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Property Description
OPEN HOUSE SAT OCT 11, 12PM-2PM & SUN OCT 12, 12PM-2PM Lovingly cared for by the same owners for 28 years, this home is now ready for it's next chapter! This turn-key midcentury ranch rests on a generous 1/3-acre lot with mature Northwest landscaping and an expansive, private backyard. The main level offers four spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms, a large living room with a gas fireplace, an updated kitchen, a dining area with a second gas fireplace, and a family room that opens to the patio, hot tub, and lush yard-perfect for relaxing or entertaining.Meticulously maintained, the home features recent updates including a high-efficiency furnace, central A/C, and a refreshed kitchen. The fully finished lower level adds flexibility with a complete ADU featuring its own private entrance and garden patio. The ADU includes a bedroom, full bathroom, kitchen, and living area with a cozy gas fireplace-ideal for extended family, guests, or rental income. Previously used as a mother-in-law suite, it has also been successfully rented through Airbnb and Furnished Finder.Located in one of Southwest Portland's most desirable neighborhoods, this home is ideally situated close to the SW Trail System, Smith School fields, Gabriel Park and Community Center, and the fabulous shops and restaurants of Multnomah Village.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8836 SW 56th Ave
General
- Sold For: $875,000
- Taxes: $9,736 (2024)
- Status: Sold
- Type: Single Family
- Source: RWMLS
- MLS ID: 738628260
- Added to Site: 101 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Accessory Dwelling Unit, Garage Door Opener, Laminate Flooring, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace(s): Gas, Stove
- Appliances: Built-in Oven, Built-in Range, Cook Island, Dishwasher, Disposal, Down Draft, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Quartz, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: Main
- Bedroom 2: Main
- Bedroom 3: Main
- Bedroom 4: Main
- Bedroom 5: Lower
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Main
- Family Room: Main
- Kitchen: Main
- Dining Room: Main
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced, Free-Standing Hot Tub, Garden, Patio, Sprinkler, Yard
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Driveway, On Street
Location
- County: Multnomah
- Driving Directions: Garden Home Rd to SW 56th
School Information
- Midd School District: Jackson
- Elementary School: Markham
- Middle School: Jackson
- High School: Ida B Wells
Community
- Community Name: 148 - Portland NW/ SW/ S, Raleigh Hills
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Forced Air - 95+%, Gas Stove
- Heating Fuel: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
Structural Information
- Property Detached: Yes
- Architectural Style: 2 Story, Daylight Ranch
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished
- Roof: Composition
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 2,774
- Year Built: 1963
- Property Condition: Resale
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.3
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 13,068
- Lot Size: 10, 000 to 14, 999 SqFt
- Frontage: Paved
- Lot Features: Level, Private, Terraced
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $9,736.56
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Disclosures/Reports: Disclosure
- Property ID: R114557
Listed by Windermere Realty Trust (503) 294-1101, Karen Lowthian (503) 740-9408
Sold by Think Real Estate (503) 847-2722, Lauren Goche
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Schools
Schools serving 8836 SW 56th Ave
School District:Portland School District 1j
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Markham Elementary School 10531 Southwest Capitol Highway, Portland, OR 97219 | K-5 | 0.9 mi |
Jackson Middle School 10625 Southwest 35th Avenue, Portland, OR 97219 | 6-8 | 1.3 mi |
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School 1151 Southwest Vermont Street, Portland, OR 97219 | 9-12 | 2.4 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 8836 SW 56th Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/31/2025
Sold
$875,000
3.55%
MLS
10/09/2025
Listed
$845,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
8836 SW 56th Ave, Portland, OR 97219 (MLS# 738628260) is a Single Family property that was sold at $875,000 on October 31, 2025. Want to learn more about 8836 SW 56th Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Portland? You can browse all Portland real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

