Open House Saturday 3/31 12-2pm ADORABLE downtown St John's farmhouse. The location could NOT be better. Blocks to shopping, restaurants, community center and park. Big front porch and back deck for outdoor living. Two FULL bathrooms in main living spaces. Updated plumbing and electrical. New sewer line in 2013 & and new roof in 2015. This one is AWESOME.
Single-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
4,791 sq ftLot Size
$257Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Craig Olson• Urban Pacific Real Estate
Bought with Caitlin Rue Wright• Bella Casa Real Estate Group
Charming vintage home in St Johns. Ground floor bedroom is connected to bathroom via closet. Ample unfinished basement with laundry. Two bedrooms and one bathrooms upstairs. Deep detached garage with newer shed roof. Separate shed in back. Vinyl...
siding.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Maxwell Waker
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 8331 N Dickens St
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #18166443
Apr 27, 2018
Sold
$480,000
$215/sq ft
Apr 1, 2018
Pending
—
Mar 26, 2018
Listed
$469,000
$211/sq ft
RMLS #13311447
Oct 11, 2013
Sold
$291,000
$131/sq ft
Sep 8, 2013
Pending
—
Aug 5, 2013
Price Changed
$295,000
$132/sq ft
Jul 15, 2013
Listed
$307,500
$138/sq ft
Remodeled 1905 farmhouse in heart of St Johns. Adjacent to park, short walk to downtown area and Lombard. New electrical, plumbing, furnace, paint, insulation and landscaping, with new French doors opening to cedar deck in back yard. Refinished hardwood floors on main, tile in kitchen and bathrooms, and new stainless steel appliances. Oversize one car garage and storage shed.
Public Records
Jan 30, 2013
Sold
$160,000
$72/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1988
Sold
$10,000
$4/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,497 (+3.7%)
2024
$5,299 (+4.0%)
2023
$5,096 (+2.2%)
2022
$4,986 (+1.7%)
2021
$4,901 (+9.0%)
2020
$4,496 (+3.8%)
2019
$4,331 (+3.0%)
2018
$4,204 (+4.3%)
2017
$4,029 (+9.3%)
2016
$3,687 (+2.7%)
2015
$3,590 (+1.5%)
2014
$3,536 (+21.6%)
2013
$2,908 (+10.5%)
2012
$2,631 (+3.9%)
2011
$2,532 (+5.4%)
2010
$2,403 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,340
Tax history for 8331 N Dickens St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,497 (+3.7%)
2024
$5,299 (+4.0%)
2023
$5,096 (+2.2%)
2022
$4,986 (+1.7%)
2021
$4,901 (+9.0%)
2020
$4,496 (+3.8%)
2019
$4,331 (+3.0%)
2018
$4,204 (+4.3%)
2017
$4,029 (+9.3%)
2016
$3,687 (+2.7%)
2015
$3,590 (+1.5%)
2014
$3,536 (+21.6%)
2013
$2,908 (+10.5%)
2012
$2,631 (+3.9%)
2011
$2,532 (+5.4%)
2010
$2,403 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,340
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,590 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1905
Sq. Ft.
1,448
Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R191620
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 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
Nov 18, 2025 • Final
Residential bldg/trade
Install an emergency escape and rescue opening.
Remodel
Aug 15, 2025 • Final
Mechanical
Remove and replace the furnace and air conditioning unit.
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 Features: Driveway
Parking Total: 1
Garage Information
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Appliances
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Tile
Hot Water Description: Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
Basement: Full Basement
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 7 Information
Area: 100
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Upper
Room 8 Information
Area: 100
Description: 3rd Bedroom
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Main
Room 9 Information
Area: 144
Description: Dining Room
Features: Hardwood Floors
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Description: Family Room
Room 11 Information
Area: 96
Description: Kitchen
Features: Dishwasher, French Doors
Features Cont: Free-Standing Range
Length: 12
Width: 8
Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Area: 180
Description: Living Room
Features: Hardwood Floors
Length: 18
Width: 10
Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Area: 120
Description: Primary Bedroom
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Upper
Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features: Deck, Porch, Yard
Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4,791
Lot Size Range: 3,000 to 4,999 SqFt
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Lot Size: 3,000 to 4,999 SqFt
Lot Features: Level
Parcel Number: R191620
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Resale
Upper Level Area Total: 448
Main Level Area Total: 1,000
Lower Level Area Total: 780
View YN: No
Building Information
Year Built: 1905
Building Area Total: 2,228
Building Area Description: Tax Rec
Building Area Calculated: 1,448
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: J C SCOTTS ADD, BLOCK 2, LOT 4
Tax Annual Amount: $4,029.12
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Certification YN: No
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
High School: Roosevelt
Location Information
Directions: APPRAISERS: 1 offer, no Seller paid closing costs. House in great condition.
Unparsed Address: 8331 N DICKENS ST, Portland, OR 97203
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,448
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,590 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: 1905
County: Multnomah County
APN: R191620
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 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 • 0.1mi
5/10
George Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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 92° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Portland, OR • 97203
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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.
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Estimated sale price
$543,000 – $658,000
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