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2.5 Bathrooms $2,795 1,580 Available Now
Available Now $2,795 1,580Sq. Ft.
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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Modern 3-Bed/2.5bath Home with Bonus Space...

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Welcome to 6838 N Mears St—a nearly new (built in 2023) 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offering 1,580 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space in Portland’s vibrant St. Johns neighborhood.

Interior...
Highlights:

Open-concept main floor featuring a spacious living room with a cozy gas fireplace and large windows that flood the space with natural light.

Gourmet kitchen with energy-efficient stainless steel appliances, gas range with grill, ample cabinetry, and a local butcher block seating bar.

Versatile upstairs loft—perfect for a home office, den, or creative space.

Primary suite with vaulted ceilings, a soaking tub, custom-tiled shower, and oversized walk-in closet.

Laundry area conveniently located upstairs with washer/dryer hookups.

Outdoor Features:

Fenced patio and small yard with mature trees for privacy and shade.

Attached 2-car garage for secure parking and additional storage.

Neighborhood Amenities: Located in the heart of St. Johns, just minutes from:

St. Johns Farmers Market

Cathedral Park (iconic St. Johns Bridge views)

Food cart pods, cafes, shops, and boutiques along N Lombard St

Nearby trails, parks, and community centers

Easy Transit Access:

TriMet Bus Line 4 (Fessenden) – connects to downtown Portland

TriMet Bus Line 16 – service to Sauvie Island, NW Portland, and downtown

TriMet Bus Line 44 – direct route to downtown and PCC Sylvania

Multiple bus stops are close by, making commuting and city exploration easy and convenient.

Don’t miss the chance to make this modern, thoughtfully designed home your own. Schedule your tour today!

All showings are scheduled directly through our website at Ripcitypm .com . Showings are secure self guided tours, and identity verification is required.

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For your safety, communicate only with RipCity Property Management regarding our listings. Applications and payments should be completed exclusively through our secure online platform on our official website. We will never request security deposits or fees via cash apps (e.g., Venmo, Zelle, etc.). Our listings are not advertised on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. If you encounter our listings on these platforms, please report them as fraudulent.

Please be sure to read the entire listing, and review our criteria on our website before applying! All Rental Criteria can be found on our website under the properties tab.

Total household income of at least 2x monthly rent amount required.

No Smoking.

Pets allowed, subject to owner approval. All applicants must submit a pet screening application including those with no pets. Pet rent and deposit will be determined through the pet screening score.

Completed applications are processed on a first come first serve basis. Applications are not processed until they are fully completed. Application fee is $60 per adult applicant plus a $10 non-refundable payment processing fee, and pet screening fees if applicable.

OPEN APPLICATION PERIOD BEGINS 4/10/2025 at 10AM (Applicants who submit early will receive an 8 hour penalty as required by local ordinance). All adults in the property must submit an application.

Tenants are responsible for all utilities including electric, gas, water, sewer, trash, cable, internet, landscaping.

Tenant liability/Renters Insurance coverage of $100,000 required(Unless minimum income requirements are met).

Security Deposit is 1x-1.5x's monthly rent depending on screening results. Conditional approvals may require an additional 1/2 month's rent, and/or a co-signer.

This unit is NOT an "Accessible Dwelling Unit" pursuant to Oregon Structural Building Code.

This property is professionally managed by RipCity Property Management LLC.

Information deemed accurate but not guaranteed. Square footage is approximate and may include finished & unfinished areas. School availability subject to change.Luxury Vinyl Plank

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Dishwasher
  • Fireplace
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Laundry

  • Washer/Dryer Hookups
  • Washer/Dryer in Unit

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Cats Allowed

  • Fee Not Specified

Dogs Allowed

  • Fee Not Specified

Parking

Assigned Garage Parking

Assigned Other Parking

Shopping Centers

St. Johns Retail CenterWalk: 23 min (1.2 mi)
St JohnsWalk: 27 min (1.4 mi)
Delta Park CenterDrive: 9 min (4.5 mi)

Military

Portland Airport Air Guard StationDrive: 17 min (8.1 mi)

Transit / Subway

Kenton/N DenverWalk: 49 min (2.5 mi)
N Lombard Transit CenterWalk: 60 min (3.1 mi)
Expo CenterWalk: 62 min (3.2 mi)
Rosa ParksWalk: 70 min (3.6 mi)
Delta Park/VanportWalk: 60 min (3.1 mi)
VancouverDrive: 15 min (6.6 mi)
PortlandDrive: 15 min (7.2 mi)

Airports

Portland InternationalDrive: 22 min (10.3 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

University of PortlandWalk: 36 min (1.9 mi)
Portland C.C., Cascade CampusDrive: 10 min (4.5 mi)
Concordia University-PortlandDrive: 11 min (5.4 mi)
Clark College, VancouverDrive: 13 min (6.4 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Pier ParkWalk: 32 min (1.6 mi)
Cathedral ParkWalk: 37 min (1.9 mi)
Columbia Park and AnnexWalk: 35 min (1.8 mi)
Forest ParkWalk: 68 min (3.5 mi)
Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural AreaWalk: 53 min (2.8 mi)

Schools

Open Meadow Middle School
Grades 6-9
Private
NR
Out of 10
Celebration Academy of the Perf
Grades PK-3
Private
NR
Out of 10
Open Meadow High School
Grades 10-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
Holy Cross Catholic School
Grades PK-8
Private
NR
Out of 10
Pathfinder Academy
Grades 11-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
3
Out of 10
Roosevelt High School
Grades 9-12
Public
2
Out of 10
George Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
4
Out of 10
James John Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
4
Out of 10

Ratings

Somewhat Walkable

69

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

41

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Biker's Paradise

91

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Active

74

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Active

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Active

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