Q: What year was the house at 4840 Amherst St, Portland, OR built?

The house at 4840 Amherst St, Portland, OR was built in 1949.

Q: What type of house is at 4840 Amherst St, Portland, OR?

At the house at 4840 Amherst St, Portland, OR type Residence for Single Family.

Q: Does the home at 4840 Amherst St, Portland, OR have a sales history?

The last sale of a house at 4840 Amherst St, Portland, OR was in 1998 for $80,750.

Q: Have there been any fire incidents near the house at 4840 Amherst St, Portland, OR?

The last fire incident at the house at 4840 Amherst St, Portland, OR was in 2014. Other fire incidents of this house are available at the link.

Property Details

A single-family home at 4840 Amherst Street, Portland, OR.

Facts

Built in 1949
Lot size 5,663 sqft
Bedrooms 2
Stories 1 story
Style Other
Foundation Concrete
Heating & Cooling
Heat type Baseboard
Exterior Home Features
Exterior walls Asbestos shingle
Roof type Composition Shingle
Parking & Garage
Parking Detached Garage
Parking spaces 1

Listing info

Last sold Sep 1998 for $80,750

Purchase History

Date	Event	Price	Source	Agents
08/02/1996	Sold	$75,000	Public records

Cost estimate history

Year	Tax	Assessment	Market
2014	$2,095	$87,350	$210,140

Where is 4840 Amherst St, Portland OR located on map?

Amherst St Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025

21 Aug 2014 Building fires

5714 Amherst St, Portland OR

Property Use —

Residential, other

Area of Origin —

Function area, other

First Ignition —

Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)

Heat Source —

Cigarette

27 Jun 2006 Natural vegetation fire, other

4907 Amherst St, Portland OR

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables

Heat Source —

Cigarette

20 Apr 2006 Building fires

4907 Amherst St, Portland OR

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Laundry area, wash house (laundry)

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

12 Sep 2005 Cooking fire, confined to container

5408 Amherst St, Portland OR

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

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