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Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
4,356 sq ftLot Size
$839Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Laurie Holland• Laurie Holland Real Estate LLC
Listed by Courtney Sheils• Laurie Holland Real Estate LLC
*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
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,499 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
900
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R538364
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R5
Z
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.
Zone overlays
Constrained Sites Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Oct 31, 2023 • Final
Bes - sewer repair
Replace the existing sewer lateral from the property line to the edge of the city paved street. Verify the depth, location, and downstream connection point to the public system in the field.
Plumbing
Oct 25, 2023 • Final
Plumbing
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: Covered, Off Street
Parking Total: 4
Garage Information
Garage Type: Carport, Oversized, Tuck-Under
Garage Spaces: 4
Interior
Appliances
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Hot Water Description: Tankless
Interior Features
Has Accessibility: Yes
Accessibility Features: One Level, Utility Room On Main
Optional Level: Lower
Interior Features: Bamboo Floor, Garage Door Opener, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Laundry, Tile Floor, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Washer/Dryer, Wood Floors
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
Window Features: Aluminum Frames, Double Pane Windows
Basement: Other, Storage Space
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
Bathrooms Total Main Level: 1
Baths Total: 1
Room 4 Information
Description: Storage
Features Cont: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Level: Upper
Room 5 Information
Description: Den
Features: Deck, Fireplace, Sliding Doors
Features Cont: Bamboo Floor
Level: Main
Room 9 Information
Description: Dining Room
Features: Deck, Sliding Doors
Features Cont: Bamboo Floor
Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Description: Family Room
Room 11 Information
Description: Kitchen
Features: Dishwasher, Disposal, French Doors, Gas Appliances, Microwave, Sliding Doors
Features Cont: Bamboo Floor, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator
Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Description: Living Room
Features Cont: Bamboo Floor, High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Description: Primary Bedroom
Features: Built-in Features, Closet Organizer
Features Cont: Bamboo Floor
Level: Main
Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features: Covered Deck, Deck, Porch, Public Road, Workshop, Yard
Exterior Description: Cedar
Unreinforced Masonry Bldg: No
Structure Type Information
Other Structures Area 1: 720
Other Structures Construction 1: Wood Frame
Other Structures Dimensions 1: 24x30
Other Structures Features 1: Electricity Connected, Wood Floors
Other Structures Type 1: Second Garage
Other Structures
Other Structures No Structures: 1
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4,356
Lot Size Range: 3,000 to 4,999 SqFt
Lot Size Acres: 0.1
Lot Size: 3,000 to 4,999 SqFt
Lot Features: Private
Parcel Number: R538364
Road Surface Type: Paved
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Main Level Area Total: 913
Security Features: Security System Owned
View YN: Yes
View Description: City, Mountain(s), River
Building Information
Year Built: 1965
Building Area Total: 913
Building Area Description: County
Building Area Calculated: 913
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Other
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Legal Description: PARTITION PLAT 2003-51, LOT 2
Tax Annual Amount: $10,864.81
Lease / Rent Information
Land Lease YN: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Certification YN: Yes
Energy Efficiency Features: Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Forced Air - 95+%, Tankless
Fuel Description: Gas
Internet Service Type: Cable
Water Source: Public Water
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling YN: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Ainsworth
Middle Or Junior School: West Sylvan
High School: Lincoln
Location Information
Directions: SW 16th to East on SW College, one house from Top
Unparsed Address: 1525 SW COLLEGE ST, Portland, OR 97201
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 900
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,499 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Multnomah County
APN: R538364
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
Ainsworth Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
West Sylvan Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
6/10
Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° 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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Historical weather
Portland, OR • 97201
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
June and 2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$728,000 – $881,000
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