OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2024 for $535K

$527,088

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,400/mo

•

2,666

sq ft

3957 N Colonial Ave, Portland, OR 97227

About this home

It's Hammer Time, again!! A historical glimpse of an early 1900s home with modest stewardship. This home is like a page out of someone's life, simple and humble. It is a wonderful opportunity to take the home to another level with some creative vision. Situated in the unassuming neighborhood of Overlook, you will find this fixer-upper waiting on a quiet street for someone to write the next chapter for this home. Great ol' bones, but in need of some Love and caring for. Surrounded by grand and stately homes within the neighborhood leaving plenty of opportunity to be had as part of a smart this buy. [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10227777]

Single-familyProperty Type

1908Year Built

5,227 sq ftLot Size

$198Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Darrin Amico • Amico Group Realty

Bought with Robin Malcomson • Opt

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•Source:RMLS #24071127

Redfin Estimate

$527,088

$7,912 since sold in December 2024$15K since August

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This home's estimate is 10.3% lower than the average sale price ($588K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$630,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,393 sq ft
4214 N Montana Ave, Portland, OR 97217
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$535,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,468 sq ft
4064 N Massachusetts Ave, Portland, OR 97227
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$492,000
C
2 beds1 bath2,225 sq ft
4044 N Massachusetts Ave, Portland, OR 97227
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$410,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,752 sq ft
4316 N Montana Ave, Portland, OR 97217
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$950,000
E
4 beds3 baths3,232 sq ft
3916 N Concord Ave, Portland, OR 97227
SOLD NOV 17, 2025
$510,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,326 sq ft
4103 N Longview Ave, Portland, OR 97217

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Market trends in Overlook, OR

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.2%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$601K

$27K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

15 days MoM

Recently sold homes

9 MoM

New listings for sale

$524,900
3 beds1 bath2,251 sq ft
3116 N Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR 97227
Dan Anderson • Keller Williams Realty Portland Elite
$524,900
3 beds2 baths1,898 sq ft
111 N Monroe St, Portland, OR 97227
Dan Anderson • Keller Williams Realty Portland Elite
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This fixer-upper is in the coveted overlook triangle. It has one bathroom on the main floor in back
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Kurt Dahlke
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Sale history for 3957 N Colonial Ave

Tax history for 3957 N Colonial Ave

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

50 ft.

Lot depth

100 ft.

Lot size

5,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1908

Sq. Ft.

1,678

Year built

1908

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Multnomah County

APN

R231697

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, On Street
Parking Total: 1

Garage Information
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Spaces: 1

Interior

Appliances
Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator
Hot Water Description: Electricity

Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings
Basement: Full 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 4 Information
Area: 104
Description: 4th Bedroom
Length: 8
Width: 13
Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Area: 144
Description: Bonus Room
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Upper

Room 6 Information
Description: Nook
Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Area: 208
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Features Cont: Wood Floors
Length: 13
Width: 16
Level: Upper

Room 8 Information
Area: 160
Description: 3rd Bedroom
Features Cont: Wood Floors
Length: 10
Width: 16
Level: Upper

Room 9 Information
Area: 182
Description: Dining Room
Features Cont: Wood Floors
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: Main

Room 10 Information
Description: Family Room

Room 11 Information
Area: 156
Description: Kitchen
Features Cont: Vinyl Floor
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: Main

Room 12 Information
Area: 182
Description: Living Room
Features Cont: Wood Floors
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: Main

Room 13 Information
Area: 238
Description: Primary Bedroom
Features Cont: Wood Floors
Length: 14
Width: 17
Level: Upper

Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features: Porch
Exterior Description: Cedar

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5,227
Lot Size Range: 5,000 to 6,999 SqFt
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Lot Size: 5,000 to 6,999 SqFt
Lot Features: Level
Parcel Number: R231697
Road Surface Type: Concrete

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Fixer
Upper Level Area Total: 568
Main Level Area Total: 1,110
Lower Level Area Total: 988
Security Features: Unknown
View YN: No

Building Information
Year Built: 1908
Building Area Total: 2,666
Building Area Description: appraisal
Building Area Calculated: 1,678
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Legal Description: OVERLOOK, BLOCK 18, LOT 3
Tax Annual Amount: $5,390.63

Rent Information
Rent Amount: $1,800

Lease / Rent Information
Land Lease YN: No

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: No

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Beach
Middle Or Junior School: Ockley Green
High School: Jefferson
High School 2: Roosevelt

Location Information
Directions: N Interstate to N Shaver Ave. South on N Colonial
Unparsed Address: 3957 N COLONIAL AVE, Portland, OR 97227

Community Information
Senior Community YN: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,678
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1908
Year Renovated: 1908
County: Multnomah County
APN: R231697

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold

Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price

New Construction Information
New Construction YN: No

Around this home

Schools

Beach Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Ockley Green Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

8/10

Jefferson High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

5/10

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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, 20 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Portland, OR • 97227

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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

$501,000 – $607,000

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Home values near 3957 N Colonial Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3915 N Colonial Avenue, Portland, OR 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2995 Sq. Ft.	$703,374
4015 N Colonial Avenue, Portland, OR 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2700 Sq. Ft.	$714,248

Address	Redfin Estimate
3918 N Colonial Avenue, Portland, OR 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1524 Sq. Ft.	$659,158
3947 N Colonial Avenue, Portland, OR 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2770 Sq. Ft.	$774,767

Address	Redfin Estimate
3946 N Colonial Avenue, Portland, OR 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2348 Sq. Ft.	$833,539
3964 N Colonial Avenue, Portland, OR 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2107 Sq. Ft.	$700,621

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