Incredible restoration of a Historic Landmark home in the heart of the Historic NW Alphabet District, with a TWO-car garage! Yard, porches and patios are fully fenced. Incredible kitchen and primary bathroom restoration by Arciform. Steel and concrete 2-car garage is has a 40' roof-top terrace, with lush plantings and walls of star jasmine - perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. The sidewalk, patios, and property are adorned by creative rockery by world-renowned garden artist Jeffrey Bale & fully fenced. The home is elevated above the street, giving privacy and eye-level views of the lush tree canopy. The home has multiple outdoor getaways and feels a world away. This home, and the gardens, have been featured in numerous books and publications over the years for the exquisite restoration work completed over the years. Infrastructure, and systems are newer. Foundation seismically retrofitted by Earthquake Tech. Newer composition roof and tankless hot water heater for the main house in last few years. Solar panels on roof helps off-set expenses. Garage has two EV-chargers.Located in a prime location, close to all NW has to offer. Leave the cars in the garage & wander (or take the street car) to NW 23rd, NW 21st, Slabtown, The Pearl, Forest & Washington Parks and more.
Single-familyProperty Type
1907Year Built
5,500 sq ftLot Size
$439Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Dan Volkmer• Windermere Realty Trust
Listed by Kishra Ott• Windermere Realty Trust
Bought with Lisa Owens• Corcoran Prime
Source:RMLS #24684521
Redfin Estimate
$1,717,217
$67K since sold in September 2025$18K since October
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This home's estimate is 40.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.22M) of 6 comparable homes.
Stunning home in the heart of NW Portland. The amazing layout includes an outside private space perfect for entertaining. There is an adu at the very top with a private entrance and a basement that could also accommodate a private space for friends...
or family. The main house is a great combination of vintage charm and modern updates.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Incredible restoration of a Historic Landmark home in the heart of the Historic NW Alphabet District, with a TWO-car garage! Yard, porches and patios are fully fenced. Incredible kitchen and primary bathroom restoration by Arciform. Steel and concrete 2-car garage is has a 40' roof-top terrace, with lush plantings and walls of star jasmine - perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. The sidewalk, patios, and property are adorned by creative rockery by world-renowned garden artist Jeffrey Bale & fully fenced. The home is elevated above the street, giving privacy and eye-level views of the lush tree canopy. The home has multiple outdoor getaways and feels a world away. This home, and the gardens, have been featured in numerous books and publications over the years for the exquisite restoration work completed over the years. Infrastructure, and systems are newer. Foundation seismically retrofitted by Earthquake Tech. Newer composition roof and tankless hot water heater for the main house in last few years. Solar panels on roof helps off-set expenses. Garage has two EV-chargers.Located in a prime location, close to all NW has to offer. Leave the cars in the garage & wander (or take the street car) to NW 23rd, NW 21st, Slabtown, The Pearl, Forest & Washington Parks and more.
RMLS #20298019
Jul 17, 2020
Sold
$1,735,000
$444/sq ft
Jun 17, 2020
Pending
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Jun 15, 2020
Listed
$1,735,000
$444/sq ft
The Historic Cohn-Sichel Residence/heart of Historic Dist. Sits above the street with multiple garden "rooms", porches, & a 41' rooftop terrace by ldscape artist Jeffrey Bale. Stunning Arciform kitchen. 4 bedrooms, including master suite on 2nd flr. Lwr lvl Familyroom w/custom media set up, kitchenette, bath & sep entry perfect for guests/multigenerational living. 3rd flr guest studio w/kitchen & laundry. Owner is licensed realtor. near Pearl District & Forest Pk.2 car garage & 98 Walkscore! [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10183941]
Public Records
Sep 29, 1992
Sold
$175,000
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,785 (+3.7%)
2024
$20,037 (+4.0%)
2023
$19,267 (+108.4%)
2022
$9,245 (+0.4%)
2021
$9,206 (+3.3%)
2020
$8,910 (+0.8%)
2019
$8,838 (+0.6%)
2018
$8,788 (+1.3%)
2017
$8,675 (+6.8%)
2016
$8,122 (+2.7%)
2015
$7,909 (+1.5%)
2014
$7,790 (+2.4%)
2013
$7,609 (+10.5%)
2012
$6,883 (+3.9%)
2011
$6,623 (+5.5%)
2010
$6,276 (+2.7%)
2009
$6,110
Tax history for 2205 NW Johnson St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,785 (+3.7%)
2024
$20,037 (+4.0%)
2023
$19,267 (+108.4%)
2022
$9,245 (+0.4%)
2021
$9,206 (+3.3%)
2020
$8,910 (+0.8%)
2019
$8,838 (+0.6%)
2018
$8,788 (+1.3%)
2017
$8,675 (+6.8%)
2016
$8,122 (+2.7%)
2015
$7,909 (+1.5%)
2014
$7,790 (+2.4%)
2013
$7,609 (+10.5%)
2012
$6,883 (+3.9%)
2011
$6,623 (+5.5%)
2010
$6,276 (+2.7%)
2009
$6,110
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RM3
D
Residential Multi-Dwelling 3 Zone
The RM3 zone is a medium to high density multi-dwelling zone applied near the Central City, and in centers, station areas, and along civic corridors that are served by frequent transit and are close to commercial services. It is intended for compact, urban development with a high percentage of building coverage and a strong building orientation to the pedestrian environment of streets. This zone is intended for areas where the established residential character includes landscaped front setbacks. Allowed housing is characterized by mid-rise buildings up to six stories tall. The Design overlay zone is applied to this zone.
Zone overlays
Design Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Park & open space
Oct 28, 2025 • Final
Mechanical
Gas
Apr 4, 2024 • Final
Mechanical
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,320
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 5
Fireplace Type: Brick Chimney
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Wood
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: KINGS 2ND ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 3,912
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,464
Building Sq. Ft: 4,104
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: KINGS 2ND ADD, BLOCK 2, E 55' OF LOT 3&4
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 630
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,500
Legal Lot Number: 3
Legal Block Number: 2
Acres: 0.13
Zoning Code: RH
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL,IMPROVED
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,912
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1907
Year Renovated: 1907
County: Multnomah County
APN: R198373
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Chapman Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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West Sylvan Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
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Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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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, 20 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.63M – $1.98M
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