Welcome to this charming mid-century ranch nestled in the heart of North Portland’s vibrant Portsmouth neighborhood. Built in 1952, this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,430 square feet of functional living space on a generous 5,000 sq ft lot. New roof installed August of 2024! Step inside to find a bright, inviting living area anchored by a cozy brick fireplace—perfect for relaxing evenings or casual entertaining. The galley-style kitchen provides a great canvas for your personal touch, while the three spacious bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. With forced-air heating, durable metal siding, and an attached one-car garage, this home combines comfort with practicality. Located just minutes from St. Johns and Kenton, you’ll enjoy easy access to local parks, shops, cafes, and weekend farmers markets. Nearby schools include Cesar Chavez K-8 and Roosevelt High. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, downsizer, or investor, this solidly built home is full of potential—move in now or update to make it your own! [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10239640]
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Price cut: $20.1K (8/6)
$429,900
9832 N Van Houten Ave, Portland, OR 97203
3beds
1,494sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$288/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy brick fireplaceForced-air heatingAttached one-car garageSpacious bedroomsGalley-style kitchen
- 30 days
- on Zillow |
- 704 |
- 37 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 06, 2025 at 07:53am
Listed by:
April Turner 503-701-6741,
RE/MAX Advantage Group
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 198835983

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 140
- Width: 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,494
- Total interior livable area: 1,494 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, RV Boat Storage, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered Patio, Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,227.2 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, SqFt 5000 to 6999
Details
- Additional structures: RVBoatStorage
- Parcel number: R137542
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Satellite Internet Service
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $288/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $424,590
- Annual tax amount: $3,460
- Date on market: 7/10/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
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