NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Benson Tower Condominiums 1500 SW 11th Ave Unit 2601 Portland, OR 97201

Downtown Portland Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $680,000 - $1,001,333

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,588 Sq Ft
$989/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold March 20, 2019

Last sale price $1,050,000 $661 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,260/month

156 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • 1-minute walk to Sw 10Th & Clay
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • West Sylvan Middle School Rated A-
  • River View
  • 2-minute walk to South Park Blocks

About This Home

As of March 2019

Stunning Benson Tower Penthouse with spectacular panoramic views of City, Mtns, River and Hills. You will love the open feel and huge deck for entertaining, master with private deck facing Mt Hood. Amenities: stainless steel Viking Pro appliances, quartz & marble counters, hardwood floors and separate guest quarters. 98 walkability score with streetcar out your front door. Plus, a few blocks to farmers market, PSU, museums, & theatres.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vince Cortese

LUXE Forbes Global Properties License #199910033 Listed on: 09/06/2018

Co-Listed By

Brad Golik

LUXE Forbes Global Properties License #200405333

Last Buyer's Agent

Megan Warren

MORE Realty License #201217304

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,232

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 44

HOA Fees

  • $989 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage on Main Level
  • Tuck Under Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Deeded Parking

Property Views

  • River
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,588 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Convection Oven
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Accessibility Features
  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • Accessible Parking

Location

  • Upper Level
  • Property is near Portland Streetcar

Schools

  • Chapman Elementary School
  • West Sylvan Middle School
  • Lincoln High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Municipal Trash
  • Internet Available

Additional Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Sprinkler System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R603684

Community Details

Overview

  • 143 Units
  • Benson Towercondominium Oa Association, Phone Number (503) 233-0300
  • Benson Tower Subdivision

Amenities

  • Courtyard
  • Common Area
  • Party Room
  • Community Storage Space
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Community Spa

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,232

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$989 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Accessibility: Yes
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Architectural Style: Stories1, Contemporary
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • CondominiumConciergeYN: No
  • CondominiumElevatorYN: Yes
  • CondominiumStorageAvailYN: Yes
  • CondominiumUnitsInComplex: 143
  • CondominiumWasherDryer: HookupAvailable
  • CondominiumYardYN: Yes
  • Open House: No
  • PublicRemarksCondominium: R603684 The CondoR603936 Storage UnitR603689 Parking Space #1R603706 Parking Space #18 steve@communitymgmt.com
  • Room 11 Features: GourmetKitchen,HardwoodFloors,Island
  • Room 12 Features: BuiltinFeatures,Deck,HardwoodFloors
  • Room 13 Features: Deck
  • Room 7 Features: ClosetOrganizer
  • Room 9 Features: Deck,HardwoodFloors,KitchenDiningRoomCombo
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Accessibility Features: AccessibleElevatorInstalled, BuiltinLighting, GarageonMain, MainFloorBedroomBath, OneLevel, Parking, WalkinShower
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.0
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, GarageDoorOpener, Quartz, Sprinkler, TileFloor, WalltoWallCarpet, WasherDryer, WoodFloors
  • Appliances: BuiltinRefrigerator, ConvectionOven, Dishwasher, FreeStandingRange, GasAppliances, Island, Microwave, Pantry, Quartz
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • BathroomsTotalLowerLevel: 0.0
  • BathroomsTotalMainLevel: 2.0
  • BathroomsTotalUpperLevel: 0.0
  • Room 11 Level: Main
  • Room 12 Level: Main
  • Room 13 Level: Main
  • Bedroom 7 Area: 130
  • Room 7 Description: _2ndBedroom
  • Additional Room 7 Level: Main
  • Room 8 Description: _3rdBedroom
  • Other Room9 Area: 231
  • Room 9 Description: DiningRoom
  • Additional Room 9 Level: Main

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Other
  • Exterior Features: CoveredDeck, Deck
  • View: Yes
  • Lot Features: LightRail, StreetCar
  • Disclosures: Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • View: City,Mountain,River

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: TuckUnder
  • Parking Description: Deeded
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • CondominiumGarageType: Deeded
  • CondominiumParkingSpaceNo: 1
  • CondominiumParkingSpaceNo2: 18
  • CondominiumParkingTandemYN: No
  • CondominiumParkingTax: 395.00
  • CondominiumParkingTax2: 395.00

Utilities

  • Fuel Description: None
  • Hot Water: Other
  • Cooling: HeatPump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: HeatPump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Water Source: PublicWater

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Unit Location: UpperFloor
  • Association Amenities: CentralAir, Commons, Gym, Internet, PartyRoom, Sewer, SpaHotTub, Trash
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 989.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • CondominiumAssociationContact: Steve Meyer, Angela Foltz
  • CondominiumAssociationName: Benson TowerCondominium OA
  • CondominiumAssociationPhone: 503-233-0300
  • CondominiumAssociationURLYN: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Chapman
  • High School: Lincoln
  • Middle Or Junior School: West Sylvan

Lot Info

  • Farm: No
  • Parcel #: R603684
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2: R603689
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3: R603706

Green Features

  • Green Certification: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Deferral: No
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Annual Amount: 17232.03

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2018
Closed on
Mar 16, 2019
Sold by
Ramstad William E and Ramstad Family Trust
Bought by
Mejia Steffan M
Seller's Agent
Vince Cortese
LUXE Forbes Global Properties
Buyer's Agent
Megan Warren
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List Price
$119,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
$931,000
782.35%
Current Estimated Value
$855,683

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$194,317
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.54%
Original Mortgage
$840,000
Outstanding Balance
$745,914
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$268,533
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mejia Steffan M $1,050,000 Fidelity National Ttl Of Or
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mejia Steffan M $49,000
Open Mejia Steffan M $840,000
Previous Owner Ramstad William E $720,000
Previous Owner Ramstad William E $720,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/20/2019 03/20/19 Sold $1,050,000 +782.4% $661 / Sq Ft
02/09/2019 02/09/19 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2018 09/06/18 For Sale $119,000 -- $75 / Sq Ft
Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $19,313 $823,390 $0 $823,390
2022 $21,316 $799,410 $0 $0
2021 $20,114 $776,130 $0 $0
2020 $19,232 $753,530 $0 $0
2019 $18,524 $731,590 $0 $0
2018 $17,980 $710,290 $0 $0
2017 $17,232 $689,610 $0 $0
2016 $15,769 $669,530 $0 $0
2015 $15,355 $650,030 $0 $0
2014 $14,745 $631,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Vince Cortese

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Vince Cortese

    LUXE Forbes Global Properties

    (541) 647-1920

    19 Total Sales

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  • Brad Golik

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Brad Golik

    LUXE Forbes Global Properties

    (503) 389-2112

    11 in this area

    39 Total Sales

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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Megan Warren

    MORE Realty

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About Benson Tower Condominiums

Map

Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

MLS Number: 18386149

Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

APN: R603684

Oregon Multnomah County Portland 97201 Downtown Portland

1500 SW 11th Ave Unit 2601, Portland, OR

This home is located at 1500 SW 11th Ave Unit 2601, Portland, OR 97201 since 06 September 2018 and is currently estimated at $863,778, approximately $543 per square foot. This property was built in 2006. 1500 SW 11th Ave Unit 2601 is a home located in Multnomah County with nearby schools including Chapman Elementary School, West Sylvan Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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