What year was the house at 5223 Amherst St, Portland, OR built?

The house at 5223 Amherst St, Portland, OR was built in 1925.

What type of house is at 5223 Amherst St, Portland, OR?

At the house at 5223 Amherst St, Portland, OR type Residence for Single Family.

Does the home at 5223 Amherst St, Portland, OR have a sales history?

The last sale of a house at 5223 Amherst St, Portland, OR was in 1990 for $60,500.

Have there been any fire incidents near the house at 5223 Amherst St, Portland, OR?

The last fire incident at the house at 5223 Amherst St, Portland, OR was in 2014. Other fire incidents of this house are available at the link.

5223 Amherst St, Portland, OR 97203 owner and property records

Property Details

Originally built in the twenties, the property has a wood facade, detached garage, composite roof, unfinished basement on 0,17 acres lot.

Facts

Built in 1925
Lot size 7,405 sqft
Bedrooms 4
Stories 1 story with attic and basement
Basement Unfinished Basement
Foundation Concrete
Structure type Other
Air conditioning Central
Heating & Cooling
Heat type Forced air unit
Exterior Home Features
Exterior walls Wood
Roof type Composition Shingle
Parking & Garage
Parking Detached Garage
Parking spaces 2

Listing info

Last sold Oct 1990 for $60,500

Features

Fireplace

Cost estimate history

Year	Tax	Assessment	Market
2014	$4,893	$203,990	$349,990

Where is 5223 Amherst St, Portland OR located on map?

5223 Amherst St Fire Incident History

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

31 Mar 2005 Building fires

5223 Amherst St, Portland OR

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

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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