4842 SW Elm Ln

Portland, OR 97221

$630,000
Price
3
Beds
2,020 Sq. Ft.
$312 / Sq. Ft.
2,020
Sq. Ft.
$312
per Sq. Ft.
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Incredible West Hills opportunity in highly coveted Sylvan Highlands Neighborhood! This beautiful, solid mid-century home, on over-sized private lot is craving some love! Let your personal cosmetic finishes make it shine and create instant equity! Fresh paint inside and out, landscaping, and some cosmetics will go a long way! This home received a complete top to bottom remodel just 10 years including a new 50 yr roof, Furnace, Kitchen, Baths and more! The huge fenced "double" back yard has endless...Incredible West Hills opportunity in highly coveted Sylvan Highlands Neighborhood! This beautiful, solid mid-century home, on over-sized private lot is craving some love! Let your personal cosmetic finishes make it shine and create instant equity! Fresh paint inside and out, landscaping, and some cosmetics will go a long way! This home received a complete top to bottom remodel just 10 years including a new 50 yr roof, Furnace, Kitchen, Baths and more! The huge fenced "double" back yard has endless opportunities such as Sport Court, detached ADU, elite garden, etc... Sylvan Highlands neighbors The Oregon Zoo & Max Station, and is home to historic tennis center The Racquet Club. Just a few minutes to Downtown, Northwest Portland and Pearl District Restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Instant freeway access for short commutes to Nike, Intel and Hi-Tech Corridor! Washington Park and Forest Park are also nearby!
  1. Listed by Tom Portlock • MORE Realty • 503-475-7423

Property Details for 4842 Southwest Elm Lane

Style
Daylight Ranch
Subdivision
SYLVAN HIGHLANDS
Parking Features
Driveway, Off Street
View
Trees Woods
Garage Spaces
1.00
Parking Total
1.00

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Property Details for 4842 Southwest Elm Lane

StatusActive
MLS #264568869
Days on Market6
Taxes$8,240 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1947
Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF
CountyMultnomah County
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Building Information for 4842 Southwest Elm Lane

Stories2Year Built1947Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF

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$3,826 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

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$3,139

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Property Information for 4842 Southwest Elm Lane

