Incredible custom home with daylight basement with many updates including fiber cement siding, updated electrical and panel, a 95% efficient furnace, instant hot water heater and central A/C just in time for summer! Settled in a pocket between the Arbor Lodge, Kenton, and Mississippi neighborhoods, this one is in a dream location for those looking to explore all that North Portland has to offer. A beautiful updated kitchen features slab granite, a pot filler, stainless steel gas appliances perfect for any aspiring chef. Upstairs you'll find a spacious primary bedroom with your own private balcony access to enjoy the sunrises, sunsets, and beautiful views of Mt Adams & Hood on sunny days. Attached is an en-suite with a soaking tub, a steam & rain shower, and J&J sinks! Each level has its own full bathroom and the home's floor plan is accommodating for any homeowner to create what they've envisioned in their dream house. This home is also equipped with a top of the line sound system throughout, perfect for entertaining. Don't miss the plumbing for a Kitchenette in the basement, which is ready to go for so many potential spaces including in-law quarters, a hub for friends to visit, or possibly an ADU or AirBNB! The backyard is fully fenced and perfect for your furry friends to run and play. This property is extremely quiet inside and is on a dead-end street with an abundance of street parking that's always available. Schedule a tour today and jump on the opportunity to make this home your own! [Home Energy Score = 5. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10201706]
Classic Portland home close to I-5. Much remodeling has been performed. Large primary suite upstairs.
1 year ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Maxwell Waker
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 1029 N Buffalo St
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #624750985
Jul 18, 2025
Sold
$527,500
$212/sq ft
Jun 18, 2025
Pending
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May 20, 2025
Price Changed
$549,000
$221/sq ft
Apr 17, 2025
Listed
$565,000
$227/sq ft
RMLS #22161279
Dec 30, 2022
Sold
$525,000
$211/sq ft
Nov 22, 2022
Pending
—
Nov 3, 2022
Relisted
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Oct 22, 2022
Pending
—
Oct 6, 2022
Listed
$525,000
$211/sq ft
+27
Recently renovated craftsman bungalow, nestled between Piedmont and Arbor Lodge neighborhoods is an easy yes! High-end, custom remodel includes hardwood floors, a whole-home sound system, and energy efficient windows. Gourmet kitchen features gorgeous slab countertops, stainless steel appliances, even a pot filler over the gas range for easy cooking. The finished basement, complete with a full bathroom, is pre-plumbed for a second kitchen to convert to an ADU. See it today! [Home Energy Score = 5. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10201706]
RMLS #20029799
May 7, 2020
Sold
$508,000
$204/sq ft
Mar 23, 2020
Listed
$508,000
$204/sq ft
High end remodel on this great North Portland home with many recent upgrades: kitchen cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel wall oven, Gas cooktop. Bathrooms upgraded with upstairs tiled steam shower, separate tub, dual sinks. Main level bathroom with new cabinets & counters. Basement plumbed for a 2nd kitchen, with huge second master bathroom. Amazing whole house sound system. Two rear decks - upper deck with view of St. Helens. Hot tub included. Home was loaded.
Public Records
May 2, 2002
Sold
$159,000
$64/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 1996
Sold
$77,000
$31/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,291 (+3.7%)
2024
$5,101 (+4.0%)
2023
$4,905 (+2.2%)
2022
$4,798 (+1.7%)
2021
$4,717 (+9.0%)
2020
$4,327 (+3.8%)
2019
$4,168 (+3.0%)
2018
$4,046 (+4.3%)
2017
$3,878 (+9.3%)
2016
$3,548 (+2.7%)
2015
$3,455 (+1.5%)
2014
$3,403 (+2.4%)
2013
$3,324 (+10.5%)
2012
$3,007 (+3.9%)
2011
$2,894 (+5.4%)
2010
$2,746 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,674
Tax history for 1029 N Buffalo St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,291 (+3.7%)
2024
$5,101 (+4.0%)
2023
$4,905 (+2.2%)
2022
$4,798 (+1.7%)
2021
$4,717 (+9.0%)
2020
$4,327 (+3.8%)
2019
$4,168 (+3.0%)
2018
$4,046 (+4.3%)
2017
$3,878 (+9.3%)
2016
$3,548 (+2.7%)
2015
$3,455 (+1.5%)
2014
$3,403 (+2.4%)
2013
$3,324 (+10.5%)
2012
$3,007 (+3.9%)
2011
$2,894 (+5.4%)
2010
$2,746 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,674
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1926
Sq. Ft.
2,341
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R160197
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
R2.5
Residential 2,500 zone
The single-dwelling zones are intended to preserve land for housing and to provide housing opportunities for individual households. The zones implement the comprehensive plan policies and designations for single-dwelling housing and provide options for infill housing that is compatible with the scale of the single-dwelling neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing
Aug 22, 2019 • Final
Home occupation
Establish an accessory short term rental with two bedrooms.
ADU
Oct 30, 2008 • Final
Plumbing
Install or repair a sanitary sewer line on the property.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: On Street
Interior
Appliances
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Appliances, Granite, Instant Hot Water, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Pot Filler, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)