Amazing opportunity in Kenton with this updated, 1-level on an oversized lot with a huge garage/shop and a detached studio in the back. Morning daylight pours into the living room, gleaming off the updated hardwoods with a generous sized dining and kitchen space complete with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and beautiful wood cabinetry. 2 Bedrooms and an updated bath complete this easy living interior, with french doors that lead out to the big backyard, roughly 250 sq. ft. of finished studio space, big driveway with RV/boat storage and a well-sized garage/shop, powered and ready for all your innovative ideas or shop needs. Further updates include the plumbing, electric panel, AC, Nest thermostat and more. Bike score 93, walkable to parks and downtown Kenton. So much room for creativity and simple living, come make this your new home! Low taxes & Home Energy Score is 8/10. [Home Energy Score = 8. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10241447]
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$420,000
8253 N Fowler Ave, Portland, OR 97217
2beds
1,071sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
5,662.8 Square Feet Lot
$416,000 Zestimate®
$392/sqft
$2,314 Estimated rent
Home value
$416,000
$387,000 - $445,000
$2,314/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 30, 2025 at 05:16am
Listed by:
Michael Kafoury 503-490-0344,
Urban Nest Realty
Bought with:
Megan Jacob, 201250783
Living Room Realty
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 356988600
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Daylight, Hardwood Floors, Closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Daylight, Hardwood Floors, Closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Dining room
- Features: Daylight
- Level: Main
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9 x 8
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free Standing Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Granite
- Level: Main
- Area: 81
- Width: 9
Living room
- Features: Daylight, Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 247
- Dimensions: 19 x 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Water Heater
Features
- Closet, Granite
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Vinyl Frames, Daylight
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,071
- Total interior livable area: 1,071 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, RV Access/Parking, RV Boat Storage, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Kitchen Cabinets, Main Floor Bedroom Bath, Minimal Steps, Natural Lighting, One Level, Parking, Utility Room On Main, Accessibility
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Raised Beds, Yard
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Free Standing Hot Tub
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Seasonal
Lot
- Size: 5,662 sqft
- Features: Level, SqFt 5000 to 6999
Details
- Additional structures: RVParking, RVBoatStorage, ToolShed
- Parcel number: R292711
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security Lights, Sidewalk
Location
- Region: Portland
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2025 | Sold | $420,000+5.3%$392/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #356988600 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2025 | Pending sale | $399,000$373/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #356988600 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,000+14.8%$373/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #356988600 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2017 | Sold | $347,500+0.8%$324/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #17514782 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2017 | Pending sale | $344,900$322/sqft |
Source: Portland Premiere #17514782 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,876 +3.7% | $106,750 +3% |
| 2024 | $2,773 +4% | $103,650 +3% |
| 2023 | $2,667 +2.2% | $100,640 +3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Kenton
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Peninsula Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Ockley GreenGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 2/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Peninsula
- Middle: Ockley Green
- High: Roosevelt,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
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- Oregon
- Multnomah County
- Portland
- 97217
- Kenton
- 8253 N Fowler Ave