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country: US
  • Directions: Canyon Court/Canyon Court to Highland Pkwy, to Elm Lane
  • Road Surface: Paved
School Information
  • Elementary School: Ainsworth
  • High School: Lincoln
  • Middle Or Junior School: West Sylvan
Parking
  • Garage Type: Attached
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: $8,240.19
  • Parcel Number: R301068
  • Tax Legal Description: WEST HIGHLANDS MEADOW, BLOCK 7, LOT 6 EXC PT IN HWY, ELY 15' OF L
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Lot Information
  • Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Description: Level, Terraced, Trees, Wooded
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10890.0
  • Lot Size Dimension: 10,774 s.f.
  • Lot Size Range: Sq Ft10000to14999
  • Lot Size: 10,000 to 14,999 Sq Ft
  • SqFt Source: RMLS
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Water Description: Public Water
  • Property Condition: Updated Remodeled
  • Year Built: 1947
Utilities
  • Cooling Description: Central Air
  • Fuel Description: Gas
  • Heating Description: Forced Air95Plus
  • Hot Water Description: Gas
  • Sewer Description: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Lap Siding, Wood Siding
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • RV Description: RVParking, RVBoat Storage
Interior Features
  • Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Vinyl Frames
  • Fireplace Description: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Hardwood Floors, Tile Floor, Wallto Wall Carpet, Washer Dryer
  • SqFt Calculated: 1010
  • SqFt Lower Level Total: 1010
  • SqFt Main Level Total: 1010
  • SqFt Upper Level Total: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Stories: 2
  • Baths Total: 2.0
Master Bedroom
  • Room Description: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Additional Features: Ensuite, Walkin Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Lower
  • Primary Bedroom SqFt: 156
  • Primary Bedroom Length: 12
  • Primary Bedroom Width: 13
Bedroom 2
  • Room Description: _2nd Bedroom
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 11
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 12
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2 SqFt: 132
  • 2nd Bedroom Features: Hardwood Floors
Bedroom 3
  • Room Description: _3rd Bedroom
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 10
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 12
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3 SqFt: 120
  • 3rd Bedroom Features: Hardwood Floors
Dining Room
  • Room Description: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Garden Window
  • Dining Room Additional Features: Tile Floor
  • Dining Room Length: 9
  • Dining Room Width: 9
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room SqFt: 81
Family Room
  • Room Description: Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Fireplace, Patio
  • Family Room Additional Features: Wallto Wall Carpet
  • Family Room Length: 15
  • Family Room Width: 20
  • Family Room Level: Lower
  • Family Room SqFt: 300
Kitchen
  • Room Description: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Pantry, Range Hood, Solid Surface Countertop, Stainless Steel Appliance, Tile
  • Kitchen Room Features: Dishwasher, Garden Window, Gas Appliances, Updated Remodeled
  • Kitchen Room Additional Features: Free Standing Refrigerator
  • Kitchen RoomLength: 10
  • Kitchen RoomWidth: 11
  • Kitchen Room Level: Main
  • Kitchen Room SqFt: 110
Living Room
  • Room Description: Living Room
  • Living Room Features: Deck, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floors
  • Living Room Length: 15
  • Living Room Width: 20
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Living Room SqFt: 300
Baths
  • Baths Lower Level Full: 1
  • Baths Lower Level Partial: 0
  • Baths Lower Level Total: 1.0
  • Baths Main Level Full: 1
  • BathsMainLevelPartial: 0
  • Baths Main Level Total: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Baths Partial: 0
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Baths Upper Leve lFull: 0
  • Baths Upper Level Partial: 0
  • Baths Upper Level Total: 0.0
Additional Room 1
  • Additional Room 1 Description: Bonus Room
  • Additional Room 1 Length: 12
  • Additional Room 1 Level: Lower
  • Additional Room 1 SqFt: 156
  • Additional Room 1 Width: 13
Additional Room 2
  • Additional Room 2 Description: Laundry
  • Additional Room 2 Length: 7
  • Additional Room 2 Level: Lower
  • Additional Room 2 SqFt: 84
  • Additional Room 2 Width: 12
Amenities
Amenities Information
  • Internet Service Type: Cable, Fiber Optics
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • SqFt Approximate Building Total: 2020

Property History for 4842 Southwest Elm Lane

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 3, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #594338774

$525,000

+24.3% / yr

Oct 12, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #557880778

$374,088—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/03/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #594338774

$525,000

+24.3% / yr

10/12/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #557880778

$374,088

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

Public Records for 4842 Southwest Elm Lane

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$8,240 ($687 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,371 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,690 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt681 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt200 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,774 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947ZoningR10CountyMULTNOMAHAPN1S1E06DA 05100Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4842 Southwest Elm Lane

This home is within Portland School District 1j.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ainsworth Elementary School
Public - K to 5
West Sylvan Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Lincoln High School
Public - 9 to 12
Opal School Of The Portland Children's Museum
Charter - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Ainsworth Elementary School
PublicK to 5

West Sylvan Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lincoln High School
Public9 to 12

Opal School Of The Portland Children's Museum
CharterK to 5

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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More information about 4842 Southwest Elm Lane, Portland, OR 97221

4842 Southwest Elm Lane is a single family home for sale in Portland, OR 97221. This property was listed for sale on June 21, 2026 by MORE Realty, it's currently listed at $630,000. It has been on the market for a total of 6 days and was last sold on May 3, 2017. This listing's school district is Portland School District 1j. Nearby schools include Ainsworth Elementary School, West Sylvan Middle School and Lincoln High School. 4842 Southwest Elm Lane is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,020 sqft single family home built in 1947.

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