Tucked into the heart of St. Johns, this thoughtfully updated ranch offers the perfect blend of classic charm and everyday comfort. Refinished hardwood floors, stylish updates, and an open, functional layout create a warm and welcoming feel throughout the home. The kitchen has been stylishly updated with quartz counters, stainless appliances, and a tile backsplash. The three bedrooms offer space for both sleeping and working. And the oversize garage is the perfect place for parking and storage. Outside, the manicured yard, mature trees, and fenced outdoor space provide room to relax, garden, or entertain. Just minutes from Pier Park, Cathedral Park, and the vibrant shops, restaurants, and cafes of St. Johns, this home delivers the best of North Portland living with easy access to downtown and the iconic St. Johns Bridge. [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10018817]
Est. $2,064 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 8715 N Swenson St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #335278823
May 22, 2026
Sold
$416,810
$457/sq ft
May 11, 2026
Pending
—
May 6, 2026
Listed
$410,000
$450/sq ft
WVMLS #764515
Aug 28, 2020
Sold
$360,000
$395/sq ft
Jul 9, 2020
Price Changed
$365,000
$400/sq ft
Jun 29, 2020
Relisted
—
Jun 5, 2020
Listed
$369,900
$406/sq ft
Jun 5, 2020
Listed
$365,000
$400/sq ft
RMLS #20262294
Aug 28, 2020
Sold
$360,000
$395/sq ft
Jul 22, 2020
Pending
—
Jul 9, 2020
Price Changed
$365,000
$400/sq ft
Jun 29, 2020
Relisted
—
Jun 23, 2020
Pending
—
Jun 5, 2020
Listed
$369,900
$406/sq ft
Thoughtfully updated ranch home in St. Johns. Manicured front yard with large trees providing welcomed summer shade. 20-minute commute to downtown Portland. Walking distance to Pier Park and St. Johns town center with charming restaurants, shops, and movie theatre. Close to historic St. Johns Bridge and Cathedral Park. Refinished hardwood flooring. Bathroom updated (2020). Kitchen with newer refrigerator and dishwasher (2018). CLICK VTOUR:3D TOUR & MORE! [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10018817]
MLSCO #220102560
Aug 28, 2020
Sold
$360,000
$395/sq ft
Jul 23, 2020
Pending
—
Jul 9, 2020
Price Changed
$365,000
$400/sq ft
Jun 29, 2020
Relisted
—
Jun 23, 2020
Pending
—
Jun 5, 2020
Listed
$369,900
$406/sq ft
+26
Thoughtfully Updated 1 Level Ranch Home in St. Johns. Garden space, raised beds, and covered porch in fenced front yard. Refinished hardwood flooring. Light-filled living opens to dining area. New dishwasher and fridge in updated kitchen (2019). 3 generous bedrooms available. New flooring, cabinet, and toilet (2020) in full bath. Sitting patio available by driveway and 2nd patio available in fenced backyard. New fences for backyard (2020). Walk to beautiful Pier Park. CLICK VTOUR:3D TOUR & MORE! Home Energy Score : 3
RMLS #18432591
Apr 16, 2018
Sold
$335,000
$367/sq ft
Mar 19, 2018
Pending
—
Mar 13, 2018
Listed
$299,000
$328/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,676 (+3.7%)
2024
$3,544 (+4.0%)
2023
$3,408 (+2.2%)
2022
$3,335 (+1.7%)
2021
$3,278 (+9.0%)
2020
$3,007 (+3.8%)
2019
$2,897 (+3.0%)
2018
$2,812 (+4.3%)
2017
$2,695 (+9.3%)
2016
$2,466 (+2.7%)
2015
$2,402 (+1.5%)
2014
$2,366 (+2.4%)
2013
$2,311 (+10.5%)
2012
$2,091 (+3.9%)
2011
$2,012 (+5.4%)
2010
$1,909 (+2.7%)
2009
$1,859
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1964
Sq. Ft.
912
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R111098
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 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
Feb 27, 2017 • Final
Electrical
Replace the existing electrical service panel with a new one.
Electrical
Jun 29, 2010 • Final
Nuisance
Grading
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.