This North Portland cottage lives much larger than it appears. This cozy home is a Gardeners dream with planting boxes & greenhouse! Many upgrades & updates. Attic has great potential to be converted. This also boasts a huge detached 21x21 garage with workshop. Backing up to alley, there is plenty of room for your cars/toys & path to park. Gas stove. Newer exterior paint. Conveniently located to all the best St John's has to offer and a great neighborhood! Open Sat & Sun 5/21 & 5/22 1-3pm. [Home Energy Score = 7. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10188326]
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
4,791 sq ftLot Size
$549Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Julie Murray• Harcourts Real Estate Network Group
Listed by Ellie Johnston• Harcourts Real Estate Network Group
Bought with Alyssa Isenstein Krueger• Living Room Realty
This North Portland Cottage that lives much larger than it appears. This cozy home is a gardener's dream! Beautiful raised beds, green house & sizable outdoor space create a great landscape for those w/ a green thumb. Many upgrades & updates since 2017! Attic has great potential to be converted. This home also boasts a huge detached garage with workshop. Backing up to alley, there is plenty of room for your cars/boat & a path to park. Conveniently located to all the best St. John's has to offer! [Home Energy Score = 7. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10188326]
RMLS #17088337
Oct 10, 2017
Sold
$285,000
$427/sq ft
Sep 4, 2017
Pending
—
Aug 29, 2017
Listed
$285,000
$427/sq ft
Located in alluring St Johns, near schools, parks, eateries & just 1mi to New Seasons & popular Lombard St. Move-in ready featuring new carpet, int/ext paint & garage roof! Updated eat-in kitchen w/new appliances (incl). Bright greatrm flrplan includes spacious family rm. Mud rm has w/d hookups & blt-ins. Large fenced yard has covered patio, making great entertainment space. Oversized garage has workbench, ample storage & room for toys!
Public Records
Aug 14, 2017
Sold
$210,000
$314/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 24, 2002
Sold
$88,800
$133/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 4, 2002
Sold
$55,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,258 (+3.7%)
2024
$2,177 (+4.0%)
2023
$2,093 (+2.2%)
2022
$2,048 (+1.7%)
2021
$2,013 (+9.0%)
2020
$1,847 (+3.8%)
2019
$1,779 (+3.0%)
2018
$1,727 (+4.3%)
2017
$1,655 (+9.3%)
2016
$1,515 (+2.7%)
2015
$1,475 (+1.5%)
2014
$1,453 (+2.4%)
2013
$1,420 (+10.5%)
2012
$1,284 (+9.5%)
2010
$1,173 (+2.7%)
2009
$1,142
Tax history for 6816 N Mears St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,258 (+3.7%)
2024
$2,177 (+4.0%)
2023
$2,093 (+2.2%)
2022
$2,048 (+1.7%)
2021
$2,013 (+9.0%)
2020
$1,847 (+3.8%)
2019
$1,779 (+3.0%)
2018
$1,727 (+4.3%)
2017
$1,655 (+9.3%)
2016
$1,515 (+2.7%)
2015
$1,475 (+1.5%)
2014
$1,453 (+2.4%)
2013
$1,420 (+10.5%)
2012
$1,284 (+9.5%)
2010
$1,173 (+2.7%)
2009
$1,142
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,791
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
668
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R151466
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
Yes
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green
Last updated by owner on Nov 10, 2024.
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
Oct 23, 2025 • Final
Residential bldg/trade
Electrical
Solar
Jul 31, 2018 • Final
Plumbing
Install a new water service.
Plumbing
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, Off Street
Parking Total: 2
Garage Information
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes
Appliances
Appliances: Built-in Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Appliances, Microwave
Hot Water Description: Gas
Interior Features
Has Accessibility: Yes
Accessibility Features: Garage on Main, Ground Level, Minimal Steps, One Level