Gardeners paradise! Beautiful home tucked back on a serene 1/2 acre private sunny lot. Centrally located in Garden Home, 15 minutes to downtown Portland. Modern amenities w/original charm intact. Updated kitchen w/stainless appliances & eating bar. Living room w/gas fireplace that opens to the dining area. Light & bright master bedroom w/romantic fireplace. Large private detached studio w/ADU potential. Covered patio leads to an outdoor oasis with black walnut, fruit trees & raised garden beds. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10183913]
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$356Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Andrew Finkle• Pacific Realty Northwest LLC
Bought with Nicole Halpern-Levy• Living Room Realty
A gorgeous home on a breathtakingly beautiful 1/2 acre private sunny lot on a sleepy/quiet Garden Home street. Fully renovated. All the modern amenities with the home's original charm intact. Improvements are too many to list, but include fully renovated kitchen and bathrooms, separate artist studio/office. This property is truly a little paradise perfect for urban farmer gardener or someone looking for a special place to call home.
Public Records
Mar 1, 1993
Sold
$15,000
$6/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,205 (+3.7%)
2024
$10,803 (+4.0%)
2023
$10,387 (+2.2%)
2022
$10,162 (+1.7%)
2021
$9,991 (+12.0%)
2020
$8,920 (+7.2%)
2019
$8,323 (+3.0%)
2018
$8,078 (+4.3%)
2017
$7,743 (+13.3%)
2016
$6,832 (+2.7%)
2015
$6,652 (+4.1%)
2014
$6,388 (+16.7%)
2013
$5,474 (+14.1%)
2012
$4,799 (+3.6%)
2011
$4,630 (−12.2%)
2010
$5,276 (+2.6%)
2009
$5,139
Tax history for 8505 SW 54th Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,205 (+3.7%)
2024
$10,803 (+4.0%)
2023
$10,387 (+2.2%)
2022
$10,162 (+1.7%)
2021
$9,991 (+12.0%)
2020
$8,920 (+7.2%)
2019
$8,323 (+3.0%)
2018
$8,078 (+4.3%)
2017
$7,743 (+13.3%)
2016
$6,832 (+2.7%)
2015
$6,652 (+4.1%)
2014
$6,388 (+16.7%)
2013
$5,474 (+14.1%)
2012
$4,799 (+3.6%)
2011
$4,630 (−12.2%)
2010
$5,276 (+2.6%)
2009
$5,139
*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
0.51 Acres
Year renovated
1946
Sq. Ft.
2,294
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R329387
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R10
Residential 10,000 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
Sep 9, 2019 • Final
Residential bldg/trade
Addition
ADU
Bathroom
Aug 13, 2016 • Final
Mechanical
Install new air conditioning units.
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, Off Street
Parking Total: 2
Garage Information
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded 2: Yes
Appliances
Appliances: Built-in Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Instant Hot Water, Pantry, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Hot Water Description: Gas
Interior Features
Optional Level Area Total: 185
Optional Level: Main
Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Hardwood Floors, Heated Tile Floor, Laundry, Soaking Tub, Wall to Wall Carpet, Washer/Dryer
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
Basement: Partially Finished, Unfinished
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Bathrooms Partial: 1
Bathrooms Partial Main Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
Bathrooms Total Main Level: 2.1
Bathrooms Total Upper Level: 1
Baths Total: 3.1
Room 4 Information
Description: Den
Features: Built-in Features
Features Cont: Wall to Wall Carpet
Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Area: 280
Description: Den
Features: Built-in Features
Features Cont: Studio, Wall to Wall Carpet
Length: 20
Width: 14
Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Area: 120
Description: 4th Bedroom
Features Cont: Wall to Wall Carpet
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Upper
Room 7 Information
Area: 100
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Features Cont: Closet, Wall to Wall Carpet
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Area: 130
Description: 3rd Bedroom
Features Cont: Wall to Wall Carpet
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Upper
Room 9 Information
Area: 195
Description: Dining Room
Features: French Doors, Hardwood Floors, Sliding Doors