Must see home with great potential to restore the main home to its original state with potential nicest property on the street on 11,250 lot with possible ADUs and also possible subdividable lot. 2 large garages/shops(and attic space above) for woodworking, car collecting or other. Also a potting shed or wood shed area.Fully fenced in yard.
Single-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$365Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ruth Toth• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Real Estate
Bought with Ruth Toth• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Real Estate
*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
Beds
2
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
1905
Sq. Ft.
1,170
Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R216537
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, On Street
Parking Total: 2
Garage Information
Garage Type: Detached, Oversized
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded 2: Yes
Appliances
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Island
Hot Water Description: Electricity
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Vinyl Floor
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Window Features: Aluminum Frames
Basement: Finished, Full Basement
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bathrooms Total Lower Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Main Level: 1
Baths Total: 2
Room 4 Information
Area: 56
Description: Utility Room
Length: 7
Width: 8
Level: Lower
Room 7 Information
Area: 100
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Upper
Room 8 Information
Area: 100
Description: 3rd Bedroom
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Main
Room 9 Information
Area: 100
Description: Dining Room
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Area: 264
Description: Family Room
Length: 22
Width: 12
Level: Lower
Room 11 Information
Area: 120
Description: Kitchen
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Area: 168
Description: Living Room
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Area: 100
Description: Primary Bedroom
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Upper
Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features: Fenced, Outbuilding, Patio, Porch, Public Road, RV Parking, Second Garage, Workshop, Yard
Exterior Description: Wood Siding
Structure Type Information
Other Structures Area 1: 60
Other Structures Construction 1: Frame, Lap Siding
Other Structures Dimensions 1: 20' x 30'
Other Structures Features 1: 220 Volts, 3-Phase, Built-in Features, Concrete Floor, Electricity Connected, RV Parking, Storage, Workshop
Other Structures Roof 1: Composition
Other Structures Type 1: Workshop
Other Structures Area 2: 720
Other Structures Construction 2: Frame, Lap Siding
Other Structures Dimensions 2: 24 x 30
Other Structures Features 2: 220 Volts, Concrete Floor, Electricity Connected, Loft, Storage, Workshop
Other Structures Roof 2: Composition
Other Structures Type 2: Garage(s)
Other Structures
Other Structures No Structures: 2
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 11,325
Lot Size Range: 10,000 to 14,999 SqFt
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Lot Size: 10,000 to 14,999 SqFt
Lot Features: Level
Parcel Number: R216537
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Resale
Upper Level Area Total: 733
Main Level Area Total: 900
Lower Level Area Total: 897
View YN: No
Building Information
Year Built: 1905
Building Area Total: 2,530
Building Area Description: appraisal
Building Area Calculated: 1,633
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: MELROSE, S 1/2 OF LOT 21
Tax Annual Amount: $5,119.48
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Certification YN: No
Fuel Description: Electricity, Oil
Water Source: Public Water
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Wood Stove
Cooling YN: No
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Glencoe
Middle Or Junior School: Mt Tabor
High School: Franklin
Location Information
Directions: 53rd between Stark and Burnside
Unparsed Address: 240 SE 53RD AVE, Portland, OR 97215
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Zoning: R5
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,170
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: 1905
County: Multnomah County
APN: R216537
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold
Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price
New Construction Information
New Construction YN: No
Around this home
Schools
Glencoe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Mt Tabor Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Franklin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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, 14 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
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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
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Estimated sale price
$878,000 – $1.06M
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