Charming & updated Montavilla farmhouse. Living room with wood stove, large dining and beautifully updated kitchen. Bedrooms & full bathrooms on both levels. Recent updates include Fir floors, interior & exterior paint, new lights & more. Basement has tall ceilings and lots of potential. West-facing yard is an urban gardener's dream full of fruit trees, raised bed, chick coop & covered patio for outdoor dinners. Delightful front porch and half a mile to Mt Tabor Park and Montavilla restaurants!
This farmhouse is in proximity to the Montavilla neighborhood. One bedroom is on the main floor, with the remaining rooms upstairs, one with space for a queen bed, one with space for a twin.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Kurt Dahlke
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 107 NE 79th Ave
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #22128007
Mar 1, 2022
Sold
$598,500
$378/sq ft
Jan 29, 2022
Pending
—
Jan 24, 2022
Listed
$550,000
$347/sq ft
RMLS #20039347
May 4, 2020
Sold
$475,000
$300/sq ft
Mar 20, 2020
Pending
—
Mar 17, 2020
Listed
$475,000
$300/sq ft
Montavilla updated farmhouse w original charm. 3 Beds, 2 baths, updated kitchen, high ceilings, new + original hardwoods, wood stove, extra insulation, double pane windows & brand new sewer line!! Urban gardener's dream w large open backyard, raised beds & covered space for entertaining. Clean basement w lots of storage & high ceilings. Covered front porch perfect for enjoying morning coffee. Down the street from some of Portland's best restaurants, coffee shops, public transit&more. [Home Energy Score = 6. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10183068]
RMLS #16232216
Sep 9, 2016
Sold
$430,000
$272/sq ft
Aug 8, 2016
Pending
—
Aug 4, 2016
Listed
$389,000
$246/sq ft
+23
Open Sun 8/7 12-3. Farmhouse style home with all the right updates. Gorgeous brand new hardwood (acacia) floors, granite counters. Wood stove, added insulation, double pane windows, new door keep home warm and bills low. Urban gardener's dream with large open backyard, raised beds and covered space for entertaining. Clean basement with lots of storage and high ceilings. Covered front porch perfect for enjoying morning coffee.
Public Records
Dec 18, 2006
Sold
$264,950
$167/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,041 (+3.7%)
2024
$4,860 (+4.0%)
2023
$4,673 (+2.2%)
2022
$4,572 (+1.7%)
2021
$4,495 (+9.0%)
2020
$4,123 (+3.8%)
2019
$3,972 (+3.0%)
2018
$3,855 (+4.3%)
2017
$3,695 (+9.3%)
2016
$3,381 (+2.7%)
2015
$3,292 (+1.5%)
2014
$3,243 (+2.4%)
2013
$3,168 (+10.5%)
2012
$2,866 (+3.9%)
2011
$2,758 (+5.4%)
2010
$2,617 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,548
Tax history for 107 NE 79th Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,041 (+3.7%)
2024
$4,860 (+4.0%)
2023
$4,673 (+2.2%)
2022
$4,572 (+1.7%)
2021
$4,495 (+9.0%)
2020
$4,123 (+3.8%)
2019
$3,972 (+3.0%)
2018
$3,855 (+4.3%)
2017
$3,695 (+9.3%)
2016
$3,381 (+2.7%)
2015
$3,292 (+1.5%)
2014
$3,243 (+2.4%)
2013
$3,168 (+10.5%)
2012
$2,866 (+3.9%)
2011
$2,758 (+5.4%)
2010
$2,617 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,548
*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
—
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1890
Sq. Ft.
1,038
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R575870
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
R5
Residential 5,000 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-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
Feb 25, 2019 • Final
Bes - sewer repair
Replace the existing utility line from the property to the face of the curb according to city standards. Install sleeving as required by the city's transportation department.
Gas
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: Driveway, Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded 2: Yes
Appliances
Appliances: Built-in Range, Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Microwave, Quartz, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Tax Legal Description: MT TABOR VILLA ANX, BLOCK 10, LOT 10
Tax Annual Amount: $4,123.29
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Certification YN: No
Fuel Description: Gas
Internet Service Type: Cable
Water Source: Public Water
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: Forced Air, Forced Air - 95+%
Cooling YN: No
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Vestal
Middle Or Junior School: Roseway Heights
High School: Leodis McDaniel
Location Information
Directions: Burnside & 79th
Unparsed Address: 107 NE 79TH AVE, Portland, OR 97213
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Neighborhood Features: Shops, restaurants, bars, cafes, parks
Walk Score: 87
Zoning: R5
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,038
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1890
County: Multnomah County
APN: R575870
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold
Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price
Remarks
Public Remarks Amenities: Impressive Walk Score of 87 and near-perfect Bike Score of 99. Stark Street with its restaurants, shops, bars and cafes are just blocks away. 1 mile from Mt Tabor Park with hiking & biking trails, tennis courts, basketball, playground & concerts!
New Construction Information
New Construction YN: No
Around this home
Schools
Vestal Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
Harrison Park School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Leodis V. McDaniel High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
19 unhealthy days expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Portland, OR • 97213
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
June and 2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.7 hrs
2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$532,000 – $644,000
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