Magical city house on flat, double lot with gated garden oasis. 1915 architecture, period details combined with modern comforts & finishes (heated floors, steam shower, wired for Sonos, etc.) Gourmet kitchen, family room with media equipment included. Entertain year-round in a thoughtfully landscaped yard with multiple patios & covered veranda. Amazing location at top of the grid. Walk to Vista Spring Cafe, Ainsworth, Council Crest + so many trails. Stunning vistas of St. Helens and city lights. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10045810]
Perfectly positioned overlooking the city and mountains this custom remodel is an example of sleek design that is both contemporary and traditional. The new age of conscious living is affected in the color palette and building products. This residence offers a well-planned floor plan for formal and casual entertaining. The exquisite details are enhanced by the gardens, lush lawns, patios and decks. Close to NW, OHSU, city and parks. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10045810]
RMLS #13042985
Sep 30, 2013
Listed
*
Public Records
Sep 30, 2013
Sold
$1,590,000
$253/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1990
Sold
$410,000
$65/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$27,934 (+3.7%)
2024
$26,929 (+4.0%)
2023
$25,894 (+2.2%)
2022
$25,333 (+1.7%)
2021
$24,905 (+9.0%)
2020
$22,845 (+3.8%)
2019
$22,005 (+3.0%)
2018
$21,358 (+4.3%)
2017
$20,470 (+9.3%)
2016
$18,731 (+2.7%)
2015
$18,240 (+1.5%)
2014
$17,964 (+4.5%)
2013
$17,185 (+20.2%)
2012
$14,294 (−0.8%)
2011
$14,414 (−0.1%)
2010
$14,429 (+2.4%)
2009
$14,089
Tax history for 2585 SW 16th Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$27,934 (+3.7%)
2024
$26,929 (+4.0%)
2023
$25,894 (+2.2%)
2022
$25,333 (+1.7%)
2021
$24,905 (+9.0%)
2020
$22,845 (+3.8%)
2019
$22,005 (+3.0%)
2018
$21,358 (+4.3%)
2017
$20,470 (+9.3%)
2016
$18,731 (+2.7%)
2015
$18,240 (+1.5%)
2014
$17,964 (+4.5%)
2013
$17,185 (+20.2%)
2012
$14,294 (−0.8%)
2011
$14,414 (−0.1%)
2010
$14,429 (+2.4%)
2009
$14,089
*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
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
1915
Sq. Ft.
3,853
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R174462
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 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
Sep 2, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Work on floor heat.
Addition
Electrical
May 9, 2019 • Final
Mechanical
Install a gas pipe and convert an oil boiler to a gas boiler.
Gas
HVAC
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: On Street
Parking Total: 2
Garage Information
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes
Appliances
Appliances: Built-in Oven, Built-in Range, Built-in Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Appliances, Island, Microwave, Quartz, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tile