Location. Location. Location. Nestled in the heart of Portland’s coveted Richmond neighborhood, this fully reimagined 1929 bungalow offers the perfect balance of timeless character and modern luxury. With an exceptional 98 Walk Score, enjoy effortless access to neighborhood cafés, acclaimed dining, boutique shopping, parks, and everyday conveniences, all just steps from your front door. Thoughtfully designed for today’s living, the home welcomes you with a main-level en-suite, providing ideal everyday convenience. The open-concept living and kitchen design creates a natural flow for entertaining, anchored by a designer kitchen featuring custom-style cabinetry, quartz countertops, a chef’s gas stovetop, a statement ZLINE hood, and a premium Samsung appliance package. French doors off the kitchen open to a private rear deck and fully fenced backyard, delivering seamless indoor–outdoor living. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms, a dedicated laundry room and a full bath offer comfortable retreats, while a bathroom on every level enhances functionality throughout the home. A rare and highly desirable feature, the fully finished and permitted lower level offers true multigenerational living or guest accommodations. Complete with private side-door access, a kitchenette, full spa-inspired bathroom with an oversized two-person walk-in shower, bedroom with walk-in closet, metallic epoxy flooring, and dedicated laundry hookups, the space provides flexibility for extended stays, remote work, or hosting. Beyond the living spaces, the home offers confidence and longevity with a new architectural roof, upgraded foundation, high-efficiency HVAC with central air, tankless water heater, updated electrical and plumbing, newer vinyl windows, a gas fireplace insert with custom stone surround, Trex decking front and back, refreshed landscaping, and designer lighting throughout.
This home boasts solid fundamentals in a prime location, featuring two upper bedrooms and one on the main floor, alongside a full basement with laundry facilities. It requires some updates but has great potential for enhancement.
1 year ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Calling all handy buyers. This is an incredible deal in this neighborhood. This property has great bones and potential for sweat equity. Located in the highly desirable and bike-friendly Richmond neighborhood. The home has many updates including some dual pane vinyl windows, foundation restoration, a decommissioned oil tank, sewer repair, kitchen updates, and a partially finished basement. The living room is charming with hardwood floors and a wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen has some newer quartz counters and appliances, and features a nook with slider access to the back deck. You will also find one main level bedroom and a full bath with a tub/shower combination. Upstairs are two bedrooms and loads of storage areas with the potential for extra finished space. You will also find a full semi-finished basement with two bonus room areas, the potential for a second bath, the laundry, and storage. It’s a 90 Walkers paradise and has a 89 bike score. Just a short walk to the vibrant cafe's and happenings of SE Division. Close to mass trans, parks, and schools. This is a great home with some elbow grease at this price. [Home Energy Score = 5. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10083868]
RMLS #22078311
Apr 13, 2022
Sold
$485,000
$239/sq ft
Mar 7, 2022
Pending
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Jan 28, 2022
Listed
$429,900
$212/sq ft
+13
Cute turn-of-the-century Portland bungalow in highly desirable and very bike friendly neighborhood. Approximately a dozen blocks from Hawthorne with easy access to parks, shopping, SE cafés & restaurants. Features light/bright open living room with hardwood floors and wood fireplace + kitchen w/eating nook. 2-levels (main & upper) plus full semi-finished basement w/2 bonus rooms, storage, and laundry / workshop room.
Public Records
Sep 20, 1993
Sold
$94,000
$46/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1988
Sold
$44,626
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,916 (+3.7%)
2024
$4,739 (+4.0%)
2023
$4,558 (+2.2%)
2022
$4,459 (+1.7%)
2021
$4,384 (+9.0%)
2020
$4,021 (+3.8%)
2019
$3,874 (+3.0%)
2018
$3,760 (+4.3%)
2017
$3,603 (+9.3%)
2016
$3,297 (+2.7%)
2015
$3,211 (+1.5%)
2014
$3,162 (+2.4%)
2013
$3,089 (+10.5%)
2012
$2,795 (+3.9%)
2011
$2,690 (+5.4%)
2010
$2,552 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,485
Tax history for 4512 SE Clinton St SE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,916 (+3.7%)
2024
$4,739 (+4.0%)
2023
$4,558 (+2.2%)
2022
$4,459 (+1.7%)
2021
$4,384 (+9.0%)
2020
$4,021 (+3.8%)
2019
$3,874 (+3.0%)
2018
$3,760 (+4.3%)
2017
$3,603 (+9.3%)
2016
$3,297 (+2.7%)
2015
$3,211 (+1.5%)
2014
$3,162 (+2.4%)
2013
$3,089 (+10.5%)
2012
$2,795 (+3.9%)
2011
$2,690 (+5.4%)
2010
$2,552 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,485
*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
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1929
Sq. Ft.
1,162
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R215863
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
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
Jan 26, 2026 • Final
Residential bldg/trade
Bathroom
Remodel
Jan 12, 2026 • Final
Residential bldg/trade
Bathroom
Remodel
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, On Street
Interior
Appliances
Appliances: Cooktop, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Granite, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Quartz, Tile