Pleasant surprises are around every corner of this money-maker, smack in the center of it all. As a successful short term and long term rental, the extra long driveway makes getting to and from the corner coffee shop/restaurant a breeze. The main home entry has a great sized mud room and custom designed slat wood wall that opens to the bright living room. An original built-in bar adorns the formal dining room, which centers the home. Off the dining room is a hallway with a storage nook, a full bathroom and two bedrooms with generous closets. The kitchen has ample counter space with granite countertops, stainless appliances, and a cozy dining nook. Additionally, tucked in a corner is one of two sets of washer/dryers (the other set being downstairs for the basement apartment use). The showstopper of the kitchen, however, is the sightline through the french doors that lead out back, which highlights the beautiful backyard patio. Upstairs houses another 2 bedrooms and deep closets for storage. Downstairs is the fully finished studio apartment with a separate exterior entrance. The space includes a full kitchen, dining area, living room, king size bed nook and full bathroom with clawfoot tub/shower. A quaint utility/storage area off the apartment has laundry, bike storage, and plenty of shelving. Whether you choose this home to live and love, or rent and earn, or a combination of both... this house is a winner!
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$659,000
5538 NE 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97211
4beds
2,482sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$266/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful backyard patioExtra long drivewayBedrooms with generous closetsOriginal built-in barStorage nookFormal dining roomDeep closets for storage
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nicolette Hanna 503-444-9338,
Neighbors Realty
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 454468326
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 4, Utility Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Builtin Features, Formal, Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Builtin Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exterior Entry, French Doors, Hardwood Floors, Nook, E N E R G Y S T A R Qualified Appliances, Free Standing Refrigerator, Granite, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Washer Dryer
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer, Built-In Range, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Granite, Closet, Built-in Features, Formal, Nook
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Vinyl Frames
- Basement: Finished,Full,Separate Living Quarters Apartment Aux Living Unit
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,482
- Total interior livable area: 2,482 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Raised Beds, Yard, Exterior Entry
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 42 x 100
- Features: SqFt 3000 to 4999
Details
- Additional structures: ToolShed, SeparateLivingQuartersApartmentAuxLivingUnit
- Parcel number: R229108
- Zoning: R2.5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Vernon/Alberta Arts
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $266/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $573,010
- Annual tax amount: $2,924
- Date on market: 10/16/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $659,000+16.6%$266/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #454468326 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2021 | Sold | $565,000+133.2%$228/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #21138409 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2006 | Sold | $242,300$98/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,924 +3.7% | $108,520 +3% |
| 2024 | $2,819 +4% | $105,360 +3% |
| 2023 | $2,711 +2.2% | $102,300 +3% |
| 2022 | $2,652 +1.7% | $99,330 +3% |
| 2021 | $2,608 +9% | $96,440 +3% |
| 2020 | $2,392 +3.8% | $93,640 +3% |
| 2019 | $2,304 | $90,920 +3% |
| 2018 | $2,304 +3% | $88,280 +3% |
| 2017 | $2,237 +14% | $85,710 +3% |
| 2016 | $1,962 | $83,220 +3% |
| 2015 | $1,962 +2.7% | $80,800 +3% |
| 2014 | $1,911 +3.9% | $78,450 +3% |
| 2013 | $1,838 +10.5% | $76,170 +3% |
| 2012 | $1,663 +3.9% | $73,960 +3% |
| 2011 | $1,601 +5.4% | $71,810 +3% |
| 2010 | $1,519 +2.7% | $69,720 +3% |
| 2009 | $1,479 +6% | $67,690 +3% |
| 2008 | $1,396 +0.3% | $65,720 +3% |
| 2007 | $1,391 +11.3% | $63,810 +3% |
| 2006 | $1,250 +4.7% | $61,960 +3% |
| 2005 | $1,194 -8.2% | $60,160 +3% |
| 2004 | $1,300 +2.3% | $58,410 +3% |
| 2003 | $1,271 +8.9% | $56,710 +3% |
| 2002 | $1,168 +7.4% | $55,060 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $1,088 +7.5% | $51,910 +3% |
| 1999 | $1,011 | $50,400 |
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Neighborhood: Vernon
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Vernon
- Middle: Vernon
- 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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