Cottage-core dreams come true! Step inside the gate and into your peaceful idyll in the city. Built in 1914, this absolutely adorable home goes all in on the charm, with hardwood floors, exposed brick, pocket doors and more. Under the hood, all the important stuff has been handled: new plumbing, wiring, 200A electrical panel, and water heater all in 2020, windows in 2010. Natural light floods into the generous renovated kitchen from all sides. Oversize gas range, abundant counter and cabinet space, and pantry will satisfy the home chefs among us. Updated bathroom has stylish walk in shower and separate soaking tub. Upstairs, find a large bedroom with wood floors and the coziest nook. Gas stove keeps the whole place cozy all winter long. Unfinished basement is clean + dry, perfect for storage, shop space, and hobbies. Outside, the front yard is lovingly planted with all manner of native plants and edibles, designed to be low maintenance and drought tolerant. Back deck off the kitchen begs to host dinner parties. Driveway is long enough for several cars and/or an RV. Quiet neighborhood tucked between Kenton and St Johns gives easy access to lots of dining, farmers market, movie theater, MAX line and more. Less than a mile to New Seasons, University of Portland and Columbia Park.
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$483,300
8929 N McKenna Ave, Portland, OR 97203
3beds
1,712sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$482,600 Zestimate®
$282/sqft
$2,401 Estimated rent
Home value
$482,600
$449,000 - $516,000
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Back deckUpdated bathroomUnfinished basementWalk in showerSeparate soaking tubRenovated kitchenHardwood floors
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Listed by:
Erin Brown 503-473-5493,
Portland Proper Real Estate
Bought with:
Katharine Granum, 201205076
Real Broker
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 548890451
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floors, Closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: French Doors, Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Nook, Wood Floors
- Level: Upper
- Area: 160
- Dimensions: 16 x 10
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood Floors, Living Room Dining Room Combo
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Gas Appliances, Pantry, Skylight, Free Standing Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Quartz
- Level: Main
- Area: 224
- Width: 16
Living room
- Features: Hardwood Floors, Wood Stove
- Level: Main
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18 x 12
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer, Gas Appliances, Free-Standing Range, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Quartz, Soaking Tub, Nook, Living Room Dining Room Combo, Pantry, Closet
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Vinyl Frames, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,712
- Total interior livable area: 1,712 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, RV Access/Parking
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Main Floor Bedroom Bath, Walkin Shower, Accessibility
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Raised Beds, Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 90
- Features: Gated, Level, Trees, SqFt 3000 to 4999
Details
- Additional structures: RVParking
- Parcel number: R297785
- Zoning: R5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1914
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Green energy
- Water conservation: Water-Smart Landscaping
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security Gate, Security Lights, Sidewalk
- Subdivision: Portsmouth
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $282/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $473,060
- Annual tax amount: $2,797
- Date on market: 9/18/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2025 | Sold | $483,300+5.3%$282/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #548890451 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2025 | Pending sale | $459,000$268/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #548890451 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $459,000+150.8%$268/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #548890451 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2009 | Sold | $183,000+4.6%$107/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2009 | Price change | $175,000-9.3%$102/sqft |
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2009 | Listed for sale | -- |
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2009 | Sold | $192,950-13.9%$113/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2005 | Sold | $224,000+183.5%$131/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/1997 | Sold | $79,000+5.3%$46/sqft |
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| 7/1/1996 | Sold | $75,000$44/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,901 +3.7% | $107,670 +3% |
| 2024 | $2,797 +4% | $104,540 +3% |
| 2023 | $2,690 +2.2% | $101,500 +3% |
| 2022 | $2,632 +1.7% | $98,550 +3% |
| 2021 | $2,587 +9% | $95,680 +3% |
| 2020 | $2,373 +3.8% | $92,900 +3% |
| 2019 | $2,286 | $90,200 +3% |
| 2018 | $2,286 +3% | $87,580 +3% |
| 2017 | $2,219 +14% | $85,030 +3% |
| 2016 | $1,947 | $82,560 +3% |
| 2015 | $1,947 +2.7% | $80,160 +3% |
| 2014 | $1,896 +3.9% | $77,830 +3% |
| 2013 | $1,824 +10.5% | $75,570 +3% |
| 2012 | $1,650 +3.9% | $73,370 +3% |
| 2011 | $1,588 +5.4% | $71,240 +3% |
| 2010 | $1,507 +2.7% | $69,170 +3% |
| 2009 | $1,467 +6% | $67,160 +3% |
| 2008 | $1,385 +0.3% | $65,210 +3% |
| 2007 | $1,381 +11.3% | $63,320 +3% |
| 2006 | $1,240 +4.7% | $61,480 +3% |
| 2005 | $1,184 -8.2% | $59,690 +3% |
| 2004 | $1,290 +2.3% | $57,960 +3% |
| 2003 | $1,262 +8.9% | $56,280 +3% |
| 2002 | $1,159 +7.4% | $54,650 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $1,079 +7.6% | $51,520 +3% |
| 1999 | $1,004 | $50,020 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Portsmouth
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Cesar Chavez K-8 SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cesar Chavez
- Middle: Cesar Chavez
- High: Roosevelt
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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