About 8836 Sw 56th Ave
OPEN HOUSE SAT OCT 11, 12PM-2PM & SUN OCT 12, 12PM-2PM Lovingly cared for by the same owners for 28 years, this home is now ready for it's next chapter! This turn-key midcentury ranch rests on a generous 1/3-acre lot with mature Northwest landscaping and an expansive, private backyard. The main level offers four spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms, a large living room with a gas fireplace, an updated kitchen, a dining area with a second gas fireplace, and a family room that opens to the patio, hot tub, and lush yard—perfect for relaxing or entertaining.Meticulously maintained, the home features recent updates including a high-efficiency furnace, central A/C, and a refreshed kitchen. The fully finished lower level adds flexibility with a complete ADU featuring its own private entrance and garden patio. The ADU includes a bedroom, full bathroom, kitchen, and living area with a cozy gas fireplace—ideal for extended family, guests, or rental income. Previously used as a mother-in-law suite, it has also been successfully rented through Airbnb and Furnished Finder.Located in one of Southwest Portland’s most desirable neighborhoods, this home is ideally situated close to the SW Trail System, Smith School fields, Gabriel Park and Community Center, and the fabulous shops and restaurants of Multnomah Village.
Features of 8836 Sw 56th Ave
| MLS® # | 738628260 |
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| Price | $845,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3.00 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Square Footage | 2,774 |
| Acres | 0.30 |
| Year Built | 1963 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | 2 Story, Daylight Ranch |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 8836 Sw 56th Ave |
|---|---|
| Area | 148 - Portland NW/ SW/ S, Raleigh Hills |
| City | Portland |
| County | Multnomah |
| State | OR |
| Zip Code | 97219 |
Amenities
| Parking Spaces | 2 |
|---|---|
| Parking | Driveway, On Street |
| # of Garages | 2 |
| Garages | Attached, Oversized |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Garage Door Opener, Laminate Flooring, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Wood Floors, Accessory Dwelling Unit |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Built-in Oven, Built-in Range, Cook Island, Dishwasher, Disposal, Down Draft, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Quartz, Stainless Steel Appliance(s) |
| Heating | ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Forced Air - 95+%, Gas Stove |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 3 |
| Fireplaces | Gas, Stove |
| # of Stories | 2 |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished |
Exterior
| Exterior | Lap Siding, Wood Siding |
|---|---|
| Exterior Features | Deck, Fenced, Free-Standing Hot Tub, Garden, Patio, Sprinkler, Yard |
| Lot Description | Level, Private, Terraced |
| Windows | Wood Frames |
| Roof | Composition |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
School Information
| Elementary | Markham |
|---|---|
| Middle | Jackson |
| High | Ida B Wells |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | October 9th, 2025 |
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| Days on Market | 2 |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | Windermere Realty Trust |
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