Artsy & eclectic 1 level home in highly coveted Foster-Powell neighborhood. Updated furnace, tankless water heater, electrical panel, insulation, windows & includes appliances. Enjoy all the specimen plants, berries, chicken coop & more in the fully fenced large lot w/ alley access zoned R5 w/ so many possibilities. Oversized 1 car garage with work benches & lots of storage. Close to parks, 8 energy score, 100 bike score. Bring your tools and bring this beauty back to life for instant equity! [Home Energy Score = 8. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10187068.pdf]
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$559Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Lindsey Cook• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Real Estate
Bought with Vincent Onstad• Premiere Property Group, LLC
Source:RMLS #20329322
Redfin Estimate
$408,509
$16K since sold in April 2022$3,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 6.6% lower than the average sale price ($437K) of 6 comparable homes.
Ashley Danielson • Kelly Right Real Estate of Portland, LLC
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Sale history for 6842 SE Center St
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Apr 29, 2022
Sold
$425,000
$581/sq ft
RMLS #20329322
Oct 9, 2020
Sold
$313,000
$428/sq ft
Sep 30, 2020
Pending
—
Sep 24, 2020
Listed
$289,000
$395/sq ft
+3
Artsy & eclectic 1 level home in highly coveted Foster-Powell neighborhood. Updated furnace, tankless water heater, electrical panel, insulation, windows & includes appliances. Enjoy all the specimen plants, berries, chicken coop & more in the fully fenced large lot w/ alley access zoned R5 w/ so many possibilities. Oversized 1 car garage with work benches & lots of storage. Close to parks, 8 energy score, 100 bike score. Bring your tools and bring this beauty back to life for instant equity! [Home Energy Score = 8. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10187068.pdf]
Public Records
Nov 8, 2002
Sold
$121,800
$167/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,512 (+3.7%)
2024
$3,386 (+4.0%)
2023
$3,256 (+2.2%)
2022
$3,186 (+1.7%)
2021
$3,132 (+9.0%)
2020
$2,873 (+3.8%)
2019
$2,767 (+3.0%)
2018
$2,686 (+4.3%)
2017
$2,575 (+9.3%)
2016
$2,356 (+2.7%)
2015
$2,294 (+1.5%)
2014
$2,259 (+2.3%)
2013
$2,208 (+10.5%)
2012
$1,997 (+3.9%)
2011
$1,922 (+5.4%)
2010
$1,824 (+2.7%)
2009
$1,776
Tax history for 6842 SE Center St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,512 (+3.7%)
2024
$3,386 (+4.0%)
2023
$3,256 (+2.2%)
2022
$3,186 (+1.7%)
2021
$3,132 (+9.0%)
2020
$2,873 (+3.8%)
2019
$2,767 (+3.0%)
2018
$2,686 (+4.3%)
2017
$2,575 (+9.3%)
2016
$2,356 (+2.7%)
2015
$2,294 (+1.5%)
2014
$2,259 (+2.3%)
2013
$2,208 (+10.5%)
2012
$1,997 (+3.9%)
2011
$1,922 (+5.4%)
2010
$1,824 (+2.7%)
2009
$1,776
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Apr 1, 2026 • Final
Bes - sewer repair
Replace the existing sewer lateral from the property line to the face of the curb using pipe bursting methods. Verify the depth, location, and downstream connection point to the public system in the field.
Plumbing
Apr 1, 2026 • Final
Plumbing
Install a new sewer line using high-density polyethylene pipe via the pipe bursting method.
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Brick
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: KERN PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 731
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 731
Building Sq. Ft: 971
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: KERN PK, BLOCK 6, E 10' OF LOT 29, LOT 30
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 240
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,000
Legal Lot Number: 29
Legal Block Number: 6
Acres: 0.11
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 50
Zoning Code: R5
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL,IMPROVED
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 731
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1951
County: Multnomah County
APN: R197052
HOA Dues: —
Garage: —
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Feb 16, 2024
Around this home
Schools
Arleta Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Kellogg Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Franklin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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 • 97206
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.8 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
$389,000 – $470,000
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