Opportunity is knocking on this 1980's ranch style home that's just four blocks from Columbia Park. Bring your paintbrush and your imagination. This three bedroom, two bathroom home could really shine with the right vision. The primary bedroom features a private bathroom with walk-in shower and closet! Enjoy entertaining in the large, private, fully fenced backyard complete with stamped concrete patio. Convenient to Arbor Lodge, University of Portland, shopping and much more! This home won't last long! Open House 11-1 Saturday and Sunday! [Home Energy Score = 5. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10248837]
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
6,969 sq ftLot Size
$375Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Andrew Nordby• Premiere Property Group, LLC
Bought with Livia Goodlett• Keller Williams Sunset Corridor
Est. $2,534 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 8217 N Fowler Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #408909897
Jul 15, 2026
Sold
$425,000
$375/sq ft
Jun 16, 2026
Pending
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,543 (+3.7%)
2024
$4,380 (+4.0%)
2023
$4,212 (+2.2%)
2022
$4,121 (+1.7%)
2021
$4,051 (+9.0%)
2020
$3,717 (+3.8%)
2019
$3,580 (+3.0%)
2018
$3,475 (+4.3%)
2017
$3,331 (+9.3%)
2016
$3,048 (+2.7%)
2015
$2,968 (+1.5%)
2014
$2,923 (+2.4%)
2013
$2,856 (+10.5%)
2012
$2,583 (+3.9%)
2011
$2,486 (+5.4%)
2010
$2,359 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,298
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
62 ft.
Lot depth
112 ft.
Lot size
6,944 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,134
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R292714
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
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 25, 2011 • Final
Plumbing
Bathroom
Plumbing
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.
Accessibility Features: Garage on Main, Main Floor Bedroom w/Bath, Minimal Steps, One Level, Walk-in Shower
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Vinyl Floor, Wall to Wall Carpet
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Window Features: Vinyl Frames
Basement: Crawl Space
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bathrooms Total Main Level: 2
Baths Total: 2
Room 7 Information
Area: 100
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Features Cont: Wall to Wall Carpet
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Area: 100
Description: 3rd Bedroom
Features Cont: Wall to Wall Carpet
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Main
Room 9 Information
Area: 80
Description: Dining Room
Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Sliding Doors
Features Cont: Vinyl Floor
Length: 10
Width: 8
Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Description: Family Room
Room 11 Information
Area: 90
Description: Kitchen
Features Cont: Vinyl Floor
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Area: 323
Description: Living Room
Features: Fireplace
Features Cont: Wall to Wall Carpet
Length: 19
Width: 17
Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Area: 144
Description: Primary Bedroom
Features: Bathroom
Features Cont: Walk in Closet, Walk-in Shower, Wall to Wall Carpet
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Main
Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features: Fenced, Patio, Tool Shed, Yard
Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 6,969
Lot Size Range: 7,000 to 9,999 SqFt
Lot Size Acres: 0.16
Lot Size: 7,000 to 9,999 SqFt
Lot Features: Level
Parcel Number: R292714
Road Surface Type: Paved
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Fixer
Main Level Area Total: 1,134
View YN: No
Building Information
Year Built: 1980
Building Area Total: 1,134
Building Area Description: Tax
Building Area Calculated: 1,134
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Legal Description: UNIVERSITY PK, BLOCK 152, LOT 22&23, N 1/2 OF LOT 24
Tax Annual Amount: $4,543.47
Lease / Rent Information
Land Lease YN: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Certification YN: Yes
Fuel Description: Electricity, Gas
Water Source: Public Water
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling YN: No
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Peninsula
Middle Or Junior School: Ockley Green
High School: Roosevelt
Location Information
Directions: Lombard or Willis to Chataqua, East on Kilpatrick, North on Fowler to property
Unparsed Address: 8217 N FOWLER AVE, Portland, OR 97217
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,134
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,944 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Multnomah County
APN: R292714
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
Peninsula Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Ockley Green Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
2/10
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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 91° 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 • 97217
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 26% for direct sun exposure in Portland. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.5 hrs
5.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$427,000 – $516,000
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