$550,000
SOLD AUG 15, 2025

2523 SW Taylors Ferry Rd Portland, OR 97219

Markham Neighborhood
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,489 Sq Ft
6,969 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$369 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Private Yard
  • Capitol Hill Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Quartz Countertops
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2025

Beautifully updated SW Portland home on a large lot in a incredible location. Enjoy the luxury vinyl flooring throughout the main level, double pane vinyl windows, newer metal roof, newer HVAC, an updated electrical panel and more. The open concept main level features a spacious living room with vaulted ceilings and gas insert fireplace with remote control. The fully updated kitchen comes with quartz countertops, updated cabinets, subway tile backsplash, newer stainless steel appliances, and ample storage and counter space. The upper level offers three bedrooms and a tastefully updated bathroom with quartz, tile flooring and backsplash, and tub/shower with tile surround. The lower level has a large full bathroom with laundry and a fourth bedroom that can easily serve as an office with a convenient separate entry. The large fully fenced backyard enjoys a concrete patio perfect for entertaining as well as an expansive lawn with space for endless gardening possibilities. Less than 15 minutes to downtown Portland and close to parks, shopping, and freeways, this location and value truly can’t be beat! [Home Energy Score = 4. HES Report at

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Hasson

Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty License #201225266 Listed on: 06/19/2025

Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Brent Richards

Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty License #201256711

Last Buyer's Agent

Jonathan Ruffner

Where, Inc License #201256070

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,798

Year Built

  • Built in 1972 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,969 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Garden
  • Raised Garden Beds

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Metal Roof
  • Board and Batten Siding
  • Wood Siding
  • Plywood Siding Panel T1-11
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,489 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Schools

  • Capitol Hill Elementary School
  • Jackson Middle School
  • Ida B Wells High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Green Certified Home
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R103767

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,798

Year Built

Built in 1972 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Property Condition: UpdatedRemodeled
  • Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, TriLevel
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Open House: No
  • Room 11 Features: Dishwasher,GasAppliances
  • Room 12 Features: CeilingFan,Fireplace
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 2.0
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: CeilingFan, GarageDoorOpener, HighCeilings, Laundry, LuxuryVinylTile, Quartz, TileFloor, VaultedCeiling, WalltoWallCarpet, WasherDryer
  • Room 4 Description: _4thBedroom
  • Room 4 Level: Lower
  • Room 5 Description: Laundry
  • Room 5 Features: Bathroom
  • Room 5 Level: Lower
  • Basement: CrawlSpace, Finished
  • Window Features: DoublePaneWindows, VinylFrames
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, FreeStandingGasRange, FreeStandingRefrigerator, GasAppliances, Quartz, RangeHood, StainlessSteelAppliance, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Insert
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • BathroomsFullLowerLevel: 1
  • BathroomsFullUpperLevel: 1
  • BathroomsTotalLowerLevel: 1.0
  • BathroomsTotalMainLevel: 0.0
  • BathroomsTotalUpperLevel: 1.0
  • Lot Size Range: SqFt7000to9999
  • Room 11 Level: Main
  • Room 12 Level: Main
  • Room 13 Level: Upper
  • Fourth Bedroom Area: 120
  • Fifth Bedroom Area: 80
  • Bedroom 7 Area: 120
  • Room 7 Description: _2ndBedroom
  • Additional Room 7 Level: Upper
  • Other Room8 Area: 99
  • Room 8 Description: _3rdBedroom
  • Additional Room 8 Level: Upper
  • Other Room9 Area: 91
  • Room 9 Description: DiningRoom
  • Additional Room 9 Level: Main

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: BoardBattenSiding,T111Siding,WoodSiding
  • Exterior Features: CoveredPatio, Fenced, Garden, Patio, Porch, RaisedBeds, Yard
  • Lot Size: 7,000 to 9,999 SqFt
  • Foundation Details: ConcretePerimeter
  • View: No
  • Lot Features: GentleSloping
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking Description: Driveway, OnStreet
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Fuel Description: Gas
  • Hot Water: Gas
  • Cooling: CentralAir
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: ForcedAir
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Water Source: PublicWater

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Capitol Hill
  • High School: Ida B Wells
  • Middle Or Junior School: Jackson

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6969.0
  • Parcel #: R103767

Green Features

  • Green Certification: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Deferral: No
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7797.81

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2025
Closed on
Aug 12, 2025
Sold by
Bretsch Laura R and Bretsch Philip L
Bought by
Fry John and Fry Katherine
Seller's Agent
Tracy Hasson
Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jonathan Ruffner
Where, Inc
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-4.35%
Views
20

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
56.15%
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Outstanding Balance
$385,000
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$184,963

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2013
Sold by
Ampe James J
Bought by
Bretsch Laura R and Bretsch Philip L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$242,303
Interest Rate
3.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2007
Sold by
Ampe Sara R
Bought by
Ampe James J and Ampe Karole R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2007
Sold by
Ampe Kendra Anne
Bought by
Ampe James J and Ampe Karole R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2002
Sold by
Ogden Keith H
Bought by
Ampe James J and Ampe Karole R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$162,197
Interest Rate
6.43%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $550,000 Wfg Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company Oregon
Bargain Sale Deed -- First American Title Insuran
Bargain Sale Deed -- First American Title Insuran
Bargain Sale Deed $164,500 First American
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $385,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $465,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $275,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $242,303 New Conventional
Previous Owner $260,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $164,430 FHA
Previous Owner $162,197 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Sold $550,000 -4.3% $369 / Sq Ft
07/20/2025 07/20/25 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2025 06/19/25 For Sale $575,000 -- $386 / 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 $7,798 $291,720 -- --
2023 $7,798 $283,230 $0 $0
2022 $7,336 $274,990 $0 $0
2021 $7,212 $266,990 $0 $0
2020 $6,616 $259,220 $0 $0
2019 $6,372 $251,670 $0 $0
2018 $6,185 $244,345 $0 $0
2017 $5,488 $219,640 $0 $0
2016 $5,023 $213,250 $0 $0
2015 $4,880 $207,040 $0 $0
2014 $4,328 $201,010 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

MLS Number: 226976811

Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

APN: R103767