Super stylish Piedmont bungalow a block from Peninsula Park. Open floor plan, tasteful upgrades, this house is perfect for entertaining or families. Potential for basement or garage ADU. Private, sunny backyard. This is the one you have been waiting for. Open house Saturday and Sunday 12pm-2pm.
*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
50 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1924
Sq. Ft.
1,263
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R301492
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 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
Feb 10, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Jan 9, 2024 • Final
Mechanical
Install and vent a new gas insert. Install a new gas line to the gas insert.
Gas
HVAC
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
Parking Total: 1
Garage Information
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes
Appliances
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Tile
Hot Water Description: Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Basement: Full Basement, Partially Finished
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bathrooms Total Lower Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Main Level: 1
Baths Total: 2
Room 7 Information
Area: 117
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Length: 9
Width: 13
Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Description: 3rd Bedroom
Level: Lower
Room 9 Information
Description: Dining Room
Room 10 Information
Description: Family Room
Room 11 Information
Description: Kitchen
Room 12 Information
Area: 336
Description: Living Room
Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace
Length: 28
Width: 12
Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Area: 120
Description: Primary Bedroom
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Main
Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features: Fenced, Garden, Patio, Yard
Exterior Description: Lap Siding, Wood Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4,791
Lot Size Range: 3,000 to 4,999 SqFt
Lot Size Dimensions: 50x100
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Lot Size: 3,000 to 4,999 SqFt
Parcel Number: R301492
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Main Level Area Total: 1,183
Lower Level Area Total: 900
View YN: No
Building Information
Year Built: 1924
Building Area Total: 2,083
Building Area Description: tax rec
Building Area Calculated: 1,183
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: WEST PIEDMONT, BLOCK 17, LOT 11
Tax Annual Amount: $2,507.09
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Certification YN: No
Fuel Description: Gas
Water Source: Public Water
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling YN: No
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Chief Joseph
High School: Jefferson
Location Information
Directions: Ainsworth south on Kerby, east on Simpson
Unparsed Address: 543 N SIMPSON ST, Portland, OR 97217
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,263
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1924
County: Multnomah County
APN: R301492
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold
Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price
New Construction Information
New Construction YN: No
Around this home
Schools
Chief Joseph Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Ockley Green Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Jefferson High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
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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, 14 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
Portland, OR • 97217
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
June and 2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$600,000 – $726,000
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