242 S Custer St is a 1,620 square foot house on a 5,600 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on May 22, 2020 for $625,000. Based on Redfin's Portland data, we estimate the home's value is $732,293.
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
5,600 sq ftLot Size
$452Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$732,293
$107K since sold in May 2020$1,000 since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 11.5% higher than the average sale price ($657K) of 6 comparable homes.
Carolyn Hoty • Keller Williams Realty Professionals
See all
Provided by Redfin
Sale history for 242 S Custer St
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
May 22, 2020
Sold
$625,000
$386/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 24, 2015
Sold
$670,000
$414/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,235 (+3.7%)
2024
$11,795 (+4.0%)
2023
$11,341 (+2.2%)
2022
$11,096 (+1.7%)
2021
$10,908 (+9.0%)
2020
$10,006 (+3.8%)
2019
$9,638 (+3.0%)
2018
$9,355 (+4.3%)
2017
$8,966 (+9.3%)
2016
$8,204 (+3.5%)
2015
$7,929 (+13.1%)
2014
$7,008 (+9.1%)
2013
$6,424 (+12.1%)
2012
$5,729 (−4.8%)
2011
$6,015 (−5.1%)
2010
$6,340 (+2.7%)
2009
$6,172
Tax history for 242 S Custer St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,235 (+3.7%)
2024
$11,795 (+4.0%)
2023
$11,341 (+2.2%)
2022
$11,096 (+1.7%)
2021
$10,908 (+9.0%)
2020
$10,006 (+3.8%)
2019
$9,638 (+3.0%)
2018
$9,355 (+4.3%)
2017
$8,966 (+9.3%)
2016
$8,204 (+3.5%)
2015
$7,929 (+13.1%)
2014
$7,008 (+9.1%)
2013
$6,424 (+12.1%)
2012
$5,729 (−4.8%)
2011
$6,015 (−5.1%)
2010
$6,340 (+2.7%)
2009
$6,172
*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
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
Sep 14, 2015 • Final
Mechanical
Gas
HVAC
Jul 8, 2010 • Final
Plumbing
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 497
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Brick Chimney
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Wood
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: FULTON PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 1,620
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,257
Building Sq. Ft: 2,797
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: FULTON PK, BLOCK 70, N 6' OF LOT 5, LOT 6
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Built-In Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 680
Garage / Carport Type: Built In
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,600
Legal Lot Number: 5
Legal Block Number: 70
Acres: 0.13
Zoning Code: R5
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL,IMPROVED
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: City
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,620
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1942
County: Multnomah County
APN: R167044
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Rieke Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
Gray Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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, 20 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Portland, OR • 97219
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
47
37
49
38
56
43
64
45
70
50
77
54
83
59
84
62
75
58
61
49
52
44
50
42
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
June and 2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.6 hrs
2 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$696,000 – $843,000
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $7,323 in fees.3 minutes to get started.