Charming Piedmont Home Open living room with fireplace and large windows facing the quiet street. 2 br on the main, & dedicated dining room off kitchen. Full basement w/laundry, 2 sinks, & bonus room ideal for a workshop or studio. Spacious fenced Back/front yards with edible landscaping and many new trees. Central A/C. Outdoor seating patio off the kitchen entrance. Easy access to Peninsula & Farragut Parks, max & I-5. Bike Score 93! 6 blocks to Fred Meyer, 12 blocks to New Season's [Home Energy Score = 4. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10076035]
Bright Piedmont home. Wood-burning fireplace in living room. Kitchen has been recently remodeled and has a pass-through window to the side dining room. Large, dry basement with bonus room! Small greenhouse in backyard.
11 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Maxwell Waker
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 856 N Russet St
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #21046268
Aug 13, 2021
Sold
$505,000
$235/sq ft
Jul 12, 2021
Pending
—
Jul 9, 2021
Price Changed
$495,000
$230/sq ft
Jul 6, 2021
Listed
$510,000
$237/sq ft
RMLS #19566955
Dec 18, 2019
Sold
$425,000
$198/sq ft
Nov 17, 2019
Pending
—
Nov 7, 2019
Price Changed
$430,000
$200/sq ft
Oct 17, 2019
Listed
$440,000
$205/sq ft
This house just feels like home. The main floor has an open living room, 2 br on the main, & dedicated dining room! Tons of charm, A/C, original windows facing the street to preserve character and vinyl windows elsewhere. Full basement w/laundry, 2 sinks, & bonus room for an ideal workshop or studio. Back yard greenhouse and edible landscaping. Easy access to max & I-5, and Peninsula & Farragut Parks. Bike Score 93! [Home Energy Score = 4. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10076035]
RMLS #16168699
Apr 22, 2016
Sold
$432,000
$201/sq ft
Mar 23, 2016
Pending
—
Mar 19, 2016
Listed
$364,900
$170/sq ft
Spacious north Piedmont home. 2 bedrooms on the main + 2 more up with wood floors throughout. Sunny backyard w/ garden beds & greenhouse for your spring starts. Flexible bonus room off the kitchen could be home office, family room, larger dining or expand kitchen in the future. Bonus room in basement, too! New plumbing, HVAC, electrical, retaining walls, landscaping & more. Recently updated kitchen and bathroom floor.
RMLS #11335181
Mar 26, 2012
Sold
$177,500
$83/sq ft
Jan 24, 2012
Pending
—
Jan 5, 2012
Price Changed
$179,000
$83/sq ft
Dec 9, 2011
Listed
$192,900
$90/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 15, 2006
Sold
$249,900
$116/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 3, 2003
Sold
$143,477
$67/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,506 (+3.7%)
2024
$4,344 (+4.0%)
2023
$4,178 (+2.2%)
2022
$4,087 (+1.7%)
2021
$4,018 (+9.0%)
2020
$3,686 (+3.8%)
2019
$3,551 (+3.0%)
2018
$3,446 (+4.3%)
2017
$3,303 (+9.3%)
2016
$3,022 (+2.7%)
2015
$2,943 (+1.5%)
2014
$2,899 (+2.4%)
2013
$2,832 (+10.5%)
2012
$2,562 (+3.9%)
2011
$2,466 (+5.4%)
2010
$2,339 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,278
Tax history for 856 N Russet St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,506 (+3.7%)
2024
$4,344 (+4.0%)
2023
$4,178 (+2.2%)
2022
$4,087 (+1.7%)
2021
$4,018 (+9.0%)
2020
$3,686 (+3.8%)
2019
$3,551 (+3.0%)
2018
$3,446 (+4.3%)
2017
$3,303 (+9.3%)
2016
$3,022 (+2.7%)
2015
$2,943 (+1.5%)
2014
$2,899 (+2.4%)
2013
$2,832 (+10.5%)
2012
$2,562 (+3.9%)
2011
$2,466 (+5.4%)
2010
$2,339 (+2.7%)
2009
$2,278
*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
4
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1945
Sq. Ft.
1,574
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R160140
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R2.5
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Residential 2,500 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.
Zone overlays
Aircraft Landing Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing
Apr 12, 2016 • Final
Mechanical
Install a gas line to a range.
Gas
Jul 9, 2012 • Final
Electrical
Replace the electrical panel and install new circuits.
Electrical
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
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded 2: Yes
Appliances
Appliances: Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)