Gorgeous Mid-Century home, plus custom 2 story studio (ADU ready!), on huge .38-acre lot. Truly one of a kind green oasis in the heart of SE Portland. 3 bed 2 bath home has been lovingly maintained and is packed with charm: warm and inviting living room with cozy fireplace, bright open floor plan, gleaming hardwoods and an updated kitchen with custom cabinets, quartz counters, built-in oven, and stainless appliances! 3 generous sized bedrooms on the main floor with updated baths upstairs and downstairs. Large basement has a finished side complete with wood burning fireplace, perfect for family room or additional bedroom. Unfinished side is packed with built-in storage for hobby room or office.Built in 2017, the ADU ready 2 story studio is a work of art with custom track barn doors, 2 roll up glass garage doors, a covered patio and extra storage area! Fully plumbed/wired for kitchen install, with an upstairs loft ideal for living area or bedroom. Minisplit provides heating and cooling. Toasty woodstove on the main. Full bath with custom tile walk - in shower. The yard is thoughtfully designed for natural privacy with mature native landscaping up front plus a wonderful park-like backyard with stone patios, walkways, and a well laid out garden for tomatoes, raspberries, tayberries, artichokes and more, complete with raised beds and drip system! Spacious detached 2 car garage has an extra rear facing garage door for easy driveway access to the back. Solar panels on the studio, and earthquake retrofitting has be done in the home. All in a super convenient location close to stores, restaurants, shopping and transit. This is a must see! [Home Energy Score = 4. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10241760]
Sold
$995,000
3811 SE 40th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
3beds
2,594sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
0.38 Acres Lot
$994,900 Zestimate®
$384/sqft
$4,263 Estimated rent
Home value
$994,900
$945,000 - $1.04M
$4,263/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 02, 2025 at 05:43am
Listed by:
Tom Ramsey 503-481-0501,
John L. Scott
Bought with:
Brittany Gibbs, 201209867
Move Real Estate Inc
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 408540869
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 560
- Dimensions: 40 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Disposal, Pantry, Builtin Oven, Free Standing Refrigerator
- Level: Main
- Area: 140
- Width: 14
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 340
- Dimensions: 20 x 17
Heating
- Forced Air 90, Mini Split, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Quartz, Pantry, Plumbed, Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Concrete
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Vinyl Frames, Wood Frames
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,594
- Total interior livable area: 2,594 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered Patio, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Raised Beds, Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Dimensions: 216 x 77
- Features: Level, SqFt 15000 to 19999
Details
- Additional structures: Other Structures Bathrooms Total (1), Outbuilding, Storage, Workshop
- Parcel number: R328078
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Board & Batten Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar Supplemental
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Portland
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2025 | Sold | $995,000-5.2%$384/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #408540869 | ||
| 10/19/2025 | Pending sale | $1,050,000$405/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #408540869 | ||
| 9/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,050,000+101.9%$405/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #408540869 | ||
| 7/9/2015 | Sold | $520,000+0.5%$200/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #15266439 | ||
| 4/14/2015 | Sold | $517,500+29.7%$199/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,999 +4% | $336,340 +3% |
| 2023 | $8,653 +2.2% | $326,550 +3% |
| 2022 | $8,466 +1.7% | $317,040 +3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Creston-Kenilworth
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Creston Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Hosford Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10Franklin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Creston
- Middle: Hosford
- High: Franklin
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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Estimated market value
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