 19
Bedroom 2
- Features: Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 13 x 17
Bedroom 3
- Features: Hardwood Floors
- Level: Upper
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 13 x 16
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 288
- Dimensions: 18 x 16
Dining room
- Features: Builtin Features, Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Kitchen
- Features: Builtin Features, Vinyl Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 208
- Width: 16
Living room
- Features: Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 400
- Dimensions: 25 x 16
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Built-in Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wood, Vinyl
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,041
- Total interior livable area: 3,041 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, RV Access/Parking, RV Boat Storage, Attached, Extra Deep Garage, Oversized
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Raised Beds, Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Level, SqFt 5000 to 6999
Details
- Additional structures: RVParking, RVBoatStorage
- Parcel number: R297124
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Lap Siding, Shake Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Mt Tabor
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $247/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $707,040
- Annual tax amount: $7,215
- Date on market: 3/7/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2025 | Sold | $750,000+0%$247/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #324386520 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2025 | Pending sale | $749,900$247/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #324386520 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $749,900$247/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #324386520 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,495$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,485 +3.7% | $277,790 +3% |
| 2024 | $7,216 +4% | $269,700 +3% |
| 2023 | $6,939 +2.2% | $261,850 +3% |
| 2022 | $6,789 +1.7% | $254,230 +3% |
| 2021 | $6,674 +9% | $246,830 +3% |
| 2020 | $6,122 +3.8% | $239,650 +3% |
| 2019 | $5,897 | $232,670 +3% |
| 2018 | $5,897 +3% | $225,900 +3% |
| 2017 | $5,724 +14% | $219,330 +3% |
| 2016 | $5,021 | $212,950 +3% |
| 2015 | $5,021 +2.7% | $206,750 +3% |
| 2014 | $4,889 +3.9% | $200,730 +3% |
| 2013 | $4,703 +10.5% | $194,890 +3% |
| 2012 | $4,255 +3.9% | $189,220 +3% |
| 2011 | $4,095 +5.4% | $183,710 +3% |
| 2010 | $3,885 +2.7% | $178,360 +3% |
| 2009 | $3,783 +6% | $173,170 +3% |
| 2008 | $3,570 +0.3% | $168,130 +3% |
| 2007 | $3,560 +11.4% | $163,240 +3% |
| 2006 | $3,197 +4.7% | $158,490 +3% |
| 2005 | $3,053 -8.2% | $153,880 +3% |
| 2004 | $3,325 +2.3% | $149,400 +3% |
| 2003 | $3,252 +8.9% | $145,050 +3% |
| 2002 | $2,986 +7.4% | $140,830 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $2,781 +7.5% | $132,750 +3% |
| 1999 | $2,586 | $128,890 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Mount Tabor
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Glencoe Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10Mt Tabor Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Franklin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Glencoe
- Middle: Mt Tabor
- 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
- 97215
- Mount Tabor
- 535 SE 53rd Ave
