OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2025 for $420K

$470,592

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,815/mo

•

1,071

sq ft

8253 N Fowler Ave, Portland, OR 97217

About this home

Amazing opportunity in Kenton with this updated, 1-level on an oversized lot with a huge garage/shop and a detached studio in the back. Morning daylight pours into the living room, gleaming off the updated hardwoods with a generous sized dining and kitchen space complete with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and beautiful wood cabinetry. 2 Bedrooms and an updated bath complete this easy living interior, with french doors that lead out to the big backyard, roughly 250 sq. ft. of finished studio space, big driveway with RV/boat storage and a well-sized garage/shop, powered and ready for all your innovative ideas or shop needs. Further updates include the plumbing, electric panel, AC, Nest thermostat and more. Bike score 93, walkable to parks and downtown Kenton. So much room for creativity and simple living, come make this your new home! Low taxes & Home Energy Score is 8/10. [Home Energy Score = 8. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10241447]

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

5,662 sq ftLot Size

$439Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Michael Kafoury • Urban Nest Realty

Bought with Megan Jacob • Living Room Realty

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•Source:RMLS #356988600

Redfin Estimate

$470,592

$51K since sold in September 2025$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 18.3% higher than the average sale price ($398K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$308,500
A
2 beds1 bath1,386 sq ft
8315 N Wayland Ave, Portland, OR 97203
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$311,000
B
3 beds1 bath905 sq ft
8707 N Woolsey Ave, Portland, OR 97203
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$525,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,689 sq ft
3636 N Baldwin St, Portland, OR 97217
SOLD FEB 9, 2026
$465,000
D
3 beds1 bath960 sq ft
8301 N Hurst Ave, Portland, OR 97203
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$370,000
E
3 beds1 bath960 sq ft
9119 N Chase Ave, Portland, OR 97217
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$407,000
F
3 beds1 bath816 sq ft
8909 N Drummond Ave, Portland, OR 97217

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Market trends in Kenton, OR

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.4%

1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$455K

$30K MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

8 days MoM

Recently sold homes

7 MoM

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Sale history for 8253 N Fowler Ave

Date

Event

Price

RMLS #356988600

Sep 18, 2025

Sold

$420,000

$392/sq ft

Aug 23, 2025

Pending

—

Aug 21, 2025

Listed

$399,000

$373/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 27, 2018

Sold

$145,000

$135/sq ft

RMLS #17514782

Dec 15, 2017

Sold

$347,500

$324/sq ft

Nov 20, 2017

Pending

—

Nov 14, 2017

Price Changed

$344,900

$322/sq ft

Nov 1, 2017

Listed

$359,900

$336/sq ft

Beautifully designed one-lvl home in Kenton, move-in ready! All new; vinyl windows, paint, gleaming wood flrs, gorg kitch w/SS apps! Other feats inc: new millwork & drs, remod bthrm, large finished outbuilding/bonus rm, nice private, fenced yard! 81 BikeScore near local shops, eateries & cafes! Full of charm! New sewer line, huge SHOP/art studio ready for your creative ideas. Shop could be more room? Must tour!

Public Records

Aug 30, 1993

Sold

$55,000

$51/sq ft

Tax history for 8253 N Fowler Ave

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

75 ft.

Lot depth

112 ft.

Lot size

5,600 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1954

Sq. Ft.

810

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Multnomah County

APN

R292711

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, RV Access/Parking
RV Description: RV Parking, RV/Boat Storage
Parking Total: 2

Garage Information
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Spaces: 2

Interior

Virtual Tour Information
Virtual Tour Type: Video
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes
Virtual Tour Type 2: 3-D Tour
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded 2: Yes

Appliances
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Granite, Microwave, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Hot Water Description: Electricity

Interior Features
Has Accessibility: Yes
Accessibility Features: Kitchen Cabinets, Main Floor Bedroom w/Bath, Minimal Steps, Natural Lighting, One Level, Parking, Utility Room On Main
Optional Level Area Total: 261
Optional Level: Main
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Vinyl Frames
Basement: Crawl Space

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
Bathrooms Total Main Level: 1
Baths Total: 1

Room 7 Information
Area: 132
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Features: Daylight, Hardwood Floors
Features Cont: Closet
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Area: 72
Description: Dining Room
Features: Daylight
Length: 9
Width: 8
Level: Main

Room 10 Information
Description: Family Room

Room 11 Information
Area: 81
Description: Kitchen
Features: Dishwasher, Microwave
Features Cont: Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Granite
Length: 9
Width: 9
Level: Main

Room 12 Information
Area: 247
Description: Living Room
Features: Daylight, Hardwood Floors
Length: 19
Width: 13
Level: Main

Room 13 Information
Area: 130
Description: Primary Bedroom
Features: Daylight, Hardwood Floors
Features Cont: Closet
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Main

Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced, Free-Standing Hot Tub, Raised Beds, RV Parking, RV/Boat Storage, Security Lights, Tool Shed, Workshop, Yard
Exterior Description: Cement Siding

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5,662
Lot Size Range: 5,000 to 6,999 SqFt
Lot Size Acres: 0.13
Lot Size: 5,000 to 6,999 SqFt
Lot Features: Level
Parcel Number: R292711
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Main Level Area Total: 810
Security Features: Security Lights, Sidewalk
View YN: Yes
View Description: Seasonal

Building Information
Year Built: 1954
Building Area Total: 1,071
Building Area Description: Tax
Building Area Calculated: 810
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Legal Description: UNIVERSITY PK, BLOCK 152, LOT 15&16
Tax Annual Amount: $2,773.18

Lease / Rent Information
Land Lease YN: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Green Certification YN: Yes
Energy Efficiency Features: Car Charging Station, Double Pane Windows, Heat Pump
Fuel Description: Electricity
Internet Service Type: Cable
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: Peninsula
Middle Or Junior School: Ockley Green
High School: Roosevelt
High School 2: Jefferson

Location Information
Directions: S from N Willis
Unparsed Address: 8253 N FOWLER AVE, Portland, OR 97217

Community Information
Senior Community YN: No

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 810
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1954
County: Multnomah County
APN: R292711

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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Lifestyle

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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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Portland, OR • 97217

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$448,000 – $542,000

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Home values near 8253 N Fowler Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8217 N Fowler Avenue, Portland, OR 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1134 Sq. Ft.	$448,511
8317 N Fowler Avenue, Portland, OR 10 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3558 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
8223 N Fowler Avenue, Portland, OR 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1223 Sq. Ft.	$481,836
8310 N Fowler Avenue, Portland, OR 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1298 Sq. Ft.	$411,551

Address	Redfin Estimate
8234 N Fowler Avenue, Portland, OR 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$436,823
8306 N Fowler Avenue, Portland, OR 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1374 Sq. Ft.	$449,329

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