Urban Gardener’s Dream! This charming bungalow in the heart of Cully offers the perfect combination of original character and outdoor bliss. Inside, you'll be greeted by stunning fir floors, picture rail molding, and a cozy wood stove, adding warmth and vintage charm throughout. The darling kitchen, complete with a light-filled eating area, is the perfect space to enjoy your morning coffee. Featuring three bedrooms conveniently located on one floor, this home provides easy and comfortable living. The real gem of this property is the expansive oversized lot. It’s a true gardener’s paradise, featuring mature plants, established garden beds, and a chicken coop - with plenty of room to grow your own vegetables, flowers, or expand your urban farm. Cedar trees frame the property, providing both beauty and privacy, while a peaceful multi-use path - free of car traffic - connects you to the community as part of the Safe Routes to School network. This walkable and bike-friendly location places you within easy reach of parks, local cafes, and markets, offering the best of both worlds: convenient access to urban amenities while maintaining the privacy and tranquility of your own retreat. The thoughtfully designed yard includes defined pathways and serene corners, perfect for relaxation or entertaining guests. With covered outdoor storage and an attached carport for bikes, gardening tools, and outdoor gear, this property truly supports a lifestyle of outdoor living. Whether you’re cultivating your own urban farm, relaxing in your tranquil yard, or engaging with the community, this home offers the lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of. [Home Energy Score = 7. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10226394]
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
7,840 sq ftLot Size
$517Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Erin Rothrock• Windermere Realty Trust
Listed by Heidi Dyal Freistat• Windermere Realty Trust
Contact: 503-784-3810
Bought with Deb Counts-Tabor• Cascadia NW Real Estate
Nestled in the vibrant NE Cully neighborhood - experience its friendly atmosphere and strong sense of community. This charming NE bungalow sits on a huge lot with mature Cedar trees bordering NE 70th Ave, a multi-use path not open to cars and part of Safe Routes to School. Embrace the joys of urban farming with a chicken coop, various vegetable beds with irrigation and gardens for those seeking the satisfaction of sustainable living and a closer connection to their food source. Period features include refinished Fir wood floors, picture rail molding and original wood windows (modified by adding an extra pane of glass creating multi-paned windows for energy efficiency). House has A/C. Explore the versatile outdoor spaces created along defined pathways, a peaceful retreat right in your backyard. Storage is not an issue with several outdoor covered areas plus an attached 1-car carport currently used as storage for bikes, gardening tools and outdoor gear. Schedule your private tour today and discover the perfect blend of city excitement and urban charm! [Home Energy Score = 7. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10226394]
RMLS #13028890
Aug 21, 2013
Sold
$199,000
$211/sq ft
Jul 26, 2013
Pending
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Jul 17, 2013
Listed
$199,900
$212/sq ft
+11
Adorable shake-sided bungalow on huge lot w/ beautiful towering cedar trees and a private fully-fenced backyard. Gleaming refinished fir floors, period multi-paned windows, formal living & dining rooms, mudroom/laundry room, newer roof, gas range, 1 car garage, more. Brand new: hi-eff gas furnace, 200amp electric panel, interior paint, bath fixtures, plush wtw carpet. Easy access to downtown, freeways, airport, shops, cafes, more.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,343 (+3.7%)
2024
$3,223 (+4.0%)
2023
$3,099 (+2.2%)
2022
$3,032 (+1.7%)
2021
$2,981 (+9.0%)
2020
$2,735 (+3.8%)
2019
$2,634 (+3.0%)
2018
$2,557 (+4.3%)
2017
$2,451 (+9.3%)
2016
$2,242 (+2.7%)
2015
$2,184 (+1.5%)
2014
$2,151 (+26.6%)
2013
$1,700 (+10.5%)
2012
$1,538 (+3.9%)
2011
$1,480 (+5.4%)
2010
$1,404 (+2.7%)
2009
$1,367
Tax history for 6930 NE Emerson St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,343 (+3.7%)
2024
$3,223 (+4.0%)
2023
$3,099 (+2.2%)
2022
$3,032 (+1.7%)
2021
$2,981 (+9.0%)
2020
$2,735 (+3.8%)
2019
$2,634 (+3.0%)
2018
$2,557 (+4.3%)
2017
$2,451 (+9.3%)
2016
$2,242 (+2.7%)
2015
$2,184 (+1.5%)
2014
$2,151 (+26.6%)
2013
$1,700 (+10.5%)
2012
$1,538 (+3.9%)
2011
$1,480 (+5.4%)
2010
$1,404 (+2.7%)
2009
$1,367
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,957 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1941
Sq. Ft.
912
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R232634
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
R7
H
Residential 7,000 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
Dec 24, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
Water heater
Mar 11, 2022 • Final
Mechanical
Install a new air conditioning unit to an existing attic furnace.
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street
Parking Total: 1
Garage Information
Garage Type: Attached, Carport
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Appliances
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances
Hot Water Description: Gas
Interior Features
Has Accessibility: Yes
Accessibility Features: Ground Level, Main Floor Bedroom w/Bath, Natural Lighting, One Level, Parking, Utility Room On Main