NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8231 N Foss Ave Portland, OR 97203

Portsmouth Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $528,000 - $615,515

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,383 Sq Ft
$246/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 28, 2018

Last sale price $489,000 $205 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,457/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Private Yard
  • Astor Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Bonus Room
  • 5-minute walk to University Park

About This Home

As of February 2018

Charming Cape Cod loaded with character just 1.4 miles from University of Portland. Extensive main floor hardwoods. Well-appointed kitchen. All appliances included! Two bedrooms plus full bath on the main. Upstairs master retreat. Finished basement w/living area, full bath & laundry room. Add a kitchenette for a full studio apartment option! Large fenced backyard. Prime location just 1.3 miles to MAX station & 1 block to Columbia Park. [Home Energy Score = 6. HES Report at https://api.greenbuildingregistry.com/report/pdf/R292596-20180112.pdf]

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marc Fox

Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere License #200508221 Listed on: 01/25/2018

Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere

Co-Listed By

Steven Brush

Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere License #201222541

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Ciacci

Redfin License #201214149

Redfin

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,201

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • 4,791 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Lap Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,383 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wainscoting
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Natural Light
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessibility Features
  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Schools

  • Astor Elementary School
  • Roosevelt High School

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Green Certified Home
  • Property is near a bus stop

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R292596

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,201

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Accessibility: Yes
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
  • Architectural Style: Capecod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Open House: No
  • Room 11 Features: Dishwasher
  • Room 12 Features: Fireplace,HardwoodFloors
  • Room 13 Features: BuiltinFeatures,Storage
  • Room 7 Features: CeilingFan,HardwoodFloors
  • Room 8 Features: CeilingFan,HardwoodFloors
  • Room 9 Features: BuiltinFeatures,HardwoodFloors
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Accessibility Features: GroundLevel, NaturalLighting, WalkinShower
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.0
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: CeilingFan, GarageDoorOpener, HardwoodFloors, LaminateFlooring, Laundry, VinylFloor, Wainscoting, WasherDryer, WoodFloors
  • Room 4 Description: BonusRoom
  • Room 4 Features: Bathroom
  • Room 4 Level: Lower
  • Room 5 Description: Laundry
  • Room 5 Features: Storage
  • Room 5 Level: Lower
  • Basement: Finished, FullBasement
  • Window Features: DoublePaneWindows, VinylFrames
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, FreeStandingRange, FreeStandingRefrigerator, Microwave, StainlessSteelAppliance
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: WoodBurning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • BathroomsFullLowerLevel: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • BathroomsTotalLowerLevel: 1.0
  • BathroomsTotalMainLevel: 1.0
  • BathroomsTotalUpperLevel: 0.0
  • Lot Size Range: SqFt3000to4999
  • Room 11 Level: Main
  • Room 12 Level: Main
  • Room 13 Level: Upper
  • Fourth Bedroom Area: 616
  • Fifth Bedroom Area: 130
  • Bedroom 7 Area: 132
  • Room 7 Description: _2ndBedroom
  • Additional Room 7 Level: Main
  • Other Room8 Area: 99
  • Room 8 Description: _3rdBedroom
  • Additional Room 8 Level: Main
  • Other Room9 Area: 156
  • Room 9 Description: DiningRoom
  • Additional Room 9 Level: Main

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: LapSiding
  • Exterior Features: Fenced, Yard
  • Lot Size: 3,000 to 4,999 SqFt
  • View: No
  • Lot Features: Level, OnBusline
  • Disclosures: Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Detached,Oversized
  • Parking Description: OnStreet
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.0

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: Astor
  • High School: Roosevelt

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4791.0
  • Parcel #: R292596

Green Features

  • Green Certification: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3200.95

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 25, 2018
Closed on
Feb 27, 2018
Sold by
Garaventa James A
Bought by
Moody Christa and Moody Jared
Seller's Agent
Marc Fox
Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Ciacci
Redfin
List Price
$485,000
Sold Price
$489,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,000
0.82%
Current Estimated Value
$585,879

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$96,879
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.41%
Original Mortgage
$453,000
Outstanding Balance
$385,007
Interest Rate
4.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$200,872

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 25, 2018
Closed on
Feb 5, 2018
Sold by
Pargar Llc
Bought by
Garaventa James A and Garaventa Donna P
Seller's Agent
Marc Fox
Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Ciacci
Redfin
List Price
$485,000
Sold Price
$489,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,000
0.82%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$453,000
Outstanding Balance
$385,007
Interest Rate
4.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$200,872

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2017
Sold by
Garaventa James A
Bought by
Pargar Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2006
Sold by
Gaudette Francis X
Bought by
Garaventa James A and Garaventa Donna P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$216,000
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2005
Sold by
Brady Jennifer A
Bought by
Gaudette Francis X and Gaudette Kim M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$231,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2005
Sold by
Brady Mathew J
Bought by
Brady Jennifer A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 1998
Sold by
Brady Mathew J
Bought by
Brady Mathew J and Brady Jennifer A
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
Moody Christa $489,000 Lawyers Title
Garaventa James A -- None Available
Pargar Llc -- None Available
Garaventa James A $270,000 First American
Gaudette Francis X $309,000 Pacific Nw Title
Brady Jennifer A -- --
Brady Mathew J -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Moody Christa $453,000
Previous Owner Garaventa James A $216,000
Previous Owner Gaudette Francis X $231,000
Previous Owner Brady Jennifer A $168,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/28/2018 02/28/18 Sold $489,000 +0.8% $205 / Sq Ft
01/29/2018 01/29/18 Pending -- -- --
01/25/2018 01/25/18 For Sale $485,000 -- $204 / 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 $4,210 $157,350 -- --
2023 $4,048 $152,770 $0 $0
2022 $3,961 $148,330 $0 $0
2021 $3,894 $144,010 $0 $0
2020 $3,572 $139,820 $0 $0
2019 $3,441 $135,750 $0 $0
2018 $3,340 $131,800 $0 $0
2017 $3,201 $127,970 $0 $0
2016 $2,929 $124,250 $0 $0
2015 $2,853 $120,640 $0 $0
2014 $2,810 $117,130 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Marc Fox

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Marc Fox

    Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere

    (503) 915-7475

    1 in this area

    706 Total Sales

    Marc Fox
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Steven Brush

    Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere

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Map

Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

MLS Number: 18593706

Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

APN: R292596

Oregon Multnomah County Portland 97203 Portsmouth

8231 N Foss Ave, Portland, OR

This home is located at 8231 N Foss Ave, Portland, OR 97203 since 25 January 2018 and is currently estimated at $585,879, approximately $245 per square foot. This property was built in 1942. 8231 N Foss Ave is a home located in Multnomah County with nearby schools including Astor Elementary School, Roosevelt High School, and Portland Village School.

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