Cherished by the same family for nearly six decades, this 100-year-old Mt. Tabor home sits on a rare oversized 75x100 lot along a tree-lined street in one of Southeast Portland’s most loved neighborhoods. It’s full of light and the kind of character only an older home has: rounded French doors, gorgeous woodwork and moldings, and original built-ins. Sun pours through an abundance of windows onto refinished hardwoods and fresh paint. The spacious living and dining rooms, warmed by a fireplace, have room for a crowd and open easily to the kitchen and a sunny breakfast nook. The sunroom is where you’ll end up most mornings, coffee in hand. A main-floor bedroom and full bath make for easy main-level living or a flexible guest room or office, with three bedrooms upstairs. Downstairs, a generous lower level with its own entrance offers a bonus room, 3/4 bath, laundry, a remarkable amount of storage, and plenty of room for future expansion. Outside, the oversized lot really shines: a big, fully fenced yard that backs to mature trees for real privacy, with space to garden, play, and gather, plus covered side-yard storage and a detached two-car garage. Out front, a walnut tree has stood watch for more than half a century. The neighborhood is lovely in every season, blossoming in spring and turning brilliant in fall. Walk up Mt. Tabor for its trails, tennis, and sunsets over downtown. Some of Portland’s most celebrated restaurants are just minutes away on Division, Belmont, and Hawthorne, along with neighborhood cafés, bakeries, and shops, so a great dinner out is always an easy walk or bike ride. Commuting is easy too, with the Lincoln St. bikeway and a bus stop at the corner. After generations of memories, this special home is ready for its next chapter.
Est. $3,042 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1847 SE 56th Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #702498395
Oct 23, 2026
Sold
$895,000
$287/sq ft
Sep 29, 2026
Pending
—
Sep 24, 2026
Listed
$850,000
$272/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,998 (+3.7%)
2024
$8,675 (+4.0%)
2023
$8,342 (+2.2%)
2022
$8,161 (+1.7%)
2021
$8,023 (+9.0%)
2020
$7,360 (+3.8%)
2019
$7,089 (+3.0%)
2018
$6,881 (+4.3%)
2017
$6,595 (+9.3%)
2016
$6,035 (+2.7%)
2015
$5,877 (+1.5%)
2014
$5,788 (+2.4%)
2013
$5,654 (+10.5%)
2012
$5,115 (+3.9%)
2011
$4,922 (+5.4%)
2010
$4,670 (+2.7%)
2009
$4,548
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
7,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1924
Sq. Ft.
1,884
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R225900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 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
Sep 29, 2015 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Sep 15, 2015 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Gas
HVAC
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
Parking Total: 2
Garage Information
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Virtual Tour Type: Video
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes
Appliances
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range
Hot Water Description: Gas
Interior Features
Has Accessibility: Yes
Accessibility Features: Main Floor Bedroom w/Bath
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Washer/Dryer
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Window Features: Wood Frames
Basement: Full Basement
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Bathrooms Partial: 2
Bathrooms Partial Lower Level: 1
Bathrooms Partial Upper Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bathrooms Total Lower Level: 0.1
Bathrooms Total Main Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Upper Level: 0.1
Baths Total: 1.2
Room 4 Information
Area: 168
Description: 4th Bedroom
Features: Hardwood Floors
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Upper
Room 5 Information
Area: 490
Description: Bonus Room
Length: 35
Width: 14
Level: Lower
Room 6 Information
Area: 117
Description: Sun Room
Features: Hardwood Floors
Length: 13
Width: 9
Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Area: 156
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Features: Hardwood Floors
Features Cont: Closet
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Upper
Room 8 Information
Area: 120
Description: 3rd Bedroom
Features: Hardwood Floors
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Upper
Room 9 Information
Area: 196
Description: Dining Room
Features: Built-in Features, French Doors, Hardwood Floors
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Description: Family Room
Room 11 Information
Area: 126
Description: Kitchen
Features: Dishwasher, Eating Area
Features Cont: Free-Standing Range
Length: 14
Width: 9
Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Area: 294
Description: Living Room
Features: Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floors
Length: 21
Width: 14
Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Area: 133
Description: Primary Bedroom
Features: French Doors, Hardwood Floors
Features Cont: Closet
Length: 19
Width: 7
Level: Main
Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features: Fenced, Patio, Yard
Exterior Description: Wood Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 7,405
Lot Size Range: 7,000 to 9,999 SqFt
Lot Size Dimensions: 75 x 100
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Lot Size: 7,000 to 9,999 SqFt
Lot Features: Level, Trees
Parcel Number: R225900
Road Surface Type: Paved
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Resale
Upper Level Area Total: 743
Main Level Area Total: 1,266
Lower Level Area Total: 1,111
View YN: No
Building Information
Year Built: 1924
Building Area Total: 3,120
Building Area Description: Floor Plan
Building Area Calculated: 2,009
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Legal Description: NIXON TERR & PLAT 2 & 3, LOT 10, N 1/2 OF LOT 11
Tax Annual Amount: $8,998.26
Lease / Rent Information
Land Lease YN: No
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: No
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Atkinson
Middle Or Junior School: Harrison Park
High School: Franklin
Location Information
Directions: SE 60th to SE Lincoln
Unparsed Address: 1847 SE 56TH AVE, Portland, OR 97215
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Zoning: R5
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,884
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1924
County: Multnomah County
APN: R225900
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold
Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price
New Construction Information
New Construction YN: No
Around this home
Schools
Atkinson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Harrison Park School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
Franklin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
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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
19 unhealthy days expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Portland, OR • 97215
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
June and 2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.7 hrs
2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$813,000 – $985,000
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