Great Combination of historic charm - leaded glass built-ins, hardwood, covered front porch, combined with updates including new electric box, new plu,bing, skylights, deck, stainless appliances. Upstairs could be seperate living unit with newer kitchen, bath and private entrance.
Single-familyProperty Type
1922Year Built
4,791 sq ftLot Size
$208Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Vance Corcoran• Keller Williams PDX Central
Listed by Norris Monson• Keller Williams PDX Central
Bought with Mark Graalum• Urban Portland Properties
*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
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1922
Sq. Ft.
1,742
Year built
1922
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R297125
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 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
Property details
Interior
Appliances
Appliances: Convection Oven, Disposal, Down Draft, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Pantry, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Hot Water Description: Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floors, Laundry, Separate Living Quarters/Apartment/Aux Living Unit, Wood Floors
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Basement: Exterior Entry, 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
Description: Mud Room
Features: Sliding Doors
Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Description: Nook
Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Description: Bonus Room
Features: Skylight(s)
Features Cont: Wood Floors
Level: Upper
Room 7 Information
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Description: 3rd Bedroom
Features: Bathroom, Kitchen
Level: Upper
Room 9 Information
Description: Dining Room
Features: Built-in Features, Hardwood Floors
Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Description: Family Room
Room 11 Information
Description: Kitchen
Features: Gas Appliances, Pantry
Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Description: Living Room
Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floors
Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Description: Primary Bedroom
Features: Closet Organizer
Features Cont: Wood Floors
Level: Main
Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced, Porch, Yard
Exterior Description: Wood Siding
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
Lot Features: Level
Parcel Number: R297125
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Upper Level Area Total: 624
Main Level Area Total: 1,118
Lower Level Area Total: 1,092
View YN: No
Building Information
Year Built: 1922
Building Area Total: 2,834
Building Area Description: Tax
Building Area Calculated: 1,742
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: W D PRETTYMANS SUB, BLOCK 3, N 1/2 OF LOT 5&6
Tax Annual Amount: $4,074.10
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: No
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Glencoe
High School: Franklin
Location Information
Directions: Between Stark and Belmont
Unparsed Address: 523 SE 53RD AVE, Portland, OR 97215
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,742
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: 1922
County: Multnomah County
APN: R297125
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold
Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price
Around this home
Schools
Glencoe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
10/10
Mt Tabor Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Franklin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
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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, 15 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, 21 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Portland, OR • 97215
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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
$559,000 – $677,000
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