#478683591, Jordyn Jones, Listing Office: Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty
5835 N Boston Ave Portland, OR 97217
Property details
About 5835 N Boston Ave
Discover this charming home nestled in the heart of Portland’s desirable Overlook neighborhood, just blocks to Willamette Boulevard and the bluff. The 1943 era Cape Cod features three levels. The living room has hardwood floors, coved ceilings & a wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen and main level bath have been updated. New LVP in the kitchen and upstairs. Fresh interior paint throughout. The upstairs bedroom is ginormous with built-in storage as well as unfinished attic storage. There are two bedrooms on the main level, both with hardwood floors and one with a Murphy bed. There’s also an enclosed rear deck that is accessed off one bedroom—work out space? A brand new furnace and heat pump have just been installed, ensuring efficient temperature control! The basement is partially finished and offers additional storage. Outside, the property includes an oversized two-car garage with tall ceilings, a partial bath, lumber storage, and is equipped with propane heat, making it ideal for your automotive or other projects! The backyard is private with a tree-house and is awaiting your personal landscaping touches. Above the garage, an artist's studio offers a serene space for creativity, flooded with natural light from the vaulted ceilings and skylights. It has a kitchen space, 220V power, a potential bedroom and full bath. With a little tweaking, could easily be converted to an ADU. Sewer dump & hookup for RV next to garage. The home will have a new roof and gutters installed, and a decommissioned oil tank prior to closing. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10234250]
Highlights
(Pending)
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Laminate
- Interior: Laundry, Skylight, Washer/Dryer
- Fireplace: Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Driveway, Street Parking
- Exterior: Covered Deck, Fence, RV Hookup, RV Parking, Security Lights, Tool Shed, Yard
- Architectural Style: 2 Story, Capecod
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Heat Pump
- List Price: $675,000
- Price/SqFt: $249
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,829
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Level
- Directions: Ainsworth (Between Greeley & Denver), S on Boston
- Year Built: 1943
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 2,708 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.12 Acres
- MLS Number: 385761685
- MLS Name: Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc.
- Office Name: John L. Scott Portland Central
- Office Email: neportland@johnlscott.com
- Listing Agent: Leslie Newberry
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $182,240 | $4,829 |
2022 | $176,940 | $4,724 |
2021 | $171,790 | $4,724 |
2020 | $166,790 | $4,644 |
2018 | $157,230 | $3,983 |
2017 | $152,660 | $3,818 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Chief Joseph School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•2409 N Saratoga St
9
Beach Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•1710 N Humboldt St
8
Peninsula Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•8125 N Emerald Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $69,643. Residents of Portland, OR typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 5835 N Boston Ave
The listing price of 5835 N Boston Ave property is $675,000.
The property 5835 N Boston Ave is a house located in Portland, Oregon, 97217.
Sale Pending: 5835 N Boston Ave is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.
The nearby schools for 5835 N Boston Ave are: Chief Joseph School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Beach Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Peninsula Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), The Ivy School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Ockley Green Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Portland Village School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Jefferson High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Metropolitan Learning Center (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,829 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 5835 N Boston Ave has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
The property 5835 N Boston Ave is 2,708 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5835 N Boston Ave is 1943.
This home is located at 5835 N Boston Ave in Portland, OR and zip code 97217 in the Gay's Addition neighborhood. This 2,708 square foot home, which was built in 1943, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 21, 2025 and is currently priced at $675,000.
Over 260 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Portland, OR. In the same period over 254 listings were sold below the listed price and 174 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Portland, OR between February and March 2025 increased by 11.5%. The median list price of listings available in March 2025 was $547,107, while the average time on the real estate market was 58 days.