Nestled in the heart of Portland's desirable St Johns neighborhood, this charming bungalow offers a perfect blend of historic charm with modern comfort. Thoughtfully designed spaces welcome you, with abundant natural light flooding through large windows. Recent updates include a 96% efficient gas furnace, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, Pex plumbing, and a new electrical panel. New roof in 2019. Enjoy single-level living with laundry in the basement and potential extra living space downstairs. Step into your private oasis, complete with a covered patio and a large lawn area for outdoor gatherings. An oversized detached garage (14 by 27 ft) offers ample room for projects, with loft storage above. Explore nearby downtown St Johns with its array of restaurants, breweries, and a historic movie theater. Walk to New Seasons in just 2 blocks, with the University of Portland and Fred Meyer within 1 mile. Venture to Forest Park for hiking and biking within a 10-minute drive. Welcome home to the Portland walkable lifestyle. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10063295]
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$283Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Natasha Ochs• HomeSmart Realty Group
Bought with Peter Champ• Peter Champ Real Estate LLC
Good spaces. Large living room, backyard, kitchen. Plus extra long garage.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Enrique Arias
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 8918 N Fortune Ave
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #24029440
Aug 13, 2024
Sold
$495,900
$271/sq ft
Jul 17, 2024
Pending
—
Jul 8, 2024
Relisted
—
May 2, 2024
Listed
$509,900
$279/sq ft
RMLS #19685310
Jun 19, 2019
Sold
$370,300
$203/sq ft
May 14, 2019
Pending
—
Mar 21, 2019
Listed
$375,000
$205/sq ft
Fantastic location! Walk to New Seasons, St Johns Beer Porch, Fred Meyer, UoP, St Johns and more! Updated bathrm, Fresh interior paint & newer carpet. This fantastically located 3 bedrm home is ready for you to make it your own! Offering hardwoods under much of carpet on main, lg living rm, lg garage, covered back patio, lg fenced yard. Basement could be possible ADU? or additional living space, buyer to do due diligence to verify uses. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10063295]
Public Records
Dec 4, 1997
Sold
$106,500
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,911 (+3.7%)
2024
$3,771 (+4.0%)
2023
$3,626 (+2.2%)
2022
$3,547 (+1.7%)
2021
$3,488 (+9.0%)
2020
$3,200 (+3.8%)
2019
$3,082 (+3.0%)
2018
$2,991 (+4.3%)
2017
$2,867 (+9.3%)
2016
$2,624 (+2.7%)
2015
$2,555 (+1.6%)
2014
$2,516 (+2.3%)
2013
$2,458 (+10.5%)
2012
$2,224 (+3.9%)
2011
$2,140 (+5.4%)
2010
$2,031 (+2.7%)
2009
$1,978
Tax history for 8918 N Fortune Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,911 (+3.7%)
2024
$3,771 (+4.0%)
2023
$3,626 (+2.2%)
2022
$3,547 (+1.7%)
2021
$3,488 (+9.0%)
2020
$3,200 (+3.8%)
2019
$3,082 (+3.0%)
2018
$2,991 (+4.3%)
2017
$2,867 (+9.3%)
2016
$2,624 (+2.7%)
2015
$2,555 (+1.6%)
2014
$2,516 (+2.3%)
2013
$2,458 (+10.5%)
2012
$2,224 (+3.9%)
2011
$2,140 (+5.4%)
2010
$2,031 (+2.7%)
2009
$1,978
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
65 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
6,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1928
Sq. Ft.
1,028
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R226339
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 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
Jul 8, 2024 • Final
Electrical
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.