Beautifully maintained traditional in sought-after Garden Home! Soaring vaulted ceilings and oversized windows fill this light-filled home with natural warmth. Formal living room with gas fireplace and separate dining room offer classic entertaining space, while the updated white kitchen — granite counters, stainless appliances, built-in microwave — opens to a cozy family room with its own wood burning fireplace and French doors. A sunny breakfast nook overlooks the deck for easy indoor-outdoor living.Upstairs, the primary suite is a true retreat: vaulted ceilings, skylight, gas fireplace, walk-in closet and separate double door closet, and an updated bath. Two additional bedrooms and hall bath complete the upper level. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced, private backyard perfect for gardening, entertaining, or play. Newly painted int/ext. Roof/furnace and A/C all approximately 8 years old making this move-in ready with peace of mind. Unbeatable SW Portland location near Multnomah Village, Woods Creek natural area, Trader Joe’s, shopping, and top rated schools.
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
5,227 sq ftLot Size
$359Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Bonny Crowley• Portland Principal Realty, LLC
Ashcreek, located between Multnomah Village and Hillsdale, is a residential and wooded Portland neighborhood with winding hillside streets and creekside greenways. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around SW Vermont St and SW 45th Ave, where a compact strip of cafes, small shops, and everyday errands sets a calm, local rhythm. Mid-century ranches and traditional homes sit under tall firs, with pockets of newer infill along quieter lanes. Trails and open lawns at Gabriel Park shape daily routines, while nearby Tryon Creek State Natural Area adds a deep-woods backdrop. Community pillars include the Hillsdale Library, the historic Capitol Highway Theater, and the Hillsdale Farmers Market.
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Market insights
8917 SW 51st Ave · $599,900
DAYS ON MARKET
2 days
The average home goes pending in 14 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.6%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$599,900
Median sale price in this area is $556,213. (7% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
30% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Garage door opener
Hardwood floors
High ceilings
Vaulted ceilings
Tile floor
Laundry (main level)
Double pane windows with vinyl frames
2 fireplaces (gas and wood burning)
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom (upper) with fireplace, hardwood floors and vaulted ceiling — suite
Second bedroom (upper) with hardwood floors
Third bedroom (upper) with wall-to-wall carpet
Bathrooms
3 total bathrooms — 2 full, 1 partial
Kitchen
Built-in range
Free-standing gas range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Granite counters
Stainless steel appliances
Eating area
Laundry & utility
Laundry room on main level
Gas hot water
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Tile floors
Wall-to-wall carpet (in one bedroom)
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Fenced yard
Yard
Level lot
Home design
Single family residence (resale)
Not attached to other properties
No view
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Driveway parking
On-street parking
Security
Garage door opener
Construction
Built in 1990
Cedar and wood siding exterior
Composition roof
Crawl space foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Not a senior community
Financial info
No land lease
Electricity and solar
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Beautifully maintained & updated! Soaring vaulted ceilings,large windows fill home w/ natural light. Formal living (w/FP) & dining room, updated white kitchen w/stainless appliances opens to fam room (W/FP), overlooking sunny deck. Bright breakfast nook surrounded by windows.Extra special master suite has tall ceilings, skylight, gas fireplace, his & her closets. updated baths! Entertain, garden or play in fenced and private back yard. GREAT SW PDX location. newer roof, furnace, A/C!
RMLS #17552349
Jul 26, 2017
Sold
$440,000
$263/sq ft
Jun 11, 2017
Pending
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Jun 8, 2017
Listed
$425,000
$254/sq ft
+25
OPEN HOUSE 6/11 1:00 to 4:00. Open floor plan with vaults and high ceilings. Beautiful new floors and paint. Large master with vaults, skylight and gas fireplace. Family room off kitchen with French doors out to deck and level, fully fenced yard. This is a great neighborhood and quiet street close to Gabriel Park.
Public Records
Feb 8, 2007
Sold
$280,000
$167/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 19, 1999
Sold
$174,200
$104/sq ft
RMLS #109426
Apr 11, 1999
Listed
*
Public Records
Jan 1, 1990
Sold
$72,304
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,541 (+3.7%)
2024
$8,234 (+4.0%)
2023
$7,917 (+2.2%)
2022
$7,745 (+1.7%)
2021
$7,615 (+9.0%)
2020
$6,985 (+3.8%)
2019
$6,728 (+3.0%)
2018
$6,530 (+8.5%)
2017
$6,021 (+16.0%)
2016
$5,189 (+11.1%)
2015
$4,671 (+3.4%)
2014
$4,517 (+9.0%)
2013
$4,145 (+10.7%)
2012
$3,744 (+3.4%)
2011
$3,620 (−11.9%)
2010
$4,107 (−1.0%)
2009
$4,147
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1990
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,575
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,575
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R301528
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 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
May 31, 2018 • Final
Mechanical
Install a new air conditioning unit.
Addition
HVAC
Jun 8, 2017 • Final
Mechanical
Install two decorative natural gas fireplaces. Replace an electric cook stove with a natural gas cook stove using the existing venting hood.
Gas
Kitchen
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.
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
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
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
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Portland. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Rental earnings
Est. $3,039 per month, based on comparable rentals
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