Mid-Century w/detached permitted cottage built in 2018. TWO separate living spaces on double lot! Income generator with potential to build duplex/triplex/ADU or just enjoy as is. Main 3BR/1BA has original hardwoods, updated kitchen. Primary BR offers sliding door to private outdoor oasis. Cottage with skylights, full bath, W/D, kitchenette & French doors leading out to a covered patio with fully fenced yard & separate entrance on 86th. Blocks to Park. Click v/tour link for 3D tour, floorplan! [Home Energy Score = 4. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10201274]
Cute Cottage on a corner lot. 3 bedrooms/1 bath, hardwood floors, vinyl windows. Partially finished outbuilding studio/shop. Two blocks to Lents Park. Walk Score 77/Bike Score 83. PRICED TO SELL QUICKLY.....!
Public Records
Oct 1, 1991
Sold
$50,000
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,749 (+3.7%)
2024
$5,543 (+4.0%)
2023
$5,330 (+2.2%)
2022
$5,214 (+1.7%)
2021
$5,126 (+9.0%)
2020
$4,703 (+3.8%)
2019
$4,530 (+33.3%)
2018
$3,399 (+4.3%)
2017
$3,258 (+9.3%)
2016
$2,981 (+2.7%)
2015
$2,903 (+15.2%)
2014
$2,519 (+14.0%)
2013
$2,210 (+10.3%)
2012
$2,003 (−0.8%)
2011
$2,020 (−12.5%)
2010
$2,307 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,247
Tax history for 5237 SE 87th Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,749 (+3.7%)
2024
$5,543 (+4.0%)
2023
$5,330 (+2.2%)
2022
$5,214 (+1.7%)
2021
$5,126 (+9.0%)
2020
$4,703 (+3.8%)
2019
$4,530 (+33.3%)
2018
$3,399 (+4.3%)
2017
$3,258 (+9.3%)
2016
$2,981 (+2.7%)
2015
$2,903 (+15.2%)
2014
$2,519 (+14.0%)
2013
$2,210 (+10.3%)
2012
$2,003 (−0.8%)
2011
$2,020 (−12.5%)
2010
$2,307 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,247
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,462 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1952
Sq. Ft.
1,064
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R252797
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 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
Mar 10, 2023 • Final
Plumbing
Bathroom
Plumbing
Dec 4, 2022 • Active
Home occupation
Establish an accessory short-term rental within a one-room accessory dwelling unit.
ADU
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.
Interior Features: Dual Flush Toilet, Hardwood Floors, High Speed Internet, Laminate Flooring, Laundry, Separate Living Quarters/Apartment/Aux Living Unit, Washer/Dryer