Overview
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Beautifully updated Victorian in Portland’s historic Lair Hill neighborhood, just minutes from downtown, PSU, OHSU, and the South Waterfront. This would make a great first home or investment property—recently rented for $2,600/month. Excellent access to I-5, the Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge, Portland Aerial Tram, Ross Island Bridge, and Willamette Park. The home features an open floor plan, an updated kitchen, wood flooring, and a flexible main-level bonus room—ideal for an office, nursery, or creative space. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes a private bath and laundry. Natural light floods in through large windows and skylights. Additional highlights include a vintage clawfoot tub, stainless steel appliances, and a low-maintenance patio courtyard. Updated furnace, A/C, and water heater add modern comfort. The ~400 sq ft basement offers ample storage or potential for a wine cellar, workshop, or art studio. Lair Hill is one of Portland’s oldest neighborhoods, known for preserved Victorian and Craftsman homes, tree-lined streets, and excellent walkability. Parks like Lair Hill and Duniway offer green spaces, playgrounds, and historic character, with access to Terwilliger Parkway trails. Local favorites like Ross Island Grocery & Café, All Your Heart Coffee, and Lair Hill Bistro are just steps away. Located in Portland Public Schools: Capitol Hill Elementary, Jackson Middle, and Ida B. Wells High School. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Portland’s history—with modern updates and strong rental potential in a prime location.
Property snapshot
- It would make a great first home or investment property—recently rented for $2,600/month.
- The home features an open floor plan, an updated kitchen, wood flooring, and a flexible main-level bonus room—ideal for an office, nursery, or creative…
Updates & Comfort
- Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes a private bath and laundry.
- Natural light floods in through large windows and skylights.
Details & Amenities
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Neighborhood
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Mobility
Typical commute
- Downtown Portland 6 min
- OHSU 12 min
- PDX Airport 18 min
Within minutes
- Ross Island Grocery & Café Coffee3 min
- Lair Hill Park Park5 min
- All Your Heart Bakery4 min
- South Waterfront Riverfront6 min
School Guide
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Local Favorites
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Ross Island Grocery & Café
Coffee
3 min
Lair Hill Park
Park
5 min
All Your Heart
Bakery
4 min
South Waterfront
Riverfront
6 min
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- Principal & interest
- $2,537.00
- Property taxes
- $395.00
- Insurance
- $180.00
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Is the home move-in ready?
Yes—major systems like HVAC, roof, and water heater have been replaced within the last four years.
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Value & Tax History
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| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-25 | Listed for sale | $515,000.00 |
| 2023-12-25 | Price change | $2,450.00 |
| 2022-11-27 | Listed for rent | $2,675.00 |
| 2019-04-16 | Sold | $440,000.00 |
| 2019-03-20 | Pending sale | $429,000.00 |
| 2019-03-14 | Listed for sale | $429,000.00 |
| 2012-11-28 | Sold | $274,000.00 |
| 2012-10-06 | Listed for sale | $259,000.00 |
| 2010-11-05 | Sold | $278,000.00 |
| 2010-07-10 | Listed for sale | $285,000.00 |
| Year | Assessed value | Taxes paid |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $209,250.00 | $5,593.33 |
| 2022 | $203,160.00 | $5,378.40 |
| 2021 | $197,250.00 | $5,262.12 |
| 2020 | $191,510.00 | $5,173.15 |
| 2019 | $185,940.00 | $4,745.60 |
