Google street view image for 1218 N Simpson St, Portland, OR 97217

Off Market Oct 2019 for $462K

$500,635

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,349/mo

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1,239

sq ft

1218 N Simpson St, Portland, OR 97217

About this home

Open Tues. 9/10 from 10am-12pm! All offers are due by Wednesday September 11 at 3pm. Captivating remodeled bungalow in Overlook neighborhood. Two bedroom, two bathroom. One bedroom on each level. Exterior door to basement makes this an ideal property for dual occupancy. Kitchen features custom white cabinets, Butcher Block countertops, subway tile backsplash and open modern shelving. Move in ready. Walk Score =84, Bike Score =95 [Home Energy Score = 8. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10111013]

Single-familyProperty Type

1912Year Built

2,613 sq ftLot Size

$404Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Linda Skeele • Windermere Realty Trust

Contact: moreland@windermere.com

Bought with Michael Toews • Paris Group Realty LLC

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•Source:RMLS #19303441

Redfin Estimate

$500,635

$39K since sold in October 2019$3,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 10.4% lower than the average sale price ($559K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD BY REDFIN AUG 7, 2026
$450,000
A
2 beds2 baths1,504 sq ft
5325 N Montana Ave, Portland, OR 97217
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$465,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,330 sq ft
6805 N Michigan Ave, Portland, OR 97217
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$552,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,256 sq ft
6404 N Detroit Ave, Portland, OR 97217
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$650,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,685 sq ft
1613 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, OR 97217
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$680,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,729 sq ft
2022 N Alberta St, Portland, OR 97217
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$555,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,116 sq ft
832 N Emerson St, Portland, OR 97217

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Market trends in Overlook, OR

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.7%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$630K

$18K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

$625,000
2 beds2 baths1,152 sq ft
6923 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR 97217
Carlos Gonzalez • TreeHouse Realty
NEW 34 HRS AGO
$749,900
5 beds4 baths2,412 sq ft
4222 N Kerby Ave, Portland, OR 97217
Donna Johnson • Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty
3D WALKTHROUGH
$459,900
2 beds2 baths1,163 sq ft
325 N Emerson St Unit D, Portland, OR 97217
Chris Mackovjak • Realty Portland
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$60,000
2 beds1 bath— sq ft
11612 N Island Cove Ln, Portland, OR 97217
3D WALKTHROUGH
$695,000
4 beds3 baths2,788 sq ft
6355 N Denver Ave, Portland, OR 97217
Rachel Jensen • Living Room Realty
3D WALKTHROUGH
$674,900
3 beds3 baths2,531 sq ft
7644 N Brandon Ave, Portland, OR 97217
Daniel McDuffee • Kelly Right Real Estate of Portland, LLC
3D WALKTHROUGH
$475,500
3 beds2 baths2,078 sq ft
230 N Hayden Bay Dr, Portland, OR 97217
Fern Kulpreecha • Coldwell Banker Bain
$739,000
4 beds2 baths2,486 sq ft
6905 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97217
Jamie Gardner • Windermere Realty Trust
$649,000
4 beds3 baths2,417 sq ft
2225 N Humboldt St, Portland, OR 97217
Mathew Wray • Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere
$399,000
2 beds2 baths1,400 sq ft
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Daniel Comfort • MORE Realty
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Sale history for 1218 N Simpson St

Date

Event

Price

RMLS #19303441

Oct 10, 2019

Sold

$462,000

$373/sq ft

Sep 11, 2019

Pending

—

Sep 6, 2019

Listed

$450,000

$363/sq ft

RMLS #17512600

Jun 8, 2017

Sold

$450,000

$363/sq ft

May 9, 2017

Pending

—

May 5, 2017

Listed

$389,900

$315/sq ft

Delightful, well thought out remodel. High ceilings, an entry way & lots of windows makes it live large. Sitting high up off the street with lovely plants & landscaping this is a dreamy home. Large open kitchen w/ subway tile and a cork floor, formal dining room, detached garage + all the updates you want in an older home. New electrical, plumbing, water heater & paint. Newer roof and furnace. MAX, New Seasons, I5 + more so close!!

