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Brooklyn Ranch with Main-Level Living, a Private Backyard & an Unbeatable SE Portland Location! Discover this inviting 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch in the heart of SE Portland's Brooklyn neighborhood, with most of the living space conveniently located on the main level! Recent improvements include a beautifully remodeled main bathroom, updated PEX plumbing throughout, and fresh interior paint. Large south-facing, double-paned windows fill the living space with natural light, highlighting the attractive laminate flooring. The kitchen features a cozy breakfast nook, perfect for morning coffee or casual dining. Step outside to a beautifully landscaped, private backyard with a patio made for entertaining, summer BBQs, or relaxing outdoors. The roof was replaced in 2016, while the unfinished basement offers abundant storage and flexible space for hobbies, a workshop, or future possibilities.Enjoy the best of close-in SE Portland living! Walk to the MAX, neighborhood restaurants, and the iconic Aladdin Theater, or hop on your bike to explore Sellwood and Division Street. Quick access to Ross Island Bridge and freeways, nearby public transit make commuting throughout the Portland metro area a breeze. With thoughtful updates, convenient main-level living, inviting outdoor spaces, and a fantastic location, this Brooklyn ranch offers the perfect combination of comfort and urban convenience! [Home Energy Score = 7. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10183947]
Brooklyn, located between the Central Eastside Industrial District and Sellwood-Moreland, is a residential and industrial Portland neighborhood with a rail-lined edge and a pocket-park grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around SE Milwaukie Avenue near Brooklyn Park, where corner cafes, small studios, and bike traffic set a steady street rhythm. Community pillars include Aladdin Theater’s marquee nights, the People’s Food Co-op’s bulletin-board culture, and the Brooklyn Farmers Market’s seasonal bustle. Early-20th-century bungalows and cottages mix with brick warehouses and light-industrial blocks. The Springwater Corridor and nearby riverfront paths shape daily routes on foot and by bike. I-5 and the Union Pacific tracks form a hard boundary, while leafy side streets keep the pace calm.
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Offer insights
821 SE Bush St · $515,000
$515K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $515K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
150 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.8%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Laminate and luxury vinyl plank flooring
Tile floors in some areas
Quartz surfaces
Murphy bed
Natural lighting
Double-pane windows with vinyl frames
Partial basement
Laundry area / Washer and Dryer included
Accessibility features including a main-floor bedroom with bath
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on main level with double closet and ceiling fan
Second bedroom on main level with ceiling fan and closet
Third bedroom on main level with closet
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the main level
One partial bathroom (total 2 bathrooms including partial)
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Free-standing range
Free-standing refrigerator
Range hood
Stainless steel appliances
Solid surface countertops
Laundry & utility
Utility room with sink and washer/dryer hookup (lower level)
Flooring
Laminate flooring
Luxury vinyl plank
Tile flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Gas and electric hot water
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Patio and porch
Tool shed
Security lights
Yard
Public road access
Sidewalks
Home design
Single-family residence (residential)
Updated / remodeled condition
Built in 1919
Main level and lower level (shown as main and lower areas)
Wood siding exterior
Composition roof
Parking
Driveway
On-street parking
Security
Security lights
Sidewalk (listed under security features)
Construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Composition roof
Wood siding
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Cable internet available
Gas fuel
HOA & community
Not a senior community
Other
Green certification
Corner lot, level parcel with paved road frontage
Lot dimensions approximately 50 x 88 (about 0.1 acre)
Main level area and lower level area provided (total building area listed)
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Cool roomy ranch in heart of hot close-in SE Brooklyn w/attractive landscaped private yard & patio, hot tub features large south facing double-paned windows w/newer blinds & beautiful laminate flooring that light up your living space. Kitchen corner nook for your morning coffee/bite, newer DW. Newer interior paint throughout, 50-year roof with transferable warranty. Unfinished basement for storage galore. Walk to MAX Line, restaurants & Aladdin concerts, bike to Sellwood and Division Street fun. [Home Energy Score = 7. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10183947]
RMLS #14528229
Mar 24, 2014
Sold
$303,000
$166/sq ft
Feb 10, 2014
Delisted
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Feb 3, 2014
Listed
$294,500
$161/sq ft
+11
Public Records
Mar 31, 2011
Sold
$194,000
$106/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1989
Sold
$41,500
$23/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,970 (+3.7%)
2024
$6,719 (+4.0%)
2023
$6,461 (+2.2%)
2022
$6,321 (+1.7%)
2021
$6,214 (+9.0%)
2020
$5,701 (+3.8%)
2019
$5,491 (+3.0%)
2018
$5,330 (+4.3%)
2017
$5,108 (+9.3%)
2016
$4,675 (+2.7%)
2015
$4,552 (+1.5%)
2014
$4,483 (+10.2%)
2013
$4,068 (+5.1%)
2012
$3,871 (+1.5%)
2011
$3,813
2010
2009
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
88 ft.
Lot size
4,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1919
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,329
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,329
Year built
1919
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R114647
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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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
Dec 11, 2020 • Final
Plumbing
Perform a plumbing repipe on one floor of the building.
Plumbing
Jun 17, 2011 • Final
Mechanical
Install a new gas furnace to the existing gas line, electrical system, and ducting.
Electrical
Gas
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.
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 • 97202
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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78
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53
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42
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Portland. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.5 hrs
4.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 821 SE Bush St
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $436,100 and $600,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $436K to $600K.