3218 S WATER AVE, Portland, OR 97239

$518,462
2
BD
1
BA
1,719
SqFt

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Sold Price
$518,462
List Price
$525,000
Closing Date
Aug 21, 2026
Days on Market
77
Status
SOLD
MLS#
208773949
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,719
Lot Size
3, 000 to 4, 999 SqFt
Region
Portland NW/ SW/ S, Raleigh Hills

Property Description

Fabulous 2 Bedroom w/2 bonus rooms. Yes, you can have it all! Vintage elegance with modern updates and carefully preserved historic charm. The list of improvements is long - New roof, gutters & sewer line 2020. Studs out kitchen renovation in 2020 that includes quartz countertops, white oak floors, premium appliances (gas oven/range!) New furnace 2021. Upper level mini-split 2025, and more! From the elegant foyer to the beautifully reinvented laundry/pantry area the main floor is absolutely perfect. Living room & dining room feel welcoming and nostalgic. Need a minute? Settle into the cutest little office/reading nook with a cozy wood burning stove. On the main floor there are 2 high-ceiling bedrooms, a beautifully renovated bathroom and the absolutely stunning kitchen. AND there's more...Indulge your inner child and climb the loft steps to discover 2 delightful bonus rooms. Office? Playroom? Yoga? You decide! Outside, your own secret garden awaits. Peaceful & quiet w/native plants and a new aggregate patio beautifully centered around a magnificent mature magnolia tree. Modern comfort with all the grace and charm of yesteryear. Super convenient location minutes to streetcar, Downtown, OHSU & south waterfront Esplanade via pedestrian bridge one block away! [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10183785]

Additional Information

Tax Amount
$8,198
Year Built
1910
High School
Ida B Wells
Elementary School
Capitol Hill
Middle School
Jackson
Fireplaces Total
1
Acres
0.08
Living Area
1,719
Stories
3
Subdivision
Lair Hill
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Master Bedroom Level
Main
Cooling Description
Mini Split
Fireplace Description
Stove, Wood Burning
Fuel Description
Electricity, Gas
Heating Description
Forced Air, Mini Split, Wood Stove
Hot Water Description
Gas
Exterior Description
Lap Siding
Roof Type
Composition
Sewer Description
Public Sewer
Style
Victorian
Parking
On Street
Parking Description
On Street
Road Surface
Paved
Exterior Features
Fenced, Patio, Porch, Yard
Interior Features
Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, Laundry, Tile Floor
Kitchen Appliances
Butler's Pantry, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Quartz, Solid Surface Countertop, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

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Listing courtesy of Windermere Realty Trust. Selling Office: HomeSmart Realty Group.

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