1235 Southwest Cheltenham Street

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$535,000

3 beds1 bath1,842 sqft$290/sqft

1235 SW Cheltenham St, Portland, OR 97239

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Single FamilyProperty Type

6,098 sq ftLot Size

1923Year Built

$290/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this unique and the charming 1923 Cape Cod which offers timeless character, thoughtful updates, and an exceptional location just one block from the heart of downtown Hillsdale. The main level features a welcoming living room, two bedrooms, a versatile kitchen with dining space, and a recently updated full bathroom. Upstairs, two additional non-conforming bedrooms offer flexible space for guests, a home office, studio, or creative pursuits. A full basement with high ceilings provides abundant...Welcome to this unique and the charming 1923 Cape Cod which offers timeless character, thoughtful updates, and an exceptional location just one block from the heart of downtown Hillsdale. The main level features a welcoming living room, two bedrooms, a versatile kitchen with dining space, and a recently updated full bathroom. Upstairs, two additional non-conforming bedrooms offer flexible space for guests, a home office, studio, or creative pursuits. A full basement with high ceilings provides abundant storage, a workbench, and future potential, with exterior access to the backyard via a private stairwell. An attached one-car garage adds everyday convenience. Original details shine throughout, including beautiful hardwood floors, classic millwork, a wood-burning fireplace, and French doors opening to a covered porch. Outside, the large, fully fenced backyard offers plenty of room for pets, gardening, entertaining and relaxing. Recent improvements include newer interior and exterior paint, a full bathroom remodel, an updated electrical panel, updated plumbing and water line, a rebuilt chimney, and a roof installed in 2013. Ideally situated just one block from downtown Hillsdale, with easy access to transit, Ida B. Wells High School, the library, Dewitt Park, restaurants, shops, and neighborhood amenities—all within walking distance. A rare opportunity to bring your vision to a classic Hillsdale home with exceptional character and potential. Developer packet available upon request.

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Last updated: 09/09/2026 12:11 PM • Source: RMLS, MLS#: 750596975

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Property Information for 1235 Southwest Cheltenham Street

Property Details

Taxes: $7,129 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Multnomah County
Style: Capecod, Tri Level
Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street
View: Seasonal, Trees Woods
Garage Spaces: 1.00
Parking Total: 1.00

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 1923
Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Accessibility Features: Garageon Main, Main Floor Bedroom Bath
Country: US

Directions: Capitol Highway to SW Cheltenham
Road Surface: Concrete, Paved

School Information

Elementary School: Rieke
High School: Ida B Wells

Middle Or Junior School: Robert Gray

Parking

Garage Type: Attached

Taxes and HOA

Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $7,129.20

Parcel Number: R328616
Tax Legal Description: SECTION 16 1S 1E, TL 10600 0.14 ACRES

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Lot Information

Acres: 0.14
Lot Description: Corner Lot, Seasonal, Sloped, Trees

Lot Size Square Feet: 6098.0
Lot Size Range: Sq Ft5000to6999
Lot Size: 5,000 to 6,999 Sq Ft
SqFt Source: Prev RMLS

Property and Assessments

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential

Water Description: Public Water
Property Condition: Resale
Year Built: 1923

Utilities

Cooling Description: None
Fuel Description: Electricity

Heating Description: Forced Air
Hot Water Description: Gas
Sewer Description: Public Sewer

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior Description: Cedar, Other, Wood Siding
Exterior Features: Covered Deck, Fenced, Yard

Roof Type: Composition

Interior Features

Basement: Storage Space, Unfinished
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Window Features: Wood Frames
Fireplace Description: Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 1
Interior Features: Floor3rd, Wood Floors
SqFt Calculated: 1266
SqFt Lower Level Total: 576
SqFt Main Level Total: 864
SqFt Upper Level Total: 402
Bedrooms Total: 3
Stories: 3
Baths Total: 1.0

Master Bedroom

Room Description: Primary Bedroom
Primary Bedroom Level: Upper

Primary Bedroom SqFt: 196
Primary Bedroom Length: 14
Primary Bedroom Width: 14
Primary Bedroom Features: Hardwood Floors

