This light filled 1920's cape cod bungalow sits on a sunny corner lot in the heart of Montavilla. Period features, hardwoods, built-ins, fireplace and original finish work throughout. Thoughtfully updated kitchen, newer roof and updated bathroom. Finished attic and basement family room. Detached garage, fully fenced backyard with all of the magic of a little urban farm. Organic soil, raised beds, watering system and countless spring bulbs. [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10195512]
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
4,791 sq ftLot Size
$303Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Andee Zeigler• Living Room Realty
Bought with Lily Donohue• John L. Scott Portland Central
Beautiful 1920's Bungalow with all the period features you would expect (oak and fir floors, crown moulding, fireplace, built-ins, double hung windows, hexagon/subway tile, slab granite). Very nice remodel. New roof, kitchen, bath, carpet, furnace, fixtures and refinished floors). Finished basement family room with easy bath potential. Listing agent has financial interest in property.
Public Records
Jul 12, 2013
Sold
$158,000
$93/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,212 (+3.7%)
2024
$5,025 (+4.0%)
2023
$4,832 (+2.2%)
2022
$4,727 (+1.7%)
2021
$4,647 (+9.0%)
2020
$4,263 (+3.8%)
2019
$4,107 (+3.0%)
2018
$3,986 (+4.3%)
2017
$3,820 (+9.3%)
2016
$3,496 (+2.7%)
2015
$3,404 (+1.5%)
2014
$3,353 (+18.3%)
2013
$2,835 (+10.5%)
2012
$2,565 (+23.3%)
2011
$2,081 (+5.4%)
2010
$1,974 (+2.7%)
2009
$1,923
Tax history for 804 NE 78th Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,212 (+3.7%)
2024
$5,025 (+4.0%)
2023
$4,832 (+2.2%)
2022
$4,727 (+1.7%)
2021
$4,647 (+9.0%)
2020
$4,263 (+3.8%)
2019
$4,107 (+3.0%)
2018
$3,986 (+4.3%)
2017
$3,820 (+9.3%)
2016
$3,496 (+2.7%)
2015
$3,404 (+1.5%)
2014
$3,353 (+18.3%)
2013
$2,835 (+10.5%)
2012
$2,565 (+23.3%)
2011
$2,081 (+5.4%)
2010
$1,974 (+2.7%)
2009
$1,923
*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
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1925
Sq. Ft.
1,112
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R179480
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Jul 21, 2023 • Final
Mechanical minor labels
Work on a radon fan.
HVAC
Dec 24, 2013 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
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.