8536 SW 56th Ave is a 2,448 square foot house on a 0.26 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Portland data, we estimate the home's value is $688,085.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$281Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$688,085
$20K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 0.7% higher than the average sale price ($683K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,612 (+3.7%)
2024
$9,267 (+4.0%)
2023
$8,911 (+2.2%)
2022
$8,718 (+1.7%)
2021
$8,570 (+9.0%)
2020
$7,862 (+3.8%)
2019
$7,572 (+3.0%)
2018
$7,350 (+4.3%)
2017
$7,044 (+9.3%)
2016
$6,446 (+2.7%)
2015
$6,276 (+1.5%)
2014
$6,182 (+15.7%)
2013
$5,342 (+14.0%)
2012
$4,687 (+3.6%)
2011
$4,523 (−9.2%)
2010
$4,981 (+2.7%)
2009
$4,849
Tax history for 8536 SW 56th Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,612 (+3.7%)
2024
$9,267 (+4.0%)
2023
$8,911 (+2.2%)
2022
$8,718 (+1.7%)
2021
$8,570 (+9.0%)
2020
$7,862 (+3.8%)
2019
$7,572 (+3.0%)
2018
$7,350 (+4.3%)
2017
$7,044 (+9.3%)
2016
$6,446 (+2.7%)
2015
$6,276 (+1.5%)
2014
$6,182 (+15.7%)
2013
$5,342 (+14.0%)
2012
$4,687 (+3.6%)
2011
$4,523 (−9.2%)
2010
$4,981 (+2.7%)
2009
$4,849
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,070
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Type: Brick Chimney
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Wood
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GWENDALE ACRES
Living Sq. Ft: 2,448
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,848
Building Sq. Ft: 3,778
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: GWENDALE AC, BLOCK 1, W 100' OF LOT 7
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 260
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,500
Legal Lot Number: 7
Legal Block Number: 1
Acres: 0.26
Zoning Code: R10
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL,IMPROVED
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,448
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 1941
County: Multnomah County
APN: R174786
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Markham Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Jackson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
8/10
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 91° expected this year, 12 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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Historical weather
Portland, OR • 97219
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$654,000 – $792,000
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