Follow the path through the trees and discover a home that feels tucked away, yet sits just blocks from Cathedral Park and the heart of St. Johns. With a welcoming covered porch and a peaceful wooded setting, this character-filled cottage offers a sense of privacy close to neighborhood amenities.Inside, high ceilings, natural light, original details, and a classic brick fireplace create warmth and charm. A large central family room adds valuable extra living space and makes the layout feel more spacious and flexible. Two rooms in the addition offer options for bedrooms, workspace, hobbies, or storage.Significant improvements have already been made, including reconstruction of the foundation under the original home, updated windows, electrical upgrades, and a new water heater. The home is comfortable as-is, with opportunity to continue improvements and add value over time.Coffee shops, groceries, parks, and riverfront paths are all nearby, while home still feels quiet and removed from the bustle. A rare chance to own a home with character, setting, and potential in one of North Portland’s most beloved neighborhoods.
Single-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
5,227 sq ftLot Size
$336Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Greg Messick• RealtyNET, LLC
Bought with Kayla Watson• Different Better Real Estate
Live your cabin-in-the-woods dream right in St. John's! Only 4 blocks to Cathedral Park and the St. Johns bridge, 6 blocks to downtown St. John's, 5 blocks to public transit and 5.5mi to Sauvie Island. Sold As-Is. Cash only. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10070066]
Public Records
Jun 1, 2018
Sold
$287,740
$285/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 4, 2015
Sold
$230,000
$227/sq ft
RMLS #14220952
Jun 4, 2015
Delisted
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Jun 4, 2015
Sold
$230,000
$227/sq ft
May 23, 2015
Pending
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Apr 24, 2015
Relisted
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Apr 7, 2015
Pending
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Feb 4, 2015
Price Changed
$240,000
$237/sq ft
Oct 20, 2014
Listed
$250,000
$247/sq ft
+11
Possible owner financing-owner contract with $30m000 down. Original St. Johns home. Currently 2 bedrooms but easy conversion to 3. Needs TLC- perfect project home for remodel. Home sits on back of lot for privacy. Metal roof, wood fireplace and large porch.
Public Records
Aug 1, 1990
Sold
$14,000
$14/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,102 (+3.7%)
2024
$2,990 (+4.0%)
2023
$2,876 (+2.2%)
2022
$2,813 (+1.7%)
2021
$2,766 (+9.0%)
2020
$2,538 (+3.8%)
2019
$2,444 (+3.0%)
2018
$2,373 (+4.3%)
2017
$2,274 (+9.3%)
2016
$2,081 (+2.7%)
2015
$2,026 (+1.5%)
2014
$1,996 (+2.4%)
2013
$1,950 (+10.5%)
2012
$1,764 (+3.9%)
2011
$1,698 (+5.4%)
2010
$1,611 (+2.7%)
2009
$1,569
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1905
Sq. Ft.
925
Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R264281
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
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
Nov 24, 2020 • Final
Electrical
Perform a service change on the electrical system.
Electrical
Oct 9, 2018 • Final
Plumbing
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.