$8,906 Closing Credit¹
#633006420, Mike McHugh, Mark McHugh, Listing Office: John L Scott Portland SW
$835,000 List price
8836 SW 56th Ave Portland, OR 97219
$9,916
Closing credit¹
5 beds
3 full
2,774 sqft
0.3 acres
$301 / sqft
House
Property details
About 8836 SW 56th Ave
OPEN 5/25 1PM-3PM! First time on the market in 28 years! This turn-key midcentury ranch sits on a generous 1/3-acre lot with mature Northwest landscaping and an expansive private backyard.The main level features four spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms, a large living room with a gas fireplace, an updated kitchen, a dining area with a second gas fireplace, and a family room that opens to the patio, hot tub, and lush backyard—perfect for relaxing or entertaining.Meticulously maintained, the home boasts recent updates including a new high efficiency furnace and A/C, and a refreshed kitchen.The fully finished lower level offers a complete ADU with its own private entrance and garden patio. The ADU includes a bedroom, full bathroom, kitchen and living area with a cozy gas fireplace—ideal for extended family, guests, or rental income. Previously used as a mother-in-law suite, the ADU has also been successfully rented through Airbnb and Furnished Finder.Located in one of Southwest Portland’s most desirable neighborhoods, close to the SW Trail System, Smith School fields, Multnomah Village, and Gabriel Park.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Forced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,774 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.3 Acres
Year built1963
ParkingDriveway, Street Parking
MLS #287761266
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceGas Fireplace, Stove
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Down Draft, Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Laminate, Wood
- Fireplace: Gas Fireplace, Stove
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Driveway, Street Parking
- Exterior: Deck, Fence, Free-Standing Hot Tub, Garden, Patio, Sprinklers, Yard
- Architectural Style: 2 Story, Daylight Ranch
- Heating: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $835,000
- Price/SqFt: $301
- Annual Tax Amount: $9,362
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Level, Private, Terraced
- Directions: Garden Home Rd to SW 56th
- Year Built: 1963
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 2,774 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.3 Acres
- MLS Number: 287761266
- MLS Name: Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc.
- Office Name: Windermere Realty Trust
- Office Phone: (503) 294-1101
- Listing Agent: Karen Lowthian
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 04, 1997 | Home Sold | $205,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $353,650 | $9,362 |
| 2022 | $343,350 | $9,159 |
| 2021 | $333,350 | $9,159 |
| 2020 | $323,650 | $9,004 |
| 2018 | $305,080 | $7,722 |
| 2017 | $296,200 | $7,401 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Maplewood Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•7452 SW 52nd Ave
5
Markham Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•10531 SW Capitol Hwy
7
Montclair Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•7250 SW Vermont St
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 $120,245. Typical income of Portland, OR residents is between $100k-200k annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
7%
<35k
32%
35k-100k
39%
100k-200k
22%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
24%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
44%
Married, No Kids
28%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
15%
18-34 yrs old
54%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
Men's Tennis
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
Bloomingdales
The Container Store
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Bonefish Grill
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Lexus
Cadillac
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
News
Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 8836 SW 56th Ave
The listing price of 8836 SW 56th Ave property is $835,000.
The property 8836 SW 56th Ave is a house located in Portland, Oregon, 97219.
Active Listing: 8836 SW 56th Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 8836 SW 56th Ave are: Maplewood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Markham Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Montclair Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Jackson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Raleigh Hills K-8 School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Robert Gray Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Ida B. Wells High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Riverdale High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Lake Oswego High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $9,362 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 4, 1997 for $205,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 8836 SW 56th Ave has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 8836 SW 56th Ave is 2,774 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 8836 SW 56th Ave is 1963.
This home is located at 8836 SW 56th Ave in Portland, OR and zip code 97219 in the Southwest Portland neighborhood. This 2,774 square foot home, which was built in 1963, sits on a 0.30 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $835,000.
While more than 338 listings in Portland, OR in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 186 listings sold at asking price, and more than 313 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Portland, OR increased by 18.3% between March and April 2025. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $549,429, while the average time on the real estate market was 48 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.