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Opportunity knocks! Take advantage of this rare offering, a 7,400 SqFt nearly level lot, zoned RM1, in an absolutely prime location! Based on Portland zoning specs, this site allows for a MINIMUM of 1 dwelling per 2,500 SqFt of land with no maximum number of dwellings specified. The current decommissioned pump house can be preserved and potentially repurposed into some form of commercial use, converted into residential use & expanded onto, or torn down to build completely new and maximize the building footprint and total unit count. Buyer to do due diligence. Seller may consider owner carried financing for a limited term if needed, either until construction financing funds, or permits are fully approved.
John's Landing, located between South Waterfront and Multnomah Village, is a river-adjacent and residential Portland neighborhood with marina views and a tucked-away, campus-like street grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along SW Macadam Avenue near the John’s Landing retail cluster, where low-slung storefronts, patios, and service shops line the corridor. Architectural cues lean mid-century apartments, townhomes, and contemporary infill set against wooded slopes and the Willamette’s working shoreline. The river path and pocket docks shape a daily rhythm of walks, rowing shells, and passing freight. Local pillars include Elephant’s Delicatessen, the John’s Landing Yacht Club, and Willamette Park’s riverfront lawns. A calm, polished feel comes from greenery, water, and the steady hum of Macadam traffic.
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Property details
Interior
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Finance
Interior features
No view reported
Heating & cooling
No heating
No cooling
Exterior features
Existing structures on site
Gentle sloping and level terrain
Paved road access
Home design
Land property
Multi-family zoning/use
Not attached
Construction
Other structures: Commercial
Utilities
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Public sewer
Water available
HOA & community
Zoned RM1
Financial info
Land is currently used for commercial purposes
Parcel number R330285
Other
Lot size approximately 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft)
Lot size range: 7,000 to 9,999 sq ft
Soil condition listed as Other/Unknown
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Current property is a previous pump house that a Buyer can remove after closing. Check with zoning at the City at the Bureau of Development Services. Buyer to do own due diligence on any planning and development.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,819 (+3.7%)
2024
$6,574 (−47.4%)
2023
$12,505
2010
2009
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
1
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
1,954
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,954
Year built
1920
Style
Other
County
Multnomah County
APN
R330285
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
RM1
Residential Multi-Dwelling 1 Zone
The RM1 zone is a low-scale multi-dwelling zone that is generally applied in locations intended to provide a transition in scale to single-dwelling residential areas, such as the edges of mixed-use centers and civic corridors, and along or near neighborhood corridors. Allowed housing is characterized by one to three story buildings that relate to the patterns of residential neighborhoods, but at a somewhat larger scale and building coverage than allowed in the single-dwelling zones. The major types of new development will be duplexes, triplexes, rowhouses, courtyard housing, small apartment buildings, and other relatively small-scale multi-dwelling and small-lot housing types that are compatible with the characteristics of Portland's residential neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing
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Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% chance 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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Historical weather
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Redfin Estimate for 540 S Nevada St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $549,000 and $1,200,000.
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