A quarter acre in the city limits! Tucked at the end of a quiet street, this classic one-level ranch offers an exceptional combination of comfortable living, outdoor space, and future potential. The 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is ready for its next chapter, whether that means cosmetic updates to make it your own or exploring the possibilities of the rare lot. The backyard has established raised beds and a shed with a new roof offering excellent storage or potential for a creative workspace. For buyers thinking beyond the existing home, the R2.5 zoning and .25-acre lot create an intriguing development opportunity, with potential for up to four units and possibilities worth exploring for medium-housing or cottage-cluster development. Buyer to verify development options and requirements with the City of Portland.Conveniently located with easy access to SE Powell, offering a direct route toward downtown Portland or east toward Mt. Hood. Next to community gardens. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking for an affordable entry into homeownership, a gardener searching for room to grow, or an investor looking for future development potential, this property offers plenty of possibilities. VA assumable mortgage with 3% rate.
Powellhurst-Gilbert, located between SE Powell Blvd and SE Foster Rd, is a residential and commercial Portland neighborhood with broad arterial streets and a patchwork of postwar ranch homes. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the SE 122nd Ave and SE Powell Blvd crossroads, where taquerias, international groceries, and practical storefronts set a working-day rhythm. Mid-century houses sit beside newer infill, with long driveways, mature street trees, and small apartment courts. Ed Benedict Park adds ballfields and open lawns that shape daily routines. Leach Botanical Garden brings a quieter, wooded counterpoint along Johnson Creek. The Springwater Corridor Trail threads the edge for bike commutes and weekend loops.
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Market insights
12661 SE Center St · $375,000
DAYS ON MARKET
20 days
The average home goes pending in 26 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.7%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$375,000
Median sale price in this area is $543,875. (45% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
28% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Fireplace (1)
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the main level
Second bedroom on the main level
Third bedroom on the main level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms (both on the main level)
Kitchen
Kitchen on the main level
Laundry & utility
Hot water tank
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Lap siding
Concrete and paved road access
Home design
Single-family residence
Residential property
Main living area on a single level (TRIO building area description)
No notable view
Parking
Driveway and off-street parking
Space for RV parking / RV or boat storage
Attached 2-car garage
Construction
Built in 1964
Composition roof
Utilities
Electricity
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Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Sought after One Level Living! Seven minute drive to I205. Near Gilbert Heights City Park and Powell Butte Hiking Trails. Newer windows,crown mouldings throughout, built-ins and large yard with green house. Home is located at the end of street providing privacy and less traffic. Close to shopping and amenities! Washer and dryer not included in the sale.
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
Sep 17, 2010 • Final
Mechanical
Install a new heat pump system.
Heat pump
HVAC
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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, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
23 unhealthy days expected this year, 27 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Portland, OR • 97236
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
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Redfin Estimate for 12661 SE Center St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $390,000 and $468,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $390K to $468K.