Unique + classic farmhouse in the heart of NE Portland! Light pours in on this spacious corner lot, that emanates timeless style + charm. Original features including recently refinished hardwood floors, medallion trim, high ceilings, and shake siding. Open & updated kitchen with french doors out to a spectacular deck overlooking a lovely private yard. New furnace + AC in 2020. ADU potential, low taxes. Walk score 89 Bike Score 100! Walkable to highly rated Sabin elementary, Whole Foods, Cafe Destino + En Vida! [Home Energy Score = 5. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10115525]
Single-familyProperty Type
1908Year Built
5,227 sq ftLot Size
$281Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Lori Bennett• Windermere Realty Trust
Listed by Katie Bennett• Windermere Realty Trust
Contact: 503-473-5201
Bought with Quyona Moreno• Keller Williams PDX Central
This home is so precious! All the character of an older farmhouse right in the middle of urban Portland. Whole Foods, Starbucks, bookstore, bar, and park are just 3 blocks away. Alberta St is 5 min drive away. Sabin/Grant schools. Check out the large side yard and be sure to look into city of Portland zoning details of being on a corner lot and potential for additional units or ADU. [Home Energy Score = 6. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10115525]
RMLS #19607104
Nov 6, 2019
Sold
$527,000
$237/sq ft
Oct 11, 2019
Pending
—
Oct 1, 2019
Relisted
—
Oct 1, 2019
Price Changed
$535,000
$241/sq ft
Sep 19, 2019
Pending
—
Aug 16, 2019
Price Changed
$549,900
$247/sq ft
Aug 15, 2019
Relisted
—
Aug 6, 2019
Pending
—
Jul 16, 2019
Listed
$565,000
$254/sq ft
+27
Sabin Farmhouse on corner lot with lots of possibilities. Open kitchen with island and newer stainless appliances, wood floors, claw-foot tub and deck. Incredible vegetation and privacy - this corner lot is perfect for an urban garden or an ADU. Enjoy living in this central NE Portland neighborhood - nearby parks, great schools, blocks from Fremont Place and just a quick jaunt to Alberta Arts. WalkScore: 87 | BikeScore: 80 [Home Energy Score = 6. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10115525]
Public Records
Nov 23, 2004
Sold
$268,500
$121/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 16, 2000
Sold
$168,150
$76/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 9, 1996
Sold
$78,000
$35/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,391 (+3.7%)
2024
$3,269 (+4.0%)
2023
$3,144 (+2.2%)
2022
$3,076 (+1.7%)
2021
$3,024 (+9.0%)
2020
$2,774 (+3.8%)
2019
$2,672 (+3.0%)
2018
$2,593 (+4.3%)
2017
$2,486 (+9.3%)
2016
$2,274 (+2.7%)
2015
$2,215 (+1.6%)
2014
$2,181 (+2.3%)
2013
$2,131 (+10.5%)
2012
$1,928 (+3.9%)
2011
$1,856 (+5.4%)
2010
$1,761 (+2.7%)
2009
$1,715
Tax history for 1309 NE Failing St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,391 (+3.7%)
2024
$3,269 (+4.0%)
2023
$3,144 (+2.2%)
2022
$3,076 (+1.7%)
2021
$3,024 (+9.0%)
2020
$2,774 (+3.8%)
2019
$2,672 (+3.0%)
2018
$2,593 (+4.3%)
2017
$2,486 (+9.3%)
2016
$2,274 (+2.7%)
2015
$2,215 (+1.6%)
2014
$2,181 (+2.3%)
2013
$2,131 (+10.5%)
2012
$1,928 (+3.9%)
2011
$1,856 (+5.4%)
2010
$1,761 (+2.7%)
2009
$1,715
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227
Year renovated
2025
Sq. Ft.
2,224
Year built
1908
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R226641
Parking Spaces
0
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Green
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2023.
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
Nov 6, 2019 • Final
Bes - sewer repair
Plumbing
Nov 5, 2019 • Final
Plumbing
Replace the sanitary sewer line using the pipe bursting method.
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
Interior
Appliances
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Island, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)