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$318,830$434 / ft²
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Last sold for $100,000 on Mar 17, 2009

12537 SE STEELE ST

PORTLAND, OR 97236
2
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
734 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$319K
$315K low$323K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$100,000 · Mar 17, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,084 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$127,530 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$123,820
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$359,380

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.55 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyMultnomah
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 99 ft²

Transaction History(8)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Alice Ott Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Gilbert Heights Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
David Douglas High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: David Douglas School District 40

Neighborhood · ZIP 97236These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.69
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.184

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.38,775
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,042 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,339
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,093
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.48%

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How this home compares

12537 Se Steele St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 92% of homes in Multnomah County
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Portland 97236
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Portland 97236
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Portland 97236
  • Older than 91% of homes in Portland 97236

What homes are worth in Portland 97236

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$223K$762K

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Portland 97236.

How it measures up in Portland 97236

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portland 97236.

Estimated value$318,830
CheaperTypical $418,433Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$434
CheaperTypical $275Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area734 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,484 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 12537 Se Steele St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePowellhurst-GilbertPortland 97236Multnomah County
Estimated valuepricier than$318,83017% of homes9% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43494% of homes95% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than734 ft²8% of homes6% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac41% of homes31% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than194714% of homes9% of homes35% of homes

About 12537 Se Steele St

How much is 12537 Se Steele St, Portland, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12537 Se Steele St, Portland, OR is $318,830 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $314,951 to $322,709. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12537 Se Steele St, Portland, OR last sell?

12537 Se Steele St, Portland, OR last sold on Mar 17, 2009 for $100,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12537 Se Steele St, Portland, OR?

12537 Se Steele St, Portland, OR has 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 734 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 12537 Se Steele St, Portland, OR built?

12537 Se Steele St, Portland, OR was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12537 Se Steele St, Portland, OR?

12537 Se Steele St, Portland, OR is assigned to Alice Ott Middle School (middle), rated C+; Gilbert Heights Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; David Douglas High School (high), rated C. All sit in David Douglas School District 40. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12537 Se Steele St, Portland, OR compare to other homes in Portland 97236?

Among the 10,163 homes in Portland 97236, it is worth more than 9% of them ($318,830 against a typical $418,433), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($434 against a typical $275), it is bigger than 6% of them (734 ft² against a typical 1,484 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1947 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Multnomah County, it is worth more than 8% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12537 Se Steele St, Portland, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12537 Se Steele St, Portland, OR was $3,084. The county assessed it at $127,530.

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