Situated on one of Sellwood’s most beloved close-in streets in Portland, OR, this updated Foursquare seamlessly blends turn-of-the-century character with modern peace of mind. Leave the car at home and enjoy a quick neighborhood stroll to local bakeries, boutique shops, cafes, and historic theater nights, with nearby Westmoreland Park and downtown Portland less than five miles away.Inside, the open main floor connects living and dining spaces effortlessly. The beautifully remodeled kitchen features new quartz counters and tile backsplash, refaced and expanded cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, restored original fir floors, and a breakfast nook. Laundry has been thoughtfully relocated from the basement to its own space on the main level, adding everyday ease to the home's flow. A rare finding for a home of this era,the spacious primary suite is conveniently located on the main level with awalk-in closet and private bath, alongside a separate guest half bath. Upstairs, three additional light-filled bedrooms center around a clever split full bath -featuring heated floors in the shower room, plus a built-in desk nook perfect for working from home.Outdoors, the extra-large lot features a covered back deck overlooking aCertified Gold Backyard Habitat, a custom, fully insulated cedar studio with power and A/C, and a drywalled, insulated garage with A/C and a dedicated EV charging circuit.Underneath the historic charm lies major peace of mind: a full seismic retrofit to both the home and garage, updated electrical panel, high-efficiency furnace newer roof, bathroom additions and more. Spacious basement with exteriorentry provides ample storage. A truly special place to call home. [Home Energy Score = 4. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10127619]
Est. $2,614 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1905 SE Harold St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #728086576
Sep 10, 2026
Sold
$729,000
$368/sq ft
Aug 12, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 6, 2026
Listed
$729,000
$368/sq ft
RMLS #18017507
Jun 21, 2018
Sold
$529,000
$267/sq ft
Jun 13, 2018
Pending
—
Jun 5, 2018
Price Changed
$529,000
$267/sq ft
May 24, 2018
Price Changed
$539,000
$272/sq ft
May 11, 2018
Listed
$559,000
$282/sq ft
+19
NO LENDER FEE LOAN AVAILABLE FOR this design_rich home. Hundreds of touches throughout renovated home make for a delightful experience. Newer modern Studio/Shop is multi-purpose with ventilation, and workspace for inspired creatives. Back porch, patio, and studio open onto beautifully landscaped entertainers' backyard! Enchanting original features with newly remodeled kitchen and great room!Plans for second bath available upon request.
RMLS #12281916
Oct 16, 2012
Sold
$339,000
$171/sq ft
Sep 6, 2012
Pending
—
Sep 4, 2012
Relisted
—
Aug 11, 2012
Delisted
—
Jul 26, 2012
Pending
—
Jul 20, 2012
Listed
$339,000
$171/sq ft
+11
Close-in remodeled farmhouse w/inviting front porch,all the right updates,refinished fir floors,master on main w/continental bath, open floorplan lives large, great flow for entertaining! oversized lot,nice gardens
Public Records
Jan 14, 2005
Sold
$208,000
$105/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 24, 1994
Sold
$84,500
$43/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1991
Sold
$75,000
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,089 (+3.7%)
2024
$6,835 (+4.0%)
2023
$6,572 (+2.2%)
2022
$6,430 (+1.7%)
2021
$6,321 (+9.0%)
2020
$5,798 (+15.8%)
2019
$5,005 (+3.0%)
2018
$4,858 (+4.3%)
2017
$4,656 (+9.3%)
2016
$4,261 (+2.7%)
2015
$4,149 (+1.5%)
2014
$4,086 (+2.4%)
2013
$3,992 (+10.5%)
2012
$3,611 (+3.9%)
2011
$3,475 (+14.7%)
2010
$3,030 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,950
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1905
Sq. Ft.
1,460
Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R218499
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 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
Oct 26, 2022 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Nov 3, 2021 • Final
Residential bldg/trade
Addition
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.