Find your self waking up and enjoying a cup of coffee on your front porch or maybe take an 8-minute walk to downtown St. Johns to swing by a cafe on your way to the farmers market. If you need a moment at the end of the day to take for your self or with your loved ones, you can find it amongst the trees of Pier Park, just moments away. This home has a new coat paint and a list of upgrades. It's ready to become your Home. [Home Energy Score = 4. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10045735]
Single-familyProperty Type
1906Year Built
4,791 sq ftLot Size
$287Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Trevor Emmett• John L. Scott Portland Central
You'll love this charming farmhouse just blocks to St Johns City Park + the business district. Ample living space w/ 3 beds, 2 baths, basement, detached garage + alley access w/o losing that cozy, quaint feel. Enjoy coffee on the covered front porch, or retreat to the upstairs landing or sunroom w/ a book. Period hardwoods, built-ins, new vinyl windows, front door, + rebuilt front porch. OPEN HOUSES SAT + SUN 12-2PM! [Home Energy Score = 4. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10045735]
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1906
Sq. Ft.
1,428
Year built
1906
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R174171
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
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
Sep 24, 2020 • Final
Mechanical
Gas
HVAC
Plumbing
Water heater
Sep 24, 2020 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
Water heater
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: Off Street, On Street
Parking Total: 1
Garage Information
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes
Appliances
Appliances: Dishwasher
Hot Water Description: Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Vinyl Floor
Window Features: Vinyl Frames
Basement: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bathrooms Total Main Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Upper Level: 1
Baths Total: 2
Room 7 Information
Area: 110
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Upper
Room 8 Information
Area: 100
Description: 3rd Bedroom
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Upper
Room 9 Information
Area: 140
Description: Dining Room
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Description: Family Room
Room 11 Information
Area: 130
Description: Kitchen
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Area: 253
Description: Living Room
Length: 11
Width: 23
Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Area: 143
Description: Primary Bedroom
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: Upper
Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced, Porch
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4,791
Lot Size Range: 3,000 to 4,999 SqFt
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Lot Size: 3,000 to 4,999 SqFt
Parcel Number: R174171
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Resale
Upper Level Area Total: 624
Main Level Area Total: 804
Lower Level Area Total: 500
View YN: No
Building Information
Year Built: 1906
Building Area Total: 1,928
Building Area Description: County
Building Area Calculated: 1,428
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Legal Description: GRIMES ADD, BLOCK 2, LOT 8
Tax Annual Amount: $4,974.36
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Certification YN: Yes
Fuel Description: Oil
Water Source: Public Water
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling YN: No
Location
School Information
Elementary School: James John
Middle Or Junior School: George
High School: Roosevelt
Location Information
Directions: N Smith St
Unparsed Address: 9242 N CHICAGO AVE, Portland, OR 97203
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,428
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1906
Year Renovated: 1906
County: Multnomah County
APN: R174171
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold
Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price
New Construction Information
New Construction YN: No
Around this home
Schools
James John Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
George Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Portland, OR • 97203
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
June and 2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$527,000 – $638,000
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