$155,000

Estimated payment $1,658/month

Total Views 4,221
-- Bed
1 Bath
465 Sq Ft
$333 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

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

About This Home

Discover the perfect blend of vintage character and modern convenience in this updated studio condo. Nestled in the iconic Empress building, this upper-floor unit features hardwood floors, original moldings, and built-ins that add timeless charm, while a renovated kitchen and bathroom offer stylish, contemporary finishes. - Enjoy a light and bright living space with a cozy dining nook, concrete countertops, and a dishwasher. A large double closet, in-unit washer and dryer, and additional 4x8 secured storage provide rare functionality for studio living. - Tucked away on the quieter side of the building with views of trees and the West Hills, this urban retreat offers unbeatable walkability—just blocks to the Pearl District, NW 23rd, Downtown, and Providence Park. With a Walk Score of 100, this is Portland living at its best.

Listing Agent

Shawn Watson

RE/MAX Northwest License #201213953 Listed on: 05/07/2025

RE/MAX Northwest

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,923

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 1 Common Wall

HOA Fees

  • $554 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Seasonal

Home Design

  • Studio
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • 465 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Storage
  • Security Lights

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Slate Flooring

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • No Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Controlled Entrance

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Zoned Heating
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R592023

Community Details

Overview

  • 76 Units
  • Empress Condominium Owners Association, Phone Number (503) 334-2198

Amenities

  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Security

  • Fire Escape

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,923

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$554 per month

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Active
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Architectural Style: CommonWall, Studio
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • CondominiumConciergeYN: No
  • CondominiumDeckAvailYN: No
  • CondominiumElevatorYN: Yes
  • CondominiumStorageAvailYN: Yes
  • CondominiumUnitLevel: 3
  • CondominiumUnitsInComplex: 76
  • CondominiumWasherDryer: IncludedInUnit
  • CondominiumYardYN: No
  • Open House: No
  • Room 11 Features: Dishwasher
  • CondominiumTotalLevels: 5
  • Unit Floor Number: 3
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 1.0
  • Interior Amenities: SlateFlooring, WasherDryer, WoodFloors
  • Basement: StorageSpace
  • Window Features: DoublePaneWindows, VinylFrames
  • Appliances: FreeStandingRange, FreeStandingRefrigerator, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Stories: 5
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • BathroomsTotalLowerLevel: 0.0
  • BathroomsTotalMainLevel: 1.0
  • BathroomsTotalUpperLevel: 0.0
  • Room 11 Level: Main
  • Room 12 Level: Main
  • Room 9 Description: DiningRoom
  • Additional Room 9 Level: Main

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick,Stucco
  • Exterior Features: SecurityLights
  • View: Yes
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • View: City,Seasonal

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Fuel Description: Electricity
  • Hot Water: Electricity
  • Security: Entry, FireEscape, LimitedAccess, SecurityLights
  • Cooling: WindowUnit
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Zoned
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Water Source: PublicWater

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Unit Location: UpperFloor
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 554.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • CondominiumAssociationContact: Association Management Service
  • CondominiumAssociationEmail: empresscondo@ams-nw.com
  • CondominiumAssociationName: Empress Condominium Owners
  • CondominiumAssociationPhone: 503-334-2198
  • CondominiumAssociationURLYN: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Farm: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Parcel #: R592023

Green Features

  • Green Certification: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Deferral: No
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2922.65

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $2,923 $130,940 $0 $130,940
2022 $2,707 $135,970 $0 $0
2021 $2,988 $132,010 $0 $0
2020 $3,271 $128,170 $0 $0
2019 $3,151 $124,440 $0 $0
2018 $3,058 $120,820 $0 $0
2017 $2,931 $117,310 $0 $0
2016 $2,683 $113,900 $0 $0
2015 $2,612 $110,590 $0 $0
2014 $2,573 $107,370 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/07/2025 05/07/25 For Sale $155,000 0.0% $333 / Sq Ft
12/02/2020 12/02/20 Sold $155,000 0.0% $358 / Sq Ft
10/31/2020 10/31/20 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2020 10/16/20 Off Market $155,000 -- --
08/12/2020 08/12/20 Price Changed $159,000 -5.9% $367 / Sq Ft
06/24/2020 06/24/20 For Sale $169,000 -- $390 / Sq Ft
Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $155,000 First American Title
Special Warranty Deed $156,500 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $119,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $23,475 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $125,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

MLS Number: 204788800

Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

APN: R592023