Pristine mid-century 3-bed, 3-bath home in the heart of Laurelhurst! This truly is a rare find with the perfect combination of original period details and modern amenities. Spacious living room and kitchen featuring large picture windows, tons of natural light, beautiful hardwood floors and custom blinds throughout. Fantastic buff-tone Roman brick fireplace that anchors the room together, and is shared with the kitchen. Fabulous open, custom kitchen with eat-in dining area, breakfast bar with quartz countertops, dual fuel range, with both custom cabinets and open shelving. The dining area has multiple access doors to the lovely private backyard. The primary bedroom has two generous closets, an original built-in dresser cabinet, and an updated en suite bathroom with modern fixtures and tile. The additional bathroom on the main floor is bright and open, has a tub, extensive storage, and updated fixtures and tile. The washer and dryer are conveniently located on the main floor, neatly tucked away in an original closet with original bi-fold doors and built-in cabinets. The basement is finished with a lovely third bedroom, bathroom and second living room with an elegant wood burning fireplace. The yard is truly exquisite with mature landscaping that sits on an oversized lot with an extremely private fenced backyard that is tree lined and gets tons of natural light. The front yard has a beautifully landscaped garden with native and exotic, mature plants. The driveway and carport lead to a secure access to the house making this an easy transition into the home. This property is located in the coveted Laurelhurst neighborhood where you have access to Laurelhurst Park, eateries, coffee, shops and much more! This truly is a must see!! [Home Energy Score = 6. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10198847]
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$434Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Erica Dagle• Portland's Alternative Inc., Realtors
Gorgeous Remodeled Mid-Century Modern in Laurelhurst! Modern updates matched to preserved period lighting, original millwork, & classic fireplace. Bright living room w new hardwoods. Dining area is open to spectacular kitchen w quartz counters, duel fuel range, & custom cabinets. Beautiful master suite main level. Family room & full bath on lower level. Gorgeous yard w new patio & concrete firepit. Large lot.
RMLS #15393036
May 8, 2015
Sold
$500,000
$243/sq ft
Apr 28, 2015
Pending
—
Apr 21, 2015
Listed
$419,000
$204/sq ft
Unique Laurelhurst Opportunity! Obviously Loved Original Mid-century Home on extra Large Lot. 2 Wood burning Fireplaces. High Beamed Ceilings on Lower Level. Potential Street Access on 43rd in Addition to 44th. Add a Garage? Build an ADU? Bring Your Architect/Designer & Unlock Unlimited potential and a chance to set roots down in the most coveted neighborhood in OREGON!
Public Records
Mar 1, 1987
Sold
$62,000
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,027 (+3.7%)
2024
$7,739 (+4.0%)
2023
$7,441 (+2.2%)
2022
$7,280 (+1.7%)
2021
$7,157 (+9.0%)
2020
$6,566 (+0.7%)
2019
$6,520 (+6.2%)
2018
$6,138 (+4.3%)
2017
$5,883 (+9.3%)
2016
$5,384 (+17.1%)
2015
$4,598 (+1.5%)
2014
$4,529 (+2.4%)
2013
$4,424 (+10.5%)
2012
$4,002 (+3.9%)
2011
$3,851 (+5.4%)
2010
$3,654 (+2.7%)
2009
$3,559
Tax history for 31 NE 44th Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,027 (+3.7%)
2024
$7,739 (+4.0%)
2023
$7,441 (+2.2%)
2022
$7,280 (+1.7%)
2021
$7,157 (+9.0%)
2020
$6,566 (+0.7%)
2019
$6,520 (+6.2%)
2018
$6,138 (+4.3%)
2017
$5,883 (+9.3%)
2016
$5,384 (+17.1%)
2015
$4,598 (+1.5%)
2014
$4,529 (+2.4%)
2013
$4,424 (+10.5%)
2012
$4,002 (+3.9%)
2011
$3,851 (+5.4%)
2010
$3,654 (+2.7%)
2009
$3,559
*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
2
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,291 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
2,058
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R204226
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
Aug 29, 2017 • Final
Plumbing
Replace the main water service line.
Plumbing
Oct 23, 2015 • Final
Bes - sewer repair
Replace the existing utility line from the property to the curb using pipe bursting methods. All work must follow city standards.
Plumbing
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