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$499,000 Sale Pending

  • For Sale
  • Pending
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,690 Sq. Ft.
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First time on the market in 30 years. A true mid-century original: intact, unapologetic, and increasingly rare. Set quietly on Van Houten, a true gem of a street, this is the kind of MCM that almost never comes to market: not reimagined, not stripped down, but preserved in all the right ways. New roof, newer gutters, fresh paint and a garage that is ready for your dream office or living space conversion. Original red Formica countertops, warm wood trim, built-in cabinetry, sliding closet doors, and groovy heating covers are all still here, authentic details that define the era and are nearly impossible to replicate. Clean lines, giant picture windows, a versatile layout, and beautifully maintained hardwood floors ground the home in that effortless mid-century sensibility. The way it lives is just as compelling. Light moves easily through the spaces, settling into a charming kitchen nook and carrying throughout the home. The lower level adds real, usable square footage, flexible and functional without compromise. Step outside and the exterior feels like a private woodland with redwoods, fruit trees, blueberry bushes, an olive grove, and layered plantings cultivated over decades. The property has been intentionally planted with natives and perennials, to be low maintenance while still maintaining maximum beauty and bounty. The space is quiet, secluded, and deeply personal. Positioned between St Johns and Kenton, with easy bike and transit access to both, plus nearby access to both McCoy and Northgate parks, this is a truly special neighborhood. This is more than location, it's a community. Properties like this don't come around often. And when they do, they rarely look and live like this. [Home Energy Score = 5. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10248401]

Full Property Details for 8604 N Van Houten Ave

General

  • Price: $499,000
  • Taxes: $3,473 (2025)
  • Status: Pending
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: RWMLS
  • MLS ID: 458926578
  • Updated: 5/15/2026
  • Added to Site: 28 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Laundry, Washer/Dryer
  • Appliances: Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Primary Bedroom: 13 x 14, Main, 182 Sq. Ft.
  • Bedroom 2: 10 x 12, Main, 120 Sq. Ft.
  • Bedroom 3: 13 x 27, Lower, 351 Sq. Ft.

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: 18 x 13, Main, 234 Sq. Ft.
  • Family Room: Lower
  • Kitchen: 9 x 15, Main, 135 Sq. Ft.
  • Dining Room: Main

Additional Information

  • Security/Safety: Sidewalk

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Dog Run, Fenced, Garden, Patio, Raised Beds, Tool Shed, Xeriscape Landscaping, Yard

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Location

  • County: Multnomah
  • Subdivision: PORTSMOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD
  • Driving Directions: Lombard-north of Van Houten

School Information

  • Elementary School: Cesar Chavez
  • Middle School: Cesar Chavez
  • High School: Roosevelt

Community

  • Community Name: 141 - Portland North

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public Water

Structural Information

  • Property Detached: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Mid-Century Modern, Ranch
  • Basement Desc.: Full Basement, Partially Finished
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Square Feet: 1,690
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Property Condition: Resale

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,227
  • Lot Size: 5, 000 to 6, 999 SqFt
  • Lot Dimensions: 5, 000 SF
  • Frontage: Paved
  • Lot Features: Private

Green Features

  • Green Certified: Yes

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $3,473.21
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional, VA Loan

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: PORTSMOUTH VILLA EXTD, BLOCK L, LOT 8
  • Disclosures/Reports: Disclosure
  • Property ID: R248859

Listed by Portland's Alternative Inc., Realtors (503) 238-7617, Carla Mink (503) 317-1302

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    503-238-7617

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Schools serving 8604 N Van Houten Ave

School District:Portland School District 1j
NameGradesDistance
Cesar Chavez K-8 School
5103 North Willis Boulevard, Portland, OR 97203
K-80.2 mi
Roosevelt High School, Portland, OR
6941 North Central Street, Portland, OR 97203
9-120.8 mi
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Price & Sales History for 8604 N Van Houten Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
Change
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5/07/2026
Listed
$499,000
548.05%
MLS
12/22/1995
Sold
$77,000
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Tax History for 8604 N Van Houten Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,473
4%
$128,900
3%
2024
$3,348
4%
$125,150
3%
2023
$3,220
4%
$121,510
6%
2021
$3,097
-2%
$114,550
-3%
2022
$3,150
2%
$117,980
6%
2021
$3,097
13%
$111,220
3%
2019
$2,737
3%
$107,990
3%
2018
$2,657
4%
$104,850
3%
2017
$2,546
9%
$101,800
3%
2016
$2,330
3%
$98,840
3%
2015
$2,269
2%
$95,970
3%
2014
$2,235
2%
$93,180
3%
2013
$2,183
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$90,470
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