This beautifully preserved 1950s home perfectly blends vintage charm with modern practicality, offering a timeless retreat nestled in a serene neighborhood just across from the golf course and park. The house showcases exceptional craftsmanship and enduring appeal through its original features, such as solid hardwood floors, original built ins, retro brick fireplace and recessed formal living/dining room ceilings. The heart of the home is its spacious and sunlit great room, where large windows, skylight and patio doors flood the space with natural light, creating an inviting atmosphere for both relaxation and entertaining. Lovingly cared for, the property remains in great condition, preserving its historical character while offering opportunities for personal customization. This rare find radiates charm and livability, making it an ideal choice for those who appreciate retro aesthetics or those seeking a house with character and significance. Other features include a new roof approx. 3 years old, detached garage, deck off the great room. The basement is ready for your perfectly tailored upgrades with its large ceilings, half bath, vintage bar, fireplace and a separate room for a future possible 3rd bedroom. Welcome home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
5,227 sq ftLot Size
$206Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Stacey Nelson• The Real Estate Firm
Bought with Amanda Bennett• Premiere Property Group, LLC
Vintage house on a dead end street. Hardwood floors. Oil heat.
1 year ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Joe Donaldson
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 1938 NE 77th Ave
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #195636434
Aug 29, 2025
Sold
$465,000
$206/sq ft
Aug 4, 2025
Pending
—
Jun 18, 2025
Price Changed
$469,900
$208/sq ft
May 9, 2025
Price Changed
$485,000
$215/sq ft
Apr 23, 2025
Price Changed
$498,000
$220/sq ft
Apr 11, 2025
Listed
$515,000
$228/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,413 (+3.7%)
2024
$5,219 (+4.0%)
2023
$5,018 (+2.2%)
2022
$4,910 (+1.7%)
2021
$4,827 (+9.0%)
2020
$4,428 (+3.8%)
2019
$4,265 (+3.0%)
2018
$4,140 (+4.3%)
2017
$3,968 (+9.3%)
2016
$3,631 (+2.7%)
2015
$3,536 (+1.6%)
2014
$3,482 (+2.3%)
2013
$3,402 (+10.5%)
2012
$3,078 (+3.9%)
2011
$2,962 (+5.4%)
2010
$2,810 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,737
Tax history for 1938 NE 77th Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,413 (+3.7%)
2024
$5,219 (+4.0%)
2023
$5,018 (+2.2%)
2022
$4,910 (+1.7%)
2021
$4,827 (+9.0%)
2020
$4,428 (+3.8%)
2019
$4,265 (+3.0%)
2018
$4,140 (+4.3%)
2017
$3,968 (+9.3%)
2016
$3,631 (+2.7%)
2015
$3,536 (+1.6%)
2014
$3,482 (+2.3%)
2013
$3,402 (+10.5%)
2012
$3,078 (+3.9%)
2011
$2,962 (+5.4%)
2010
$2,810 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,737
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1948
Sq. Ft.
1,216
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R194085
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R2.5
Residential 2,500 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
Mar 2, 2026 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Electric meter
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.