Welcome home to this delightful bright Cape Cod nestled on a private, sun-drenched corner lot. Perfectly blending classic character with modern updates. This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers 1468 square feet of comfortable living space in one of Portland's most vibrant pockets. Highlights you’ll Love:The spacious living room welcomes you with a cozy fireplace and a large picture window that floods the space with natural light. The newly remodeled kitchen/dining room space was reimagined by the current owner by creating a great room style living area. Enjoy the warmth of natural hardwoods on the main level and stylish bamboo flooring upstairs. Recent upgrades include new exterior paint, newer dining & kitchen paint, a beautifully remodeled bathroom, new Milgard Tuscany V400 vinyl windows installed 11/24, new attic insulation & new kitchen appliances + cabinetry in 2024. A high-ceiling full basement of 1045 square feet complete with a seismic retrofit—is primed and ready for your creative finishing ideas to expand your living space. Step outside to a fully fenced private backyard designed for relaxation, gardening or weekend entertaining, complete with a detached garage featuring a new roof. Don't miss this opportunity to live within this ideal urban village within a block of the popular Farragut Park with a play area, picnic tables, playground, splash pad, paved paths, basketball court and baseball field.This is an unbeatable location. Moments away from shopping, local green spaces, our beautiful Penninsula Park, "Park the Carts", freeway access, and the vibrant culinary and shopping scenes of both Kenton and Woodlawn.Call your Buyer's Agent to preview this charming home.
Est. $2,668 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 505 N Baldwin St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #224709234
Nov 6, 2026
Sold
$593,000
$236/sq ft
Oct 18, 2026
Pending
—
Oct 16, 2026
Listed
$585,000
$233/sq ft
REDFIN #1
Nov 25, 2025
Rental Removed
$3,000
$1/sq ft
Nov 22, 2025
Listed for Rent
$3,000
$1/sq ft
RMLS #22008161
Mar 23, 2022
Sold
$612,000
$244/sq ft
Mar 2, 2022
Pending
—
Feb 25, 2022
Listed
$535,000
$213/sq ft
+26
Charming cape-cod filled with natural light on private corner lot! Spacious living room with large picture window and fireplace, formal dining. Hardwood floors on main and bamboo upstairs. New interior paint, remodeled bath, updated electrical. Fenced, private backyard, detached garage. High ceiling full basement, seismic retrofitted - has great potential to finish. Fantastic location tucked away yet close to park, freeway , Kenton, Woodlawn, shopping and restaurants ! [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10198925]
RMLS #12205998
Jun 7, 2012
Sold
$245,000
$97/sq ft
Mar 16, 2012
Pending
—
Feb 19, 2012
Listed
$275,000
$109/sq ft
+11
Solid Cape Cod home on corner lot with recent upgrades. Newer exterior paint, high effciency gas furnace, fenced back yard, hardwoods throughout main level, bamboo flooring upstairs. nice floor plan with room to grow in basement? Detached garage and large rooms. Close to neighborhood park and NE neighborhoods.
Public Records
Aug 24, 2006
Sold
$295,000
$117/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,155 (+3.7%)
2024
$4,969 (+4.0%)
2023
$4,779 (+2.2%)
2022
$4,675 (+1.7%)
2021
$4,596 (+9.0%)
2020
$4,216 (+3.8%)
2019
$4,061 (+3.0%)
2018
$3,942 (+4.3%)
2017
$3,778 (+9.3%)
2016
$3,457 (+2.7%)
2015
$3,367 (+1.5%)
2014
$3,316 (+2.4%)
2013
$3,239 (+10.5%)
2012
$2,931 (+3.9%)
2011
$2,820 (+5.4%)
2010
$2,676 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,606
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
1942
Sq. Ft.
1,450
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R209611
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Nov 13, 2026.
R5
H
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.
Zone overlays
Aircraft Landing Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Jan 24, 2022 • Final
Electrical
Work on an electrical meter and mast.
Electrical
Electric meter
Apr 5, 2010 • 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.
Features: Eat Bar, Kitchen/Dining Room Combo, Microwave
Features Cont: Double Sinks, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator
Length: 9
Width: 13
Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Area: 260
Description: Living Room
Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floors
Length: 13
Width: 20
Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Area: 154
Description: Primary Bedroom
Features: Hardwood Floors
Features Cont: Walk in Closet
Length: 11
Width: 14
Level: Main
Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features: Fenced, Yard
Exterior Description: Lap Siding, Wood Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5,227
Lot Size Range: 5,000 to 6,999 SqFt
Lot Size Dimensions: 50 X 100
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Lot Size: 5,000 to 6,999 SqFt
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Private
Parcel Number: R209611
Road Surface Type: Paved
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Resale
Upper Level Area Total: 423
Main Level Area Total: 1,045
Lower Level Area Total: 1,045
View YN: No
Building Information
Year Built: 1942
Building Area Total: 2,513
Building Area Description: County
Building Area Calculated: 1,468
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Legal Description: LOVEWOOD, BLOCK 12, LOT 10
Tax Annual Amount: $5,154.53
Lease / Rent Information
Land Lease YN: No
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: Yes
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Woodlawn
Middle Or Junior School: Ockley Green
High School: Jefferson
High School 2: Roosevelt
Location Information
Directions: Lombard to north on Commercial to corner lot on the left on Baldwin.
Unparsed Address: 505 N BALDWIN ST, Portland, OR 97217
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,450
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1942
County: Multnomah County
APN: R209611
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold
Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price
New Construction Information
New Construction YN: No
Around this home
Schools
Woodlawn Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Ockley Green Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Jefferson High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
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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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Portland, OR • 97217
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 12% for direct sun exposure in Portland. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$552,000 – $669,000
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