520 Southwest Hamilton Street

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$775,000

4 beds4 baths2,657 sqft$292/sqft

520 SW Hamilton St, Portland, OR 97239

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.26 acresLot Size

1884Year Built

$292/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Cathedral-style windows offer picturesque views of your own arboretum and botanical garden adjacent to lush Terwilliger Parkway. Special features abound: structurally engineered retaining walls, updated foundation, new windows, new furnace, 5yr new roof, some new electrical, plumbing, insulation, and dishwasher. The lower level is ripe for converting to ADU or other rental opportunities with laundry hookup available on each floor. The recently added "summer house" is perfect for your office, yoga...Cathedral-style windows offer picturesque views of your own arboretum and botanical garden adjacent to lush Terwilliger Parkway. Special features abound: structurally engineered retaining walls, updated foundation, new windows, new furnace, 5yr new roof, some new electrical, plumbing, insulation, and dishwasher. The lower level is ripe for converting to ADU or other rental opportunities with laundry hookup available on each floor. The recently added "summer house" is perfect for your office, yoga or art studio with nature views. Enjoy your private 1/4 acre with natural spring, bird watching, and deer sightings within 5min of downtown, OHSU, Hillsdale, & John's Landing.

Listed by: Amber Turner • Think Real Estate

Listing closed: 04/28/2023 12:00 AM • Source: RMLS, MLS#: 23100103

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$843,450

Avg days on market

175

Sale-to-list ratio

93.7%

a view of a back yard with yellow and flowers

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2701 South Hamilton Street, Portland, OR 97239

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Property Information for 520 Southwest Hamilton Street

Property Details

Taxes: $8,935 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Multnomah County
Style: Bungalow, Cabin
Subdivision: HOMESTEAD
Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Pad
Zoning: R5
View: River, Seasonal, Trees Woods
Garage Spaces: .00
Parking Total: .00

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 1884
Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,325 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Country: US
Directions: South on Barbur, Right on Hamilton

Road Surface: Paved

School Information

Elementary School: Ainsworth
High School: Lincoln

Middle Or Junior School: West Sylvan

Parking

Attached Garage: No

Taxes and HOA

CC and R Y/N: No
FIRPTA: No

HOA Y/N: No
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Deferral: No
Tax Annual Amount: $8,934.52
Parcel Number: R247788
Tax Legal Description: PORTLAND HMSTD, BLOCK 16, E 1/2 OF W 1/2 OF LOT 4 & W 7 1/2 OF E

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Video Virtual Tour 1 Y/N: Yes
Video Virtual Tour 1 URL: https://youtu.be/5S_f5c5wiW4

Video Virtual Tour 2 Y/N: No

Property

Lot Information

Acres: 0.26
Lot Description: Sloped, Terraced, Trees, Wooded

Lot Size Square Feet: 11325.0
Lot Size Range: Sq Ft10000to14999
Lot Size: 10,000 to 14,999 Sq Ft
SqFt Source: ptl maps

Property and Assessments

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential

Water Description: Public Water
Property Condition: Resale
Year Built: 1884
New Construction: No
Property Attached: No
Warranty Available Y/N: No

Utilities

Fuel Description: Gas
Heating Description: Forced Air

Hot Water Description: Gas
Sewer Description: Public Sewer

Green Features

Green Certification: No

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior Description: Shake Siding, Wood Siding
Exterior Features: Covered Deck, Deck, Garden, Outbuilding, Sprinkler, Workshop, Yard

Roof Type: Composition
Water Front Y/N: Yes
Waterfront Description: Other
Water Name: natural spring

Interior Features

Basement: Finished, Partially Finished
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Vinyl Frames, Wood Frames
Fireplaces Total: 0
Interior Features: High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling, Wallto Wall Carpet, Washer Dryer, Wood Floors
SqFt Calculated: 956
View Y/N: Yes
SqFt Optional Level: Lower
SqFt Optional Level Total: 199
SqFt Lower Level Total: 1502
SqFt Main Level Total: 956
SqFt Upper Level Total: 0
Bedrooms Total: 4
Stories: 3
Baths Total: 3.1
Cooling: No
Fireplace: No
Heating: Yes

Master Bedroom

Room Description: Primary Bedroom
Primary Bedroom Additional Features: Wallto Wall Carpet

Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Features: Builtin Features

Bedroom 2

Room Description: _2nd Bedroom
Bedroom 2 Level: Main

Bedroom 3

Room Description: _3rd Bedroom
Bedroom 3 Level: Lower

3rd Bedroom Features: Exterior Entry

Dining Room

Room Description: Dining Room
Dining Room Level: Main

Family Room

Room Description: Family Room
Family Room Level: Lower

Kitchen

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

Kitchen Room Level: Main

Living Room

Room Description: Living Room
Living Room Level: Lower

Baths

Baths Lower Level Full: 2
Baths Lower Level Partial: 1

Baths Lower Level Total: 2.1
Baths Main Level Full: 1
BathsMainLevelPartial: 0
Baths Main Level Total: 1.0
Bathrooms Full: 3
Baths Partial: 1
Total Bathrooms: 4
Baths Upper Leve lFull: 0
Baths Upper Level Partial: 0
Baths Upper Level Total: 0.0

Farm

Farm Information

Farm Y/N: No

Additional Strucuture

Additional Structure information

Addl Structure Baths Total: 0.00
Addl Structure Bedrooms Total: 0

Addl Structure Const 1: Concrete, Shake Siding
Addl Structure Features 1: Concrete Floor, Electricity Connected, Storage, Vinyl Window Double Paned
Addl Structure No Structures: 1
Addl Structure Sqft 1: 230.0
AddlStructureOtherType1: Auxiliary Dwelling Unit

Multi Family

Multi-Family Information

SqFt Approximate Building Total: 2657

Public Records for 520 Southwest Hamilton Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2017$6,255 ($521 / month)

Home Facts

Beds2Baths1.5Above Grade Finished SqFt956 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt956 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt546 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,498 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1884Year Renovated1884ZoningSDP,OSCDCountyMULTNOMAHAPNR247788

Schools near 520 Southwest Hamilton Street

This home is within Portland School District 1j.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Ainsworth Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	1.5 mi
6/10	West Sylvan Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	3.9 mi
8/10	Lincoln High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.9 mi
9/10	Portland Village School	Charter - Choice school	K to 8	0.5 mi
2/10	Alliance High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.9 mi
8/10	Portland Arthur Academy Charter School	Charter - Choice school	K to 5	5.0 mi
NR	Cedarwood Waldorf School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi
NR	Building Bridges	Private - Nearby school	PK to 2	0.6 mi
NR	A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Ainsworth Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	1.5 mi
6/10	West Sylvan Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	3.9 mi
8/10	Lincoln High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.9 mi
9/10	Portland Village School CharterK to 8 Choice school	0.5 mi
2/10	Alliance High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.9 mi
8/10	Portland Arthur Academy Charter School CharterK to 5 Choice school	5.0 mi
NR	Cedarwood Waldorf School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Building Bridges PrivatePK to 2 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.4 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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 520 Southwest Hamilton Street, Portland, OR 97239	$775,000	4	4	2,657	11,325
520 Southwest Hamilton Street, Unit A, Portland, OR 97239	$775,000	2	4	1,912	11,498
430 Southwest Hamilton Street, Unit A, Portland, OR 97239	–	2	2	2,319	12,870
360 Southwest Hamilton Street, Portland, OR 97239	–	2	2	1,357	5,250
382 South Hamilton Court, Portland, OR 97239	$500,000	3	3	2,093	4,791
359 Southwest Hamilton Street, Portland, OR 97239	$725,000	4	3	2,421	4,356
356 Southwest Hamilton Street, Portland, OR 97239	–	–	2	2,523	4,250
4361 Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard, Portland, OR 97239	–	2	1	2,080	11,050
374 South Hamilton Court, Portland, OR 97239	$275,000	2	3	1,715	4,000
348 Southwest Hamilton Street, Portland, OR 97239	–	3	2	1,294	8,500
364 Southwest Hamilton Court, Portland, OR 97239	$417,500	2	1	1,372	3,920
4333 Southwest 4th Avenue, Portland, OR 97239	$875,000	3	4	2,392	10,018
534 Southwest Bancroft Street, Portland, OR 97239	–	3	2.5	2,783	8,000
335 South Hamilton Street, Portland, OR 97239	$185,000	3	2	2,200	6,300
512 Southwest Bancroft Street, Unit A, Portland, OR 97239	–	1	3	2,431	6,000
504 Southwest Bancroft Street, Portland, OR 97239	$700,000	3	2	2,112	6,098

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