This is the “House Hack” you’ve been waiting for. Yes, you really can have a home that pays you to live there.Above grade you’re getting a true 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with its own dedicated laundry, generous room sizes, great ceiling height, and the warmth of original fir floors. The main level features a fantastic primary bedroom with double closets, updated flooring throughout, and spaces that feel open, comfortable, and lived-in the right way. Off-street parking, a large deck, and a spacious yard give you room to imagine your own outdoor retreat.And then there’s the bonus. The finished basement is a fully independent lock-off unit with its own entrance, its own outdoor living nook, and a beautifully designed kitchenette. It’s ideal as an income producing rental or a private guest suite—already leased and performing.This 1911 Craftsman sits right in the heart of the Foster-Powell corridor, minutes from Woodstock and everything you love about Southeast Portland. Smart layout, character, and cashflow potential all in one. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10242630]
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$545,000
5517 SE Boise St, Portland, OR 97206
3beds
2,274sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1911
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$543,300 Zestimate®
$240/sqft
$3,471 Estimated rent
Home value
$543,300
$505,000 - $581,000
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Large deckSpacious yardDouble closetsBeautiful kitchenetteGenerous room sizesGreat ceiling heightFir floors
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Listed by:
Joe Spanish #AGENT_PHONE,
Windermere Realty Trust,
Amanda Bishop 503-515-1052,
Windermere Realty Trust
Bought with:
Elysse Ralph, 201250287
Works Real Estate
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 127908374
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 4, 2nd Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Sliding Doors, Double Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Sliding Doors, Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 160
- Dimensions: 10 x 16
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 108
- Width: 9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 14 x 20
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- High Ceilings, Closet, Double Closet
- Flooring: Laminate, Wall to Wall Carpet, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Triple Pane Windows, Vinyl Frames, Wood Frames
- Basement: Separate Living Quarters Apartment Aux Living Unit
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,274
- Total interior livable area: 2,274 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Features: SqFt 3000 to 4999
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: R107186
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition,Flat
Condition
- Restored
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1911
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $240/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $475,980
- Annual tax amount: $5,264
- Date on market: 10/17/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 31 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | Sold | $545,000+1.9%$240/sqft |
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| 11/17/2025 | Pending sale | $534,900$235/sqft |
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| 10/30/2025 | Price change | $534,900+1.1%$235/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #127908374 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Pending sale | $529,000$233/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #127908374 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $529,000+266.7%$233/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #127908374 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2018 | Listing removed | $1,850$1/sqft |
Source: MJP Management Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2018 | Price change | $1,850-5.1%$1/sqft |
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| 2/5/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,950$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/1997 | Sold | $144,250+20.2%$63/sqft |
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| 6/30/1997 | Sold | $120,000$53/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,264 +3.7% | $195,380 +3% |
| 2024 | $5,075 +4% | $189,690 +3% |
| 2023 | $4,880 +2.2% | $184,170 +3% |
| 2022 | $4,775 +1.7% | $178,810 +3% |
| 2021 | $4,694 +9% | $173,610 +3% |
| 2020 | $4,306 +3.8% | $168,560 +3% |
| 2019 | $4,148 | $163,660 +3% |
| 2018 | $4,148 +3% | $158,900 +3% |
| 2017 | $4,026 +14% | $154,280 +3% |
| 2016 | $3,532 | $149,790 +3% |
| 2015 | $3,532 +2.7% | $145,430 +3% |
| 2014 | $3,439 +11.5% | $141,200 +3% |
| 2013 | $3,084 +12.1% | $137,090 +3% |
| 2012 | $2,752 -4.5% | $133,100 +3% |
| 2011 | $2,880 +5.4% | $129,230 +3% |
| 2010 | $2,733 +2.7% | $125,470 +3% |
| 2009 | $2,661 +6% | $121,820 +3% |
| 2008 | $2,512 +0.3% | $118,280 +3% |
| 2007 | $2,504 +11.4% | $114,840 +3% |
| 2006 | $2,249 +4.7% | $111,500 +3% |
| 2005 | $2,148 -8.1% | $108,260 +3% |
| 2004 | $2,338 +5.5% | $105,110 +3% |
| 2003 | $2,217 +5.5% | $102,050 +3% |
| 2002 | $2,101 +7.6% | $99,080 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $1,953 | $93,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Creston-Kenilworth
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Creston Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Hosford Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 6/10Franklin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Creston
- 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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