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Sold
$399,500
1557 N Skidmore St, Portland, OR 97217
2beds
1,605sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1911
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$399,300 Zestimate®
$249/sqft
$2,521 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 26, 2025 at 06:16am
Listed by:
Erin Rothrock 503-784-3810,
Windermere Realty Trust
Bought with:
Alexis King, 201231955
Windermere Realty Trust
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 563375146
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Wood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Bedroom 2
- Features: Wood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Dining room
- Features: Wood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate Flooring
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Width: 10
Living room
- Features: Wood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Closet
- Flooring: Wood, Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,605
- Total interior livable area: 1,605 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, On Street, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Yard
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 100
- Features: Level, SqFt 5000 to 6999
Details
- Parcel number: R175941
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1911
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Portland
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
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Estimated market value
$399,300