City Living, Country Soul: This rare North Portland urban homestead blends modern sustainability with rustic charm on a large corner double lot! Entering the living room you will be welcomed by the wood-burning fireplace where you may envision yourself cozying up to on those wet and cold Portland winter nights. Walk through the living room and you will find yourself in the large dining room dreaming of farm-to-table meals with friends and family. Next is the kitchen where you will enjoy a spacious modern farmhouse kitchen w/ a beautiful fireclay apron sink, butcher block island, quartz counters and stainless steel appliances, including a brand new refrigerator. As you move up the stairs you will be amazed by the ideal floorplan of 3 spacious bedrooms and updated bathroom. Don't get lost in the primary suite with 3(!) walk in closets. That is just the start of the storage this home boasts. All the rooms upstairs have walk-in closets. In the partially finished basement is a great area that is just waiting for you to make it your own. Outside you can relax after a long day of gardening in your very own 8 person hot tub! Have we mentioned this is a gardeners dream? Equipped with a secret garden, that's if you can find it! Mature fruit trees and vines (fig, pear, table grapes, wine grapes, hops) are planted thoughtfully throughout the lot – harvestable from the end of August through October. Let's not forget the solar panels installed in 2021, fully paid off! Includes Tesla Powerwall Battery which means no power outages! Almost the whole house is backed up including furnace + refrigerator. Fantastic location near University of Portland, New Seasons, parks, restaurants and coffee shops. Some local favorites just down the street include Chill n fill with all the food carts & Living Room Wines and Coffee! Truly a bikers paradise! Come check out this true urban homestead jewel before it's too late. [Home Energy Score = 2. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10239669]
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
10,018 sq ftLot Size
$239Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Carrie Coffin• Keller Williams PDX Central
Bought with John McPherson• Premiere Property Group, LLC
Meticulously restored and updated urban farmhouse on .23 acres has beautiful original charm and high-end modern updates. Huge modern farmhouse kitchen w/ fireclay apron sink, butcher block island, quartz counters. Large master w/ 3(!) walk-ins. New plumbing. 2014 high eff. furnace/water heater. Double lot has massive 800sqft partially enclosed garage, deck, lawn, and large patio! Owner is a licensed Oregon broker.
RMLS #16021213
Dec 1, 2016
Sold
$315,500
$103/sq ft
Nov 8, 2016
Pending
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Nov 2, 2016
Listed
$285,000
$93/sq ft
This one is definitely a fixer and will require a lot of TLC, however it is a flipper's dream and priced to sell quickly. It has outstanding potential in an up and coming part of town.Offers are due on Monday, November 7th at Noon.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,234 (+3.7%)
2024
$5,046 (+4.0%)
2023
$4,852 (+2.2%)
2022
$4,747 (+1.7%)
2021
$4,666 (+9.0%)
2020
$4,281 (+3.8%)
2019
$4,124 (+3.0%)
2018
$4,002 (+13.6%)
2017
$3,522 (+9.3%)
2016
$3,223 (+2.7%)
2015
$3,138 (+1.5%)
2014
$3,091 (+2.4%)
2013
$3,020 (+10.5%)
2012
$2,732 (+3.9%)
2011
$2,629 (+5.4%)
2010
$2,494 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,429
Tax history for 5135 N Cecelia St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,234 (+3.7%)
2024
$5,046 (+4.0%)
2023
$4,852 (+2.2%)
2022
$4,747 (+1.7%)
2021
$4,666 (+9.0%)
2020
$4,281 (+3.8%)
2019
$4,124 (+3.0%)
2018
$4,002 (+13.6%)
2017
$3,522 (+9.3%)
2016
$3,223 (+2.7%)
2015
$3,138 (+1.5%)
2014
$3,091 (+2.4%)
2013
$3,020 (+10.5%)
2012
$2,732 (+3.9%)
2011
$2,629 (+5.4%)
2010
$2,494 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,429
*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
5
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
10,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1927
Sq. Ft.
2,061
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R137502
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 18, 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 22, 2023 • Final
Electrical
Install a Tesla Powerwall battery storage system.
Battery
Electrical
Nov 4, 2021 • Final
Residential bldg/trade
Electrical
Solar
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
RV Description: RV Parking
Parking Total: 2
Garage Information
Garage Type: Attached, Oversized
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Appliances
Appliances: Cook Island, Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Pantry, Quartz, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tile
Tax Legal Description: COLLEGE PL, BLOCK 19, LOT 6-9
Tax Annual Amount: $5,045.53
Lease / Rent Information
Land Lease YN: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Certification YN: Yes
Energy Efficiency Features: Forced Air - 95+%, Solar
Fuel Description: Electricity, Gas
Water Source: Public Water
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: Forced Air - 95+%
Cooling YN: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Cesar Chavez
Middle Or Junior School: Cesar Chavez
High School: Roosevelt
Location Information
Directions: N Portsmouth, then East on N Cecelia
Unparsed Address: 5135 N CECELIA ST, Portland, OR 97203
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Zoning: R5
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,061
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: 1927
County: Multnomah County
APN: R137502
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 18, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold
Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price
New Construction Information
New Construction YN: No
Around this home
Schools
Cesar Chavez K-8 School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 24% for direct sun exposure in Portland. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.4 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$696,000 – $842,000
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