This is an excellent opportunity to buy a home with an on-site rental property. Or this could be a great multigenerational living option. The main house is a charming 2 bed 2 bath PDX cottage with a finished studio basement and separate entrance. The home is loaded with original charm and lots of windows! Tons of natural light flows in through multiple bay widows and windowed corners. Adjacent to the house is a detached oversized two-car garage with a nicely finished studio ADU above. This North Tabor location is centrally located, with coffee shops, restaurants, public transit, and parks close by.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
5,227 sq ftLot Size
$352Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Adrian Olmstead• Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by Melissa McReynolds• Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Paula Wertanen• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Real Estate
Nestled in the heart of Portland, this spacious PDX style cottage has that highly sought after PDX charm. So much to offer that a walk thru is a requirement! Hardwood floors through out. Updated and fresh paint. Finished basement and additional living area over the Garage/shop! Great territorial views from the deck!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,541 (+3.7%)
2024
$7,269 (+4.0%)
2023
$6,990 (+2.2%)
2022
$6,839 (+1.7%)
2021
$6,723 (+9.0%)
2020
$6,168 (+3.8%)
2019
$5,941 (+3.0%)
2018
$5,766 (+18.3%)
2017
$4,873 (+9.3%)
2016
$4,459 (+2.7%)
2015
$4,343 (+1.5%)
2014
$4,277 (+2.4%)
2013
$4,178 (+10.5%)
2012
$3,780 (+3.9%)
2011
$3,637 (+5.4%)
2010
$3,451 (+2.7%)
2009
$3,361
Tax history for 5543 NE Couch St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,541 (+3.7%)
2024
$7,269 (+4.0%)
2023
$6,990 (+2.2%)
2022
$6,839 (+1.7%)
2021
$6,723 (+9.0%)
2020
$6,168 (+3.8%)
2019
$5,941 (+3.0%)
2018
$5,766 (+18.3%)
2017
$4,873 (+9.3%)
2016
$4,459 (+2.7%)
2015
$4,343 (+1.5%)
2014
$4,277 (+2.4%)
2013
$4,178 (+10.5%)
2012
$3,780 (+3.9%)
2011
$3,637 (+5.4%)
2010
$3,451 (+2.7%)
2009
$3,361
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1947
Sq. Ft.
1,982
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R126640
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 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
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Dec 6, 2016 • Final
Plumbing
Install or repair a sanitary sewer line on the property.
Plumbing
Aug 10, 2009 • 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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, On Street
Parking Total: 2
Garage Information
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Virtual Tour Type: 3-D Tour
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes
Virtual Tour Description: Main house 3D Tour
Virtual Tour Type 2: 3-D Tour
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded 2: Yes
Virtual Tour Description 2: ADU 3D Tour
Appliances
Appliances: Free-Standing Gas Range, Granite
Hot Water Description: Tank
Interior Features
Optional Level Area Total: 500
Optional Level: Upper
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Laundry, Wall to Wall Carpet, Washer/Dryer
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Basement: Finished
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bathrooms Total Lower Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Main Level: 2
Baths Total: 3
Room 4 Information
Area: 112
Description: 2nd Primary Bedroom
Length: 14
Width: 8
Level: Upper
Room 7 Information
Area: 110
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Description: 3rd Bedroom
Room 9 Information
Area: 63
Description: Dining Room
Length: 9
Width: 7
Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Area: 414
Description: Family Room
Length: 23
Width: 18
Level: Lower
Room 11 Information
Area: 130
Description: Kitchen
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Area: 247
Description: Living Room
Length: 19
Width: 13
Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Area: 156
Description: Primary Bedroom
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Main
Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Exterior Description: Other
Structure Type Information
Other Structures Area 1: 500
Other Structures Baths 1: 1.0
Other Structures Bedrooms 1: 1
Other Structures Dimensions 1: 26' by 26'
Other Structures Features 1: Bathroom, Closet, Concrete Floor, Heated, Kitchen, Storage, Vinyl Window-Double Paned, Workshop
Other Structures Roof 1: Composition
Other Structures Type 1: Accessory Dwelling Unit
Other Structures
Other Structures Bedrooms Total: 1
Other Structures Baths Total: 1
Other Structures No Structures: 1
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5,227
Lot Size Range: 5,000 to 6,999 SqFt
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Lot Size: 5,000 to 6,999 SqFt
Parcel Number: R126640
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Resale
Main Level Area Total: 902
Lower Level Area Total: 872
View YN: No
Building Information
Year Built: 1947
Building Area Total: 2,274
Building Area Description: Taxes
Building Area Calculated: 902
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Legal Description: CAPITAN ADD, BLOCK 11, E 1/2 OF LOT 11-14
Tax Annual Amount: $7,269.46
Lease / Rent Information
Land Lease YN: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Certification YN: No
Fuel Description: Gas
Water Source: Public Water
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: Ductless, Forced Air
Cooling YN: Yes
Cooling: Central Air, Mini Split
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Glencoe
Middle Or Junior School: Mt Tabor
High School: Franklin
Location Information
Directions: Corner of NE Couch & NE 56th Ave
Unparsed Address: 5543 NE COUCH ST, Portland, OR 97213
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Zoning: Rm1
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,982
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1947
County: Multnomah County
APN: R126640
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
Glencoe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
Mt Tabor Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Franklin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
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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, 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
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
June and 2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.7 hrs
2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$761,000 – $921,000
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