Great home with high ceilings, original wood floors, charm galore in a great location with great schools. Walk score is 86 and bike score is 99!! Shops and park nearby. A little bit of love and this little cutie will shine!
Single-familyProperty Type
1911Year Built
2,178 sq ftLot Size
$278Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Ruth Tarr• Tarr Realty NW, LLC
Listed by Dodie Jensen• Tarr Realty NW, LLC
Bought with Chad Draper• Keller Williams PDX Central
*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
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
44 ft.
Lot depth
50 ft.
Lot size
2,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1911
Sq. Ft.
726
Year built
1911
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R226512
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
R2.5
Residential 2,500 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
Mar 20, 2026 • Final
Residential bldg/trade
Addition
Bathroom
Mar 19, 2026 • Final
Electrical
Bathroom
Electrical
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: On Street
Parking Total: 1
Garage Information
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Appliances
Appliances: Dishwasher, Tile
Hot Water Description: Electricity
Interior Features
Has Accessibility: Yes
Accessibility Features: Main Floor Bedroom w/Bath
Interior Features: High Ceilings, Laundry, Wood Floors
Window Features: Wood Frames
Basement: Full Basement, Unfinished
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
Bathrooms Total Main Level: 1
Baths Total: 1
Room 4 Information
Description: Laundry
Level: Lower
Room 5 Information
Description: Storage
Level: Lower
Room 7 Information
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Features Cont: High Ceilings, Wood Floors
Level: Main
Room 9 Information
Description: Dining Room
Room 10 Information
Description: Family Room
Room 11 Information
Description: Kitchen
Features Cont: High Ceilings
Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Description: Living Room
Features: Hardwood Floors
Features Cont: High Ceilings
Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Description: Primary Bedroom
Features Cont: High Ceilings, Wood Floors
Level: Main
Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features: Patio, Yard
Exterior Description: Wood Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 2,178
Lot Size Range: 0K to 2,999 SqFt
Lot Size Acres: 0.05
Lot Size: 0K to 2,999 SqFt
Lot Features: Level, Trees
Parcel Number: R226512
Road Surface Type: Paved
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Resale
Main Level Area Total: 792
Lower Level Area Total: 792
View YN: No
Building Information
Year Built: 1911
Building Area Total: 1,584
Building Area Description: tax
Building Area Calculated: 792
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Legal Description: NORTH IRVINGTON, BLOCK 2, ELY 44' OF LOT 8
Tax Annual Amount: $2,179.95
Rent Information
Rent Amount: $1,800
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Certification YN: No
Fuel Description: Electricity
Water Source: Public Water
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling YN: No
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Sabin
Middle Or Junior School: Beaumont
High School: Grant
Location Information
Directions: North on MLK, Right on Failing to house
Unparsed Address: 517 NE FAILING ST, Portland, OR 97212
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 726
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1911
Year Renovated: 1911
County: Multnomah County
APN: R226512
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold
Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price
New Construction Information
New Construction YN: No
Around this home
Schools
Sabin Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Harriet Tubman Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Jefferson High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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 • 97212
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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.
9.7 hrs
2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$419,000 – $507,000
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