Don’t miss this charming SW Portland bungalow, perfectly tucked away on a quiet street with zero through traffic—yet just blocks from OHSU, Shriners, and the VA Hospital, and only minutes from Downtown. Step outside and explore the nearby Marquam Trail network, or simply enjoy the serene natural surroundings right from home. Inside, you’ll find timeless character with beautiful morning light streaming through abundant windows, an updated HVAC system, and refreshed plumbing and electrical. The home offers a full bath on the main level, two cozy bedrooms upstairs, and a spacious 600 sq ft basement with plenty of storage. Thoughtful indoor and outdoor living spaces invite you to relax and take in peaceful greenery and stunning city views. [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10242280]
Nice city home with a lot of character, in a serene setting with beautiful trees- yet just minutes from OHSU, Under Armour, South Waterfront and downtown Portland. Comfortable layout, cosy, with a lot of natural light.
11 months ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Move-in ready 1910 classic in Lair Hill. Hardwood floors. Raised clawfoot tub. Bedrooms are upstairs. Laundry in unfinished basement. Minimal yard.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Maxwell Waker
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 3516 SW 1st Ave
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #510426664
Jan 21, 2026
Sold
$485,000
$358/sq ft
Dec 18, 2025
Pending
—
Oct 23, 2025
Price Changed
$499,900
$369/sq ft
Oct 8, 2025
Listed
$518,000
$383/sq ft
RMLS #16124609
Nov 23, 2016
Sold
$400,000
$295/sq ft
Sep 24, 2016
Pending
—
Aug 23, 2016
Listed
$399,900
$295/sq ft
Remodeled. Refinished wood floors in Living and Dining Rooms. Granite tile counter tops and tile floor in Kitchen. Turn of the Century Light Fixtures and Glass Door Knobs.
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1910
Sq. Ft.
1,381
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R129199
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
RM1
Residential Multi-Dwelling 1 Zone
The RM1 zone is a low-scale multi-dwelling zone that is generally applied in locations intended to provide a transition in scale to single-dwelling residential areas, such as the edges of mixed-use centers and civic corridors, and along or near neighborhood corridors. Allowed housing is characterized by one to three story buildings that relate to the patterns of residential neighborhoods, but at a somewhat larger scale and building coverage than allowed in the single-dwelling zones. The major types of new development will be duplexes, triplexes, rowhouses, courtyard housing, small apartment buildings, and other relatively small-scale multi-dwelling and small-lot housing types that are compatible with the characteristics of Portland's residential neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Dec 30, 2019 • Final
Mechanical minor labels
Replace a gas furnace.
Gas
HVAC
May 24, 2016 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
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
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Virtual Tour Type: 3-D Tour
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes
Appliances
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Granite, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Hot Water Description: Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Granite, Hardwood Floors, High Speed Internet, Skylight(s), Wall to Wall Carpet, Washer/Dryer