A classic Portland bungalow set on an oversized Overlook lot! It’s full of bungalow charm, featuring built-ins and leaded glass windows, along with thoughtful updates in all the right places. You’ll also find extras that don't typically come standard, including a primary suite and a detached studio! Overlook’s coziest kitchen - wash dishes in a sunbeam while you gaze out through the South facing window over the sink into your beautiful backyard, fully fenced with a covered patio for summer lounging, a sunny lawn for pets and play, and a separately fenced garden in the back corner where your tomatoes and dahlias can thrive. There’s a potting area, an XL storage shed and trees, beautiful trees. And don’t forget the big ol’ bungalow basement below, bursting with storage and workshop space! All in an outstanding Overlook location - a Biker’s Paradise with a 100 Bike Score! Pedal or walk to New Seasons, Stacks Coffeehouse and all the food, drinks and fun on Killingsworth: Pollo Bravo, Double Mountain, Spitz, Milk Glass, Advice Booth and more! Mere minutes to everything hip on Mississippi, Williams and Alberta! Welcome home. [Home Energy Score = 4. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10243963]
Active
$650,000
1552 N Simpson St, Portland, OR 97217
3beds
2,479sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
7,405.2 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$262/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Oversized overlook lotSeparately fenced gardenBeautiful backyardClassic portland bungalowDetached studioPotting areaPrimary suite
- 5 days |
- 1,768 |
- 164 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 07, 2026 at 01:41am
Listed by:
Charity Chesnek 503-997-1372,
Think Real Estate,
Shannon Sansoterra 503-260-9383,
Think Real Estate
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 702175924
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: EatingArea, Laundry, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Nook, Suite, Walkin Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Dining room
- Features: Builtin Features
- Level: Main
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Range, Free Standing Refrigerator
- Level: Main
- Area: 90
- Width: 9
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan
- Level: Main
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer/Dryer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Nook, Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wall to Wall Carpet
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Wood Frames, Vinyl Window Double Paned
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,479
- Total interior livable area: 2,479 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Converted Garage, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Main Floor Bedroom Bath, Accessibility
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,405.2 Square Feet
- Features: Level, SqFt 7000 to 9999
Details
- Additional structures: ToolShed
- Parcel number: R219485
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding, Lap Siding, Cedar, Shake Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Overlook
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $262/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $598,900
- Annual tax amount: $4,689
- Date on market: 4/3/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $650,000+116.7%$262/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #702175924 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2007 | Sold | $300,000$121/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,689 +3.7% | $174,040 +3% |
| 2024 | $4,521 +4% | $168,980 +3% |
| 2023 | $4,347 +2.2% | $164,060 +3% |
| 2022 | $4,253 +1.7% | $159,290 +3% |
| 2021 | $4,182 +9% | $154,660 +3% |
| 2020 | $3,836 +3.8% | $150,160 +3% |
| 2019 | $3,695 | $145,790 +3% |
| 2018 | $3,695 +3% | $141,550 +3% |
| 2017 | $3,587 +14% | $137,430 +3% |
| 2016 | $3,146 | $133,430 +3% |
| 2015 | $3,146 +2.7% | $129,550 +3% |
| 2014 | $3,064 +3.9% | $125,780 +3% |
| 2013 | $2,947 +10.5% | $122,120 +3% |
| 2012 | $2,666 +3.9% | $118,570 +3% |
| 2011 | $2,566 +5.4% | $115,120 +3% |
| 2010 | $2,435 +2.7% | $111,770 +3% |
| 2009 | $2,371 +6% | $108,520 +3% |
| 2008 | $2,237 +6.8% | $105,360 +9.6% |
| 2007 | $2,095 +11.3% | $96,090 +3% |
| 2006 | $1,882 +4.7% | $93,300 +3% |
| 2005 | $1,797 -8.2% | $90,590 +3% |
| 2004 | $1,958 +2.3% | $87,960 +3% |
| 2003 | $1,915 +8.9% | $85,400 +3% |
| 2002 | $1,758 +7.4% | $82,920 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $1,638 | $78,170 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$3,651/mo
Principal & interest
$3131
Property taxes
$520
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Overlook
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Beach Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Ockley GreenGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Jefferson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Beach
- Middle: Ockley Green
- High: Jefferson,Roosevelt
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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