Classic Cape Cod with spectacular city, mountain and river views! Built on a foundation, the lot line extends to the street below and features an urban orchard with apple, pear and plum trees. Hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, coved ceilings. Primary suite has a breath-taking view deck. Enjoy coffee or wine with a view from the eat-in kitchen or sunroom off of the living room. Lower level has a separate entrance and a large, newly carpeted bonus room + office. Excellent SW Hills location. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10191468]
*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
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5,800 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1943
Sq. Ft.
2,928
Year built
1943
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R268527
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
R10
Z
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.
Zone overlays
Constrained Sites Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing
Mar 5, 2015 • Final
Mechanical minor labels
Gas
HVAC
May 21, 2014 • Final
Bes - sewer repair
Replace a sewer line in the right of way according to the specified location.
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
Parking Total: 1
Garage Information
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded 2: Yes
Appliances
Appliances: Appliance Garage, Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Island
Hot Water Description: Electricity
Interior Features
Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Hardwood Floors, Laundry, Washer/Dryer
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Window Features: Wood Frames
Basement: Daylight, Finished
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Bathrooms Partial: 1
Bathrooms Partial Main Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
Bathrooms Total Lower Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Main Level: 0.1
Bathrooms Total Upper Level: 2
Baths Total: 3.1
Room 4 Information
Area: 117
Description: Office
Features: Built-in Features
Length: 13
Width: 9
Level: Lower
Room 5 Information
Description: Laundry
Features: Exterior Entry
Features Cont: Washer/Dryer
Level: Lower
Room 6 Information
Area: 120
Description: Sun Room
Features: Hardwood Floors
Length: 8
Width: 15
Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Area: 130
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Features: Deck, Hardwood Floors
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Upper
Room 8 Information
Area: 130
Description: 3rd Bedroom
Features Cont: Wall to Wall Carpet
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Upper
Room 9 Information
Area: 156
Description: Dining Room
Features: Hardwood Floors
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Area: 323
Description: Family Room
Features Cont: Wall to Wall Carpet
Length: 19
Width: 17
Level: Lower
Room 11 Information
Area: 234
Description: Kitchen
Features: Deck, Eating Area, Hardwood Floors, Island
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Area: 299
Description: Living Room
Features: Deck, Fireplace, Hardwood Floors
Length: 23
Width: 13
Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Area: 253
Description: Primary Bedroom
Features: Bathroom, Deck, Hardwood Floors
Length: 23
Width: 11
Level: Upper
Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features: Deck
Exterior Description: Metal Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5,662
Lot Size Range: 5,000 to 6,999 SqFt
Lot Size Acres: 0.13
Lot Size: 5,000 to 6,999 SqFt
Lot Features: Sloped
Parcel Number: R268527
Road Surface Type: Paved
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Resale
Upper Level Area Total: 836
Main Level Area Total: 1,072
Lower Level Area Total: 1,095
View YN: Yes
View Description: City, Mountain(s), River
Building Information
Year Built: 1943
Building Area Total: 3,003
Building Area Description: measure
Building Area Calculated: 1,908
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Legal Description: SEVENTH ST TERR, BLOCK 4, LOT 5
Tax Annual Amount: $15,505.71
Rent Information
Rent Amount: $3,435
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Certification YN: Yes
Fuel Description: Gas
Water Source: Public Water
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling YN: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Ainsworth
Middle Or Junior School: West Sylvan
High School: Lincoln
Location Information
Directions: SW 16th to Davenport, follow to Buckingham Ave.
Unparsed Address: 2638 SW BUCKINGHAM AVE, Portland, OR 97201
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Zoning: R10
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,928
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,800 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: 1943
County: Multnomah County
APN: R268527
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
Ainsworth Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
West Sylvan Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
6/10
Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° 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
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Historical weather
Portland, OR • 97201
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
June and 2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$996,000 – $1.21M
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