Spectacular park-like setting! This charming cottage in the city has a guest house; perfect extended living arrangement, or versatile work-from-home space. Main Home 1716SF 2BD/2BTH + Guest House 641SF. Living room with built-ins, cozy fireplace, hardwood floors. Kitchen with plenty of counter space, skylights, and spacious dining area overlooking gorgeous grounds & backyard patio. Upstairs, an impressive vaulted primary & ensuite bath. Oversized garage. NEW roof! Welcoming, one-of-a-kind home! [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10127038]
Single-familyProperty Type
1944Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$301Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Temara Presley• John L. Scott Portland Central
Listed by Eva Sanders• John L. Scott Portland Central
Contact: neportland@johnlscott.com
Bought with Samanta Sandoval• Keller Williams PDX Central
Light & bright, tastefully remodeled cottage. Beautifully updated kitchen with vaulted skylights opens to custom slate patio and large private yard with mature landscaping. Perfect for entertaining. Remodeled baths, upstairs master suite, plenty of storage! Charming detached cottage with bed/ba & separate office space can be used for guests or income. Near public transport, freeway access, parks, Mult Village!
Public Records
May 26, 1994
Sold
$154,500
$62/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1991
Sold
$100,320
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,786 (+3.7%)
2024
$9,435 (+4.0%)
2023
$9,072 (+2.2%)
2022
$8,876 (+1.7%)
2021
$8,725 (+9.0%)
2020
$8,004 (+3.8%)
2019
$7,710 (+3.0%)
2018
$7,483 (+4.3%)
2017
$7,172 (+9.3%)
2016
$6,563 (+2.7%)
2015
$6,391 (+1.5%)
2014
$6,294 (+12.4%)
2013
$5,601 (+13.7%)
2012
$4,926 (+3.6%)
2011
$4,754 (−6.2%)
2010
$5,071 (+2.7%)
2009
$4,937
Tax history for 5400 SW Garden Home Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,786 (+3.7%)
2024
$9,435 (+4.0%)
2023
$9,072 (+2.2%)
2022
$8,876 (+1.7%)
2021
$8,725 (+9.0%)
2020
$8,004 (+3.8%)
2019
$7,710 (+3.0%)
2018
$7,483 (+4.3%)
2017
$7,172 (+9.3%)
2016
$6,563 (+2.7%)
2015
$6,391 (+1.5%)
2014
$6,294 (+12.4%)
2013
$5,601 (+13.7%)
2012
$4,926 (+3.6%)
2011
$4,754 (−6.2%)
2010
$5,071 (+2.7%)
2009
$4,937
*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
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
1944
Sq. Ft.
1,812
Year built
1944
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R329364
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R10
Residential 10,000 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
May 5, 2022 • Final
Mechanical
Replace a gas furnace in a residential building.
Gas
HVAC
Nov 15, 2021 • Final
Residential bldg/trade
Perform a voluntary seismic retrofit on a single-family home.
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street
RV Description: RV/Boat Storage
Parking Total: 2
Garage Information
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded 2: Yes
Appliances
Appliances: Built-in Range, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Island
Hot Water Description: Gas
Interior Features
Has Accessibility: Yes
Accessibility Features: Garage on Main, Main Floor Bedroom w/Bath, Utility Room On Main