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Charming and move-in ready home in North Portland! This well-maintained property offers a comfortable and functional layout with abundant natural light throughout. Enjoy a spacious living area, updated finishes, and a kitchen designed for everyday living and entertaining. The backyard provides the perfect space to relax, garden, or host gatherings. Conveniently located near parks, shopping, and local dining, this home is a great opportunity for both homeowners and investors alike. [Home Energy Score = 2. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10227376]
Single-familyProperty Type
1909Year Built
3,484 sq ftLot Size
$301Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Cynthia Fneish• Weichert, Realtors on Main Street
University Park, located between Interstate 5 and the Willamette River, is a residential and campus-adjacent Portland neighborhood with a collegiate energy and a leafy street grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around N Lombard Street near the University of Portland gates, where coffee counters, casual bites, and student-day foot traffic set the tempo. The University of Portland anchors the blufftop skyline, while the historic University Park Methodist Church adds a landmark steeple to the streetscape. Early-20th-century bungalows and Tudors mix with tidy midcentury houses on calm blocks. Bluff-edge viewpoints and pocket parks shape daily routines. A short hop south, the St. Johns Bridge frames the horizon with industrial-river scenery.
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Offer insights
6023 N Amherst St · $515,000
$515K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $515K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
42 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.8%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
High ceilings
Finished basement
Main-floor bedroom with bath (accessibility feature)
Accessible design elements
Luxury vinyl plank and tile flooring
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on main level with bathroom and closet
Second bedroom on main level (12' x 8') with closet
Third bedroom on lower level with closet
Bonus room on lower level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (both on the main level)
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Free-standing range
Free-standing refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Electric hot water
Flooring
Luxury vinyl plank
Tile flooring
Heating & cooling
Wall heater
No central cooling reported
Exterior features
Covered deck
Covered patio
Deck
Patio
Fenced yard
Tool shed
Level lot
Paved road access
Home design
Single-family residence (residential)
Updated / remodeled
Exterior siding: T-111
Parking
On-street parking
Construction
Built in 1909
Composition roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service for fuel and hot water
Internet: Cable and DSL
Green certified
Electricity and solar
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This well-maintained residence offers a functional layout with comfortable living spaces and modern updates throughout. The kitchen and bathrooms have been tastefully refreshed, providing a move-in ready experience. The home features a finished basement with additional rooms, offering flexible space ideal for a home office, guest area, hobby room, or bonus use. Bedrooms are generously sized, and the home is filled with natural light. Enjoy a convenient location close to parks, schools, shopping, dining, and easy access to major routes. A great opportunity for owner-occupant. [Home Energy Score = 2. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10227376]
RMLS #24252415
May 20, 2024
Sold
$294,000
$172/sq ft
May 2, 2024
Pending
—
Apr 26, 2024
Listed
$300,000
$175/sq ft
+39
Looking for potential? This 1909 University Park cottage is full of character but needs lots of TLC. It is a true fixer upper so bring your vision, tools and elbow grease to this one. Excellent location near University of Portland within steps to McKenna Park. Sweet sunporch entry greets you. 2 Beds and 1.5 baths on the main. High ceilings throughout. Hardwoods in the dining room. New water heater. Two partially finished rooms on the lower level. Great backyard with raised beds, patio, sheds and lots of potential. Stroll to parks, walking paths, cafes and shopping. Cash or rehab loans only. Being sold in AS-IS condition. Seller to do no repairs nor offer credits towards repairs. [Home Energy Score = 2. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10227376]
Public Records
Oct 10, 2007
Sold
$210,000
$123/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 15, 2005
Sold
$199,900
$117/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 28, 2002
Sold
$122,580
$72/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1985
Sold
$24,500
$14/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,791 (+3.7%)
2024
$3,655 (+4.0%)
2023
$3,514 (+2.2%)
2022
$3,438 (+1.7%)
2021
$3,380 (+9.0%)
2020
$3,101 (+3.8%)
2019
$2,987 (+3.0%)
2018
$2,899 (+4.3%)
2017
$2,779 (+9.3%)
2016
$2,543 (+2.7%)
2015
$2,476 (+1.6%)
2014
$2,438 (+2.3%)
2013
$2,382 (+10.5%)
2012
$2,155 (+3.9%)
2011
$2,074 (+5.4%)
2010
$1,968 (+2.7%)
2009
$1,916
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,465 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1909
Finished Sq. Ft.
961
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
961
Year built
1909
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R232171
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
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
Dec 1, 2025 • Final
Residential bldg/trade
Bathroom
Kitchen
Remodel
Nov 20, 2025 • Final
Mechanical
Install new bath fans.
Bathroom
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, 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 • 97203
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Sun exposure
71/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.7 hrs
4.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 6023 N Amherst St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $410,000 and $630,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $410K to $630K.