Perfectly positioned in Portland Heights this classic home exudes warmth, comfort and timeless character throughout. It offers a gracious floor plan with formal light filled rooms on the main, four spacious bedrooms and 3 bathrooms up; lower level is complete with a second kitchen and great room that opens to the backyard. Privacy abounds in the landscaped yard featuring a dreamy saltwater pool and entertaining patio. Walk to Ainsworth, minutes to downtown/OHSU. A true oasis in the city! [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10203585]
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$337Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Christy MacColl• Windermere Realty Trust
Stunning Roscoe Hemenway Traditional located in a fantastic Portland Heights location. Great floor plan with 4 bedrooms & 3 baths up, perfect for a family. The main level features a den & large formal rooms ideal for entertaining. The lower level offers a daylight great room complete with a full kitchen & wine cellar. The space opens to a large pool situated in a resort-like back yard. Close to the city, schools & NW 23rd.
Public Records
Oct 16, 1996
Sold
$765,000
$131/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 9, 1994
Sold
$570,000
$97/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37,174 (+5.3%)
2024
$35,287 (−7.6%)
2023
$38,187 (+1.5%)
2022
$37,634 (+1.7%)
2021
$36,997 (+13.6%)
2020
$32,562 (−0.4%)
2019
$32,689 (+3.0%)
2018
$31,728 (+17.8%)
2017
$26,924 (+17.3%)
2016
$22,947 (+4.7%)
2015
$21,926 (−4.4%)
2014
$22,945 (+3.0%)
2013
$22,281 (+23.3%)
2012
$18,069 (−6.1%)
2011
$19,237 (−4.1%)
2010
$20,069 (+2.7%)
2009
$19,537
Tax history for 2121 SW 16th Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37,174 (+5.3%)
2024
$35,287 (−7.6%)
2023
$38,187 (+1.5%)
2022
$37,634 (+1.7%)
2021
$36,997 (+13.6%)
2020
$32,562 (−0.4%)
2019
$32,689 (+3.0%)
2018
$31,728 (+17.8%)
2017
$26,924 (+17.3%)
2016
$22,947 (+4.7%)
2015
$21,926 (−4.4%)
2014
$22,945 (+3.0%)
2013
$22,281 (+23.3%)
2012
$18,069 (−6.1%)
2011
$19,237 (−4.1%)
2010
$20,069 (+2.7%)
2009
$19,537
*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
4
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
110 ft.
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
1938
Sq. Ft.
4,267
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R128473
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R10
Residential 10,000 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
Jul 22, 2019 • Final
Mechanical minor labels
Reconnect a furnace.
HVAC
Mar 9, 2018 • Final
Bes - sewer repair
Replace the existing utility line from the property to the face of the curb. Perform trenching and work according to city standards.
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street
Parking Total: 2
Garage Information
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes
Appliances
Appliances: Built-in Range, Built-in Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Cook Island, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Appliances, Granite, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)