12444 SW 57th Ave

2,867 Sq. Ft.
$288 / Sq. Ft.
2,867
Sq. Ft.
$288
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Tucked away on a private cul-de-sac, this classic mid-century home offers sweeping valley views and endless potential on a rare half-acre lot. The main home features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, plus a separate 1-bedroom apartment with its own kitchen—ideal for multigenerational living, rental income, or guest quarters. Original wood floors in the basement and 1 bedroom apartment add warmth and timeless character. Cedar closets and vintage details highlight the home’s mid-century charm, while the...Tucked away on a private cul-de-sac, this classic mid-century home offers sweeping valley views and endless potential on a rare half-acre lot. The main home features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, plus a separate 1-bedroom apartment with its own kitchen—ideal for multigenerational living, rental income, or guest quarters. Original wood floors in the basement and 1 bedroom apartment add warmth and timeless character. Cedar closets and vintage details highlight the home’s mid-century charm, while the flexible layout creates opportunity for customization and value-add. The expansive lot offers level, usable space perfect for outdoor living, gardening, or future improvements. Enjoy privacy, space, and views in a desirable SW Portland location. Whether you're looking to restore its original style or reimagine the property, this is a true diamond in the rough with incredible upside. Mortgage savings may be available for buyers of this listing. [Home Energy Score = 4. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10246676]
  1. Listed by Cinnamin Webb • Redfin

Property Details for 12444 Southwest 57th Avenue

Style
Mid Century Modern
Parking Features
Driveway
View
Territorial, Trees Woods
Garage Spaces
2.00
Parking Total
2.00
LISTING UPDATED: 05/03/2026 08:08 AM

Property Details for 12444 Southwest 57th Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #172129887
Days on Market42
Taxes$8,000 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1954
Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,780 SF
CountyMultnomah County

Location

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Building Information for 12444 Southwest 57th Avenue

Stories2Year Built1954Building Size-Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,780 SF

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$4,821 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,154

Property Taxes

$667

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 12444 Southwest 57th Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Accessibility Features: Garageon Main, Main Floor Bedroom Bath, Natural Lighting
  • Country: US
  • Directions: East on Haines from Lesser Rd or I-5
  • Road Surface: Paved
School Information
  • Elementary School: Markham
  • High School: Ida B Wells
  • Middle Or Junior School: Jackson
Parking
  • Garage Type: Attached
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,999.81
  • Parcel Number: R206434
  • Tax Legal Description: LESSER HTS, LOT 8
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 0.5
  • Lot Description: Cul_de_sac, Gentle Sloping, Trees
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 21780.0
  • Lot Size Range: Sq Ft20000to Acres1
  • Lot Size: 20,000 Sq Ft to .99 Acres
  • SqFt Source: Public rec
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Water Description: Public Water
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1954
Utilities
  • Cooling Description: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Fuel Description: Electricity
  • Heating Description: Forced Air, Mini Split, Wall Heater
  • Hot Water Description: Electricity
  • Sewer Description: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Lap Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Deck, Porch, Yard
  • Roof Type: Composition
Interior Features
  • Basement: Finished
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Vinyl Frames
  • Fireplace Description: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Granite, Laundry, Separate Living Quarters Apartment Aux Living Unit, Vinyl Floor, Wallto Wall Carpet, Wood Floors
  • SqFt Calculated: 1647
  • SqFt Lower Level Total: 1220
  • SqFt Main Level Total: 1647
  • SqFt Upper Level Total: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Stories: 2
  • Baths Total: 3.0
Master Bedroom
  • Room Description: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Additional Features: Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Primary Bedroom SqFt: 140
  • Primary Bedroom Length: 14
  • Primary Bedroom Width: 10
Bedroom 2
  • Room Description: _2nd Bedroom
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 13
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 10
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2 SqFt: 130
  • 2nd Bedroom Additional Features: Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet
Bedroom 3
  • Room Description: _3rd Bedroom
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 12
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 14
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Lower
  • Bedroom 3 SqFt: 168
  • 3rd Bedroom Features: Hardwood Floors
  • 3rd Bedroom Additional Features: Closet
Dining Room
  • Room Description: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floors, Sliding Doors
  • Dining Room Length: 14
  • Dining Room Width: 11
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room SqFt: 154
Family Room
  • Room Description: Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Exterior Entry, Hardwood Floors
  • Family Room Length: 19
  • Family Room Width: 14
  • Family Room Level: Lower
  • Family Room SqFt: 266
Kitchen
  • Room Description: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Appliances: Builtin Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Granite, Microwave, Pantry, Solid Surface Countertop
  • Kitchen Room Features: Dishwasher, Microwave, Pantry
  • Kitchen Room Additional Features: Builtin Oven, Free Standing Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Granite
  • Kitchen Room Level: Main
Living Room
  • Room Description: Living Room
  • Living Room Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floors
  • Living Room Level: Main
Baths
  • Baths Lower Level Full: 1
  • Baths Lower Level Partial: 0
  • Baths Lower Level Total: 1.0
  • Baths Main Level Full: 2
  • BathsMainLevelPartial: 0
  • Baths Main Level Total: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Baths Partial: 0
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • 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: 11
  • Additional Room 1 Level: Lower
  • Additional Room 1 SqFt: 132
  • Additional Room 1 Width: 12
Additional Room 2
  • Additional Room 2 Description: _2nd Kitchen
  • Additional Room 2 Length: 12
  • Additional Room 2 Level: Main
  • Additional Room 2 SqFt: 96
  • Additional Room 2 Width: 8
Additional Room 3
  • Additional Room 3 Description: _5th Bedroom
  • Additional Room 3 Length: 9
  • Additional Room 3 Level: Main
  • Additional Room 3 SqFt: 72
  • Additional Room 3 Width: 8
Additional Room 4
  • Additional Room 4 Features: Hardwood Floors
Additional Room 5
  • Additional Room 5 Additional Features: Free Standing Range
Additional Room 6
  • Additional Room 6 Features: Hardwood Floors
Amenities
Amenities Information
  • Internet Service Type: Fiber Optics
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Security Features: None
  • SqFt Approximate Building Total: 2867

Property History for 12444 Southwest 57th Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 23, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #308921525

$290,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/23/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #308921525

$290,000

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

Public Records for 12444 Southwest 57th Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$8,000 ($667 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,520 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,520 SqFtStories1Lot Size21,700 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954ZoningR10CountyMULTNOMAHAPN1S1E31CD 01000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 12444 Southwest 57th Avenue

This home is within Portland School District 1j.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Markham Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Jackson Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
Public9 to 12

Portland Village School
CharterK to 8

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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12444 Southwest 57th Avenue is a single family home for sale in Portland, OR 97219. This property was listed for sale on April 3, 2026 by Redfin, it's currently listed at $825,000. It has been on the market for a total of 42 days and was last sold on May 23, 2011. This listing's school district is Portland School District 1j. Nearby schools include Markham Elementary School, Jackson Middle School and Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School. 12444 Southwest 57th Avenue is a 5-bed, 3-bath, 2,867 sqft single family home built in 1954.

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