$159,900
$45K PRICE DROP

The Empress Building 20 NW 16th Ave Unit 8 Portland, OR 97209

Northwest District Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,787/month

Total Views 8,109
1 Bed
1 Bath
558 Sq Ft
$287 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • 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

LARGE PRICE CORRECTION! Charming downtown condo with classic style and prime Location! This beautifully preserved downtown condo is full of original charm and urban appeal. Refinished oak hardwood floors, meticulous crown molding, and classic tile accents create a warm, timeless atmosphere, while large windows fill the space with natural light. Modern updates include a new range, dishwasher, and a convenient in-unit laundry area.Located just moments from Portland State University, the Pearl District, Providence Park, Powell’s Books, Whole Foods, and Forest Park, this home puts the very best of Portland at your doorstep.The well-maintained building features a stunning lobby, elevator access, community bike storage, a personal storage unit, and no rental cap - an excellent opportunity for both homeowners and investors.

Listing Agent

Valerie Hunter

H & H Preferred Real Estate Brokerage Email: damien376@comcast.net License #200110149 Listed on: 05/02/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Damien Pogue

H & H Preferred Real Estate Brokerage Email: damien376@comcast.net License #200402427

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,395

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

HOA Fees

  • $660 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 558 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Location

  • Lower Level

Schools

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

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Municipal Trash

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R591975

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,395

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$660 per month

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Active
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Property Condition: Approximately
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • CondominiumConciergeYN: No
  • CondominiumDeckAvailYN: No
  • CondominiumElevatorYN: Yes
  • CondominiumStorageAvailYN: Yes
  • CondominiumUnitsInComplex: 76
  • CondominiumWasherDryer: IncludedInUnit
  • CondominiumYardYN: No
  • Open House: No
  • Room 12 Features: HardwoodFloors
  • Room 13 Features: HardwoodFloors
  • CondominiumTotalLevels: 5
  • Unit Floor Number: 1
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 1.0
  • Interior Amenities: HardwoodFloors
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, FreeStandingRange, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 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 13 Level: Main
  • Room 9 Description: DiningRoom

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick
  • View: No
  • Disclosures: Exempt
  • Home Warranty: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • CondominiumGarageType: None
  • CondominiumParkingTandemYN: No

Utilities

  • Fuel Description: Electricity
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Zoned
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Water Source: PublicWater

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Unit Location: LowerFloor
  • Association Amenities: Commons, Management, Sewer, Trash, Water
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 660.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Parcel #: R591975

Green Features

  • Green Certification: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Deferral: No
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3394.72

Map

About The Empress Building

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $3,395 $148,980 -- $148,980
2023 $3,395 $144,650 $0 $144,650
2022 $3,126 $140,440 $0 $0
2021 $3,461 $136,350 $0 $0
2020 $3,379 $132,380 $0 $0
2019 $3,255 $128,530 $0 $0
2018 $3,159 $124,790 $0 $0
2017 $3,028 $121,160 $0 $0
2016 $2,771 $117,640 $0 $0
2015 $2,698 $114,220 $0 $0
2014 $2,658 $110,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/21/2025 08/21/25 Price Changed $159,900 -4.3% $287 / Sq Ft
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Price Changed $167,000 -4.6% $299 / Sq Ft
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Price Changed $175,000 -7.8% $314 / Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Price Changed $189,900 -7.4% $340 / Sq Ft
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $205,000 -- $367 / Sq Ft
Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure $174,250 Servicelink
Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure -- Servicelink
Warranty Deed $205,000 Old Republic Title Co Of Or
Warranty Deed $143,000 First American
Warranty Deed $160,000 Stewart Title
Special Warranty Deed $154,500 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $174,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $10,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $123,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

MLS Number: 309683630

Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

APN: R591975

Oregon Multnomah County Portland 97209 Northwest District

20 NW 16th Ave Unit 8, Portland, OR

This home is located at 20 NW 16th Ave Unit 8, Portland, OR 97209 and is currently priced at $159,900, approximately $286 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 20 NW 16th Ave Unit 8 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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