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$624,729$298 / 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 89How 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

5256 SW ILLINOIS ST

PORTLAND, OR 97221
3
Beds
1
Baths
2,095 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
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

$625K
$553K low$696K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,866 (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.$256,860 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$256,860
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$622,140

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.0.26
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.Wood
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 230 ft²Shed · 100 ft²

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

E
Hayhurst Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Robert Gray Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Ida B. Wells High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Portland School District 1j

Neighborhood · ZIP 97221These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.187

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.7%
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.12,908
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,123 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$136,636
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$196,617
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

5256 Sw Illinois 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 73% of homes in Multnomah County
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Portland 97221
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Multnomah County
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Multnomah County
  • Older than 76% of homes in Portland 97221

What homes are worth in Portland 97221

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

This home
$337K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Portland 97221.

How it measures up in Portland 97221

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portland 97221.

Estimated value$624,729
CheaperTypical $764,247Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$298
CheaperTypical $339Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area2,095 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,330 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 5256 Sw Illinois St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHayhurstPortland 97221Multnomah County
Estimated valuepricier than$624,72956% of homes30% of homes73% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29831% of homes24% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than2,095 ft²63% of homes41% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac75% of homes50% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than195131% of homes24% of homes41% of homes

About 5256 Sw Illinois St

How much is 5256 Sw Illinois St, Portland, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5256 Sw Illinois St, Portland, OR is $624,729 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $553,171 to $696,287. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 5256 Sw Illinois St, Portland, OR?

5256 Sw Illinois St, Portland, OR has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,095 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 5256 Sw Illinois St, Portland, OR built?

5256 Sw Illinois St, Portland, OR was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5256 Sw Illinois St, Portland, OR?

5256 Sw Illinois St, Portland, OR is assigned to Hayhurst Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Robert Gray Middle School (middle), rated A; Ida B. Wells 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 5256 Sw Illinois St, Portland, OR compare to other homes in Portland 97221?

Among the 4,400 homes in Portland 97221, it is worth more than 30% of them ($624,729 against a typical $764,247), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($298 against a typical $339), it is bigger than 41% of them (2,095 ft² against a typical 2,330 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1951 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Multnomah County, it is worth more than 73% 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 5256 Sw Illinois St, Portland, OR?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5256 Sw Illinois St, Portland, OR was $6,866. The county assessed it at $256,860.

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