Brimming with charm, character, and modern updates, this seismically retrofitted brick gem is nestled in the iconic Empress Condominiums in Portlands sought-after Alphabet District. Thoughtfully designed, this light-filled studio maximizes space with an efficient layout and distinctive features that make it truly one of a kind. Step into the great room, where sleek diagonal wood floors create a seamless blend of the sleeping and living areas. A rare highlightthis is the only unit in the building with arched windowsoffering both treed and city views. The dining area leads seamlessly into the kitchen, featuring classic subway and hex tile for a timeless aesthetic. Storage is abundant with two closets, including a large walk-in, housing a brand-new in-unit washer & dryer (2024), plus a large separate storage unit in the building for added convenience. Ideally located just blocks from the Pearl, the Theater District, NW 23rd, and Forest Park, this home puts the best of Portland at your doorstep. Boasting a Walk Score of 99, Transit Score of 90, and Bike Score of 86, commuting is effortless. Additional perks include a new roof (2025), a superintendent, secure bike storage, and easy street parking with affordable permit options. Lastly its pet-friendly and has no rental cap, this condo is the perfect home, pied--terre, or investment opportunity.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1.0
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathrooms On Main Level: 1.0
- Full Bathrooms On Main Level: 1
Interior Features
- HookupAvailable
- Laundry
- SoakingTub
- TileFloor
- VinylFloor
- WasherDryer
- WoodFloors
- Window Features: DoublePaneWindows, VinylFrames
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- FreeStandingRange
- FreeStandingRefrigerator
- Tile
Heating and Cooling
- Heating Features: Zoned
- Heating Fuel: Electricity
- Heating: Yes
- Water Heaters: Recirculating
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Features: BuiltinFeatures
- Dining Room Level: Main
- Kitchen Features: Dishwasher
- Kitchen Level: Main
Other Rooms
- Basement Description: Unfinished
Land Info
Home Features
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Commons, ExteriorMaintenance, HotWater, Insurance, Management, Sewer, Trash, Water
- Association Fee: 504
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 504
School Information
- Elementary School: Chapman
- High School: Lincoln
- Middle School: West Sylvan
Condo Info
- Unit Floor In Building: 1
- Unit Location: UpperFloor
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 3037.989999999
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Multnomah
- Directions: Corner of NW 16th & W Burnside
- Tax Year: 2024
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: condo
- Parcel Number: R591988
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Year Built: 1927
- Building Area Total: 394
- Building Exterior Type: Brick
- Property Age: 98
- Property Condition: Resale
- Roof: BuiltUp
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Building Total Stories: 4
- House Style: Studio
- Total Area Main: 394
- Architectural Style: Studio
Accessibility Features
- Accessibility Features: AccessibleElevatorInstalled, AccessibleHallway, MainFloorBedroomBath, MinimalSteps, OneLevel
- Disabled Access: Yes
Utilities
- Sewer: PublicSewer
- Water Source: PublicWater