Welcome to 7007 North Knowles Avenue, a charming home on a corner lot in the highly desirable Arbor Lodge neighborhood, just under a mile from the University of Portland. This property offers an inviting blend of modern updates and classic charm. Inside, you'll find fresh interior paint throughout, including walls and trim, and beautifully refinished hardwood floors that flow seamlessly from the living room into the bedrooms. Open floor plan with two spacious bedrooms on the main. The kitchen has been completely refreshed with new flooring, cabinets, and countertops. The bathroom boasts a stylish new vanity and updated flooring. Fully finished basement with third legal bedroom, fourth den/studio, full bath and workshop/storage room and its own private entrance. With its flexible layout, the lower level could serve as a separate rental unit, duplex, or short-term rental—buyers are advised to confirm rental options with the city. Located just steps from Arbor Lodge Park, this home provides access to outdoor recreation, playgrounds, and community green space. Close to parks, dining, and local amenities, it offers excellent investment potential or multigenerational living opportunities. Seller has a roof bid and is prepared to replace the roof once an offer is pending. Buyer to pick out the roof color and roof warranty will be issued in the buyer's name and paid out of escrow. [Home Energy Score = 4. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10201447]
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
3,484 sq ftLot Size
$292Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Nicole Richards• eXp Realty, LLC
Contact: 503-886-9156
Bought with Gabriela Mann• Keller Williams Realty Professionals
Enter into light and bright living room and flow into large kitchen with eat-in area. 2 bedrooms + bath located along the back of home. Access to lower level with W/D through kitchen.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Entry leads into the living room on the left, which is open to the updated kitchen and dining area on the right. There is lots of bonus space on the lower level, and great proximity to Willamette Boulevard. 
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Kurt Dahlke
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 7007 N Knowles Ave
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #24609854
Mar 7, 2025
Sold
$514,000
$236/sq ft
Feb 12, 2025
Pending
—
Jan 23, 2025
Price Changed
$519,000
$238/sq ft
Jan 15, 2025
Relisted
—
Jan 12, 2025
Pending
—
Jan 10, 2025
Price Changed
$529,950
$243/sq ft
Dec 16, 2024
Price Changed
$539,000
$247/sq ft
Dec 5, 2024
Listed
$559,000
$256/sq ft
RMLS #22599726
Jun 6, 2022
Sold
$590,000
$270/sq ft
May 14, 2022
Pending
—
May 5, 2022
Listed
$589,000
$270/sq ft
+27
Open house cancelled. Wonderful Arbor Lodge charmer on an oversized lot. Biker's paradise score 94! Located 1 mile from Adidas, shopping, dining. 4 rooms total, 2 bedrooms upstairs and 2 rooms downstairs for bedroom or office use. Garage connected to home by breezeway is converted to game/hangout room. RV parking and power available on north side of garage. In 2018 seller had plans, feasibility study and costs to add 784 sq ft ADU over garage. Updated windows & large entertaining area outdoors. [Home Energy Score = 4. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10201447]
RMLS #16271595
Oct 3, 2016
Sold
$410,000
$188/sq ft
Aug 15, 2016
Pending
—
Aug 3, 2016
Price Changed
$419,900
$192/sq ft
Jun 30, 2016
Listed
$449,900
$206/sq ft
30K price reduction! Blocks from the Bluff, University Park Area, Near: UP, New Seasons, 3 blocks to 2 parks & Elementary school. Hardwood floors under carpet. Beautiful Woodwork throughout. Vinyl windows. lovely lush corner lot! The yard/garden to the right of is part of Property. Courtyard area. 1-2 car detached garage. Approx 05: gas furnace A/C & Complete tearoff roof. Plenty of space in Full basement to add bedroom & bathrm. 2182sq
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$5,434 (+1.7%)
2021
$5,342 (+9.0%)
2020
$4,901 (+3.8%)
2019
$4,721 (+3.0%)
2018
$4,582 (+4.3%)
2017
$4,392 (+24.3%)
2016
$3,532 (+2.7%)
2015
$3,439 (+1.5%)
2014
$3,387 (+2.4%)
2013
$3,309 (+10.5%)
2012
$2,993 (+3.9%)
2011
$2,881 (+5.4%)
2010
$2,733 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,662
Tax history for 7007 N Knowles Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$5,434 (+1.7%)
2021
$5,342 (+9.0%)
2020
$4,901 (+3.8%)
2019
$4,721 (+3.0%)
2018
$4,582 (+4.3%)
2017
$4,392 (+24.3%)
2016
$3,532 (+2.7%)
2015
$3,439 (+1.5%)
2014
$3,387 (+2.4%)
2013
$3,309 (+10.5%)
2012
$2,993 (+3.9%)
2011
$2,881 (+5.4%)
2010
$2,733 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,662
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
54 ft.
Lot depth
117 ft.
Lot size
3,484
Year renovated
2023
Sq. Ft.
2,182
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R106837
Parking Spaces
0
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Green
Last updated by owner on Mar 7, 2025.
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
Apr 29, 2026 • Final
Housing
Grading
May 22, 2024 • Final
Residential bldg/trade
Construct a new bathroom in the basement. Electrical and plumbing work are covered under separate permits.
Bathroom
Plumbing
Remodel
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.