5255 N Amherst St is a 1,528 square foot house on a 9,130 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Portland data, we estimate the home's value is $479,206.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
9,130 sq ftLot Size
$314Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$479,206
$6,000 since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 0.3% higher than the average sale price ($478K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,193 (+3.7%)
2024
$5,006 (+4.0%)
2023
$4,814 (+2.2%)
2022
$4,710 (+1.7%)
2021
$4,630 (+9.0%)
2020
$4,247 (+3.8%)
2019
$4,091 (+3.0%)
2018
$3,971 (+4.3%)
2017
$3,806 (+9.3%)
2016
$3,483 (+2.7%)
2015
$3,391 (+1.5%)
2014
$3,340 (+2.4%)
2013
$3,263 (+10.5%)
2012
$2,952 (+3.9%)
2011
$2,841 (+5.4%)
2010
$2,696 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,625
Tax history for 5255 N Amherst St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,193 (+3.7%)
2024
$5,006 (+4.0%)
2023
$4,814 (+2.2%)
2022
$4,710 (+1.7%)
2021
$4,630 (+9.0%)
2020
$4,247 (+3.8%)
2019
$4,091 (+3.0%)
2018
$3,971 (+4.3%)
2017
$3,806 (+9.3%)
2016
$3,483 (+2.7%)
2015
$3,391 (+1.5%)
2014
$3,340 (+2.4%)
2013
$3,263 (+10.5%)
2012
$2,952 (+3.9%)
2011
$2,841 (+5.4%)
2010
$2,696 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,625
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 700
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Brick Chimney
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Metal
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: UNIVERSITY PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 1,528
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 928
Building Sq. Ft: 2,828
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: UNIVERSITY PK, BLOCK 44, LOT 14&15, ELY 1/2 OF LOT 16
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 240
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,130
Legal Lot Number: 14
Legal Block Number: 44
Acres: 0.21
Depth Footage: 110
Front Footage: 83
Zoning Code: R5
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL,IMPROVED
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,528
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,130 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1910
County: Multnomah County
APN: R291819
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Astor Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
2/10
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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, 20 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$456,000 – $552,000
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