This is it! Investors Dream. Charming Bungalow in Overlook Neighborhood. A cozy and eco-friendly home with great features and location. Welcome to this charming bungalow in the heart of Overlook, one of Portland's most inviting neighborhoods. This home offers a rare combination of historic charm and some modern upgrades, making it a perfect choice for anyone looking for a cozy and eco-friendly home. You will love the high ceilings, the open floor plan, and the dormer bonus area upstairs that can be used as primary bedroom and office. The home also features a newer metal roof, a newer furnace, a tankless hot water heater, and solar panels that will save you money and reduce your environmental impact. The covered front porch and the enclosed back porch are ideal for relaxing and enjoying the award-winning native gardens that adorn the front and back yards. The gardens are low-maintenance and attract birds and butterflies, creating a natural oasis in the city. Just steps to eateries, the Max, New Seasons, and fun spots like Peninsula Park, Mississippi and Kenton areas.
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$455,000
5544 N Detroit Ave, Portland, OR 97217
2beds
2,735sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$488,800 Zestimate®
$166/sqft
$2,213 Estimated rent
Home value
$488,800
$445,000 - $533,000
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Modern upgradesOverlook neighborhoodFun spotsHistoric charmLow - maintenanceSolar panelsGuest room
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Listed by:
Terri Sunday 503-319-4962,
Terri Sunday Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Todd Kinner
Works Real Estate
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 24360492
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Skylight, Solar Tube
- Level: Upper
- Area: 455
- Dimensions: 35 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Wood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 8 x 10
Dining room
- Features: Builtin Features, Garden Window, High Ceilings, Wood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Eating Area, Free Standing Range, High Ceilings, Wood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 169
- Width: 13
Living room
- Features: Builtin Features, High Ceilings, Solar Tube, Wood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Heating
- Ductless, Passive Solar
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Range, Washer/Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Features
- High Ceilings, Solar Tube(s), Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Aluminum Frames, Double Pane Windows, Storm Window(s), Vinyl Frames, Garden Window(s), Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,735
- Total interior livable area: 2,735 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden, Yard
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 100
- Features: Level, Trees, SqFt 5000 to 6999
Details
- Parcel number: R233669
- Zoning: R5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asbestos
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, DSL
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar Off Grid, Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Overlook/Arbor Lodge
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $166/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $473,240
- Annual tax amount: $3,790
- Date on market: 3/19/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Rehab
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/23/2024 | Sold | $455,000+30%$166/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #24360492 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2024 | Pending sale | $350,000$128/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #24360492 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $350,000+289.3%$128/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #24360492 Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2000 | Sold | $89,900$33/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,089 +3.7% | $151,760 +3% |
| 2024 | $3,942 +4% | $147,340 +3% |
| 2023 | $3,791 +2.2% | $143,050 +3% |
| 2022 | $3,709 +1.7% | $138,890 +3% |
| 2021 | $3,646 +9% | $134,850 +3% |
| 2020 | $3,345 +3.8% | $130,930 +3% |
| 2019 | $3,222 | $127,120 +3% |
| 2018 | $3,222 +3% | $123,420 +3% |
| 2017 | $3,127 +14% | $119,830 +3% |
| 2016 | $2,743 | $116,340 +3% |
| 2015 | $2,743 +2.7% | $112,960 +3% |
| 2014 | $2,671 +3.9% | $109,670 +3% |
| 2013 | $2,570 +10.5% | $106,480 +3% |
| 2012 | $2,325 +3.9% | $103,380 +3% |
| 2011 | $2,237 +5.4% | $100,370 +3% |
| 2010 | $2,123 +2.7% | $97,450 +3% |
| 2009 | $2,067 +6% | $94,620 +3% |
| 2008 | $1,951 +0.3% | $91,870 +3% |
| 2007 | $1,945 +11.3% | $89,200 +3% |
| 2006 | $1,747 +4.7% | $86,610 +3% |
| 2005 | $1,668 -8.2% | $84,090 +3% |
| 2004 | $1,817 +2.3% | $81,650 +3% |
| 2003 | $1,777 +8.9% | $79,280 +3% |
| 2002 | $1,632 +7.4% | $76,980 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $1,520 | $72,570 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Overlook
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Beach Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Ockley Green Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Jefferson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chief Joseph
- 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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Estimated market value
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- Oregon
- Multnomah County
- Portland
- 97217
- Overlook
- 5544 N Detroit Ave
