This home is nestled in the woods in a very unique location on .84 acs, surrounded by Forest Park on 3 sides, yet it is minutes from St. Johns and downtown Portland! Enjoy the natural landscaping, privacy & close hiking opportunities! Many of the major systems and cosmetic features have been well updated over the years including a nearly new beautiful kitchen, gleaming hdwd flrs and ductless heat pump. Every bdrm has balcony access, taking in the view. A very special spot! No drive-bys, please.
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
0.84 acresLot Size
$265Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Molly Hruska• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Real Estate
Listed by Brie Allen• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Real Estate
Looking for a secluded retreat that is within minutes of shops and cafes of St. John's and easy access to downtown? Want the serenity & privacy that backing up to Forest Park can bring? You have found it here! New carpet, HW Floors, Interior Paint, Newer Roof, New mechanicals, Newer septic tank, and a multitude of other improvements (Please see list). Balcony/Patio of each Bedroom. Spacious rooms. Could be separate living quarters downstairs. PLEASE SEE VIRTUAL TOUR
RMLS #12399863
Mar 7, 2012
Sold
$235,000
$97/sq ft
Feb 7, 2012
Pending
—
Jan 27, 2012
Price Changed
$249,000
$103/sq ft
Jan 22, 2012
Listed
$259,900
$107/sq ft
+7
Backs to Forest Park, easy commute to St. Johns and downtown Portland. Serene and secluded yet not isolated. Oversized garage and room for RV parking. Nice setup for separate living quarters sharing kitchen in the center of the home. Doors to deck off upstairs bedrooms, slider to back yard off downstairs bedroom. Bring offers! Please don't go up driveway if driving by.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,880 (+3.8%)
2024
$6,630 (+2.7%)
2023
$6,454 (+3.2%)
2022
$6,255 (+2.8%)
2021
$6,082 (+5.6%)
2020
$5,758 (+3.0%)
2019
$5,590 (+2.6%)
2018
$5,448 (+3.9%)
2017
$5,244 (+10.1%)
2016
$4,762 (+2.8%)
2015
$4,632 (+7.9%)
2014
$4,294 (+9.7%)
2013
$3,915 (+12.0%)
2012
$3,496 (−1.2%)
2011
$3,540 (−0.7%)
2010
$3,566 (+3.0%)
2009
$3,463
Tax history for 12304 NW Creston Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,880 (+3.8%)
2024
$6,630 (+2.7%)
2023
$6,454 (+3.2%)
2022
$6,255 (+2.8%)
2021
$6,082 (+5.6%)
2020
$5,758 (+3.0%)
2019
$5,590 (+2.6%)
2018
$5,448 (+3.9%)
2017
$5,244 (+10.1%)
2016
$4,762 (+2.8%)
2015
$4,632 (+7.9%)
2014
$4,294 (+9.7%)
2013
$3,915 (+12.0%)
2012
$3,496 (−1.2%)
2011
$3,540 (−0.7%)
2010
$3,566 (+3.0%)
2009
$3,463
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.84 Acres
Year renovated
1942
Sq. Ft.
2,418
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R201525
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Jun 27, 2014 • Final
Plumbing
Replace the water service line.
Plumbing
Jan 18, 2013 • Final
On-site sewage disposal/alt
Grading
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.