Modern Classic in Dekum Triangle! Tastefully updated and filled with light. Open concept kitchen, remodeled baths with new tile. New interior and exterior paint, refinished wood floors thru-out, new gas furnace. Spacious primary suite up with bonus room, walk in closet. Stunning converted garage makes fantastic family room,artist studio, home office?Unfinished full basement for future expansion.Step out your door to all of the fabulous restaurants, brew pubs, coffee, parks and more in Woodlawn! [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10052243]
This home features an updated kitchen and is a few blocks away from the Decom triangle in the Woodlawn neighborhood. Entry leads right into the living room and then flows back around to the left into the dining area, which is open to the kitchen. Off...
of the kitchen and back is a converted bonus room from the garage, as well as basement access. Upstairs features a primary suite overlooking the backyard.
5 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Kurt Dahlke
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 516 NE Buffalo St
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #21096789
Jan 13, 2022
Sold
$632,000
$225/sq ft
Dec 15, 2021
Pending
—
Dec 9, 2021
Listed
$559,500
$199/sq ft
RMLS #18215000
Aug 10, 2018
Sold
$382,500
$136/sq ft
Jul 31, 2018
Pending
—
Jul 13, 2018
Listed
$400,000
$143/sq ft
Walk to Dekum Triangle, housing Woodlawn's finest coffee, restaurants, brew pubs parks &more!This gem of a house needs a little shine to be brilliant.Hardwood flrs &built-ins maximize the charm, with an easy layout for modern living. 4 good size bedrooms make it a great house to share, and there's a big basement for storage or to finish.Check out the most affordable house in Woodlawn!
Public Records
Mar 27, 2008
Sold
$265,000
$94/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1990
Sold
$32,500
$12/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1974
Sold
$15,500
$6/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,319 (+3.7%)
2024
$4,164 (+4.0%)
2023
$4,004 (+2.2%)
2022
$3,917 (+28.7%)
2021
$3,043 (+9.0%)
2020
$2,792 (+3.8%)
2019
$2,689 (+3.0%)
2018
$2,610 (+4.3%)
2017
$2,501 (+9.3%)
2016
$2,289 (+2.7%)
2015
$2,229 (+1.5%)
2014
$2,195 (+2.3%)
2013
$2,145 (+10.5%)
2012
$1,940 (+3.9%)
2011
$1,867 (+5.4%)
2010
$1,772 (+2.7%)
2009
$1,726
Tax history for 516 NE Buffalo St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,319 (+3.7%)
2024
$4,164 (+4.0%)
2023
$4,004 (+2.2%)
2022
$3,917 (+28.7%)
2021
$3,043 (+9.0%)
2020
$2,792 (+3.8%)
2019
$2,689 (+3.0%)
2018
$2,610 (+4.3%)
2017
$2,501 (+9.3%)
2016
$2,289 (+2.7%)
2015
$2,229 (+1.5%)
2014
$2,195 (+2.3%)
2013
$2,145 (+10.5%)
2012
$1,940 (+3.9%)
2011
$1,867 (+5.4%)
2010
$1,772 (+2.7%)
2009
$1,726
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1948
Sq. Ft.
1,766
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R155356
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 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
Sep 13, 2022 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Jul 19, 2019 • Final
Residential bldg/trade
Add a new bathroom to the second floor of the building.
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, Off Street
Garage Information
Garage Type: Converted
Interior
Appliances
Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Quartz
Hot Water Description: Gas
Interior Features
Has Accessibility: Yes
Accessibility Features: Main Floor Bedroom w/Bath
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Full Basement, Unfinished
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bathrooms Total Main Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Upper Level: 1
Baths Total: 2
Room 4 Information
Area: 117
Description: Bonus Room
Features Cont: Wood Floors
Length: 9
Width: 13
Level: Upper
Room 5 Information
Area: 132
Description: Bonus Room
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: Lower
Room 6 Information
Area: 208
Description: Storage
Length: 13
Width: 16
Level: Lower
Room 7 Information
Area: 144
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Features Cont: Wood Floors
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Area: 120
Description: 3rd Bedroom
Features Cont: Wood Floors
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: Main
Room 9 Information
Area: 84
Description: Dining Room
Features: Formal
Features Cont: Wood Floors
Length: 7
Width: 12
Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Area: 266
Description: Family Room
Length: 14
Width: 19
Level: Main
Room 11 Information
Area: 132
Description: Kitchen
Features: Eat Bar, Gas Appliances
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Area: 247
Description: Living Room
Features: Fireplace
Features Cont: Wood Floors
Length: 13
Width: 19
Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Area: 120
Description: Primary Bedroom
Features: Bathroom
Features Cont: Walk in Closet, Wood Floors
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: Upper
Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features: Fenced, Yard
Exterior Description: Aluminum
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4,791
Lot Size Range: 3,000 to 4,999 SqFt
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Lot Size: 3,000 to 4,999 SqFt
Parcel Number: R155356
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Restored
Upper Level Area Total: 571
Main Level Area Total: 1,326
Lower Level Area Total: 908
View YN: No
Building Information
Year Built: 1948
Building Area Total: 2,805
Building Area Description: Floorplan
Building Area Calculated: 1,897
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Legal Description: EL TOVAR, BLOCK 10, LOT 18
Tax Annual Amount: $2,791.51
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Certification YN: Yes
Fuel Description: Gas
Water Source: Public Water
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling YN: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Woodlawn
Middle Or Junior School: Ockley Green
High School: Jefferson
High School 2: Roosevelt
Location Information
Directions: N on MLK Jr. Blvd, E on Buffalo
Unparsed Address: 516 NE BUFFALO ST, Portland, OR 97211
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,766
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1948
County: Multnomah County
APN: R155356
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 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 • 0.3mi
9/10
Ockley Green Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
Jefferson High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
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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 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
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Historical weather
Portland, OR • 97211
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 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
$560,000 – $678,000
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