Welcome to your secluded oasis nestled in the desirable Markham neigborhood of SW Portland! This stunning daylight ranch offers the perfect blend of tranquility, natural light, and convenience, boasting main level living with newly-remodeled daylight basement and separate entrance - possible multi-generational living or an income-generating ADU. 4bd/2bath with 4th bedroom in basement possibly non-conforming - buyer to perform due diligence. Enjoy territorial views from the living room through the oversized wall of windows or year-round on the covered patio deck. New outdoor stairs give easy access to the manicured lawn and established garden boasting fruit trees, flowers, rose garden, and six south-facing planter boxes! 10k sqft corner lot facing green space offers privacy and ample space for outdoor activities. Newer roof, furnace, and central AC.
Family owned since 1959 quality mid-century daylight Ranch. Gorgeous hardwood floors on main, coffered ceilings in LR/Dr. Remodeled Kitchen and baths. Lower level with separate entrance potential ADU/ airbnb opportunity with roughly finished 4th Br, office, bonus, FR w/fp. lovely double lot with territorial view. newer Furnace, A/C, roof, yard sprinklers, some windows. It's a beauty.
Public Records
Jun 1, 1986
Sold
$68,600
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,779 (+3.7%)
2024
$7,499 (+4.0%)
2023
$7,211 (+2.2%)
2022
$7,055 (+1.7%)
2021
$6,935 (+9.0%)
2020
$6,362 (+3.8%)
2019
$6,128 (+3.0%)
2018
$5,948 (+4.3%)
2017
$5,701 (+9.3%)
2016
$5,216 (+2.7%)
2015
$5,079 (+1.5%)
2014
$5,003 (+2.4%)
2013
$4,887 (+10.5%)
2012
$4,420 (+3.9%)
2011
$4,254 (+5.5%)
2010
$4,031 (+2.7%)
2009
$3,924
Tax history for 8938 SW 15th Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,779 (+3.7%)
2024
$7,499 (+4.0%)
2023
$7,211 (+2.2%)
2022
$7,055 (+1.7%)
2021
$6,935 (+9.0%)
2020
$6,362 (+3.8%)
2019
$6,128 (+3.0%)
2018
$5,948 (+4.3%)
2017
$5,701 (+9.3%)
2016
$5,216 (+2.7%)
2015
$5,079 (+1.5%)
2014
$5,003 (+2.4%)
2013
$4,887 (+10.5%)
2012
$4,420 (+3.9%)
2011
$4,254 (+5.5%)
2010
$4,031 (+2.7%)
2009
$3,924
*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
100 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
10,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
1,364
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R247480
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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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 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
Mar 13, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Mar 11, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Install a new sink in the basement.
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, RV Access/Parking
RV Description: RV Parking
Parking Total: 2
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Appliances
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Pantry, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Hot Water Description: Electricity
Interior Features
Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Hardwood Floors, Laundry, Washer/Dryer