Huge potential here. This is a 9375 Square Foot Lot. There are 3 (25x125') previously platted lots. Build a cottage cluster or townhouses? Add value by fixing a few issues on the house and dividing the lot? Seller is requesting a cash purchase. The primary heat source is inoperable. [Home Energy Score = 4. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10243183]
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$265Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Brian Porter• Opt
Listed by Brian Spear• Opt
Bought with Michael Smira• John L. Scott Portland Central
LARGE LOT!! Front unit has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, high efficiency gas heating stove, laundry room, access to deck/backyard. Back unit possible ADU, has 1 bedroom, 1 bath and pellet stove. Large landscaped backyard. Sheds for storage. Urban Garden area with fruit trees in front. Springwater Corridor Trail nearby. Walk Score 60, Bike Score 81.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,328 (+3.7%)
2024
$4,173 (+4.0%)
2023
$4,012 (+2.2%)
2022
$3,926 (+1.7%)
2021
$3,859 (+9.0%)
2020
$3,540 (+3.8%)
2019
$3,410 (+3.0%)
2018
$3,310 (+4.3%)
2017
$3,173 (+9.3%)
2016
$2,903 (+2.7%)
2015
$2,827 (+6.7%)
2014
$2,650 (+27.2%)
2013
$2,083 (+16.2%)
2012
$1,794 (−8.1%)
2011
$1,951 (−13.2%)
2010
$2,247 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,188
Tax history for 5253 SE Knapp St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,328 (+3.7%)
2024
$4,173 (+4.0%)
2023
$4,012 (+2.2%)
2022
$3,926 (+1.7%)
2021
$3,859 (+9.0%)
2020
$3,540 (+3.8%)
2019
$3,410 (+3.0%)
2018
$3,310 (+4.3%)
2017
$3,173 (+9.3%)
2016
$2,903 (+2.7%)
2015
$2,827 (+6.7%)
2014
$2,650 (+27.2%)
2013
$2,083 (+16.2%)
2012
$1,794 (−8.1%)
2011
$1,951 (−13.2%)
2010
$2,247 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,188
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,375 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1947
Sq. Ft.
1,342
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R229365
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Apr 14, 2026 • Active
Residential bldg/trade
Addition
Bathroom
Remodel
May 20, 2022 • Final
Housing
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.