3957 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214 Property Records

Multnomah County property record for 3957 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 2,416 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.163 acres (7,100 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$729,500 (Sep 2026)
Tax Bill$9,499 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Jan 2021 Mortgage
APN1N1E36DA-08400

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1N1E36DA-08400
Alternative APNs
  • R479126450
  • R204181

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,416 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,006 sqft
1st Floor Area1,616 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area800 sqft
Basement Area1,240 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialFrame Wood
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area7,100 sqft (0.163 acres)
Lot Dimensions142 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area350 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account NumberR479126450
Street Address3957 E BURNSIDE ST
CityPORTLAND
StateOR
Zip97214-2021
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR5
Legal DescriptionLAURELHURST, BLOCK 105, LOT 20
Legal Range01E
Legal Township01N
Legal Section36
Legal SubdivisionLAURELHURST
Legal Block105
Legal Lot Number20
JurisdictionMULTNOMAH OR
Township / Civil DivisionPORTLAND EAST
Census Block Group2
Census Block2019
Census Tract1900

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Laurelhurst Historic District (Additional Documentation)
listed 2019 · 1,307 contributing resources · NRIS 100003462

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Multnomah County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address3957 E BURNSIDE ST, PORTLAND, OR 97214-2021
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 25, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST WESTERN TRUST BANK
Jan 21, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
STEARNS LENDING LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 25, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 25, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202667364
Prior Transfer DateJan 15, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0000010272
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMULTNOMAH OR
Recording DateSep 25, 2026
Property Address3957 E BURNSIDE ST, PORTLAND, OR 97214-2021
Document Number0000067364
Instrument DateSep 18, 2026
Instrument202667364
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 30, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address3957 E BURNSIDE ST, PORTLAND, OR 97214-2021

Mortgage

Document Number0000067365,
DateSep 25, 2026
Instrument202667365
Lender
NameFIRST WESTERN TRUST BANK
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

January 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMULTNOMAH OR
Recording DateJan 21, 2021
Property Address3957 E BURNSIDE ST, PORTLAND, OR 97214-2021
Document Number0000010272
Instrument DateJan 15, 2021
Instrument2021-010272
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 3, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO OF OR

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address3957 E BURNSIDE ST, PORTLAND, OR 97214-2021

Mortgage

Document Number0000010273
DateJan 21, 2021
Instrument2021-010273
Lender
NameSTEARNS LENDING LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Multnomah County assessment roll, as of October 29, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOregon
CountyMultnomah County
MunicipalityPortland City
Unified School DistrictPortland School District 1J (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$9,499.00 (+3.73%)$352,540 (+3%)$782,150 (+2.32%) Land $362,000 Building $420,150
2024$9,157.00 (+3.99%)$342,280 (+3%)$764,430 (-7.45%) Land $356,500 Building $407,930
2023$8,806.00 (+2.22%)$332,320 (+3%)$825,980 (+0.36%) Land $422,750 Building $403,230
2022$8,615.00$322,650$822,980 Land $419,750 Building $403,230

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot included in the FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemPORTLAND WATER BUREAU
serves 666,200 people · EPA ID OR4100657
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2023
Lead5 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityFailure to filter
currently in violation since Dec 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 816 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
CenturyLink
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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