Discover a rare opportunity to own a unique piece of land on NW St Helens Rd, Portland, OR 97231. Perfectly positioned in a highly accessible area, this offering sets the stage for your next venture or project. Boasting a lot size of 7,000 sqft, it provides ample space and inspiring flexibility to bring your vision to life, whether for investment, development, or your own creative use. Attractive for those who value space in a convenient location, this rare Portland parcel delivers outstanding potential.Step outside and experience the advantages of its fantastic location. Just 0.6 miles from Forest Park, the area’s premier natural retreat, you can enjoy picturesque trails and green spaces nearby. Daily essentials are within close reach, with Fred Meyer and Safeway both under 2 miles away on N Lombard St for easy shopping trips. For dining, the St Johns area—less than 2 miles north—offers local favorites such as Signal Station Pizza and The Sudra, blending convenience with neighborhood charm.Nearby Cathedral Park not only adds to the area’s recreational appeal but offers river views and community events throughout the year. With immediate access to Highway 30, commuting to downtown Portland or the NW industrial corridor is efficient and straightforward—making this location ideal for work, play, and everything in between.
Linnton, located between Forest Park and Sauvie Island, is a riverside and industrial Portland neighborhood with working waterfront views and a wooded hillside backdrop. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along NW St. Helens Road near the Linnton Store, where freight traffic, river air, and a small cluster of local stops set the tone. The Linnton Store anchors daily routines, while the Portland Yacht Club and the Linnton Community Center add long-running gathering places. Housing ranges from modest mid-century homes to newer builds perched above the road, many oriented toward the Willamette. The shoreline reads as docks, marinas, and river industry, with pockets of quiet streets climbing into trees. Forest Park trailheads and the river corridor shape an outdoors-forward rhythm without leaving the city.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Scenic city and river views
Secluded setting with trees
Heating & cooling
No heating
No cooling
Exterior features
Sloped lot
Secluded lot with trees
No existing structures
No other structures
Not waterfront
Home design
Land for residential/recreational use
Unimproved vacant lot
Construction
Parcel R305497
Utilities
No utilities listed
HOA & community
Zoned r7
Financial info
No land lease
Other
Tax legal description: WHITWOOD CT, BLOCK 2, LOT 1 EXC PT IN ST
Tax year 2024
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Beautiful property at unbeatable price! Level in the front, sloping in the back. Perfect for building your own custom home! Gorgeous views of St. John's bridge. Utilities are at highway; buyer to complete due diligence to bring them to property. Minutes to downtown Portland!
Public Records
Jun 20, 2005
Sold
$22,250
Public Records
Oct 17, 1995
Sold
$6,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$106 (+3.7%)
2024
$102 (+3.9%)
2023
$98 (+2.0%)
2022
$96 (+1.6%)
2021
$95 (+9.0%)
2020
$87 (+3.5%)
2019
$84 (+2.8%)
2018
$82 (+4.2%)
2017
$78 (+10.2%)
2016
$71 (+2.9%)
2015
$69
2014
$69 (+45.4%)
2013
$47 (+6.2%)
2012
$45
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Multnomah County
APN
R305497
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Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
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Residential 7,000 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.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing
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 90° 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 • 97231
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Sun exposure
33/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for NW ST Helens Rd
$59,854
$10K under list price of $70K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $150K to $606K.