One of the last of its kind — a true Hillsdale gem. Exceptional location and a rare opportunity on a 6,000 SF RM1-zoned lot offering endless potential in one of Portland’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Ideally situated just one block from downtown Hillsdale, transit, Rieke Elementary School, Robert Gray Elementary school, Ida B. Wells High School, the library, Dewitt Park, Grocery store, restaurants and so much more all within walking distance.This charming 1923 Cape Cod features 2 bedrooms on the main level, plus 2 additional non-conforming bedrooms upstairs. The home offers a recently updated full bathroom on the main floor, a full basement with high ceilings, exterior basement access to the backyard via a private stairwell, and an attached one-car garage. Rich with original character and timeless charm, highlights include hardwood floors, beautiful millwork, a wood-burning fireplace, French doors leading to a covered deck, a large fully fenced backyard and a versatile kitchen with a dining nook.Recent updates include newer exterior and interior paint, electric panel, updated plumbing and water line, rebuilt chimney & roof was installed in 2013. Developer packet available upon request
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$598,900
1235 SW Cheltenham St, Portland, OR 97239
3beds
1,842sqft
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Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$325/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplaceLarge fully fenced backyardCovered deckBeautiful millworkAttached one-car garageHardwood floorsRebuilt chimney
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Lillian Foster 503-756-8713,
Move Real Estate Inc
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 210160067
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Utility Room, Storage, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floors
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Features: Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Deck, French Doors, Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Floor 3rd
- Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Basement: Storage Space,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,842
- Total interior livable area: 1,842 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Garage On Main, Main Floor Bedroom Bath, Accessibility
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered Deck, Deck
- Exterior features: Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Seasonal
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Level, Seasonal, SqFt 5000 to 6999
Details
- Parcel number: R328616
- Zoning: RM1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Other, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $325/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $596,500
- Annual tax amount: $7,129
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $598,900+34.9%$325/sqft |
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| 3/19/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/27/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,450+4.3%$1/sqft |
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| 1/30/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/22/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,350$1/sqft |
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| 1/9/2017 | Sold | $444,000-1.3%$241/sqft |
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| 1/4/2017 | Listed for sale | $449,999$244/sqft |
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| 11/2/2016 | Pending sale | $449,999$244/sqft |
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| 10/18/2016 | Price change | $449,999-2.1%$244/sqft |
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| 9/24/2016 | Price change | $459,500-8.1%$249/sqft |
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| 9/16/2016 | Listed for sale | $499,900$271/sqft |
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| 9/11/2016 | Pending sale | $499,900$271/sqft |
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| 9/10/2016 | Listed for sale | $499,900+37.7%$271/sqft |
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| 8/30/2013 | Sold | $363,000+36.2%$197/sqft |
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| 5/27/2009 | Sold | $266,600$145/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,129 +3.7% | $264,830 +3% |
| 2024 | $6,873 +4% | $257,120 +3% |
| 2023 | $6,609 +2.2% | $249,640 +3% |
| 2022 | $6,466 +1.7% | $242,370 +3% |
| 2021 | $6,357 +9% | $235,320 +3% |
| 2020 | $5,831 +3.8% | $228,470 +3% |
| 2019 | $5,617 | $221,820 +3% |
| 2018 | $5,617 +3% | $215,360 +3% |
| 2017 | $5,451 +14% | $209,090 +3% |
| 2016 | $4,781 | $203,000 +3% |
| 2015 | $4,781 +10.4% | $197,090 +3% |
| 2014 | $4,330 +9.4% | $191,350 +3% |
| 2013 | $3,957 +12% | $185,780 +3% |
| 2012 | $3,532 -7.7% | $180,370 +3% |
| 2011 | $3,825 +3.5% | $175,120 +3% |
| 2010 | $3,694 +2.7% | $170,020 +3% |
| 2009 | $3,596 +5.9% | $165,070 +3% |
| 2008 | $3,395 +0.2% | $160,270 +3% |
| 2007 | $3,388 +11.4% | $155,610 +3% |
| 2006 | $3,042 +4.8% | $151,080 +3% |
| 2005 | $2,904 -7.1% | $146,680 +3% |
| 2004 | $3,128 +4.9% | $142,410 +3% |
| 2003 | $2,982 +6.9% | $138,270 +3% |
| 2002 | $2,790 +8.5% | $134,250 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $2,572 | $126,550 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Hillsdale
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Rieke Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Gray Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Ida B. Wells-Barnett High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Rieke
- Middle: Robert Gray
- High: Ida B Wells
Source: RMLS (OR). This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Oregon
- Multnomah County
- Portland
- 97239
- Hillsdale
- 1235 SW Cheltenham St
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