This turn key duplex offers great income generation within 1/4 mile of the light rail, bus lines, shopping and parks. Flexible floor plans, combined with desirable amenities (separate entrances, laundry and porches)make them easy to rent. 1540 N Sumner comes with 640 sq. ft. high ceiling 2 car garage that could be art studio or shop. Plentiful individual storage. 1542 has master suite with/2nd story deck
*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
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1922
Sq. Ft.
3,729
Year built
1922
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Multnomah County
APN
R257286
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.
RM1
Residential Multi-Dwelling 1 Zone
The RM1 zone is a low-scale multi-dwelling zone that is generally applied in locations intended to provide a transition in scale to single-dwelling residential areas, such as the edges of mixed-use centers and civic corridors, and along or near neighborhood corridors. Allowed housing is characterized by one to three story buildings that relate to the patterns of residential neighborhoods, but at a somewhat larger scale and building coverage than allowed in the single-dwelling zones. The major types of new development will be duplexes, triplexes, rowhouses, courtyard housing, small apartment buildings, and other relatively small-scale multi-dwelling and small-lot housing types that are compatible with the characteristics of Portland's residential neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Apr 6, 2009 • Final
Residential bldg/trade
Plumbing
Remodel
Mar 16, 2009 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
Water heater
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: Attached, Garage
Parking Total: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes
Appliances
Hot Water Description: Electricity
Interior Features
Storage: Attached, Individual Storage Units
Basement: Crawl Space, Finished, Partial Basement
Multi Unit Information
# Of Units Total: 2
Unit Information
Unit Type: 1, 2
Unit Type 1 Information
Actual Rent: $2,040
Area: 1,792
Baths Total: 2
Beds Total: 4
Features: Air Conditioning, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, Wood Floors
Units Total: 1
Unit Type 2 Information
Actual Rent: $1,700
Area: 1,555
BathsTotal: 2
Beds Total: 3
Features: Deck, Range, Storage, Washer/Dryer
Units Total: 1
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Exterior Description: Cement Siding, Wood Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Range: 5,000 to 6,999 SqFt
Lot Size: 5,000 to 6,999 SqFt
Lot Features: Light Rail, On Busline
Parcel Number: R257286
Property Information
Property Type: Multi Family
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
View YN: No
Building Information
Year Built: 1922
Building Area Total: 3,347
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: RIVERSIDE ADD, BLOCK 13, LOT 8
Tax Annual Amount: $5,384.13
Rent Information
Rent Includes: Trash Collection
Lease / Rent Information
Gross Rent Multiplier: 11.12
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Certification YN: No
Fuel Description: Gas
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: Beach
High School: Jefferson
High School 2: Roosevelt
Location Information
Directions: 1/2 block West of Interstate
Unparsed Address: 1540 N SUMNER ST, Portland, OR 97217