$145,000

Estimated payment $1,402/month

Total Views 2,254
-- Bed
1 Bath
312 Sq Ft
$465 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • City View
  • 4-minute walk to Nw 11Th & Couch
  • Furnished
  • West Sylvan Middle School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Forest Park

About This Home

Rare Alphabet District condo unit that allows Airbnb rentals on a 30+ day basis! This pied-à-terre in the heart of hot Northwest is an incredible jumping off point to experience the vibrant lifestyle we are known for, with the best shops and restaurants in Portland at your fingertips. Enjoy carefree small space living, with a rare full sized modern kitchen perfect for the home chef who doesn't want to compromise where cooking is concerned. The stylish, updated bathroom nods to the building's historic charm and character. The large closet offers plenty of storage space as well as a full size high efficiency washer and ventless dryer. Relax in the spacious living space complete with custom murphy bed and take in the views of the tree-lined, lower-traffic street. This historic building, originally built as a luxury hotel, has been seismically retrofitted, with a full plumbing overhaul. Continue the lucrative Airbnb listing, which has been well established over the years, rent the property longer term, or live in this incredible location full time. Walk score of 100!

Listing Agent

Kim Parmon

Living Room Realty License #201215094

Living Room Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,324

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • Landscaped with Trees

HOA Fees

  • $400 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Studio
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 312 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Natural Light
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • First Floor Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Intercom Access

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Quartz Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • No Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Controlled Entrance

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessibility Features
  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Schools

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

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R591985

Community Details

Overview

  • 75 Units
  • Empress Condominiums Owners Association, Phone Number (503) 242-9326
  • Empress Subdivision

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Elevator

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,324

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$400 per month

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Active
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Accessibility: Yes
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Property Condition: Restored
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Architectural Style: Studio
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • CondominiumConciergeYN: No
  • CondominiumDeckAvailYN: No
  • CondominiumElevatorYN: Yes
  • CondominiumStorageAvailYN: No
  • CondominiumUnitLevel: 2
  • CondominiumUnitsInComplex: 75
  • CondominiumWasherDryer: IncludedInUnit
  • CondominiumYardYN: No
  • Open House: No
  • Room 11 Features: UpdatedRemodeled
  • CondominiumTotalLevels: 6
  • Unit Floor Number: 2
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Accessibility Features: NaturalLighting, OneLevel, UtilityRoomOnMain, WalkinShower
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.0
  • Interior Amenities: Furnished, Laundry, MurphyBed, Quartz, WasherDryer, WoodFloors
  • Basement: FullBasement
  • Window Features: VinylFrames
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, FreeStandingRange, FreeStandingRefrigerator, Quartz, StainlessSteelAppliance
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Stories: 6
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • BathroomsTotalLowerLevel: 0.0
  • BathroomsTotalMainLevel: 1.0
  • BathroomsTotalUpperLevel: 0.0
  • Room 11 Level: Main
  • Room 12 Level: Main
  • Room 13 Level: Main
  • Room 9 Description: DiningRoom

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick
  • Foundation Details: ConcretePerimeter
  • View: Yes
  • Lot Features: Level, Trees
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Roof: Flat
  • View: City,Territorial

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Description: OnStreet
  • Attached Garage: No
  • CondominiumGarageType: None
  • CondominiumParkingTandemYN: No

Utilities

  • Fuel Description: Electricity
  • Hot Water: Electricity
  • Internet Service Type: Cable,FiberOptics
  • Security: Entry, IntercomEntry
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Zoned
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Water Source: PublicWater

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Unit Location: UpperFloor
  • Association Amenities: Commons, Management, Sewer, Trash, Water
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 400.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • CondominiumAssociationContact: Jada Smith
  • CondominiumAssociationEmail: jada.smith@ams-nw.com
  • CondominiumAssociationName: Empress Condominiums Owners
  • CondominiumAssociationPhone: 503-242-9326
  • CondominiumAssociationURLYN: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Farm: No
  • Zoning: CX
  • Land Lease: No
  • Parcel #: R591985

Green Features

  • Green Certification: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Deferral: No
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2324.13

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $2,324 $88,650 $0 $88,650
2022 $2,140 $86,070 $0 $0
2021 $2,257 $83,570 $0 $0
2020 $2,071 $81,140 $0 $0
2019 $1,995 $78,780 $0 $0
2018 $1,936 $76,490 $0 $0
2017 $1,856 $74,270 $0 $0
2016 $1,698 $72,110 $0 $0
2015 $1,654 $70,010 $0 $0
2014 $1,629 $67,980 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/16/2025 04/16/25 For Sale $145,000 -- $465 / Sq Ft
Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $157,500 Ticor Title
Warranty Deed $120,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $110,500 Ticor Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $117,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $120,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $91,000 Negative Amortization
Source: Public Records

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Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

MLS Number: 336607495

Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

APN: R591985