NOT LISTED FOR SALE

685 NW Melinda Ave Portland, OR 97210

Hillside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,352,000 - $1,682,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
4,210 Sq Ft
$352/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 28, 2023

Last sale price $1,427,150 $339 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,213/month

Highlights

  • Custom Home
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • West Sylvan Middle School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 3-minute walk to Hillside Park

About This Home

As of September 2023

This home is located at 685 NW Melinda Ave, Portland, OR 97210 since 19 July 2023 and is currently estimated at $1,480,532, approximately $351 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 685 NW Melinda Ave is a home located in Multnomah County with nearby schools including Chapman Elementary School, West Sylvan Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Libby Benz

Windermere Realty Trust License #891100121 Listed on: 07/19/2023

Windermere Realty Trust

Co-Listed By

Drew McCulloch

Windermere Realty Trust License #200206062

Last Buyer's Agent

Dan Volkmer

Windermere Realty Trust License #780101749

Windermere Realty Trust

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,032

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco Exterior
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,210 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Partial Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Schools

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

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hillsdale Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R263820

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,032

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • MLS Status: SoldNotListed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
  • Architectural Style: CustomStyle
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Open House: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Basement: PartialBasement
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • BathroomsFullUpperLevel: 2
  • BathroomsPartialMainLevel: 1
  • BathroomsTotalLowerLevel: 0.0
  • BathroomsTotalMainLevel: 0.1
  • BathroomsTotalUpperLevel: 2.0
  • Lot Size Range: SqFt10000to14999
  • Room 13 Level: Upper
  • Room 7 Description: _2ndBedroom
  • Room 8 Description: _3rdBedroom
  • Room 9 Description: DiningRoom

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Stucco
  • Lot Size: 10,000 to 14,999 SqFt
  • Foundation Details: ConcretePerimeter
  • View: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Fuel Description: Gas
  • 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: Chapman
  • High School: Lincoln
  • Middle Or Junior School: West Sylvan

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10454.0
  • Parcel #: R263820

Green Features

  • Green Certification: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Deferral: No
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 26032.24

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2023
Closed on
Sep 27, 2023
Sold by
David J Lilly Living Trust
Bought by
Jeremy Babener Trust and Babener
Seller's Agent
Libby Benz
Windermere Realty Trust
Buyer's Agent
Dan Volkmer
Windermere Realty Trust
List Price
$1,427,150
Sold Price
$1,427,150
Current Estimated Value
$1,480,532

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$53,382
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2012
Sold by
Lilly David J
Bought by
Lilly David J and Lilly Nadja S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2012
Sold by
Lilly David J
Bought by
Lilly David J and Lilly Nadja S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 1998
Sold by
Lilly David J
Bought by
Bresee Robert A and Bresee Ruthanne
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
Jeremy Babener Trust $1,427,150 Fidelity National Title
Lilly David J -- None Available
Lilly David J -- None Available
Bresee Robert A -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/28/2023 09/28/23 Sold $1,427,150 0.0% $339 / Sq Ft
07/19/2023 07/19/23 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2023 07/19/23 For Sale $1,427,150 -- $339 / 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 $25,938 $1,035,240 -- --
2023 $25,660 $1,005,090 $0 $0
2022 $26,032 $975,820 $0 $0
2021 $25,592 $947,400 $0 $0
2020 $23,475 $919,810 $0 $0
2019 $22,612 $893,020 $0 $0
2018 $21,947 $867,010 $0 $0
2017 $21,034 $841,760 $0 $0
2016 $18,072 $817,250 $0 $0
2015 $16,960 $793,450 $0 $0
2014 $16,054 $770,340 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Libby Benz

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Libby Benz

    Windermere Realty Trust

    (503) 227-5500

    16 in this area

    99 Total Sales

    Libby Benz
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  • Drew McCulloch

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Drew McCulloch

    Windermere Realty Trust

    (503) 220-1144

    15 in this area

    151 Total Sales

    Drew McCulloch
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  • Dan Volkmer

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Dan Volkmer

    Windermere Realty Trust

    (503) 781-3366

    18 in this area

    198 Total Sales

    Dan Volkmer
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Map

Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

MLS Number: 23150314

Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

APN: R263820

Oregon Multnomah County Portland 97210 Hillside

685 NW Melinda Ave, Portland, OR

This home is located at 685 NW Melinda Ave, Portland, OR 97210 since 19 July 2023 and is currently estimated at $1,480,532, approximately $351 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 685 NW Melinda Ave 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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