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$448,228$355 / 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 91How 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 $440,000 on Oct 11, 2024

8542 SW 20TH AVE

PORTLAND, OR 97219
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,264 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.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$448K
$409K low$488K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$440,000 · Oct 11, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,493 (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.$204,060 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$198,120
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$481,550

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.0.06
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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

Transaction History(3)

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
Capitol Hill Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Ida B. Wells High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Jackson Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 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

8542 Sw 20th Ave 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 South Burlingame
  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in South Burlingame
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in South Burlingame
  • Among the smallest lots in South Burlingame
  • Newer than 83% of homes in South Burlingame

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
$270K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 14% 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$448,228
CheaperTypical $616,147Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$355
CheaperTypical $331Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area1,264 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,880 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size2,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 8542 Sw 20th Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth BurlingamePortland 97219Multnomah County
Estimated valuepricier than$448,22814% of homes14% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35569% of homes62% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than1,264 ft²21% of homes22% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,500 ft²almost no homes3% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than198083% of homes67% of homes69% of homes

About 8542 Sw 20th Ave

How much is 8542 Sw 20th Ave, Portland, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8542 Sw 20th Ave, Portland, OR is $448,228 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $408,915 to $487,541. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8542 Sw 20th Ave, Portland, OR last sell?

8542 Sw 20th Ave, Portland, OR last sold on Oct 11, 2024 for $440,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8542 Sw 20th Ave, Portland, OR?

8542 Sw 20th Ave, Portland, OR has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,264 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 8542 Sw 20th Ave, Portland, OR built?

8542 Sw 20th Ave, Portland, OR was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8542 Sw 20th Ave, Portland, OR?

8542 Sw 20th Ave, Portland, OR is assigned to Capitol Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Ida B. Wells High School (high), rated C+; 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 8542 Sw 20th Ave, Portland, OR compare to other homes in Portland 97219?

Among the 14,682 homes in Portland 97219, it is worth more than 14% of them ($448,228 against a typical $616,147), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($355 against a typical $331), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,264 ft² against a typical 1,880 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (2,500 ft² against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1980 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Multnomah County, it is worth more than 37% 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 8542 Sw 20th Ave, Portland, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8542 Sw 20th Ave, Portland, OR was $5,493. The county assessed it at $204,060.

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