Tucked away on a quiet neighborhood greenway, this beautifully remodeled cottage blends timeless charm with thoughtful modern updates on an expansive private lot just moments from dog-friendly Fernhill Park and the beloved restaurants, cafés, bars, and neighborhood offerings along NE 42nd Avenue.Inside, the extensive renovation creates a bright and inviting atmosphere with updated flooring, fresh interior paint, and a fully remodeled kitchen and bathroom designed with both style and functionality in mind. The generous chef’s kitchen serves as the heart of the home, featuring stainless steel appliances including a new dishwasher, microwave, washer, and dryer. Custom cabinetry, Bedrosians tile, rich granite countertops, and Schoolhouse Electric lighting bring warmth, texture, and elevated design throughout the interior.Outside, the oversized garage and abundant off-street parking provide exceptional flexibility for hobbies, storage, or additional vehicles. Fresh exterior paint, updated doors, and curated exterior lighting enhance the home’s curb appeal, while the spacious backyard has been thoughtfully transformed into a peaceful garden retreat and entertainment space. A water-wise, low-maintenance pollinator landscape with drip irrigation surrounds an established collection of fruit trees including fig, apple, plum, and pear — creating an outdoor setting designed equally for entertaining and everyday enjoyment.Offering the perfect balance of privacy, convenience, and modern updates in one of Northeast Portland’s most beloved park-side neighborhoods, this charming single-level cottage is a rare opportunity with an efficient and highly livable floor plan. OPEN HOUSE Saturday, May 30th 12-2
Est. $2,177 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 5150 NE Simpson St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #330005050
Jun 18, 2026
Sold
$530,000
$650/sq ft
May 31, 2026
Pending
—
May 28, 2026
Listed
$450,000
$551/sq ft
RMLS #22313090
Jun 24, 2022
Sold
$435,000
$533/sq ft
Jun 1, 2022
Pending
—
May 27, 2022
Relisted
—
May 27, 2022
Price Changed
$449,900
$551/sq ft
May 15, 2022
Pending
—
May 13, 2022
Listed
$399,900
$490/sq ft
+24
Charming cottage near Fernhill Park. This delightful little home is more environmentally friendly than larger homes and is located in very walkable neighborhood. Many updates over the past 7 years including roof, kitchen and bathroom updates, windows, furnace and a/c. Large garage, ample parking, fertile soil for gardening, fruit trees and a patio for summer barbecues. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to live in a great Portland neighborhood at an affordable price. [Home Energy Score = 6. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10200840]
RMLS #14119569
Sep 5, 2014
Sold
$249,000
$305/sq ft
Jul 23, 2014
Pending
—
Jul 18, 2014
Relisted
—
Jun 25, 2014
Price Changed
$249,000
$305/sq ft
Jun 25, 2014
Delisted
—
Jun 3, 2014
Relisted
—
Jun 3, 2014
Pending
—
Jun 3, 2014
Price Changed
$255,000
$313/sq ft
May 22, 2014
Price Changed
$259,000
$317/sq ft
May 16, 2014
Relisted
—
May 12, 2014
Pending
—
May 5, 2014
Listed
$265,000
$325/sq ft
+11
Great Condo alternative w/o HOA's! Nearly every surface of this home, inside and out, has been replaced or repainted. New roof, insulation, furnace, windows, kitchen, carpets, electrical panel, and much of the plumbing and floors. Too many upgrades to list. Adorable home! Plus Fernhill Park is down the street with dog off-leash area. Note to gardeners: Great soil AND 4 fruit trees on property! Open 7/27, 11-1PM
Public Records
Jan 2, 2014
Sold
$75,000
$92/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 12, 2009
Sold
$135,000
$165/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,622 (+3.7%)
2024
$4,456 (+4.0%)
2023
$4,285 (+2.2%)
2022
$4,192 (+1.7%)
2021
$4,121 (+9.0%)
2020
$3,781 (+3.8%)
2019
$3,642 (+3.0%)
2018
$3,535 (+4.3%)
2017
$3,388 (+9.3%)
2016
$3,100 (+2.7%)
2015
$3,019 (+74.4%)
2014
$1,731
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,593 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1942
Sq. Ft.
816
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R661632
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 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
Jun 30, 2022 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Aug 5, 2019 • Final
Mechanical minor labels
Work on an air conditioner.
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: Driveway
Parking Total: 1
Garage Information
Garage Type: Detached, Oversized
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Virtual Tour Type: Video
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes
Virtual Tour Description: Youtube Video Tour
Virtual Tour Type 2: 3-D Tour
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded 2: Yes
Virtual Tour Description 2: Matterport 3-D Tour
Virtual Tour Type 3: 3-D Tour
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded 3: Yes
Virtual Tour Description 3: Zillow 3-D Tour
Appliances
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Granite, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)