$10,000

closing credit¹

7039 N Portsmouth Ave Portland, OR 97203

$869,900
4 beds
2 full
2,674 sqft
0.1 acres
$325 / sqft
House

Property details

About 7039 N Portsmouth Ave

Enjoy the charm and versatility of this historic Portland foursquare home. Perfect as a personal residence or a rental investment for university faculty, students, traveling nurses, or nearby corporate transplants. Built with hand hewn half-stone half-cedar construction, the home is naturally insulated, providing cozy winters & cool summers. The covered front porch seating that wraps around to a concrete corner patio overlooks a lush yard, full of historic plantings & bulbs, unique varietals, espaliered apples & 15 mature fruit trees -all already pruned & mulched for winter. Inside, you'll find stunning original woodwork & a beautifully designed, easy-flow floor plan. Living, dining room & library boast oversized windows, washing the spaces in natural light. Updated electric, fresh modern paint, historic fixtures & hardwood floors extend throughout. The bright kitchen offers exceptional storage with walk-in pantry, drop counter, & access to a large covered back porch. The upper bathroom is recently remodeled with marble tile, dual vanity w marble countertop, linen closet, & shower, plus the original claw foot tub/shower combo. The clean, dry basement sports the original workbench, two washers & dryer and is prepped for a living space conversion or ADU. The attic also has updated electric and plumbing for a studio addition with kitchen & bath. The property also features a private backyard with raised planting beds, two car parking, street parking, and per Multnomah County, a 2-unit ADU can be added in the backyard. Yard wall approved for fence install on top. Green spaces in three directions, on three major bus lines, full Overlook jogging & bike paths close at hand, & university campus just 3 blocks away. For more details, see the attached features list. This home has been full of family & laughter for decades & as a corner lot makes for sweet community engagement. The seller is completing a 1031 exchange. PLEASE WATCH VIDEOS FOR MORE GREAT INFO! [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10234431]

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
Size2,674 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.14 Acres
Year built1907
ParkingStreet Parking, Parking Pad
MLS #24435871
FireplaceElectric

Summary

  • MLS Number: 24435871
  • MLS Name: Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc.
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Equity Group
  • Office Phone: (503) 635-2660
  • Listing Agent: Holly Manchester

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 04, 2014
Home Sold
$479,000
Jun 28, 2005
Home Sold
$310,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$210,720$5,583
2022$204,590$5,463
2021$198,640$5,463
2020$192,860$5,370
2018$181,800$4,606
2017$176,510$4,415

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

Rosa Parks Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

8960 N Woolsey Ave

8

Peninsula Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.3 mi

8125 N Emerald Ave

6

James John Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.4 mi

7439 N Charleston 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 $57,794. Typical income of Portland, OR residents is between $35k-100k annually. 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?

27%
<35k
49%
35k-100k
19%
100k-200k
5%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

61%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
18%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

8%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
48%
18-34 yrs old
31%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • TennisTennis
  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • The Cheesecake FactoryThe Cheesecake Factory
  • Boston MarketBoston Market

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BMWBMW
  • VolvoVolvo
  • AudiAudi

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 7039 N Portsmouth Ave

This home is located at 7039 N Portsmouth Ave in Portland, OR and zip code 97203 in the North Portland neighborhood. This 2,674 square foot home, which was built in 1907, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 21, 2024 and is currently priced at $869,900.

In January 2025 more than 140 listings in Portland, OR were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 118 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 247 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Portland, OR increased by 6.6% between December and January 2025. While the average time on the market in January 2025 was 71 days, the median list price was $545,233.

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

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