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Address
653 Sw Sherman St, Portland, OR
Price
$ 492,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#591548893
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyMULTNOMAH
- CityPortland
- Area148
- NeighborhoodSOUTH PORTLAND
- Zip97201
- StyleVictorian
- Year Built1880
- Taxes$ 7244
- Price$ 492,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2509
- Lot Size0.04 Acres
Data Source:
Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLSOR)
Property Description
Location, location, location - investors and house hackers take note! This turnkey 5-bedroom Victorian in a high demand area has a documented rental history consistently generating over 3k per month. Excellent proximity to both PSU and OHSU campuses entices a large pool of renters and increases rental value - not to mention presenting opportunities for mid-term rentals. Large common areas like the spacious living room and updated kitchen with quartz countertops and newer stainless steel appliances make this charming Victorian a perfect fit for group living. Other perks include two updated bathrooms on the main and an in-unit laundry room, plus an extremely low-maintenance yard and an impressive history of maintenance, repairs and updates including but not limited to: a new sewer line in 2023, new furnace 2023, much of siding replaced with hardiplank, partial roof replacement 2020, upgraded electrical service, newer flooring and more. All just a short walk from PSU, OHSU and attractive local amenities like the PSU farmer’s market and the Duniway Park track, with inspiring city views, a Mt Hood view from the primary, excellent public transit (Transit Score 87) and a desirable school district. Come tour your next great investment! [Home Energy Score = 4. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10010174]
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Ainsworth Elementary School | West Sylvan Middle School | Lincoln High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Listed $492,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | PublicSewer |
|---|---|
| Heating | ForcedAir95Plus |
| Roof | Composition |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,FreeStandingGasRange,FreeStandingRefrigerator,Quartz,RangeHood,SolidSurfaceCountertop,StainlessSteelAppliance |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Year Built | 1880 |
| Stories Count | 3 |
| Property Subtype | SingleFamilyResidence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Parcel Number | R128762 |
| County | Multnomah |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Subdivision Name | SOUTH PORTLAND |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | go south on SW 6th (one-way st.) just south of 405 turn right on Sherman |
| High School | Lincoln |
| City | Portland |
| Disclosures | Disclosure |
| MLS Area | _148 |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 1742.0 |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Conventional |
| Elementary School | Ainsworth |
| Tax Annual Amount | 7244.98 |
| Middle/Junior High School | West Sylvan |
| Property Condition | Resale |
| Virtual Tour | https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=iVvDYJnHqmZ |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N | No |
| ViewDescription | City,Territorial |
| Legal Description | CARUTHERS ADD,BLOCK 36,S 20' OF W 27' OF E 77' OF LOT 3,W 27' |
| SeniorCommunityYn | False |
| ADU | False |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Laundry,LuxuryVinylPlank,Quartz,Skylight,TileFloor,WalltoWallCarpet,WasherDryer,WoodFloors |
|---|---|
| Basement | ExteriorEntry,PartialBasement,PartiallyFinished |
| Hot Water | Gas |
| Window Features | DoublePaneWindows,VinylFrames |
| Total Bathrooms | 2.0 |
| FuelDescription | Gas |
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| Total Baths | 2 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Porch,Yard |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | OnStreet |
| Lot Features | Level |
| Water Source | PublicWater |
| Exterior Description | Asbestos,CementSiding,ShakeSiding |
| Building Area Total | 2509.0 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.04 |
| Road Surface Type | Paved |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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