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$375,264$408 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $157,500 on Sep 27, 2004

4238 NE SIMPSON ST

PORTLAND, OR 97218
2
Beds
1
Baths
920 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.
0.17 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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$375K
$350K low$400K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$157,500 · Sep 27, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,295 (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.$123,150 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$119,570
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$331,070

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.0.17
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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 · 100 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.

E
Rigler SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Beaumont Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Leodis V. McDaniel High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.4 mi

District: Portland School District 1j

Neighborhood · ZIP 97218These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.182

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
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.14,375
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,496 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,764
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,128
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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

4238 Ne 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 less than 86% of homes in Portland 97218
  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Multnomah County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Multnomah County
  • Older than 65% of homes in Multnomah County

What homes are worth in Portland 97218

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

This home
$236K$745K

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Portland 97218.

How it measures up in Portland 97218

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portland 97218.

Estimated value$375,264
CheaperTypical $467,263Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$408
CheaperTypical $351Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area920 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 4238 Ne Simpson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortland 97218Multnomah County
Estimated valuepricier than$375,26414% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40871% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than920 ft²19% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac55% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than194742% of homes35% of homes

About 4238 Ne Simpson St

How much is 4238 Ne Simpson St, Portland, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4238 Ne Simpson St, Portland, OR is $375,264 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $350,373 to $400,155. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4238 Ne Simpson St, Portland, OR last sell?

4238 Ne Simpson St, Portland, OR last sold on Sep 27, 2004 for $157,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4238 Ne Simpson St, Portland, OR?

4238 Ne Simpson St, Portland, OR has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 920 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 4238 Ne Simpson St, Portland, OR built?

4238 Ne Simpson St, Portland, OR was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4238 Ne Simpson St, Portland, OR?

4238 Ne Simpson St, Portland, OR is assigned to Rigler School (elementary), rated A-; Beaumont Middle School (middle), rated A+; Leodis V. McDaniel High School (high), rated C. All sit in Portland School District 1j. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4238 Ne Simpson St, Portland, OR compare to other homes in Portland 97218?

Among the 4,805 homes in Portland 97218, it is worth more than 14% of them ($375,264 against a typical $467,263), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($408 against a typical $351), it is bigger than 19% of them (920 ft² against a typical 1,312 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1947 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Multnomah County, it is worth more than 17% 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 4238 Ne Simpson St, Portland, OR?

The 2024 property tax bill for 4238 Ne Simpson St, Portland, OR was $3,295. The county assessed it at $123,150.

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