This stunning 1912 Craftsman bungalow is situated on a prime street in the heart of the coveted Overlook neighborhood. Gorgeous west-facing light-filled formal living room is so welcoming and charming with original unpainted Tiger oak glass-front bookshelves and a wood burning fireplace for those chilly fall evenings that are soon to come. Open formal dining room has box beam ceilings, wainscoting and a massive original hutch. These rooms are perfectly tied together with the warmth of brand new oak floors. Beautifully remodeled kitchen is the perfect blend of classic charm and modern convenience. Fantastic floor plan with two main floor bedrooms, great for WFH or guest space. Two larger bedrooms upstairs including the primary and a bonus 3rd room that could be a dressing room/craft/office space. Let your imagination run wild with possibilities in the tall, full unfinished basement with a 1/2 bath and separate entry. ADU or bonus living quarters? So much potential! Lovely backyard with new deck/fencing and a one car garage. Relax on the wide front porch after watching the sunset from the Skidmore Bluffs just blocks away. Walk to the Mississippi District, Fire on the Mountain and much more. A true gem in every way! [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10223629]
Single-familyProperty Type
1912Year Built
5,227 sq ftLot Size
$260Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Emily Hetrick• Keller Williams PDX Central
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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
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This cosmetic fixer sits up off the street in the overlook neighborhood of #Portland. Close to the MAX train, and easy access to downtown. Two bedrooms are on the main floor, separated by a full bath. The finished attic is ready for your touches, and...
there is a half bath in the basement as well.
3 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Kurt Dahlke
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 3972 N Colonial Ave
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #24524048
Jan 10, 2025
Sold
$675,000
$236/sq ft
Dec 10, 2024
Pending
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Nov 8, 2024
Price Changed
$675,000
$236/sq ft
Oct 18, 2024
Listed
$700,000
$245/sq ft
RMLS #24375560
Mar 15, 2024
Sold
$583,000
$204/sq ft
Feb 19, 2024
Pending
—
Feb 13, 2024
Relisted
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Feb 8, 2024
Pending
—
Jan 30, 2024
Price Changed
$598,000
$209/sq ft
Jan 12, 2024
Listed
$625,000
$219/sq ft
+43
Power outages not a worry for this great Overlook home with its Generator that automatically comes on to keep the home warm and appliances running! Nestled in the beautiful Overlook Neighborhood sits this grand home with a charming front porch including a porch swing! There is also a brand new concrete stoop leading up to the front porch. Updates are needed but the bones are good! A pre-listing inspection was done. Features include a Brand new composition roof with tear off of the old one. A Honeywell Generator will keep you powered up & running for any "just in case" times of a power outage. Cyclists will love the 97 BIKE SCORE in this great neighborhood! The main floor features the original wood work, wainscotting, built ins and some light fixtures. Just needs a little more restoration of the original woodwork and some new flooring to bring it back to its original elegant style. In the photos where the floors look partially painted and different directions of the floor boards, it appears there was hardwood on top of the wood at one time as viewed in the dining room. The ceilings are tall and the windows are beautiful. The living room features a wood burning fireplace, the adjoining dining room has a built in china hutch. The kitchen is spacious with room for a dining nook. The primary bedroom is on the main floor and the other bedroom on the main floor is non-conforming but has an alcove for the closet. There may have been a closet at one time. Upstairs is a lot of space - 2 bedrooms, office and storage galore! Central AC!! The basement features a big family room area including a pool table. The rest of the basement area is open and great for more storage or ??. There is a door to the outside from the basement. There is also a detached garage. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10223629]
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,935 (+11.7%)
2024
$5,316 (+4.0%)
2023
$5,112 (+2.2%)
2022
$5,001 (+1.7%)
2021
$4,917 (+9.0%)
2020
$4,511 (+3.8%)
2019
$4,345 (+3.0%)
2018
$4,217 (+4.3%)
2017
$4,042 (+9.3%)
2016
$3,699 (+2.7%)
2015
$3,602 (+1.6%)
2014
$3,547 (+2.4%)
2013
$3,466 (+10.5%)
2012
$3,135 (+3.9%)
2011
$3,017 (+5.4%)
2010
$2,863 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,788
Tax history for 3972 N Colonial Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,935 (+11.7%)
2024
$5,316 (+4.0%)
2023
$5,112 (+2.2%)
2022
$5,001 (+1.7%)
2021
$4,917 (+9.0%)
2020
$4,511 (+3.8%)
2019
$4,345 (+3.0%)
2018
$4,217 (+4.3%)
2017
$4,042 (+9.3%)
2016
$3,699 (+2.7%)
2015
$3,602 (+1.6%)
2014
$3,547 (+2.4%)
2013
$3,466 (+10.5%)
2012
$3,135 (+3.9%)
2011
$3,017 (+5.4%)
2010
$2,863 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,788
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1912
Sq. Ft.
1,763
Year built
1912
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R231694
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 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
Feb 4, 2025 • Final
Mechanical
Replace the gas furnace and air conditioning unit.
HVAC
Jul 5, 2016 • Final
Bes - sewer repair
Replace the existing utility line from the property to the face of the curb according to city standards. Perform trenching as required by the location notes.
Plumbing
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Total: 1
Garage Information
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Appliances
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Island, Range Hood, Solid Surface Countertop, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tile