NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8969 N Van Houten Ave Portland, OR 97203

Portsmouth Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $423,000 - $430,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,287 Sq Ft
$332/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 19, 2017

Last sale price $325,000 $253 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,511/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Private Yard
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • High Ceiling
  • No HOA
  • Double Pane Windows

About This Home

As of April 2017

You'll find charm in every corner of this adorable Portsmouth bungalow. Inside it boasts high ceilings, formal dining and a huge kitchen. Updated windows and central AC are there to keep you cozy regardless of the weather. The partially finished basement provides a fantastic second bedroom/dude cave and space to watch tv, workout, etc. If you like to fire up the BBQ and entertain the enclosed patio and tidy yard will serve you well.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carly van Aart

Living Room Realty License #201206358 Listed on: 03/14/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Karoline Ashley

Windermere Realty Trust License #200509309

Windermere Realty Trust

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,563

Year Built

  • Built in 1919

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 100
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R5

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,287 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Cesar Chavez Elementary And Middle School
  • Roosevelt High School

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R137239

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,563

Year Built

Built in 1919

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1919
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Open House: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 1.0
  • Interior Amenities: HighCeilings, Laundry, WoodFloors
  • Basement: FullBasement, PartiallyFinished
  • Window Features: DoublePaneWindows, VinylFrames
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, FreeStandingRange, FreeStandingRefrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • BathroomsTotalLowerLevel: 0.0
  • BathroomsTotalMainLevel: 1.0
  • BathroomsTotalUpperLevel: 0.0
  • Lot Size Range: SqFt3000to4999
  • Room 13 Level: Main
  • Room 7 Description: _2ndBedroom
  • Additional Room 7 Level: Lower
  • Room 8 Description: _3rdBedroom
  • Room 9 Description: DiningRoom

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Description: Driveway
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Fuel Description: Gas
  • Hot Water: Gas
  • Cooling: CentralAir
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: ForcedAir90
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Water Source: PublicWater

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cesar Chavez
  • High School: Roosevelt
  • Middle Or Junior School: Cesar Chavez

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R5
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size: 40 X 100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3920.0
  • Parcel #: R137239

Green Features

  • Green Certification: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Deferral: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1563.43

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2017
Closed on
Apr 14, 2017
Sold by
Osmun Joshua William
Bought by
Kehm Michelle
Seller's Agent
Carly van Aart
Living Room Realty
Buyer's Agent
Karoline Ashley
Windermere Realty Trust
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,100
16.11%
Current Estimated Value
$426,675

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$101,675
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.31%
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
4.21%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2016
Sold by
Modzelewski Angela M
Bought by
Modzelewski Angela M and Osmun Joshua William

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$186,500
Interest Rate
3.68%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2008
Sold by
Buckowski Kristie
Bought by
Modzelewski Angela M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$201,832
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2004
Sold by
Bush Katrina L
Bought by
Buckowski Kristie and Effert Aaron Jacob

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$101,350
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 1998
Sold by
Gerber Christopher L
Bought by
Bush Katrina L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$69,444
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Kehm Michelle $325,000 Wfg Title
Modzelewski Angela M -- First American
Modzelewski Angela M $205,000 Western Title & Escrow Co
Buckowski Kristie $133,000 Transnation Title Agency Or
Bush Katrina L $70,000 Transnation Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kehm Michelle $255,000
Closed Kehm Michelle $260,000
Previous Owner Modzelewski Angela M $186,500
Previous Owner Modzelewski Angela M $204,859
Previous Owner Modzelewski Angela M $201,832
Previous Owner Buckowski Kristie $101,350
Previous Owner Bush Katrina L $69,444
Closed Buckowski Kristie $25,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/19/2017 04/19/17 Sold $325,000 +16.1% $253 / Sq Ft
03/16/2017 03/16/17 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2017 03/13/17 For Sale $279,900 -- $217 / 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 $2,246 $83,940 -- --
2023 $2,160 $81,500 $0 $0
2022 $2,113 $79,130 $0 $0
2021 $2,077 $76,830 $0 $0
2020 $1,906 $74,600 $0 $0
2019 $1,836 $72,430 $0 $0
2018 $1,782 $70,330 $0 $0
2017 $1,708 $68,290 $0 $0
2016 $1,563 $66,310 $0 $0
2015 $1,522 $64,380 $0 $0
2014 $1,500 $62,510 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Carly van Aart

    Living Room Realty

  • Karoline Ashley

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Karoline Ashley

    Windermere Realty Trust

    (503) 819-4851

    5 in this area

    286 Total Sales

    Karoline Ashley
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Map

Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

MLS Number: 17337271

Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

APN: R137239

Oregon Multnomah County Portland 97203 Portsmouth

8969 N Van Houten Ave, Portland, OR

This home is located at 8969 N Van Houten Ave, Portland, OR 97203 since 14 March 2017 and is currently estimated at $426,675, approximately $331 per square foot. This property was built in 1919. 8969 N Van Houten Ave is a home located in Multnomah County with nearby schools including Cesar Chavez School, Roosevelt High School, and Holy Cross Catholic School.

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