This unique beautiful home is situated on two tax lots, boasting a serene yard with two ponds, a waterfall and fabulous outdoor decks. The home is truly one of a kind; surely to inspire your deepest inner tranquil space. The upper level consists of an owner's suite with Jacuzzi bath and inviting sunroom. Opportunity to make this space into your personal getaway from the world! Office/den off the dining room. Grounds are well manicured with lush vegetation and raised beds....a gardener's paradise. Studio apartment above oversized 2-car garage with attached greenhouse. This is truly a rare find in the Pacific Northwest and invites your imagination to make it a home for you. A/C for the upcoming hot Portland days. OFFER DEADLINE 5/1/23 5PM (Tax ID lots R263896, R263898). [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10214706]
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,351 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1904
Sq. Ft.
2,262
Year built
1904
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R263896
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
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
Feb 24, 2026 • Active
Tree code
Remove trees from a private property.
Grading
Dec 15, 2018 • Final
Mechanical
Remove and replace a heat pump.
Heat pump
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 Total: 2
Garage Information
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes
Appliances
Appliances: Dishwasher, Island, Tile
Interior Features
Interior Features: Jetted Tub, Washer/Dryer
Basement: Exterior Entry
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bathrooms Total Main Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Upper Level: 1
Baths Total: 2
Room 9 Information
Description: Dining Room
Room 10 Information
Description: Family Room
Room 11 Information
Description: Kitchen
Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Description: Living Room
Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Description: Primary Bedroom
Level: Upper
Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features: Deck, Yard
Exterior Description: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5,227
Lot Size Range: 5,000 to 6,999 SqFt
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Lot Size: 5,000 to 6,999 SqFt
Parcel Number: R263896
Parcel Number 2: R263898
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Resale
Upper Level Area Total: 1,005
Main Level Area Total: 1,200
View YN: No
Building Information
Year Built: 1904
Building Area Total: 2,205
Building Area Description: tax
Building Area Calculated: 2,205
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Legal Description: ST JOHNS HTS & SUB, LOT B TL 11000
Tax Annual Amount: $9,690
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Certification YN: Yes
Fuel Description: Gas
Water Source: Public Water
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling YN: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School: James John
Middle Or Junior School: George
High School: Roosevelt
Location Information
Directions: N Syracuse
Unparsed Address: 7538 N SYRACUSE ST, Portland, OR 97203
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,262
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,351 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1904
Year Renovated: 1904
County: Multnomah County
APN: R263896
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold
Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price
New Construction Information
New Construction YN: No
Around this home
Schools
James John Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
George Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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, 14 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, 20 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Portland, OR • 97203
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
June and 2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.5 hrs
2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$574,000 – $694,000
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