Urban Farmhouse w/ a side of hashbrowns! This ultra-efficient cutie has the charm of the farm in just the right size. Welcoming entryway opens up to the living room, dining room and tuck-away kitchen. Original hardwoods and built-ins + tons of storage. Vinyl windows + mini-split AC keeps this house cool in the summer + outdoor covered patio for coffee in the fall. Close to New Seasons, Fred Meyer, U of P, restaurants, public transit and downtown St. John's! This unicorn has a 9/10 Energy Score. [Home Energy Score = 9. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10123623]
Welcome home to this charming 1918 piece of North Portland history. Original built-ins, modern upgrades, a second story with bedrooms tucked away for privacy--this home is one of a kind. Cozy up in the reading nook or relax under the brand new covered patio. Original hardwood floors. 9/10 Home Energy Score! Close to University of Portland, New Seasons, restaurants, and public transit. Open house Tuesday 3/6 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.
RMLS #15604545
Jun 15, 2015
Sold
$278,000
$243/sq ft
May 6, 2015
Pending
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May 2, 2015
Relisted
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Apr 20, 2015
Pending
—
Apr 18, 2015
Listed
$239,000
$209/sq ft
Investor Alert or Great First Time Home Buyer Opportunity! Just 12 blocks to UofP and only 15min to Pearl & downtown via hwy 30. Great move-in ready, all new and low maintenance property. New heat pump, kitchen, appliances, window & coverings, bathroom, porch, gutters & landscaping. Quiet street, detached garage, bus line close. Great opportunity and priced to sell!
Public Records
Oct 2, 2007
Sold
$206,000
$180/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1988
Sold
$9,400
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,569 (+3.7%)
2024
$2,477 (+4.0%)
2023
$2,382 (+2.2%)
2022
$2,331 (+1.7%)
2021
$2,291 (+9.0%)
2020
$2,102 (+3.8%)
2019
$2,025 (+3.0%)
2018
$1,966 (+4.3%)
2017
$1,884 (+9.3%)
2016
$1,724 (+2.7%)
2015
$1,679 (+1.5%)
2014
$1,654 (+2.4%)
2013
$1,616 (+10.5%)
2012
$1,462 (+3.9%)
2011
$1,407 (+5.4%)
2010
$1,335 (+2.7%)
2009
$1,300
Tax history for 8516 N Exeter Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,569 (+3.7%)
2024
$2,477 (+4.0%)
2023
$2,382 (+2.2%)
2022
$2,331 (+1.7%)
2021
$2,291 (+9.0%)
2020
$2,102 (+3.8%)
2019
$2,025 (+3.0%)
2018
$1,966 (+4.3%)
2017
$1,884 (+9.3%)
2016
$1,724 (+2.7%)
2015
$1,679 (+1.5%)
2014
$1,654 (+2.4%)
2013
$1,616 (+10.5%)
2012
$1,462 (+3.9%)
2011
$1,407 (+5.4%)
2010
$1,335 (+2.7%)
2009
$1,300
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1918
Sq. Ft.
981
Year built
1918
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R248883
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
Aug 4, 2016 • Final
On-site sewage evaluations & services
Decommission a cesspool on the property.
Demolition
May 31, 2016 • Final
Bes - sewer repair
Replace the existing utility line from the property to the face of the curb according to city standards. The work will involve pipe bursting at the location noted by the city.
Gas
Plumbing
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.