42 SE 53rd Ave is a 1,440 square foot house on a 7,500 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Portland data, we estimate the home's value is $523,328.
Single-familyProperty Type
1916Year Built
7,500 sq ftLot Size
$363Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$523,328
$4,000 since October
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 10.1% lower than the average sale price ($582K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,918 (+3.7%)
2024
$5,706 (+4.0%)
2023
$5,487 (+2.2%)
2022
$5,368 (+1.7%)
2021
$5,277 (+9.0%)
2020
$4,841 (+3.8%)
2019
$4,663 (+3.0%)
2018
$4,526 (+4.3%)
2017
$4,338 (+9.3%)
2016
$3,970 (+2.7%)
2015
$3,865 (+1.5%)
2014
$3,807 (+2.4%)
2013
$3,719 (+10.5%)
2012
$3,364 (+3.9%)
2011
$3,238 (+5.4%)
2010
$3,072 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,992
Tax history for 42 SE 53rd Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,918 (+3.7%)
2024
$5,706 (+4.0%)
2023
$5,487 (+2.2%)
2022
$5,368 (+1.7%)
2021
$5,277 (+9.0%)
2020
$4,841 (+3.8%)
2019
$4,663 (+3.0%)
2018
$4,526 (+4.3%)
2017
$4,338 (+9.3%)
2016
$3,970 (+2.7%)
2015
$3,865 (+1.5%)
2014
$3,807 (+2.4%)
2013
$3,719 (+10.5%)
2012
$3,364 (+3.9%)
2011
$3,238 (+5.4%)
2010
$3,072 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,992
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 696
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Prefab
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Wood
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MELROSE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,440
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 720
Building Sq. Ft: 2,346
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: MELROSE, N 50' OF LOT 18
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,500
Legal Lot Number: 18
Acres: 0.17
Zoning Code: R5
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL,IMPROVED
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,440
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1916
Year Renovated: 1916
County: Multnomah County
APN: R216527
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Glencoe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Mt Tabor Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Franklin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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, 15 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$498,000 – $602,000
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