Welcome to the William E. Brainard House nestled in the Mt. Tabor neighborhood with all it has to offer. This elevated positioned Italianate home built in 1888 features updated kitchen and impressive views. House has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with period architecture essences not found in most homes of this era anymore including a dumbwaiter. Grand room for entertaining, parlor and dining room with window seats overlooking a serene garden that is west facing, perfect for growing your own spectacular garden. Wonderful high wood ceiling beams, and a pronounced banister welcomes you. Top floor space is a retreat within itself. Detached 2 car garage. House is situated up on a spacious corner lot. Unfinished spacious basement adds further potential. Truly a home that needs to be experienced. Home on U.S. Historic Registry
Historically significant home built in 1888, featuring top-nailed oak floors and box beams. Updated electrical system, furnace, and copper plumbing. Beautiful garden.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Stunning historic home on the hill. Minisplit in attic bedroom.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Maxwell Waker
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 5332 SE Morrison St
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #24520277
Jul 5, 2024
Sold
$1,150,000
$213/sq ft
May 28, 2024
Pending
—
Apr 18, 2024
Listed
$1,199,000
$222/sq ft
RMLS #14294664
May 14, 2015
Sold
$900,000
$166/sq ft
Apr 9, 2015
Pending
—
Mar 30, 2015
Listed
$885,000
$164/sq ft
+11
Mount Tabor's Grand Dame the 1888 William Brainard Italian Villa sits on an elevated 100 x 100 corner lot with views of gardens, downtown and sunsets. Lovingly restored and improved with remodeled kitchen and baths.Extensive use of vertical grain fir, beams, wainscoting, built-ins and window seats.Two blocks to Glencoe School. An array of neighborhood services-TaborSpace, bike routes, Mt Tabor Park, Art Walk, Street fairs & library.
Public Records
Jun 20, 1997
Sold
$311,500
$58/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 1, 1988
Sold
$68,000
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,205 (+3.7%)
2024
$13,695 (+4.0%)
2023
$13,168 (+2.2%)
2022
$12,883 (+1.7%)
2021
$12,665 (+9.0%)
2020
$11,619 (+3.8%)
2019
$11,191 (+3.0%)
2018
$10,862 (+4.3%)
2017
$10,411 (+9.3%)
2016
$9,527 (+11.2%)
2015
$8,566 (+1.5%)
2014
$8,437 (+2.4%)
2013
$8,241 (+10.5%)
2012
$7,455 (+3.9%)
2011
$7,174 (+5.4%)
2010
$6,807 (+2.7%)
2009
$6,629
Tax history for 5332 SE Morrison St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,205 (+3.7%)
2024
$13,695 (+4.0%)
2023
$13,168 (+2.2%)
2022
$12,883 (+1.7%)
2021
$12,665 (+9.0%)
2020
$11,619 (+3.8%)
2019
$11,191 (+3.0%)
2018
$10,862 (+4.3%)
2017
$10,411 (+9.3%)
2016
$9,527 (+11.2%)
2015
$8,566 (+1.5%)
2014
$8,437 (+2.4%)
2013
$8,241 (+10.5%)
2012
$7,455 (+3.9%)
2011
$7,174 (+5.4%)
2010
$6,807 (+2.7%)
2009
$6,629
*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
5
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1888
Sq. Ft.
3,890
Year built
1888
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R221873
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 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
Nov 25, 2025 • Active
Tree code
Remove trees from a private property.
Grading
Nov 5, 2025 • Final
Residential bldg/trade
Remodel an existing bathroom and add a new bathroom on the upper level of a single-family home. Infill the floor of an old staircase. No new square footage, exterior work, or structural changes to bearing walls and floor joists are included.
Addition
Bathroom
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.