This classic Saltbox-style home blends timeless character with thoughtful updates. Step into a welcoming entry hall that leads to a spacious living room, a formal dining area with buffet nook, and an open kitchen with cozy eating space. Upstairs, you’ll find three bedrooms and a full bath, while the basement offers flexible space for a family room, hobbies, or storage.High ceilings and preserved charm meet modern upgrades: double-paned Milgard windows (lifetime warranty), mini-split systems with AC/heat, new furnace and water heater (2023), updated electric panel (2018), and a timeless kitchen remodel with new appliances. Fresh exterior paint (2022) and interior paint (2025) complete the package.Enjoy a private, fenced backyard and a location just steps from local coffee shops, cafes, and a yoga studio—urban living with a neighborhood feel. [Home Energy Score = 5. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10239276]
Sold
$605,000
1225 N Emerson St, Portland, OR 97217
3beds
2,460sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1907
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$603,200 Zestimate®
$246/sqft
$3,177 Estimated rent
Home value
$603,200
$561,000 - $645,000
$3,177/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 30, 2025 at 07:06am
Listed by:
Lisa Owens 503-321-2000,
Corcoran Prime
Bought with:
Jennifer King, 931000010
Windermere Heritage
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 521108707
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Wood Floors
- Level: Upper
- Area: 220
- Dimensions: 20 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Wood Floors
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Nook, Wood Floors
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood Floors, Nook
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Family room
- Features: Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 207
- Dimensions: 23 x 9
Kitchen
- Features: Eating Area, Microwave, Butlers Pantry, Quartz
- Level: Main
- Area: 165
- Width: 11
Living room
- Features: Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 260
- Dimensions: 20 x 13
Heating
- Forced Air 90
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer/Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- High Ceilings, Quartz, Built-in Features, Sink, Nook, Eat-in Kitchen, Butlers Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,460
- Total interior livable area: 2,460 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Garden, Raised Beds, Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
- Features: Level, Trees, SqFt 5000 to 6999
Details
- Parcel number: R210642
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Saltbox
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Shake Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1907
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Portland
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2025 | Sold | $605,000+0.9%$246/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #521108707 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2025 | Pending sale | $599,900$244/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #521108707 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2025 | Price change | $599,900-4.6%$244/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #521108707 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $629,000+46.3%$256/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #521108707 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2016 | Sold | $430,000-2.3%$175/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #15676955 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,465 +3.7% | $202,810 +3% |
| 2024 | $5,268 +4% | $196,910 +3% |
| 2023 | $5,066 +2.2% | $191,180 +3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Overlook
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Beach Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Ockley GreenGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Jefferson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Beach
- Middle: Ockley Green
- High: Jefferson
Source: RMLS (OR). This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
$603,200