3831 NE 21ST AVE, Portland, OR 97212

$1,235,000
5
BD
4
BA
2,953
SqFt

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Sold Price
$1,235,000
List Price
$1,100,000
Closing Date
Jun 18, 2026
Days on Market
23
Status
SOLD
MLS#
714606108
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Living Area
2,953
Lot Size
5, 000 to 6, 999 SqFt
Region
Portland Northeast

Property Description

Offers Due Saturday, 5/30/26, 2:00 pm. Charming English Cottage in the highly sought-after Sabin/Alameda neighborhood blending timeless architectural character with thoughtful modern updates. This light-filled home offers five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, warm wood floors, flexible living spaces, and a finished lower level with both separate exterior entrance and interior access—ideal for guests, home office use, recreation space, or possible income potential.The welcoming living room features original white oak hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and a gas fireplace with stately mantle. The spacious formal dining room opens through French doors to a quaint sunroom, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow with additional French doors leading to the covered back deck and backyard. Built-in details throughout the home add warmth, charm, and functionality.The updated kitchen offers granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, cork flooring, tile backsplash, breakfast nook, and a functional layout designed for everyday living and entertaining. A convenient back door provides direct access to the driveway, creating an ideal mudroom-style entry for groceries, pets, and daily use.The upstairs primary ensuite retreat features original fir floors, walk-in closet, and beautifully updated bathroom with custom tile work and large walk-in shower with three shower heads.The finished lower level includes a full bathroom, egress window, and flexible-use possibilities for guest quarters, media room, office, gym, or Airbnb potential.Additional updates include new Marvin Elevate windows (2023), new gas furnace and heat pump (2024), new Café refrigerator and induction range (2025), radon mitigation system, sewer repair, and permitted basement conversion/remodel work. A rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated character home in one of Portland’s most beloved neighborhoods. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10214765]

Additional Information

Tax Amount
$9,797
Year Built
1925
High School
Jefferson
Elementary School
Sabin
Middle School
Harriet Tubman
Fireplaces Total
1
Garage Spaces
1
Garage Type
Detached
Acres
0.12
Living Area
2,953
Stories
3
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Accessibility Features
Natural Lighting
Master Bedroom Level
Upper
Cooling Description
Central Air
Fireplace Description
Gas
Fuel Description
Electricity, Gas
Heating Description
Forced Air
Hot Water Description
Electricity
Exterior Description
Wood Siding
Roof Type
Composition
Sewer Description
Public Sewer
Style
Bungalow
Parking
Driveway
Parking Description
Driveway
Road Surface
Paved
Exterior Features
Deck, Fenced, Garden, Patio, Porch, Yard
Interior Features
Granite, Hardwood Floors, Laundry, Skylight(s), Washer/Dryer, Wood Floors
Kitchen Appliances
Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Granite, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

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Listing courtesy of Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty. Selling Office: Bluebird Real Estate.

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