For over 40 years, in sought after Sellwood on Southeast Spokane Street, the sounds of some of the top musical artists from the last half of the century could be heard drifting throughout the property and under the foliage in the yard. The stellar location of this appealing home is not to be missed and it awaits the next person to enjoy it for years to come too. Built in approximately 1898 this house is situated on a long flat lot in the middle of a truly exceptional block in Sellwood. The main level features beautiful wood floors, kitchen and nook, the full bathroom, a gas stove in the comfortable living room as well as large picture windows that let you look out to the bustling neighborhood just a few feet away. The classic front porch is a peaceful place to sit and enjoy the energy of this vibrant SE neighborhood. Shops and boutiques, multiple parks, dozens of restaurants, the Sellwood Community House, the Shack and pool at Sellwood park, and Oaks Park are all mere moments away. A delightful split staircase leads up to two bedrooms, the half bathroom and bonus office room on the top floor. The property features newer HVAC and AC as of 2024, a private back yard with a good size back deck made of Trex, plus a newer washer/dryer. A detached garage sits back in the lot allowing for maximum enjoyment and use of the yard and outdoor spaces. With 1822 square feet this home presents a strong opportunity for the next owner to invest in updates while securing that coveted Sellwood location. Arrange for a tour of this classic old-Sellwood style home for yourself!
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$585,000
947 SE Spokane St, Portland, OR 97202
2beds
1,822sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1898
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$593,600 Zestimate®
$321/sqft
$3,113 Estimated rent
Home value
$593,600
$564,000 - $623,000
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Long flat lotLarge picture windowsBeautiful wood floorsKitchen and nookDetached garageClassic front porchDelightful split staircase
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Listed by:
Brittany Bragg britt@brittbragg.com,
Windermere Realty Trust
Bought with:
Theresa deSousa, 961000115
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Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 285173167
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Partial bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Storage, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 169
- Width: 13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 325
- Dimensions: 25 x 13
Heating
- Forced Air 90
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wall to Wall Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Wood Frames
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,822
- Total interior livable area: 1,822 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Seasonal
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Sprinkler, SqFt 5000 to 6999
Details
- Parcel number: R266932
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1898
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sellwood
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $321/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $677,880
- Annual tax amount: $5,536
- Date on market: 4/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Sold | $585,000+0.9%$321/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #285173167 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2026 | Pending sale | $579,900$318/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #285173167 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $579,900$318/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #285173167 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,536 +3.7% | $205,470 +3% |
| 2024 | $5,337 +4% | $199,490 +3% |
| 2023 | $5,132 +2.2% | $193,680 +3% |
| 2022 | $5,021 +1.7% | $188,040 +3% |
| 2021 | $4,936 +9% | $182,570 +3% |
| 2020 | $4,529 +3.8% | $177,260 +3% |
| 2019 | $4,362 | $172,100 +3% |
| 2018 | $4,362 +3% | $167,090 +3% |
| 2017 | $4,234 +14% | $162,230 +3% |
| 2016 | $3,714 | $157,510 +3% |
| 2015 | $3,714 +2.7% | $152,930 +3% |
| 2014 | $3,616 +3.9% | $148,480 +3% |
| 2013 | $3,479 +10.5% | $144,160 +3% |
| 2012 | $3,147 +3.9% | $139,970 +3% |
| 2011 | $3,029 +5.4% | $135,900 +3% |
| 2010 | $2,874 +2.7% | $131,950 +3% |
| 2009 | $2,799 +6% | $128,110 +3% |
| 2008 | $2,641 +0.3% | $124,380 +3% |
| 2007 | $2,633 +11.4% | $120,760 +3% |
| 2006 | $2,365 +4.7% | $117,250 +3% |
| 2005 | $2,259 -8.2% | $113,840 +3% |
| 2004 | $2,460 +2.3% | $110,530 +3% |
| 2003 | $2,406 +8.9% | $107,320 +3% |
| 2002 | $2,210 +7.4% | $104,200 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $2,058 +7.6% | $98,230 +3% |
| 1999 | $1,914 | $95,370 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Sellwood-Moreland
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Llewellyn Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Sellwood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Cleveland High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Llewellyn
- Middle: Sellwood
- High: Cleveland
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
- 97202
- Sellwood-Moreland
- 947 SE Spokane St
