5-bedroom 1925 Dutch Colonial in St. Johns offering rare flexibility, urban homestead potential, and opportunities for multigenerational living, rental income, or future expansion.With two bedrooms and a full bath on the main level plus three additional bedrooms upstairs, the adaptable layout works well for shared living, work-from-home setups, guest space, creative studios, or flexible rental arrangements.The home includes practical updates such as new flooring in the kitchen and bathrooms, updated appliances, attic insulation, fresh exterior paint, and new windows, while still offering room to personalize and build additional value over time.Outside, the established organic permaculture garden and food-producing landscape create a unique urban property experience with apple, peach, pear, plum, persimmon, jujube, raspberry, huckleberry, and more.Alley access and a dedicated tiny home pad with 50-amp hookup create additional flexibility for future projects, studio space, guest quarters, or potential additional income-producing use. Additional power is already in place for a sauna, greenhouse, workshop, or creative space.The basement includes a legal egress window and separate exterior electrical access, offering potential for future finished space, dual living, or separate-use possibilities (buyer to verify).Located near Pier Park, Cathedral Park, Forest Park, and the restaurants, shops, and local favorites that make St. Johns one of Portland’s most loved neighborhoods.A flexible North Portland property with space, functionality, and long-term potential that is increasingly difficult to find at this price point. [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10227309]
Pending
Price cut: $15K (6/10)
$534,900
9648 N Central St, Portland, OR 97203
5beds
2,522sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$212/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fresh exterior paintUpdated appliancesSeparate exterior electrical accessAttic insulationNew windowsAlley accessThree additional bedrooms upstairs
- 80 days |
- 567 |
- 37 |
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Listed by:
Heather Dore 503-302-4044,
Urban Nest Realty
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 105854150
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bookcases, Closet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 126
- Dimensions: 9 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Walkin Closet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 9 x 22
Bedroom 3
- Features: Walkin Closet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 81
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
Bedroom 4
- Features: Bamboo Floor, Closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Bedroom 5
- Features: Closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 81
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Cook Island, Kitchen Dining Room Combo
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Living Room Dining Room Combo
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air 90
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
Features
- Granite, Closet, Walk-In Closet(s), Cook Island, Kitchen Dining Room Combo, Living Room Dining Room Combo, Bookcases, Kitchen Island, Tile
- Flooring: Bamboo, Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Vinyl Frames
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,522
- Total interior livable area: 2,522 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street, RV Access/Parking
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Main Floor Bedroom Bath, Accessibility
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Garden, RV Hookup, Sauna, Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Features: Level, SqFt 3000 to 4999
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse, RVHookup
- Parcel number: R264103
- Zoning: R5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Dutch Colonial
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $212/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $614,340
- Annual tax amount: $6,212
- Date on market: 4/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 81 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Pending sale | $534,900$212/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Price change | $534,900-2.7%$212/sqft |
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| 5/13/2026 | Price change | $549,900-1.8%$218/sqft |
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| 4/20/2026 | Price change | $559,900-3.4%$222/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $579,900+110.5%$230/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2020 | Listing removed | $425 |
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| 1/15/2020 | Price change | $425-81.3% |
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| 1/4/2020 | Price change | $2,275-14.2%$1/sqft |
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| 12/7/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,650$1/sqft |
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| 6/29/2006 | Sold | $275,500+87.4%$109/sqft |
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| 1/24/2003 | Sold | $147,000$58/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,213 +3.7% | $230,580 +3% |
| 2024 | $5,990 +4% | $223,870 +3% |
| 2023 | $5,760 +2.2% | $217,350 +3% |
| 2022 | $5,635 +1.7% | $211,020 +3% |
| 2021 | $5,539 +9% | $204,880 +3% |
| 2020 | $5,082 +3.8% | $198,920 +3% |
| 2019 | $4,895 | $193,130 +3% |
| 2018 | $4,895 +3% | $187,510 +3% |
| 2017 | $4,751 +14% | $182,050 +3% |
| 2016 | $4,167 | $176,750 +3% |
| 2015 | $4,167 +2.7% | $171,610 +3% |
| 2014 | $4,058 +3.9% | $166,620 +3% |
| 2013 | $3,904 +10.5% | $161,770 +3% |
| 2012 | $3,532 +3.9% | $157,060 +3% |
| 2011 | $3,399 +5.4% | $152,490 +3% |
| 2010 | $3,225 +2.7% | $148,050 +3% |
| 2009 | $3,140 +6% | $143,740 +3% |
| 2008 | $2,964 +0.3% | $139,560 +3% |
| 2007 | $2,955 +11.4% | $135,500 +3% |
| 2006 | $2,653 +4.7% | $131,560 +3% |
| 2005 | $2,534 +13.5% | $127,730 +27.3% |
| 2004 | $2,234 +2.3% | $100,350 +3% |
| 2003 | $2,184 +8.9% | $97,430 +3% |
| 2002 | $2,006 +7.4% | $94,600 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $1,868 | $89,180 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: St.Johns
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Sitton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10George Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sitton
- Middle: George
- High: Roosevelt
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- Oregon
- Multnomah County
- Portland
- 97203
- St.Johns
- 9648 N Central St
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