Adorable St. Johns craftsman starter home on fenced lot, 1 block to park/community center & short walk to town center shops, cafes, theaters. Inviting full-width porch, built-ins, clawfoot tub, mudroom, & open floorplan. Brand NEW: roof, sewer line, gas furnace, paint (in/out), wall-to-wall carpet & nearly new double pane windows throughout. Act quickly! Walkscore: 77
Single-familyProperty Type
1919Year Built
4,500 sq ftLot Size
$557Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Lynnette Russell• EquityPoint Real Estate
Bought with Nicole Lennol• Farrell & Associates
Source:RMLS #13477730
Redfin Estimate
$381,058
$228K since sold in May 2018$3,000 since October
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Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 19.8% lower than the average sale price ($475K) of 6 comparable homes.
Adorable St. Johns craftsman starter home on fenced lot, 1 block to park/community center & short walk to town center shops, cafes, theaters. Inviting full-width porch, built-ins, clawfoot tub, mudroom, & open floorplan. Brand NEW: roof, sewer line, gas furnace, paint (in/out), wall-to-wall carpet & nearly new double pane windows throughout. Act quickly! Walkscore: 77
Public Records
Dec 11, 1998
Sold
$73,900
$108/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 27, 1995
Sold
$54,000
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 9, 1995
Sold
$39,000
$57/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 9, 1993
Sold
$30,000
$44/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,503 (+3.7%)
2024
$2,413 (+4.0%)
2023
$2,320 (+2.2%)
2022
$2,270 (+1.7%)
2021
$2,232 (+9.0%)
2020
$2,047 (+3.8%)
2019
$1,972 (+3.0%)
2018
$1,914 (+4.3%)
2017
$1,835 (+9.3%)
2016
$1,679 (+2.7%)
2015
$1,635 (+1.6%)
2014
$1,610 (+2.3%)
2013
$1,573 (+10.5%)
2012
$1,423 (+3.9%)
2011
$1,370 (+5.4%)
2010
$1,300 (+2.7%)
2009
$1,266
Tax history for 8512 N Smith St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,503 (+3.7%)
2024
$2,413 (+4.0%)
2023
$2,320 (+2.2%)
2022
$2,270 (+1.7%)
2021
$2,232 (+9.0%)
2020
$2,047 (+3.8%)
2019
$1,972 (+3.0%)
2018
$1,914 (+4.3%)
2017
$1,835 (+9.3%)
2016
$1,679 (+2.7%)
2015
$1,635 (+1.6%)
2014
$1,610 (+2.3%)
2013
$1,573 (+10.5%)
2012
$1,423 (+3.9%)
2011
$1,370 (+5.4%)
2010
$1,300 (+2.7%)
2009
$1,266
*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
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
Oct 15, 2013 • Final
Zoning
Grading
Oct 9, 2013 • Final
Mechanical
Replace an existing gas furnace with a new one.
Gas
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 476
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Wood
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GRIMES ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 684
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 684
Building Sq. Ft: 1,160
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: GRIMES ADD, BLOCK 6, LOT 3
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,500
Legal Lot Number: 3
Legal Block Number: 6
Acres: 0.1
Zoning Code: R5
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL,IMPROVED
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 684
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1919
Year Renovated: 1919
County: Multnomah County
APN: R174204
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
James John Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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
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Estimated sale price
$363,000 – $439,000
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