Unique investment/living opportunity: live in the front unit and rent the back OR rent the whole thing! Multiple updates include: roof, windows (most of them), furnace, electrical panels and paint inside and out. Appliances included. Just a few blocks to Willamettes End Coffee and other dining options on N Lombard. Functional layout in both units. Great curb appeal w/ classic front porch. Over-sized lot, quiet street w/ alley access.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1902Year Built
$217Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Drew Burchette• Living Room Realty
Bought with Logan Gerritz• Round Stone Properties, LLC
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
6,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1902
Sq. Ft.
2,292
Year built
1902
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Multnomah County
APN
R292299
Parking Spaces
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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 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 24, 2024 • Active
On-site sewage evaluations & services
Demolition
Mar 11, 2024 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
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: Detached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded 2: Yes
Appliances
Hot Water Description: Electricity
Interior Features
Basement: Partial Basement
Multi Unit Information
# Of Units Total: 2
Unit Information
Unit Type: 1, 2
Unit Type 1 Information
Area: 1,200
Baths Total: 1
Beds Total: 3
Features: Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Units Total: 1
Unit Type 2 Information
Area: 1,092
BathsTotal: 1
Beds Total: 2
Features: Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Units Total: 2
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Exterior Description: Wood Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Range: 5,000 to 6,999 SqFt
Lot Size: 5,000 to 6,999 SqFt
Lot Features: Level
Parcel Number: R292299
Property Information
Property Type: Multi Family
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Approximately
View YN: No
Building Information
Year Built: 1902
Building Area Total: 2,892
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: UNIVERSITY PK, BLOCK 105, LOT 20&21
Tax Annual Amount: $3,260.69
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: No
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Astor
Middle Or Junior School: Astor
High School: Roosevelt
Location Information
Directions: From N Lombard, north on N Haven, east on N Vanderbilt to the address.
Unparsed Address: 4853 N VANDERBILT ST, Portland, OR 97203
Community Information
Zoning: R5
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,292
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,000 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1902
Year Renovated: 1902
County: Multnomah County
APN: R292299
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold
Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Astor Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
2/10
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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 91° 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 • 97203
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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
$596,000 – $722,000
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