A hidden gem with so much potential, perfectly positioned in one of Portland’s most desirable neighborhoods. Develop your dreams, develop a profitable project, or develop your own urban oasis—your call—and enjoy tacos at Por Que No? while you do it. This compelling opportunity sits in the heart of the Sunnyside neighborhood, just half a block from Belmont Street and surrounded by some of Southeast Portland’s most beloved restaurants, cafés, and local shops. Well suited for a residential buyer, remodeler, or investor seeking a value-add opportunity, the property features an extra-deep 50’ x 180’ lot spanning approximately 9,000 square feet—offering flexibility rarely found in such a prime, walkable location. The existing home provides approximately 1,500 square feet of living space plus a 792 square foot unfinished basement, creating a solid foundation for renovation and long-term improvement. Buyers may choose to retain the exceptionally large backyard as a private urban retreat, or explore the meaningful upside potential for additional development. Zoned R2.5, the property allows the existing home to be remodeled with potential to add additional units or pursue development behind it to fully leverage the depth of the lot—or tear down and reimagine the site entirely. With immediate proximity to many of Portland’s favorite dining destinations and neighborhood amenities, opportunities offering this scale, flexibility, and location are increasingly rare. Don’t miss out on this urban Sunnyside opportunity. Buyer to perform their own due diligence with the City regarding development potential.
Single-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
9,147 sq ftLot Size
$283Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Darryl Bodle• Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere
Listed by Kelly Christian• Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere
Contact: 503-709-4632
Bought with Darryl Bodle• Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere
Thomas Cale • Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty
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Sale history for 640 SE 47th Ave
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #387132670
Feb 27, 2026
Sold
$650,000
$283/sq ft
Feb 10, 2026
Pending
—
Jan 29, 2026
Listed
$699,900
$305/sq ft
RMLS #17253927
Feb 21, 2018
Sold
$418,000
$182/sq ft
Jan 15, 2018
Pending
—
Jan 10, 2018
Listed
$399,000
$174/sq ft
You'll love the potential of this craftsman home full of Portland charm. Spacious living space and large kitchen area. Off-street private parking on the long driveway. Inviting front porch. 2 bedrooms and a half bath upstairs. Huge lot is already set up for gardening. Close to everything SE PDX has to offer.
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
180 ft.
Lot size
9,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1905
Sq. Ft.
1,502
Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R149808
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
R2.5
Residential 2,500 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
Jul 22, 2008 • Final
Mechanical
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.