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$648,238$291 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

5609 SW CALIFORNIA ST

PORTLAND, OR 97219
3
Beds
1
Baths
2,227 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$648K
$598K low$699K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,150 (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.$267,500 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$267,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$577,940

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.0.22
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 120 ft²

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.

E
Maplewood Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Jackson Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
H
Ida B. Wells High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Portland School District 1j

Neighborhood · ZIP 97219These 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.67
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 100.188

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.95%
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.5.4%
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.41,349
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,492 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$122,028
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$159,288
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

5609 Sw California 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 75% of homes in Multnomah County
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Maplewood
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Multnomah County
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Multnomah County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Portland 97219

What homes are worth in Portland 97219

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

This home
$267K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Portland 97219.

How it measures up in Portland 97219

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portland 97219.

Estimated value$648,238
CheaperTypical $619,196Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$291
CheaperTypical $332Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area2,227 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,902 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 5609 Sw California St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMaplewoodPortland 97219Multnomah County
Estimated valuepricier than$648,23850% of homes56% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29118% of homes25% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than2,227 ft²70% of homes64% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac47% of homes56% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than19154% of homes3% of homes13% of homes

About 5609 Sw California St

How much is 5609 Sw California St, Portland, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5609 Sw California St, Portland, OR is $648,238 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $597,957 to $698,519. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5609 Sw California St, Portland, OR last sell?

5609 Sw California St, Portland, OR last sold on Jul 17, 2024, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5609 Sw California St, Portland, OR?

5609 Sw California St, Portland, OR has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,227 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 5609 Sw California St, Portland, OR built?

5609 Sw California St, Portland, OR was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5609 Sw California St, Portland, OR?

5609 Sw California St, Portland, OR is assigned to Maplewood Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Jackson Middle School (middle), rated A-; Ida B. Wells High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Portland School District 1j. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5609 Sw California St, Portland, OR compare to other homes in Portland 97219?

Among the 14,658 homes in Portland 97219, it is worth more than 56% of them ($648,238 against a typical $619,196), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($291 against a typical $332), it is bigger than 64% of them (2,227 ft² against a typical 1,902 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1915 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Multnomah County, it is worth more than 75% 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 5609 Sw California St, Portland, OR?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5609 Sw California St, Portland, OR was $7,150. The county assessed it at $267,500.

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