NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3970 NW Columbia Ave Portland, OR 97229

West Union Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $581,960 - $614,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,770 Sq Ft
$338/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 09, 2018

Last sale price $425,000 $240 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,540/month

58 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Covered Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Rock Creek Elementary School Rated A-
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Private Yard

About This Home

As of October 2018

Charming split level in the fantastic Rock Creek neighborhood. A warm & comfortable living room featuring a wood burning fireplace & original hardwood floors throughout the main. The lower level complete w/ its own living space, bed & bath. Huge fenced yard on a 0.24 acre corner lot makes for a perfect getaway or entertaining space, featuring a covered deck, patio & raised garden beds. Just down the street from shopping & dining!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alexander Clark

Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere License #200601081 Listed on: 07/05/2018

Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere

Co-Listed By

Peter Clark

Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere License #890300108

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelly Sandstrom

Keller Williams Realty Professionals License #201211807

Keller Williams Realty Professionals

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,848

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Garden
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Property is zoned R-5

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 1,770 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Rock Creek Elementary School
  • Stoller Middle School
  • Westview High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Rock Creek Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R675754

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,848

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Property Condition: Approximately
  • Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
  • Architectural Style: Stories2, Split
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Open House: No
  • Room 10 Features: Fireplace
  • Room 11 Features: Dishwasher
  • Room 12 Features: Fireplace
  • Room 9 Features: Deck,Formal,SlidingDoors
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 3.0
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: GarageDoorOpener, HookupAvailable, Laundry, SoakingTub, VinylFloor, WalltoWallCarpet, WoodFloors
  • Room 4 Description: _4thBedroom
  • Room 4 Level: Lower
  • Room 5 Description: UtilityRoom
  • Room 5 Level: Lower
  • Basement: Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, FreeStandingRange, FreeStandingRefrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: WoodBurning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • BathroomsFullLowerLevel: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • BathroomsTotalLowerLevel: 1.0
  • BathroomsTotalMainLevel: 2.0
  • BathroomsTotalUpperLevel: 0.0
  • Lot Size Range: SqFt10000to14999
  • Other Room10 Area: 204
  • Additional Room 10 Level: Lower
  • Room 11 Level: Main
  • Room 12 Level: Main
  • Room 13 Level: Main
  • Fourth Bedroom Area: 100
  • Fifth Bedroom Area: 42
  • Bedroom 7 Area: 100
  • Room 7 Description: _2ndBedroom
  • Additional Room 7 Level: Main
  • Other Room8 Area: 100
  • Room 8 Description: _3rdBedroom
  • Additional Room 8 Level: Main
  • Other Room9 Area: 110
  • Room 9 Description: DiningRoom
  • Additional Room 9 Level: Main

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Cedar
  • Exterior Features: CoveredDeck, Deck, Fenced, Garden, Patio, Porch, RaisedBeds, Yard
  • Lot Size: 10,000 to 14,999 SqFt
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • View: No
  • Lot Features: CornerLot, Level
  • Disclosures: Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Attached,Oversized
  • Parking Description: Driveway
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Rock Creek
  • High School: Westview
  • Middle Or Junior School: Stoller

Lot Info

  • Farm: No
  • Zoning: R-5
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10454.0
  • Parcel #: R675754

Green Features

  • Green Certification: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Deferral: No
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3847.86

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2018
Closed on
Oct 8, 2018
Sold by
Hornor Rebecca J and Hornor Noel E
Bought by
Tafuri Hope E and Tafuri Glen L
Seller's Agent
Alexander Clark
Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Sandstrom
Keller Williams Realty Professionals
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-5.56%
Current Estimated Value
$587,922

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$162,922
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.96%
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Tafuri Hope E $425,000 Ticor Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tafuri Hope E $347,800
Closed Tafuri Hope E $347,400
Closed Tafuri Hope E $340,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/09/2018 10/09/18 Sold $425,000 -5.6% $240 / Sq Ft
09/01/2018 09/01/18 Pending -- -- --
07/05/2018 07/05/18 For Sale $450,000 -- $254 / 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
2025 $5,041 $274,750 -- --
2024 $4,733 $266,750 -- --
2023 $4,733 $258,990 $0 $0
2022 $4,579 $258,990 $0 $0
2021 $4,419 $244,130 $0 $0
2020 $4,284 $237,020 $0 $0
2019 $4,126 $230,120 $0 $0
2018 $3,991 $223,420 $0 $0
2017 $3,848 $216,920 $0 $0
2016 $3,711 $210,610 $0 $0
2015 $3,579 $204,480 $0 $0
2014 $3,506 $198,530 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Alexander Clark

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Alexander Clark

    Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere

    (503) 810-3295

    1 in this area

    253 Total Sales

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  • Peter Clark

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Peter Clark

    Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere

    (503) 314-3404

    1 in this area

    176 Total Sales

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  • Kelly Sandstrom

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Kelly Sandstrom

    Keller Williams Realty Professionals

    (503) 381-2864

    114 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

MLS Number: 18595570

Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

APN: R0675754

Oregon Washington County Portland 97229 West Union

3970 NW Columbia Ave, Portland, OR

This home is located at 3970 NW Columbia Ave, Portland, OR 97229 since 05 July 2018 and is currently estimated at $598,490, approximately $338 per square foot. This property was built in 1969. 3970 NW Columbia Ave is a home located in Washington County with nearby schools including Rock Creek Elementary School, Five Oaks Middle School, and Westview High School.

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