Open house 9/24 1-3. Terrific close-in location offers an easy downtown commute by car, bike or transit. If you love older houses that haven't had the charm remodeled out of them, then this is a property for you. Great curb appeal, hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, boxed sash windows, updated bathroom with period tile. Possibilities in the garage - exercise/game room, studio or office. Private yard with deck & mature landscaping.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
4,791 sq ftLot Size
$324Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Natalie Frainey• Keller Williams Realty Professionals
Listed by Melody Seabold• Keller Williams Realty Professionals
Bought with Friederike Svensson• Cascade Sothebys International Realty
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING CURB APPEAL...FROM THE MINUTE YOU DRIVE UP THIS HOME WILL STEAL YOUR HEART.SITS HIGH ABOVE THE STREET ON AN IDYLLIC BLOCK OF LIKE FOR LIKE HOMES.LEADED WINDOWS,COVED ARCHWAYS..ALL THE CHARM & CHARACTER INTACT BUT UPDATED SYSTEMS.CONVERTED GARAGE W/MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES..ARTIST STUDIO,GAME ROOM,AMAZING LUSH LANDSCAPED GROUNDS..
Public Records
Feb 26, 2002
Sold
$145,000
$85/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,952 (+3.7%)
2024
$4,774 (+4.0%)
2023
$4,591 (+2.2%)
2022
$4,492 (+1.7%)
2021
$4,416 (+9.0%)
2020
$4,051 (+3.8%)
2019
$3,902 (+3.0%)
2018
$3,788 (+4.3%)
2017
$3,630 (+9.3%)
2016
$3,322 (+2.7%)
2015
$3,235 (+1.5%)
2014
$3,186 (+8.5%)
2013
$2,935 (+10.5%)
2012
$2,655 (+3.9%)
2011
$2,556 (+5.4%)
2010
$2,425 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,361
Tax history for 3655 SE 38th Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,952 (+3.7%)
2024
$4,774 (+4.0%)
2023
$4,591 (+2.2%)
2022
$4,492 (+1.7%)
2021
$4,416 (+9.0%)
2020
$4,051 (+3.8%)
2019
$3,902 (+3.0%)
2018
$3,788 (+4.3%)
2017
$3,630 (+9.3%)
2016
$3,322 (+2.7%)
2015
$3,235 (+1.5%)
2014
$3,186 (+8.5%)
2013
$2,935 (+10.5%)
2012
$2,655 (+3.9%)
2011
$2,556 (+5.4%)
2010
$2,425 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,361
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1930
Sq. Ft.
1,262
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R287033
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 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
Jun 3, 2026 • Active
Plumbing
Work on the water service.
Plumbing
Dec 4, 2025 • Final
Bes - sewer repair
Replace the existing utility line from the property line to the face of the curb according to city standards. Install sleeving as required by the transportation department.
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: Free-Standing Range, Gas Appliances, Tile
Hot Water Description: Electricity
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Tile Floor, Wall to Wall Carpet
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Basement: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
Bathrooms Total Main Level: 1
Baths Total: 1
Room 7 Information
Area: 110
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Features: Hardwood Floors
Length: 10
Width: 11
Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Area: 234
Description: 3rd Bedroom
Length: 26
Width: 9
Level: Upper
Room 9 Information
Area: 81
Description: Dining Room
Features: Hardwood Floors
Length: 9
Width: 9
Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Description: Family Room
Room 11 Information
Area: 120
Description: Kitchen
Features: Gas Appliances, Nook
Features Cont: Tile Floor
Length: 8
Width: 15
Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Area: 221
Description: Living Room
Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floors
Length: 13
Width: 17
Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Area: 110
Description: Primary Bedroom
Features: Hardwood Floors
Length: 10
Width: 11
Level: Main
Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced, Yard
Exterior Description: Wood Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4,791
Lot Size Range: 3,000 to 4,999 SqFt
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X100
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Lot Size: 3,000 to 4,999 SqFt
Lot Features: Level
Parcel Number: R287033
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Resale
Upper Level Area Total: 364
Main Level Area Total: 898
Lower Level Area Total: 448
View YN: No
Building Information
Year Built: 1930
Building Area Total: 1,710
Building Area Description: tax assr
Building Area Calculated: 1,262
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: 39TH ST ADD, BLOCK 2, LOT 10
Tax Annual Amount: $3,322.31
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Certification YN: No
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: Creston
Middle Or Junior School: Creston
High School: Franklin
Location Information
Directions: Powell or Cesar Chavez to Lafayette ct to 38th
Unparsed Address: 3655 SE 38TH AVE, Portland, OR 97202
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,262
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Multnomah County
APN: R287033
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold
Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price
New Construction Information
New Construction YN: No
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Creston Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Hosford Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Franklin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
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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
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, 21 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Portland, OR • 97202
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.8 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
$527,000 – $638,000
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