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$710,019$364 / 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 $980,000 on Oct 15, 2021

1529 N SIMPSON ST

PORTLAND, OR 97217
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,952 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1919
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$710K
$671K low$749K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$980,000 · Oct 15, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,111 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$228,410 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$228,410
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$698,690

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.0.14
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.Heat Pump
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.Deck · 300 ft²Porch · 196 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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 · 0.1 mi
E
Beach Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Jefferson High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 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

1529 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 93% of homes in Portland 97217
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Portland 97217
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Overlook
  • Older than 86% 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.

This home
$224K$854K

This home is worth more than 93% 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$710,019
CheaperTypical $487,036Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$364
CheaperTypical $349Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area1,952 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1919
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 1529 N Simpson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOverlookPortland 97217Multnomah County
Estimated valuepricier than$710,01985% of homes93% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36453% of homes56% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than1,952 ft²75% of homes79% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac89% of homes83% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than191931% of homes18% of homes14% of homes

About 1529 N Simpson St

How much is 1529 N Simpson St, Portland, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1529 N Simpson St, Portland, OR is $710,019 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $671,229 to $748,809. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1529 N Simpson St, Portland, OR last sell?

1529 N Simpson St, Portland, OR last sold on Oct 15, 2021 for $980,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1529 N Simpson St, Portland, OR?

1529 N Simpson St, Portland, OR has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,952 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 1529 N Simpson St, Portland, OR built?

1529 N Simpson St, Portland, OR was built in 1919, making it 107 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1529 N Simpson St, Portland, OR?

1529 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 1529 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 93% of them ($710,019 against a typical $487,036), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($364 against a typical $349), it is bigger than 79% of them (1,952 ft² against a typical 1,404 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1919 against a typical 1941). Measured against all of Multnomah County, it is worth more than 82% 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 1529 N Simpson St, Portland, OR?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1529 N Simpson St, Portland, OR was $6,111. The county assessed it at $228,410.

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