Steps off of Williams, yet perched high above the street, this grand beauty, oozes regal, turn of the (last) century style, harkening back to period grandeur, yet fully remodeled to the studs offering every desire of modern life. No detail left undone, wainscoting & tile in the bath, open, gracious kitchen, plus short stroll to all burgeoning Williams corridor has to offer. 2 large bedrooms & spacious landing, plus main floor office.
Single-familyProperty Type
1908Year Built
2,613 sq ftLot Size
$269Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Matt Guy• Windermere Realty Trust
Contact: 503-939-8097
Bought with Linda Wion• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Real Estate
This 1908 home is a must see. Beautifully updated with much of the original charm still intact. High kitchen counters with open floor plan into living room. Only bathroom located on the second floor at the top of the stairs. Large walk in closets for...
each bedroom as well as in ceiling speakers in smaller bedroom, which connect to in ceiling speakers on main level.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Stunning classic home in NE Portland. Most windows are updated dual-pane windows in original sash style. Clean unfinished partial basement. Bedrooms are upstairs and amply-sized.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Maxwell Waker
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 54 NE Failing St
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #17609570
May 25, 2017
Sold
$586,500
$266/sq ft
Apr 16, 2017
Pending
—
Apr 11, 2017
Listed
$510,000
$231/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 30, 2005
Sold
$210,000
$95/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,350 (+3.7%)
2024
$2,266 (+4.0%)
2023
$2,179 (+2.2%)
2022
$2,132 (+1.7%)
2021
$2,096 (+9.0%)
2020
$1,923 (+3.8%)
2019
$1,852 (+15.7%)
2018
$1,601 (+4.3%)
2017
$1,534 (+9.3%)
2016
$1,404 (+2.7%)
2015
$1,367 (+1.6%)
2014
$1,346 (+2.3%)
2013
$1,316 (+10.5%)
2012
$1,190 (+3.9%)
2011
$1,146 (+5.4%)
2010
$1,087 (+2.7%)
2009
$1,059
Tax history for 54 NE Failing St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,350 (+3.7%)
2024
$2,266 (+4.0%)
2023
$2,179 (+2.2%)
2022
$2,132 (+1.7%)
2021
$2,096 (+9.0%)
2020
$1,923 (+3.8%)
2019
$1,852 (+15.7%)
2018
$1,601 (+4.3%)
2017
$1,534 (+9.3%)
2016
$1,404 (+2.7%)
2015
$1,367 (+1.6%)
2014
$1,346 (+2.3%)
2013
$1,316 (+10.5%)
2012
$1,190 (+3.9%)
2011
$1,146 (+5.4%)
2010
$1,087 (+2.7%)
2009
$1,059
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1908
Sq. Ft.
1,382
Year built
1908
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R103175
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 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
Feb 24, 2026 • Final
Mechanical
Replace the furnace.
HVAC
Jul 11, 2018 • Final
Residential bldg/trade
Bathroom
Electrical
Plumbing
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.