$489,000

615 NE 81st Ave Portland, OR 97213

$5,807
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,718 sqft
0.1 acres
$285 / sqft
House

Property details

About 615 NE 81st Ave

This lovely well-maintained Montavilla home is a gem, offering tons of natural light, as well as vintage charm and modern updates throughout. The main level consists of an open living room that connects to a picture window-lined dining area and a cleverly hidden laundry space. The kitchen is extremely efficient with nice wood tones and an exterior entry door. Past the living room is a nook, perfect for an office or TV area, which leads in to the most amazing and spacious open sunken living room! The possibilities are endless with this expansive & dreamy space. It would be the perfect base for a home business, an ideal room for creative endeavors, a music or art studio, an excellent playroom, a media room, or even a dance space or home gym. Double French doors lead to the patio & private fenced gorgeous backyard, complete with raised beds & a Tuff Shed for storage. The second floor consists of a primary bedroom bathed in natural light, a second bedroom, and a loft for the perfect work-from-home office space. This home is truly move-in ready with a new A/C & heat pump, new roof & gutters, Scandinavian-style floors throughout, & a beautiful newly tiled shower. The long driveway offers space to store a small R/V or boat with a secure locking gate. The location makes for a super easy commute by car, bus, bike, or MAX and you will love the proximity to all of the wonderful spots on East Glisan & the shops, restaurants, farmer's market, & local businesses of Montavilla. This home is truly special, exuding character and classic charm throughout. All you have to do is move in and make it your own. OPEN HOUSE Saturday, May 10, 11 AM-1 PM. [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10115687]

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHeat Pump
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Heat Pump
Size1,718 sqft
Lot size0.12 Acres
Year built1951
ParkingDriveway
MLS #536900929

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: No
  • Interior: High Speed Internet, Laundry, Washer/Dryer
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Driveway
  • Exterior: Patio, Storm Door(s), Tool Shed, Yard
  • Architectural Style: 2 Story
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • List Price: $489,000
  • Price/SqFt: $284
  • Annual Tax Amount: $4,970
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Terraced, Trees
  • Directions: East on Glisan, North on NE 81st. On left hand side.
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,718 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.12 Acres
  • MLS Number: 536900929
  • MLS Name: Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc.
  • Office Name: Premiere Property Group, LLC
  • Office Phone: (503) 670-9000
  • Listing Agent: Liza Stillhard

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 07, 2022
Home Sold
$450,000
Feb 13, 2020
Home Sold
$362,300

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$187,580$4,970
2022$182,120$4,863
2021$176,820$4,863
2020$171,670$4,780
2018$161,820$4,100
2017$157,110$3,929

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Vestal Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.2 mi

161 NE 82nd Ave

8

Portland Arthur Academy Charter School

Public Charter KG-5

0.8 mi

7507 SE Yamhill St

4

Jason Lee Elementary School

Public District EE-5

1.0 mi

2222 NE 92nd Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $55,682. Most Portland, OR residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

32%
<35k
50%
35k-100k
17%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

58%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
12%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

10%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
31%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • TennisTennis
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • IKEAIKEA
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • QuiznosQuiznos
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LexusLexus
  • BMWBMW
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Soft Adult ContemporarySoft Adult Contemporary
  • NewsNews
  • JazzJazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 615 NE 81st Ave

The listing price of 615 NE 81st Ave property is $489,000.

The property 615 NE 81st Ave is a house located in Portland, Oregon, 97213.

Active Listing: 615 NE 81st Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 615 NE 81st Ave are: Vestal Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Portland Arthur Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Jason Lee Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Creative Science K-8 School @Clark (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Bridger Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Roseway Heights School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Franklin High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Leodis V. McDaniel High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Grant High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,970 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on July 7, 2022 for $450,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 615 NE 81st Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 615 NE 81st Ave is 1,718 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 615 NE 81st Ave is 1951.

This home is located at 615 NE 81st Ave in Portland, OR and zip code 97213 in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. This 1,718 square foot home, which was built in 1951, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 9, 2025 and is currently priced at $489,000.

Over 338 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Portland, OR. In the same period over 313 listings were sold below the listed price and 186 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Portland, OR between March and April 2025 increased by 18.3%. In April 2025 median list price was $549,429 and the average listing age was 48 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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