Bedroom 2

Room Description: _2nd Bedroom
Bedroom 2 Length: 13

Bedroom 2 Width: 10
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 2 SqFt: 130
2nd Bedroom Features: Hardwood Floors

Bedroom 3

Room Description: _3rd Bedroom
Bedroom 3 Length: 12

Bedroom 3 Width: 11
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 SqFt: 132
3rd Bedroom Features: Hardwood Floors

Dining Room

Room Description: Dining Room
Dining Room Features: Kitchen Dining Room Combo

Dining Room Length: 12
Dining Room Width: 15
Dining Room Level: Main
Dining Room SqFt: 180

Family Room

Room Description: Family Room

Kitchen

Room Description: Kitchen
Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Range

Kitchen Room Features: Kitchen Dining Room Combo
Kitchen RoomLength: 12
Kitchen RoomWidth: 15
Kitchen Room Level: Main
Kitchen Room SqFt: 180

Living Room

Room Description: Living Room
Living Room Features: Deck, French Doors, Hardwood Floors

Living Room Length: 19
Living Room Width: 12
Living Room Level: Main
Living Room SqFt: 228

Baths

Baths Lower Level Full: 0
Baths Lower Level Partial: 0

Baths Lower Level Total: 0.0
Baths Main Level Full: 1
BathsMainLevelPartial: 0
Baths Main Level Total: 1.0
Bathrooms Full: 1
Baths Partial: 0
Total Bathrooms: 1
Baths Upper Leve lFull: 0
Baths Upper Level Partial: 0
Baths Upper Level Total: 0.0

Additional Room 1

Additional Room 1 Description: _4th Bedroom
Additional Room 1 Length: 9

Additional Room 1 Level: Upper
Additional Room 1 SqFt: 126
Additional Room 1 Width: 14

Additional Room 2

Additional Room 2 Description: Utility Room
Additional Room 2 Length: 19

Additional Room 2 Level: Lower
Additional Room 2 SqFt: 285
Additional Room 2 Width: 15

Additional Room 3

Additional Room 3 Description: Storage
Additional Room 3 Length: 19

Additional Room 3 Level: Lower
Additional Room 3 SqFt: 190
Additional Room 3 Width: 10

Multi Family

Multi-Family Information

SqFt Approximate Building Total: 1842

Property History for 1235 Southwest Cheltenham Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 12, 2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1502906999	$204,151	-12.5% / yr
Dec 20, 2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #585961050	$444,000	—
Dec 20, 2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #585961050	$444,000	+6.9% / yr
May 18, 2009	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #268729112	$266,600	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/12/2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1502906999	$204,151 -12.5% / yr
12/20/2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #585961050	$444,000
12/20/2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #585961050	$444,000 +6.9% / yr
05/18/2009	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #268729112	$266,600

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1235 Southwest Cheltenham Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$7,129 ($594 / month)

Home Facts

Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,266 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,266 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,098 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923Year Renovated1923ZoningRM1CountyMULTNOMAHAPNR328616

Schools near 1235 Southwest Cheltenham Street

This home is within Portland School District 1j.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Rieke Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.3 mi
8/10	Gray Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.4 mi
8/10	Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.3 mi
9/10	Portland Village School	Charter - Choice school	K to 8	1.2 mi
8/10	Emerson School	Charter - Choice school	K to 5	2.2 mi
9/10	Winterhaven School	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	2.3 mi
NR	Portland Cooperative School	Private - Nearby school	K to 2	0.4 mi
NR	Maimonides Jewish Day School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.6 mi
NR	Portland Jewish Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Rieke Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.3 mi
8/10	Gray Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.4 mi
8/10	Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.3 mi
9/10	Portland Village School CharterK to 8 Choice school	1.2 mi
8/10	Emerson School CharterK to 5 Choice school	2.2 mi
9/10	Winterhaven School PublicK to 8 Nearby school	2.3 mi
NR	Portland Cooperative School PrivateK to 2 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	Maimonides Jewish Day School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Portland Jewish Academy PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1235 Southwest Cheltenham Street is a single family home for sale in Portland, OR 97239. This listing's school district is Portland School District 1j. Nearby schools include Rieke Elementary School, Gray Middle School and Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School. 1235 Southwest Cheltenham Street is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,842 sqft single family home built in 1923.

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