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$547,251$388 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $209,900 on Oct 7, 2005

1520 N SIMPSON ST

PORTLAND, OR 97217
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,410 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$547K
$518K low$577K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$209,900 · Oct 7, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,010 (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.$223,050 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$216,560
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$619,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMultnomah
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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.Porch · 168 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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

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

M
Ockley Green Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Beach Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Jefferson High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Portland School District 1j

Neighborhood · ZIP 97217These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.185

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,207
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,356 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,455
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$120,183
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

1520 N Simpson 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 more than 68% of homes in Portland 97217
  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Multnomah County
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Overlook
  • Older than 92% of homes in Multnomah County

What homes are worth in Portland 97217

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

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$224K$854K

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Portland 97217.

How it measures up in Portland 97217

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portland 97217.

Estimated value$547,251
CheaperTypical $487,036Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$388
CheaperTypical $349Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area1,410 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 1520 N Simpson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOverlookPortland 97217Multnomah County
Estimated valuepricier than$547,25154% of homes68% of homes61% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38864% of homes65% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than1,410 ft²41% of homes51% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac17% of homes29% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than191018% of homes10% of homes8% of homes

About 1520 N Simpson St

How much is 1520 N Simpson St, Portland, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1520 N Simpson St, Portland, OR is $547,251 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $517,678 to $576,824. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1520 N Simpson St, Portland, OR last sell?

1520 N Simpson St, Portland, OR last sold on Oct 7, 2005 for $209,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1520 N Simpson St, Portland, OR?

1520 N Simpson St, Portland, OR has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,410 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 1520 N Simpson St, Portland, OR built?

1520 N Simpson St, Portland, OR was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1520 N Simpson St, Portland, OR?

1520 N Simpson St, Portland, OR is assigned to Ockley Green Middle School (middle), rated C; Beach Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Jefferson High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Portland School District 1j. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1520 N Simpson St, Portland, OR compare to other homes in Portland 97217?

Among the 12,807 homes in Portland 97217, it is worth more than 68% of them ($547,251 against a typical $487,036), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($388 against a typical $349), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,410 ft² against a typical 1,404 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1910 against a typical 1941). Measured against all of Multnomah County, it is worth more than 61% 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 1520 N Simpson St, Portland, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1520 N Simpson St, Portland, OR was $6,010. The county assessed it at $223,050.

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