This Wilson Park tri-level home offers ample living space in a revered neighborhood within walking distance to schools and Hillsdale town center amenities. This spacious home has been updated over the years. Sewer line, electrical panel, windows, carpet and attic vent fan were all replaced in 2018, heat pump, garage door, refinished oak hardwood floors in 2019, and roof/skylight in 2021. The floor plan offers a great room-style open living area with light-filled open kitchen and living room. Kitchen was recently updated with quartz counters and subway tile backsplash. There are three bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs. A garage conversion made a cozy work-from-home spot between main living area and basement. Basement was updated in 2021 with large family room area, full bathroom and laundry/utility/storage room. The large, well-landscaped yard has a large patio for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors. This home boasts a walk score of 78. Easy walk to Rieke Elementary and Ida B Wells high school, plus Hillsdale shops and restaurants and Multnomah County Library. [Home Energy Score = 4. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10103045]
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$298Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Sara Gray• John L. Scott Portland Central
Contact: portlandcentral@johnlscott.com
Bought with Allison Fuller• Keller Williams Sunset Corridor
Est. $2,837 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1212 SW Chestnut Dr
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #666303059
May 18, 2026
Sold
$670,000
$298/sq ft
Apr 28, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 23, 2026
Listed
$639,900
$284/sq ft
RMLS #18011008
Sep 28, 2018
Sold
$430,000
$191/sq ft
Sep 24, 2018
Pending
—
Sep 21, 2018
Sold
$430,000
$191/sq ft
Aug 23, 2018
Pending
—
Aug 21, 2018
Price Changed
$429,888
$191/sq ft
Aug 9, 2018
Listed
$450,000
$200/sq ft
Fabulous Hillsdale home located on the Busline and only a few miles from downtown Portland. Finished basement (family room) being used as a master bedroom (may conform to 4th bedroom. Buyer due diligence to determine) with adjoining restroom and a bonus room in the converted finished garage bay. New exterior paint, electrical panel and recently added attic insulation & solar attic fans. Wood floors and private yard round out this gem! [Home Energy Score = 4. HES Report at https://api.greenbuildingregistry.com/report/hes/OR10103045-20180807]
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
Apr 6, 2026 • Final
Electrical
Replace the electrical disconnect for a heat pump.
Electrical
Heat pump
HVAC
Mar 30, 2026 • Active
Mechanical
Remove and replace a heat pump.
Heat pump
HVAC
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, On Street
Parking Total: 1
Garage Information
Garage Type: Attached, Converted
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Appliances
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Island, Quartz