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5 SW WHITAKER ST

PORTLAND, OR 97239
8
Beds
8
Baths
4,248 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.
2,500 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,488 (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.$463,880 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$450,370
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$926,250

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
CountyMULTNOMAH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
Ida B. Wells High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
E
Capitol Hill Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.5 mi
M
Jackson Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.9 mi

District: Portland School District 1j

Neighborhood · ZIP 97239These 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.188

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,689
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,736 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,852
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$140,292
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

5 Sw Whitaker 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.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in South Portland
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Multnomah County
  • Among the oldest homes in Multnomah County

How it measures up in Portland 97239

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portland 97239.

Living area4,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,876 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size2,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 5 Sw Whitaker St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth PortlandPortland 97239Multnomah County
Living areabigger than4,248 ft²98% of homes96% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,500 ft²31% of homes16% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than18905% of homes2% of homesalmost no homes

About 5 Sw Whitaker St

When did 5 Sw Whitaker St, Portland, OR last sell?

5 Sw Whitaker St, Portland, OR last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 Sw Whitaker St, Portland, OR?

5 Sw Whitaker St, Portland, OR has 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 4,248 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 5 Sw Whitaker St, Portland, OR built?

5 Sw Whitaker St, Portland, OR was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5 Sw Whitaker St, Portland, OR?

5 Sw Whitaker St, Portland, OR is assigned to Ida B. Wells High School (high), rated A-; Capitol Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Jackson Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Portland School District 1j. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Sw Whitaker St, Portland, OR compare to other homes in Portland 97239?

Among the 5,610 homes in Portland 97239, it is bigger than 96% of them (4,248 ft² against a typical 1,876 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (2,500 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1890 against a typical 1971). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5 Sw Whitaker St, Portland, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Sw Whitaker St, Portland, OR was $12,488. The county assessed it at $463,880.

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