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ithin a week of hitting the market, three historic Portland homes—a 1904 Sunnyside Craftsman, a 1924 Mount Tabor residence, and a 1928 Hayhurst cottage—each attracted offers that exceeded their asking prices. Redfin’s weekly traffic report, released by The Oregonian on Oct. 27, highlighted these properties among the most viewed listings. All three closed on Nov. 20, with buyers paying $37,500, $28,100, and $21,101 over the original asking amounts, respectively.
**Sunnyside Craftsman**
The 1904 Craftsman on Southeast Taylor Street sold for $637,000, $37,500 above its $599,900 list price. The home spans 2,854 sq ft and features coffered ceilings, a wrap‑around porch, stone columns, leaded glass, and pocket doors. The 0.12‑acre lot hosts Portland Heritage Tree 117, a Pacific dogwood. Listing agents Carmel Siler and Tyler King of Windermere Realty Trust praised the property’s early‑20th‑century craftsmanship, while buyer’s agent Rocky Loring of Redfin handled the purchase.
**Mount Tabor House**
A 1924, three‑story home on Southeast 72nd Avenue closed at $628,000, $28,100 over its $599,900 asking. The 2,007‑sq‑ft property offers three bedrooms, three full baths, and an oversized garage with exterior access, presenting potential for an accessory dwelling unit. The 0.13‑acre corner lot is shaded by mature trees. Jennifer Moody of Stellar Realty Northwest listed the home, and Amber Turner of Think Real Estate represented the buyer.
**Hayhurst Cottage**
The 1928 cottage on Southwest Fairvale Drive sold for $471,100, $21,101 above its $449,999 price tag. The three‑level, 1,446‑sq‑ft home includes a seismic retrofit, refinished fir floors, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms. Its 3,920‑sq‑ft lot features a screened cat patio and a cat skybridge, adjacent to a green space. Heidi Hopfer of Neighbors Realty highlighted the certified backyard habitat with native plantings and terraced landscaping. Gene Moreland of The Agency Portland represented the buyer.
Redfin’s data shows that homes generating the most online interest often translate into quick, above‑asking sales, underscoring the value of a strong digital presence for sellers in Portland’s competitive market.
