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$749,900

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,815 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 9 days ago
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This Garden Home cottage is full of personality and warmth. Original details like coved ceilings, curved arches, and hardwood floors give the home its charm, while thoughtful interior and mechanical updates help it live like a modern home. The main level includes two comfortable bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a welcoming living room with a traditional fireplace. The updated kitchen and dining room sit just off the living room and capture beautiful sunset views. The adjacent back deck extends the living space and offers an easy spot for relaxing or entertaining. The walk-out lower level adds surprising flexibility, with a spacious living area, a full bathroom, and additional rooms that work well as an office, bedroom, or creative space. Upstairs provides even more versatility with rooms that function well as a home office, playroom, or extra bedroom. The home sits on a generous lot with mature landscaping, plus a garage/shop and garden shed for extra storage or projects. Updated HVAC, including a heat pump mini-split, keeps things comfortable year-round. All of this on a quiet, dead-end street-complete with stair access that connects the neighborhood-close to parks, trails, and the local favorites that make the Garden Home neighborhood such a special place to live. [Home Energy Score = 8. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10213465]

Full Property Details for 8609 SW 61st Ave

General

  • Price: $749,900
  • Taxes: $8,293 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: RWMLS
  • MLS ID: 159034974
  • Updated: 1/9/2026
  • Added to Site: 10 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: 3rd Floor, Hardwood Floors, Tile Floor, Washer/Dryer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Plumbed For Ice Maker

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main - Full Baths: 1
  • Lower - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Primary Bedroom: 12 x 14, Main, 168 Sq. Ft.
  • Bedroom 2: 10 x 14, Main, 140 Sq. Ft.
  • Bedroom 3: 12 x 14, Upper, 168 Sq. Ft.
  • Bedroom 4: 17 x 11, Lower, 187 Sq. Ft.

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: 13 x 18, Main, 234 Sq. Ft.
  • Family Room: 25 x 17, Lower, 425 Sq. Ft.
  • Kitchen: 11 x 10, Main, 110 Sq. Ft.

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced, Patio, RV Parking, Yard

Parking

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

Location

  • County: Multnomah
  • Subdivision: Garden Home
  • Driving Directions: Garden Home Road to SW 61st

School Information

  • Elementary School: Markham
  • Middle School: Jackson
  • High School: Ida B Wells

Community

  • Community Name: 148 - Portland NW/ SW/ S, Raleigh Hills

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Mini Split
  • Heating Type: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Mini Split
  • Heating Fuel: Electricity

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public Water

Structural Information

  • Property Detached: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Basement Desc.: Daylight, Finished
  • Roof: Composition
  • Windows: Double Pane Windows
  • Stories/Levels: 3
  • Square Feet: 2,815
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Property Condition: Resale

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,018
  • Lot Size: 10, 000 to 14, 999 SqFt
  • Lot Dimensions: 98 x 105
  • Frontage: Paved
  • Lot Features: Cul-de-sac, Gentle Sloping

Green Features

  • Green Certified: Yes

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $8,293.5
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: SECTION 19 1S 1E, TL 800 0.23 ACRES
  • Disclosures/Reports: Disclosure
  • Property ID: R329447

Listed by Harnish Company Realtors (503) 699-8483, Laura Cavanaugh (503) 559-4561

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Schools serving 8609 SW 61st Ave

School District:Portland School District 1j
NameGradesDistance
Markham Elementary School
10531 Southwest Capitol Highway, Portland, OR 97219
K-51.1 mi
Jackson Middle School
10625 Southwest 35th Avenue, Portland, OR 97219
6-81.6 mi
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
1151 Southwest Vermont Street, Portland, OR 97219
9-122.6 mi
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Price
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1/09/2026
Listed
$749,900
2.59%
MLS
4/21/2023
Sold
$731,000
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Tax History for 8609 SW 61st Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$8,294
4%
$308,080
3%
2024
$7,995
4%
$299,110
3%
2023
$7,688
4%
$290,400
6%
2021
$7,394
-2%
$273,740
-3%
2022
$7,522
2%
$281,950
6%
2021
$7,394
13%
$265,770
3%
2019
$6,534
3%
$258,030
3%
2018
$6,341
4%
$250,520
3%
2017
$6,078
9%
$243,230
3%
2016
$5,562
3%
$236,150
3%
2015
$5,416
2%
$229,280
3%
2014
$5,335
8%
$222,610
3%
2013
$4,926
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$216,130
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