First time on the market in over 50 years, this spacious split-level home presents a rare opportunity to restore, renovate, and create something truly special in the highly desirable Metzger neighborhood. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, this well-built home offers over 2,200 square feet of living space with generous room sizes, multiple fireplaces, quality wood trim and molding, and a functional floor plan ready for its next chapter.Whether you're an investor, contractor, or buyer looking to build sweat equity, you'll appreciate the solid foundation and endless possibilities this home provides. The backyard is ready for a fresh transformation, creating the perfect opportunity to design an inviting outdoor living space to complement the home's spacious interior.Opportunities like this don't come along often. Homes in established neighborhoods with this much potential are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Bring your vision and create a home that reflects today's style while honoring the solid craftsmanship and generous proportions that make homes of this era so enchanting. Ideally located near parks, shopping, dining, top employers, and major commuter routes, you'll enjoy the convenience of an established neighborhood while creating a home tailored to your own style. Property is being sold for cash As-Is.
Features Cont: Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Wood Floors
Level: Upper
Room 12 Information
Description: Living Room
Features: Fireplace Insert
Features Cont: Wall to Wall Carpet
Level: Upper
Room 13 Information
Description: Primary Bedroom
Features: Bathroom
Features Cont: Closet, Wall to Wall Carpet
Level: Upper
Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room
Features: Fireplace Insert
Features Cont: Closet, Wall to Wall Carpet
Level: Lower
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Deck, Yard
Exterior Description: Brick, Lap Siding, T-111 Siding, Wood Siding
Unreinforced Masonry Bldg: No
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 8,712
Lot Size Range: 7,000 to 9,999 SqFt
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Lot Size: 7,000 to 9,999 SqFt
Lot Features: Cul-de-sac, Level, Road Maintenance Agreement
Parcel Number: R236952
Road Surface Type: Paved
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Fixer
Main Level Area Total: 1,465
Lower Level Area Total: 833
View YN: No
Building Information
Year Built: 1970
Building Area Total: 2,298
Building Area Description: Measured
Building Area Calculated: 1,465
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Legal Description: ACRES 0.20
Tax Annual Amount: $5,980.46
Lease / Rent Information
Land Lease YN: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Certification YN: No
Fuel Description: Electricity, Gas
Water Source: Public Water
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: Ceiling
Cooling YN: No
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Metzger
Middle Or Junior School: Fowler
High School: Tigard
Location Information
Directions: south on SW Hall Blvd, R onto SW Locust St, left onto SW Birch St
Unparsed Address: 8530 SW BIRCH ST, Portland, OR 97223
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,298
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: 1973
County: Washington County
APN: R236952
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold
Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price
New Construction Information
New Construction YN: No
Around this home
Schools
Metzger Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Thomas R Fowler Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
5/10
Tigard High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
4/10
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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, 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 • 97223
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 16% for direct sun exposure in Portland. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
5.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$413,000 – $499,000
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