Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/06/2026
Listed
$600,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Astoria Hilltop Cape Cod house with stunning views of the Columbia River from two floors, from the house and from the deck outdoors. This home features three bedrooms, two baths, a large basement, and a detached garage. This house has real charm!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 538 Kensington Ave
General
- Price: $600,000
- Taxes: $5,603 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: RWMLS
- MLS ID: 551344877
- Updated: 3/6/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Hardwood Floors, Washer/Dryer, Wood Floors
- Appliances: Free-Standing Range
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Upper
- Bedroom 2: Upper
- Bedroom 3: Main
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Main
- Kitchen: Main
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Deck, Yard
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Total Spaces: 1
Location
- County: Clatsop
- Driving Directions: South on 8th to Kensington Avenue, west to 538 Kensington
School Information
- Elementary School: Astor
- Middle School: Astoria
- High School: Astoria
Community
- Community Name: 180 - Clatsop Co: Astoria
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
Structural Information
- Property Detached: Yes
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Basement Desc.: Finished
- Roof: Composition
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,651
- Year Built: 1940
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,791
- Lot Size: 3, 000 to 4, 999 SqFt
- Frontage: Paved
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $5,603.08
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: MCCLURES LT 7 BLK 123
- Disclosures/Reports: Exempt
- Property ID: 25844
Listed by Astoria Real Estate (503) 325-3304, Janet Weidman (503) 741-0345
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Schools
Schools serving 538 Kensington Ave
School District:Astoria School District 1
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Astor Elementary School, Astoria, OR 3550 Franklin Avenue, Astoria, OR 97103 | K-2 | 1.7 mi |
Lewis & Clark Elementary School, Astoria, OR 92179 Lewis and Clark Road, Astoria, OR 97103 | 3-5 | 2.5 mi |
Astoria Middle School 1100 Klaskanine Avenue, Astoria, OR 97103 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Astoria Senior High School 1001 West Marine Drive, Astoria, OR 97103 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 538 Kensington Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 538 Kensington Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,603
3%
$410,716
51%
2024
$5,452
4%
$272,427
3%
2023
$5,265
9%
$264,493
6%
2021
$4,839
-3%
$249,311
-3%
2022
$4,976
3%
$256,790
6%
2021
$4,839
21%
$242,051
18%
2019
$3,997
9%
$205,926
3%
2018
$3,677
4%
$199,929
3%
2017
$3,521
5%
$194,107
3%
2016
$3,365
2%
$188,454
3%
2015
$3,299
2%
$182,966
3%
2014
$3,240
3%
$177,638
3%
2013
$3,141
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$172,465
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538 Kensington Ave, Astoria, OR 97103 (MLS# 551344877) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 538 Kensington Ave is currently listed for $600,000 and was received on March 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 538 Kensington Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Astoria? You can browse all Astoria real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.