The sellers bought this North Tabor home less than a year ago and poured love (and money) into making it their forever home - new roof, electrical panel upgrade, tankless water heater, full kitchen and main bathroom remodels, gas fireplace insert, washer & dryer, carport, front and back retaining walls with turf, a paver patio and covered deck, a hot tub, and a shed. Then life had other plans, and a move out of the area means you get to enjoy everything they built without lifting a finger. This home is just the right size, with all the conveniences you need including an attached garage plus carport for all your gear, central AC for those hot Portland Summers, and a main-level bedroom and full bath for easy living. Refinished hardwood floors and picture windows make the living room warm, bright, and welcoming, while a new gas fireplace insert with original burgundy tile brings the cozy factor. The kitchen comes stocked with brand-new stainless steel appliances and a window overlooking the large, recently transformed backyard. Downstairs, a third bedroom with an attached office or bonus room gives you flex space, plus a full bath and a laundry area with new appliances and room to spare. The adjacent utility room is loaded with cabinets to keep clutter off the floor, and with its high ceilings and clean, dry conditions, the whole basement is ready for whatever you dream up next. There's room for multiple cars in the driveway, including under the brand-new carport, so the garage is free for whatever your life calls for. Located in North Tabor, you're just two blocks from QFC and the Tabor Tavern, and minutes from Fred Meyer, Providence Hospital, and Mt. Tabor Park - because the good stuff should be close by! [Home Energy Score = 4. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10241651]
North Tabor, located between NE Glisan Street and NE Halsey Street, is a residential and walkable Portland neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a hillside setting. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the NE 60th Avenue and NE Glisan Street corner, where a small cluster of local storefronts and sidewalk comings-and-goings sets the tone. Early-20th-century bungalows and mid-century houses sit on gently rising streets, with frequent glimpses toward Mount Tabor’s forested slopes. Nearby, Mount Tabor Park frames daily routines with reservoirs, stair runs, and looping paths. Community pillars include The Zipper, Bellwether Bar, and The Observatory, each adding a distinct, local cadence to evenings out. Calm residential streets meet a steady pulse along Glisan and 60th, balancing quiet and city texture.
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Market insights
5524 NE Couch St · $600,000
DAYS ON MARKET
6 days
The average home goes pending in 14 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.6%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$600,000
Median sale price in this area is $556,213. (7% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
30% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Hardwood floors
Luxury vinyl plank
Wall-to-wall carpet
Soaking tub
Walk-in shower
Laundry area
Washer and dryer included
Fireplace with gas insert
Vinyl window frames
Partially finished basement
Accessible features including garage on main and main-floor bedroom with bath
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on main level with hardwood floors and closet
Second bedroom on main level with deck access, exterior entry and hardwood floors
Third bedroom on lower level with wall-to-wall carpet
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (one on main level, one on lower level)
Features include soaking tub and walk-in shower
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Free-standing gas range
Free-standing refrigerator
Microwave
Pantry
Quartz countertops
Stainless steel appliances
Updated/remodeled kitchen
Vinyl flooring in kitchen
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Tankless gas hot water
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Luxury vinyl plank
Vinyl floor in kitchen
Wall-to-wall carpet
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Covered deck
Patio
Fenced yard
Free-standing hot tub
Tool shed
Public road access
Yard
Home design
Single-family residence (resale)
Built in 1947
Composition roof
Aluminum and brick exterior
Concrete perimeter foundation
Floorplan includes main and lower levels
Level, terraced lot on a paved public road
Parking
Attached 1-car garage
Carport
Driveway (total parking for 1)
Construction
Composition roof
Aluminum and brick exterior
Concrete perimeter foundation
Year built 1947
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service
Double-pane windows
Tankless water heater
Green certified / energy efficiency features
Other
Property zoning: RM2
Property is not new construction
Land is not leased
Electricity and solar
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OPEN SAT 11-3, SUN 12-2. This is the home you've been waiting for! Just the right size and with the conveniences you need- attached garage, central AC, dishwasher, and bedroom and full bath with new $7K walk-in shower on the main level. Gleaming, newly refinished hardwoods paired with large windows make the living room warm, bright and welcoming. A woodburning fireplace with mantle add to the coziness factor. The spacious area has plenty of room for guests to gather, and there is a coat closet in the foyer to keep the space tidy. New paint throughout is a blank canvas for art and decor. Central air conditioning will keep the home comfortable until autumn arrives and fireplace season begins. The kitchen is equipped with a brand new SS dishwasher, and a window overlooking the large back yard. Both upstairs bedrooms and the hallway have lovely vintage light fixtures. Downstairs, there is a large area with laundry hookups, allowing plenty of room for cabinets, shelves, and hanging space for wash day. A full bath with shower stall and non-conforming third bedroom with attached den/office space is perfect for guests or teens who prefer a little privacy. The adjacent storage room has tons of storage cabinets to keep things off the floor. The clean, dry space has high ceilings so could be finished into a large family or media room. There is room for multiple cars in the driveway, so the garage could be converted into additional living quarters. Substantial, private back yard is a possible space for a detached ADU (Buyer to do due diligence).This North Tabor home is conveniently located 2 blocks from QFC, the Tabor Tavern, and just minutes to Fred Meyer on Glisan, Providence Hospital, and Mt Tabor Park. This home is move-in ready so you can get settled before the holidays.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,905 (+3.7%)
2024
$4,728 (+4.0%)
2023
$4,547 (+2.2%)
2022
$4,448 (+1.7%)
2021
$4,373 (+9.0%)
2020
$4,012 (+3.8%)
2019
$3,864 (+3.0%)
2018
$3,751 (+4.3%)
2017
$3,595 (+9.3%)
2016
$3,289 (+2.7%)
2015
$3,203 (+1.5%)
2014
$3,155 (+2.4%)
2013
$3,082 (+10.5%)
2012
$2,788 (+3.9%)
2011
$2,683 (+5.4%)
2010
$2,546 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,479
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1947
Finished Sq. Ft.
902
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
902
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R281561
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
RM2
Residential Multi-Dwelling 2 zone
The RM2 zone is a medium-scale multi-dwelling zone that is generally applied in and around a variety of centers and corridors that are well-served by transit. Allowed housing is characterized by buildings of up to three or four stories with a higher percentage of building coverage than in the RM1 zone, while still providing opportunities for landscaping and outdoor spaces that integrate with residential neighborhood characteristics. The major types of new housing development will be a diverse range of multi-dwelling structures and other compact housing that contribute to the intended urban scale of centers and corridors, while providing transitions in scale and characteristics to lower-scale residential neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Jan 30, 2026 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Oct 14, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
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.
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, 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, 21 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Portland, OR • 97213
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Sun exposure
76/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Portland. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
4.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5524 NE Couch St
$618,304
$18K over list price of $600K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $565K to $734K.