Beautiful and well-maintained 3-level home in the heart of Portland, offering 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a spacious and functional layout. The main level features expansive living and dining areas, both enhanced by bay windows and ceiling fans, creating bright, inviting spaces filled with natural light. The living room includes wall-to-wall carpet for added comfort, while the kitchen is generously sized, closed off for privacy, and showcases well-kept wood cabinetry.Upstairs, you’ll find three bedrooms, each equipped with walk-in closets and ceiling fans, providing ample storage and comfort. The lower level boasts a finished basement with a massive family room and a den that can easily serve as a fourth bedroom, offering flexibility for guests, work-from-home space, or additional living needs.Major updates include a new roof (2015), chimney replacement at the time of roof install, and a full electrical update in 2015 removing all knob and tube wiring, providing peace of mind. The basement has also been updated and finished, adding valuable living space.Outstanding opportunity for investors—this property offers immediate rental potential with tenants who would love to stay, making for a smooth and seamless transition.Ideally located in one of Portland’s most vibrant areas, this home offers easy access to restaurants, cafes, parks, and shopping, all while being tucked into a charming and established neighborhood.A fantastic opportunity to own a spacious, updated home in an unbeatable location—don’t miss it! [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10203978]
Est. $3,884 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1815 SE Alder St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #539914316
Jul 10, 2026
Sold
$625,000
$231/sq ft
May 1, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 9, 2026
Listed
$599,900
$222/sq ft
RMLS #15672803
Jul 10, 2015
Sold
$495,000
$183/sq ft
Jun 9, 2015
Pending
—
Jun 1, 2015
Listed
$449,000
$166/sq ft
Fantastic old PDX in coveted Buckman neighborhood awaits you. Fabulous floor plan w/original details & high ceilings.Open layout w/lg dining rm,full bath,&lg kitch.3 bedrooms upstairs. Add your designer touches to this solid home.Wood floors likely under flooring on main floor.Fab finished bsmt.space,newer furnace & water heater,garden beds,espalier fruit trees,vinyl windows.Walkscore 86-Hip Buckman neighborhood-restaurants & shops.
Public Records
Dec 11, 2007
Sold
$382,000
$141/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1992
Sold
$25,000
$9/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,009 (+3.7%)
2024
$6,758 (+4.0%)
2023
$6,498 (+2.2%)
2022
$6,357 (+1.7%)
2021
$6,250 (+9.0%)
2020
$5,733 (+3.8%)
2019
$5,523 (+3.0%)
2018
$5,360 (+4.3%)
2017
$5,137 (+9.3%)
2016
$4,701 (+2.7%)
2015
$4,578 (+1.5%)
2014
$4,509 (+2.4%)
2013
$4,405 (+10.5%)
2012
$3,985 (+3.9%)
2011
$3,835 (+5.4%)
2010
$3,638 (+2.7%)
2009
$3,543
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
50 ft.
Lot size
2,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1911
Sq. Ft.
2,098
Year built
1911
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R167910
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
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
Feb 13, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
New construction
Plumbing
May 16, 2024 • Final
Plumbing
Provide a backside connection to the water meter.
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.