NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1537 NW Slocum Way Portland, OR 97229

Northwest Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $870,000 - $990,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,944 Sq Ft
$314/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 26, 2021

Last sale price $865,000 $294 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,358/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Forest Park Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

As of October 2021

Forest Heights Brick traditional Home filled w/light & territorial views!Open Concept Kitchen/great room w/hardwood floors & Slider to Deck for entertaining!Granite counters,SS Appl,Pantry & Cook Island!Office on main w/built-ins.Upper level boasts huge bonus room w/built-ins,storage & Skylight!Primary bdrm w/walk in closet, soak tub & Sitting/reading room.3 additional bdrms & 2nd full bath.NEW Lifetime ROOF!2 NEW AC units!Fresh Interior paint!Great Schools!Walking trails!Close to Tech Corridor! [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10195286]

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peggy Hoag

Hoag Real Estate License #910600149 Listed on: 09/17/2021

Co-Listed By

Yamuna Benedict

Keller Williams PDX Central License #201223675

Last Buyer's Agent

Breda Kennedy

Windermere West LLC License #200510378

Windermere West LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,222

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Private Yard

HOA Fees

  • $52 per month

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Soaking Tub
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry Room
  • Property Views

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,222

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$52 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Status: Sold
  • Property Category: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Traditional, 2 Story
  • Sq Ft Calculated: 2944
  • Sq Ft Approximate Total: 2944
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Remarks Public: Forest Heights Brick traditional Home filled w/light & territorial views!Open Concept Kitchen/great room w/hardwood floors & Slider to Deck for entertaining!Granite counters,SS Appl,Pantry & Cook Island!Office on main w/built-ins.Upper level boasts huge bonus room w/built-ins,storage & Skylight!Primary bdrm w/walk in closet, soak tub & Sitting/reading room.3 additional bdrms & 2nd full bath.NEW Lifetime ROOF!2 NEW AC units!Fresh Interior paint!Great Schools!Walking trails!Close to Tech Corridor! [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10195286]
  • New Construction Supplement: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Additional Room Features: Built-in Features, Skylight(s), Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Office, 4th Bedroom
  • All Room Features: Built-in Features, Cook Island, Deck, Fireplace, Formal, Gas Appliances, Great Room, Hardwood Floors, Pantry, Skylight(s), Sliding Doors, Storage, Suite, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk in Closet, Soaking Tub, Double Oven, Granite, Closet, Shower
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 0.1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Fireplace Description: Gas, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Hardwood Floors, Laundry, Sprinkler, Washer/Dryer, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Soaking Tub, Granite
  • Kitchen Appliances: Cook Island, Dishwasher, Disposal, Pantry, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Double Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Granite, Cooktop
  • Legal Description: MILL WOODS, LOT 44
  • Sq Ft Main Level: 1416
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1528
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom: Features: Suite, Walk in Closet, Soaking Tub, Shower,On Level: Upper,Dimensions: 16x12
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Upper,Dimensions: 12x10
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Upper,Dimensions: 12x10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Dining Room: Features: Formal,On Level: Main,Dimensions: 12x10
  • Family Room: Features: Built-in Features, Deck, Fireplace, Great Room, Hardwood Floors, Sliding Doors,On Level: Main,Dimensions: 14x14
  • Living Room: On Level: Main,Dimensions: 14x12
  • Kitchen: Features: Cook Island, Gas Appliances, Hardwood Floors, Pantry, Double Oven, Granite,On Level: Main,Dimensions: 14x16
  • Additional Room 1: Description: 4th Bedroom,Features: Closet,On Level: Upper,Dimensions: 9x10
  • Additional Room 2: Description: Office,Features: Built-in Features,On Level: Main,Dimensions: 9x9
  • Additional Room 3: Description: Bonus Room,Features: Skylight(s), Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet,On Level: Upper,Dimensions: 14x15
  • Bathrooms Main Level Partial: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms Upper Level Full: 2
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced, Sprinkler, Yard
  • Lot Size: 5K-6,999SF
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • View: Park/Greenbelt, Territorial, Trees/Woods
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • View: Yes
  • Additional Structure Supplement: No
  • Road Surface: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Or Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking Description: Driveway