Public Records

Sep 26, 1995

Sold

$63,000

$51/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 28, 1994

Sold

$36,500

$29/sq ft

Tax history for 1218 N Simpson St

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2,500 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1912

Sq. Ft.

1,120

Year built

1912

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Multnomah County

APN

R226226

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

RM3

Residential Multi-Dwelling 3 Zone

The RM3 zone is a medium to high density multi-dwelling zone applied near the Central City, and in centers, station areas, and along civic corridors that are served by frequent transit and are close to commercial services. It is intended for compact, urban development with a high percentage of building coverage and a strong building orientation to the pedestrian environment of streets. This zone is intended for areas where the established residential character includes landscaped front setbacks. Allowed housing is characterized by mid-rise buildings up to six stories tall. The Design overlay zone is applied to this zone.

Zone overlays

Design Overlay Zone

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Park & open space

Jun 22, 2022 • Final

Plumbing

Work on a sewer line, shower pan, and backwater valve.

Plumbing

Feb 15, 2018 • Final

Bes - sewer repair

Replace the existing utility line from the property to the face of the curb. Perform trenching and work according to city standards.

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, On Street
Parking Total: 1

Garage Information
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Spaces: 1

Interior

Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes

Appliances
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Island, Tile
Hot Water Description: Electricity

Interior Features
Interior Features: Cork Floor, Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, Laundry, Tile Floor
Basement: Exterior Entry, Finished

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bathrooms Total Lower Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Main Level: 1
Baths Total: 2

Room 4 Information
Description: Entry
Features: Hardwood Floors
Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Area: 110
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Features: Bathroom
Features Cont: Wood Floors
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Area: 132
Description: Dining Room
Features: Hardwood Floors
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Main

Room 10 Information
Description: Family Room

Room 11 Information
Area: 132
Description: Kitchen
Features Cont: Cork Floor, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Main

Room 12 Information
Area: 143
Description: Living Room
Features: Hardwood Floors
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Main

Room 13 Information
Area: 288
Description: Primary Bedroom
Features: Bathroom
Features Cont: Vinyl Floor, Walk in Closet
Length: 18
Width: 16
Level: Lower

Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features: Fenced, Porch, Yard
Exterior Description: Cedar

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 2,613
Lot Size Range: 0K to 2,999 SqFt
Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 50
Lot Size Acres: 0.06
Lot Size: 0K to 2,999 SqFt
Lot Features: Level
Parcel Number: R226226

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Main Level Area Total: 738
Lower Level Area Total: 501
View YN: No

Building Information
Year Built: 1912
Building Area Total: 1,239
Building Area Description: Appraisal
Building Area Calculated: 738

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Legal Description: NORTH ALBINA, BLOCK 18, W 50' OF LOT 8
Tax Annual Amount: $2,766.15

Utilities

Utility Information
Green Certification YN: Yes
Fuel Description: Gas
Water Source: Public Water
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: Forced Air - 90%
Cooling YN: No

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Beach
Middle Or Junior School: Ockley Green
High School: Jefferson
High School 2: Roosevelt

Location Information
Directions: Between N Ainsworth St. and N Killingsworth St. on N Simpson St.
Unparsed Address: 1218 N SIMPSON ST, Portland, OR 97217

Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Zoning: RH

Public facts

Beds: 1
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,120
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1912
Year Renovated: 1912
County: Multnomah County
APN: R226226

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold

Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price

New Construction Information
New Construction YN: No

Around this home

Schools

Beach Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Ockley Green Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi

8/10

Jefferson High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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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, 14 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, 20 days in 30 years

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Portland, OR • 97217

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Estimated sale price

$476,000 – $576,000

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Home values near 1218 N Simpson St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1220 North Simpson St, Portland, OR 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1234 Sq. Ft.	$511,960
5825 North Minnesota Ave, Portland, OR 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 844 Sq. Ft.	$388,625

Address	Redfin Estimate
5835 North Minnesota Ave, Portland, OR 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1456 Sq. Ft.	$460,267
5926 North Montana Ave, Portland, OR 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1881 Sq. Ft.	$631,367

Address	Redfin Estimate
5815 North Montana Ave, Portland, OR 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$472,517
5816 North Montana Ave, Portland, OR 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1366 Sq. Ft.	$442,495

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