Nestled in the highly sought-after Ashcreek neighborhood of Southwest Portland, this classic one-level ranch home offers timeless appeal on a generous .28-acre lot. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, this property is being offered for the first time in over 50 years. Some of the recent extensive repairs include a complete new sewer line, resolution of plumbing, crawlspace, & attic concerns, new water heater, and brand-new laminate LVP flooring in the kitchen, family room, and dining room—ensuring peace of mind and modern comfort while seamlessly flowing into the original hardwood floors. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be welcomed by mature, meticulously cared-for landscaping, enhanced by a convenient sprinkler system for easy maintenance. The private, fully fenced backyard is a true oasis—perfect for entertaining, gardening, or relaxing—complete with a storage/tool shed for added functionality. Inside, the home offers dual living spaces, including a spacious living room with original hardwood floors and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. All three bedrooms feature beautiful hardwoods, while the primary suite includes dual closets and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower. The kitchen opens seamlessly to both the family room and formal dining area, providing excellent flow for everyday living and gatherings. HVAC includes a high-efficiency 96% gas furnace installed in 2019, and features central A/C, offering year-round comfort. This home combines classic character with essential modern updates in one of Southwest Portland’s most desirable neighborhoods. Schedule your showing today! [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10239928]
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$446Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Daniel Cardinal• Cardinal Real Estate LLC
Listed by Hannah Wall• Cardinal Real Estate LLC
Bought with Marc Fox• Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere
Kevin Hall • Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty
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Sale history for 8830 SW 56th Ave
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #231840335
Sep 16, 2025
Sold
$635,000
$408/sq ft
Sep 6, 2025
Pending
—
Aug 28, 2025
Relisted
—
Jul 17, 2025
Pending
—
Jul 11, 2025
Listed
$625,000
$402/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,816 (+3.7%)
2024
$7,535 (+4.0%)
2023
$7,245 (+2.2%)
2022
$7,088 (+1.7%)
2021
$6,968 (+9.0%)
2020
$6,392 (+3.8%)
2019
$6,157 (+3.0%)
2018
$5,976 (+4.3%)
2017
$5,728 (+9.3%)
2016
$5,241 (+2.7%)
2015
$5,104 (+1.5%)
2014
$5,027 (+10.0%)
2013
$4,569 (+10.3%)
2012
$4,143 (+4.3%)
2011
$3,973 (−1.9%)
2010
$4,050 (+2.7%)
2009
$3,943
Tax history for 8830 SW 56th Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,816 (+3.7%)
2024
$7,535 (+4.0%)
2023
$7,245 (+2.2%)
2022
$7,088 (+1.7%)
2021
$6,968 (+9.0%)
2020
$6,392 (+3.8%)
2019
$6,157 (+3.0%)
2018
$5,976 (+4.3%)
2017
$5,728 (+9.3%)
2016
$5,241 (+2.7%)
2015
$5,104 (+1.5%)
2014
$5,027 (+10.0%)
2013
$4,569 (+10.3%)
2012
$4,143 (+4.3%)
2011
$3,973 (−1.9%)
2010
$4,050 (+2.7%)
2009
$3,943
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
1963
Sq. Ft.
1,556
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R114556
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R7
Residential 7,000 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
Aug 14, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Replace the sanitary sewer lateral using the pipe bursting method.
Plumbing
Aug 14, 2025 • Final
Bes - sewer repair
Replace the existing sewer lateral from the property line to the face of the curb using pipe bursting methods. Verify the depth, location, and downstream connection point to the public system in the field.
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.