Utilities

  • Fuel Description: Electricity, Gas
  • Hot Water: Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Description: Public
  • Cooling Description: Central Air
  • Heating Description: Forced Air
  • Internet Service Type: Wireless

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 624
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Annually
  • HOA: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Supplement: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Forest Park
  • Middle School: West Sylvan
  • High School: Lincoln

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Level, Wooded, Gentle Sloping
  • Acres: 0.15
  • Farm Supplement: No
  • Water Rights Supplement: No

Green Features

  • Green Building Verification Type: Home Energy Score
  • Green Energy Supplement: Yes
  • Green Verification HES Metric: 3
  • Green Verification HES: https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10195286
  • Green Verification HES Year: 2021

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 11276.66
  • Assessor Parcel Number: R218886
  • Tax Year: 2020

Multi Family

  • Non Owner Occ Supplement: No

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Forest Park
  • High School: Lincoln
  • Middle School: West Sylvan

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2021
Closed on
Oct 22, 2021
Sold by
Kresi Stephen A and Kresi Linda A
Bought by
Mcelwain Martina Helen and Duffy Fintain Gerard
Seller's Agent
Peggy Hoag
Hoag Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Breda Kennedy
Windermere West LLC
List Price
$789,000
Sold Price
$865,000
Premium/Discount to List
$76,000
9.63%
Current Estimated Value
$924,432

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$59,432
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.75%
Original Mortgage
$692,000
Outstanding Balance
$633,772
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$290,660

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2005
Sold by
Hayashida Jeff
Bought by
Kresl Stephen A and Kresl Linda A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$456,000
Interest Rate
5.76%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2004
Sold by
Vandyk Douglas V
Bought by
Hayashida Jeff and Hayashida Miho

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$412,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Mcelwain Martina Helen $865,000 First American Title
Kresl Stephen A $570,000 Transnation Title Agency Or
Hayashida Jeff $515,000 Lawyers Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mcelwain Martina Helen $30,000
Open Mcelwain Martina Helen $692,000
Previous Owner Kresl Linda A $258,250
Previous Owner Schultz Peter Joseph $155,000
Previous Owner Kresl Stephen A $456,000
Previous Owner Hayashida Jeff $412,000
Closed Hayashida Jeff $77,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/26/2021 10/26/21 Sold $865,000 +9.6% $294 / Sq Ft
09/21/2021 09/21/21 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2021 09/17/21 For Sale $789,000 -- $268 / 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
2024 $15,222 $624,540 -- --
2023 $14,780 $606,350 $0 $0
2022 $14,229 $588,690 $0 $0
2021 $13,036 $571,550 $0 $0
2020 $11,277 $554,910 $0 $0
2019 $11,251 $538,750 $0 $0
2018 $11,526 $523,060 $0 $0
2017 $11,134 $507,830 $0 $0
2016 $9,851 $493,040 $0 $0
2015 $8,868 $478,680 $0 $0
2014 $8,261 $464,740 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Peggy Hoag

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Peggy Hoag

    Hoag Real Estate

    (503) 906-1370

    4 in this area

    146 Total Sales

    Peggy Hoag
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  • Yamuna Benedict

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Yamuna Benedict

    Keller Williams PDX Central

    (503) 799-5213

    2 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    Yamuna Benedict
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Breda Kennedy

    Windermere West LLC

    (503) 648-1169

    2 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Breda Kennedy
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Map

Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

MLS Number: 21391043

Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

APN: R218886

Oregon Multnomah County Portland 97229 Northwest Heights

1537 NW Slocum Way, Portland, OR

This home is located at 1537 NW Slocum Way, Portland, OR 97229 since 17 September 2021 and is currently estimated at $924,432, approximately $314 per square foot. This property was built in 1995. 1537 NW Slocum Way is a home located in Multnomah County with nearby schools including Forest Park Elementary School, West Sylvan Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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