Come check out this huge 1/4 acre lot with fruit trees and garden boxes! Lots of potential, possible ADU (buyer to do due diligence). Spacious and sunny eat-in kitchen, nice-sized living room with large window, two bedrooms, one bathroom on main. Large bonus room and bathroom on the lower level. This home is waiting for you to bring your imagination and skills to make it your home in a neighborhood that is just minutes from the Kennedy School, Alberta Arts District, and New Seasons Market
*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
53 ft.
Lot depth
211 ft.
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
1941
Sq. Ft.
1,266
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R197656
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
H
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.
Zone overlays
Aircraft Landing Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Jun 9, 2021 • Final
Electrical
Upgrade the electrical service to 200 amps.
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
Interior
Appliances
Hot Water Description: Electricity
Interior Features
Optional Level: Lower
Basement: 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 4 Information
Area: 276
Description: Bonus Room
Length: 23
Width: 12
Level: Lower
Room 7 Information
Area: 99
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: Main
Room 9 Information
Area: 126
Description: Dining Room
Length: 9
Width: 14
Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Description: Family Room
Room 11 Information
Area: 190
Description: Kitchen
Length: 10
Width: 19
Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Area: 221
Description: Living Room
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Area: 99
Description: Primary Bedroom
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: Main
Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Exterior Description: Brick, Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 11,325
Lot Size Range: 10,000 to 14,999 SqFt
Lot Size Dimensions: 53' x 211'
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Lot Size: 10,000 to 14,999 SqFt
Lot Features: Level
Parcel Number: R197656
Road Surface Type: Paved
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Resale
Main Level Area Total: 966
Lower Level Area Total: 300
View YN: No
Building Information
Year Built: 1941
Building Area Total: 1,266
Building Area Description: County
Building Area Calculated: 966
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Legal Description: KILLINGSWORTH GARDENS, BLOCK 6, E 53' OF LOT 13
Tax Annual Amount: $3,562.31
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Certification YN: No
Fuel Description: Electricity, Gas
Water Source: Public Water
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling YN: No
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Rigler
Middle Or Junior School: Beaumont
High School: Leodis McDaniel
Location Information
Directions: South on NE 60th, West on NE Simpson St
Unparsed Address: 5817 NE SIMPSON ST, Portland, OR 97218
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Zoning: R5H
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,266
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 1941
County: Multnomah County
APN: R197656
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
Rigler Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Beaumont Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
10/10
Leodis V. McDaniel High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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 91° 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
20 unhealthy days expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Portland, OR • 97218
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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.
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Estimated sale price
$458,000 – $554,000
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