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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,197 (+3.7%)
2024
$15,615 (+4.0%)
2023
$15,015 (+2.2%)
2022
$14,690 (+1.7%)
2021
$14,441 (+9.0%)
2020
$13,247 (+0.7%)
2019
$13,155 (+6.2%)
2018
$12,385 (+4.3%)
2017
$11,870 (+9.3%)
2016
$10,862 (+2.7%)
2015
$10,577 (+1.5%)
2014
$10,417 (+2.4%)
2013
$10,175 (+10.5%)
2012
$9,204 (+3.9%)
2011
$8,857 (+5.5%)
2010
$8,393 (+2.7%)
2009
$8,170
Tax history for 838 SW 18th Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,197 (+3.7%)
2024
$15,615 (+4.0%)
2023
$15,015 (+2.2%)
2022
$14,690 (+1.7%)
2021
$14,441 (+9.0%)
2020
$13,247 (+0.7%)
2019
$13,155 (+6.2%)
2018
$12,385 (+4.3%)
2017
$11,870 (+9.3%)
2016
$10,862 (+2.7%)
2015
$10,577 (+1.5%)
2014
$10,417 (+2.4%)
2013
$10,175 (+10.5%)
2012
$9,204 (+3.9%)
2011
$8,857 (+5.5%)
2010
$8,393 (+2.7%)
2009
$8,170
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
CX
D
Central Commercial Zone
The Central Commercial (CX) zone is intended to provide for commercial and mixed use development within Portlands most urban and intense areas, specifically the Central City and the Gateway Regional Center. A broad range of uses are allowed to reflect Portlands role as a commercial, cultural, residential, and governmental center. Development is intended to be very intense with high building coverage, large buildings, and buildings placed close together. Development is intended to be pedestrianoriented with a strong emphasis on a safe and attractive streetscape. The Design overlay zone is applied to this zone.
Zone overlays
Design Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
General retail
Hospital / medical center
Housing
Housing-Group
Office
Educational / school
Recreation-Other
Park & open space
Dec 18, 2025 • Active
Commercial building
Remodel
Oct 4, 2012 • Final
Mechanical
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.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,955
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 11
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Baseboard
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Type: Wood
Exterior Wall: Asbestos
Building Type: Multi Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PORTLAND
Living Sq. Ft: 5,448
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,046
Building Sq. Ft: 6,330
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: PORTLAND, BLOCK 328, W 57' OF LOT 5, W 57' OF S 7' OF LOT 6
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Built-In Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 187
Garage / Carport Type: Built In
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,249
Legal Lot Number: 5
Legal Block Number: 328
Acres: 0.07
Zoning Code: CX
State Use Description: MULTI-FAMILY,COMMERCIAL,IMPRVD
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 11
Baths: 11.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,448
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,249 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1906
Year Renovated: 1906
County: Multnomah County
APN: R246799
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Chapman Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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West Sylvan Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
6/10
Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.1mi
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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, 15 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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