Perfect starter home in the Montavilla/ East Tabor community with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, South facing which makes a perfect setting for a front yard sunlit garden. This one level Cottage is a great first time Buyer home that will require cosmetic love. Nearby Monticello Antiques, charming Cafe(s) & a Seasonal farmers market and just blocks away from the central core of Montavilla, this fixer boasts a large backyard for potential ADU or expansion of main home OR conversion of the 621 sq ft unfinished basement with 7'2" ceiling height and an exterior entrance for an ADU. Close to MAX and easy freeway access, this also works as a great rental. [Home Energy Score = 7. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10215263]
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$320,000
8521 SE Alder St, Portland, OR 97216
2beds
1,262sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1943
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$369,400 Zestimate®
$254/sqft
$2,449 Estimated rent
Home value
$369,400
$344,000 - $395,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Doug Landers neportland@johnlscott.com,
John L. Scott Portland Central,
Carol Ann Landers 503-314-6606,
John L. Scott Portland Central
Bought with:
Daniel Treacy, 201233828
Keller Williams Premier Partners
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 23698819
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
Kitchen
- Features: Free Standing Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Vinyl Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 99
- Width: 9
Living room
- Features: Coved, Fireplace, Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 187
- Dimensions: 17 x 11
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Closet, Coved
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wall to Wall Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,262
- Total interior livable area: 1,262 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 100
- Features: Level, SqFt 5000 to 6999
Details
- Parcel number: R264328
- Zoning: R5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asbestos, Shingle Siding, Insulation and Ceiling Insulation
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Approximately
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1943
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Portland
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2024 | Sold | $320,000-1.5%$254/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #23698819 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2024 | Pending sale | $325,000$258/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #23698819 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2024 | Price change | $325,000-7.1%$258/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #23698819 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2023 | Price change | $349,900-4.1%$277/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #23698819 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $365,000+976.7%$289/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #23129685 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2001 | Sold | $33,900$27/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,556 +3.7% | $131,960 +3% |
| 2024 | $3,428 +4% | $128,120 +3% |
| 2023 | $3,296 +2.2% | $124,390 +3% |
| 2022 | $3,225 +1.7% | $120,770 +3% |
| 2021 | $3,170 +9% | $117,260 +3% |
| 2020 | $2,909 +3.8% | $113,850 +3% |
| 2019 | $2,802 | $110,540 +3% |
| 2018 | $2,802 +3% | $107,330 +3% |
| 2017 | $2,720 +14% | $104,210 +3% |
| 2016 | $2,386 | $101,180 +3% |
| 2015 | $2,386 +2.7% | $98,240 +3% |
| 2014 | $2,323 +7.4% | $95,380 +3% |
| 2013 | $2,162 +7.5% | $92,610 +3% |
| 2012 | $2,010 +3.3% | $89,920 +3% |
| 2011 | $1,946 +5.4% | $87,310 +3% |
| 2010 | $1,846 +2.7% | $84,770 +3% |
| 2009 | $1,798 +6% | $82,310 +3% |
| 2008 | $1,697 +0.3% | $79,920 +3% |
| 2007 | $1,692 +11.4% | $77,600 +3% |
| 2006 | $1,520 +4.7% | $75,340 +3% |
| 2005 | $1,451 -8.2% | $73,150 +3% |
| 2004 | $1,581 +2.2% | $71,020 +3% |
| 2003 | $1,546 +8.9% | $68,960 +3% |
| 2002 | $1,420 +7.4% | $66,960 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $1,322 | $63,120 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Montavilla
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Clark Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Harrison Park SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Leodis V. McDaniel High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Harrison Park
- Middle: Harrison Park
- High: Leodis Mcdaniel
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
- 97216
- Montavilla
- 8521 SE Alder St
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