NOT LISTED FOR SALE

537 NE Failing St Portland, OR 97212

King Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $538,000 - $545,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,720 Sq Ft
$315/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 01, 2023

Last sale price $504,000 $293 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,043/month

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Dutch Colonial Architecture
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • High Ceiling
  • Sabin Elementary School Rated A-
  • Corner Lot
  • 3-minute walk to Two Plum Park

About This Home

As of November 2023

Handsome & thoughtfully remodeled Pennsylvania Dutch brimming with new, new, new including lathe & plaster replaced with sheet rock! High ceilings throughout for a decididly spacious feel. "Cook's Kitchen" w/SS appliances & custom tile backsplash. Lower bonus could be 3rd bedroom. 100% move-in ready w/new flooring, shetrock, sub-flooring & vinyl windows. Private, entertaining-friendly fenced yard, with easy-care landscaping and great patio. Lovely corner lot on a quiet, low-traffic street! Popular location - Blocks to Irving Parks, New Seasons, restaurants, transportation. A real Gem! [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10212884]

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rebecca Walter

Redfin License #200011026 Listed on: 08/09/2023

Redfin

Last Buyer's Agent

Jene DeSpain

Living Room Realty License #201231482

Living Room Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,535

Year Built

  • Built in 1902 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 2,613 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50' x 50'
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Dutch Colonial Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,720 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Family Room
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Schools

  • Sabin Elementary School
  • Harriet Tubman Middle School
  • Grant High School

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Green Certified Home
  • Patio

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R226514

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,535

Year Built

Built in 1902 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1902
  • Property Condition: UpdatedRemodeled
  • Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
  • Architectural Style: DutchColonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Open House: No
  • Room 11 Features: Dishwasher,Microwave
  • Room 12 Features: CeilingFan
  • Room 13 Features: BuiltinFeatures,CeilingFan
  • Room 7 Features: CeilingFan
  • Room 9 Features: Formal
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 1.0
  • Interior Amenities: CeilingFan, Granite, HighCeilings, Laundry, VinylFloor, WalltoWallCarpet, WasherDryer
  • Room 4 Description: UtilityRoom
  • Room 4 Features: BuiltinFeatures
  • Room 4 Level: Main
  • Basement: Finished, PartiallyFinished
  • Window Features: DoublePaneWindows, VinylFrames
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, FreeStandingRange, FreeStandingRefrigerator, Granite, Microwave, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • BathroomsTotalLowerLevel: 0.0
  • BathroomsTotalMainLevel: 1.0
  • BathroomsTotalUpperLevel: 0.0
  • Lot Size Range: SqFt0Kto2999
  • Additional Room 10 Level: Lower
  • Room 11 Level: Main
  • Room 12 Level: Main
  • Room 13 Level: Upper
  • Room 7 Description: _2ndBedroom
  • Additional Room 7 Level: Upper
  • Room 8 Description: _3rdBedroom
  • Room 9 Description: DiningRoom
  • Additional Room 9 Level: Main

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: WoodSiding
  • Exterior Features: Fenced, Garden, Patio, Yard
  • Lot Size: 0K to 2,999 SqFt
  • View: No
  • Lot Features: CornerLot, Level, Private
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No

Utilities

  • Fuel Description: Gas
  • 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: Sabin
  • High School: Grant
  • Middle Or Junior School: Harriet Tubman

Lot Info

  • Farm: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Lot Size: 50' X 50'
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2613.0
  • Parcel #: R226514

Green Features

  • Green Certification: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Deferral: No
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1534.85

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 9, 2023
Closed on
Nov 1, 2023
Sold by
Gienger Betty L
Bought by
Debusk Leslie Leeann and Copeland Marina Ellen
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Walter
Redfin
Buyer's Agent
Jene DeSpain
Living Room Realty
List Price
$512,000
Sold Price
$504,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-1.56%
Views
43
Current Estimated Value
$531,825

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$27,825
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.69%
Original Mortgage
$504,000
Outstanding Balance
$491,320
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$37,055

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2003
Sold by
Gienger Jay Richard
Bought by
Gienger Richard L and Gienger Betty L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2003
Sold by
Gienger Richard L
Bought by
Gienger Richard L and Gienger Betty L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Debusk Leslie Leeann $504,000 Old Republic National Title
Gienger Richard L -- First American
Gienger Richard L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Debusk Leslie Leeann $504,000
Previous Owner Gienger Richard L $90,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/01/2023 11/01/23 Sold $504,000 +0.8% $293 / Sq Ft
09/27/2023 09/27/23 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2023 09/15/23 Price Changed $499,900 -2.4% $291 / Sq Ft
09/10/2023 09/10/23 For Sale $512,000 +1.6% $298 / Sq Ft
09/08/2023 09/08/23 Off Market $504,000 -- --
08/29/2023 08/29/23 Price Changed $512,000 -4.3% $298 / Sq Ft
08/09/2023 08/09/23 For Sale $534,900 -- $311 / 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
2023 $1,569 $59,200 $0 $0
2022 $1,535 $57,480 $0 $0
2021 $1,509 $55,810 $0 $0
2020 $1,384 $54,190 $0 $0
2019 $1,334 $52,620 $0 $0
2018 $1,295 $51,090 $0 $0
2017 $1,241 $49,610 $0 $0
2016 $1,136 $48,170 $0 $0
2015 $1,106 $46,770 $0 $0
2014 $1,089 $45,410 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Rebecca Walter

    Redfin

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  • Jene DeSpain

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Jene DeSpain

    Living Room Realty

    (503) 780-6270

    6 in this area

    116 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

MLS Number: 23361539

Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

APN: R226514

Oregon Multnomah County Portland 97212 King

537 NE Failing St, Portland, OR

This home is located at 537 NE Failing St, Portland, OR 97212 since 09 August 2023 and is currently estimated at $541,648, approximately $314 per square foot. This property was built in 1902. 537 NE Failing St is a home located in Multnomah County with nearby schools including Sabin Elementary School, Harriet Tubman Middle School, and Jefferson High School.

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