Perfectly placed in Eugene's beloved River Road neighborhood, this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath charmer delivers the kind of character that new construction simply cannot manufacture. The remodeled kitchen is the kind of upgrade that actually changes how you use a home with a space that makes cooking feel intentional. The fenced backyard gives you a private outdoor space: room to garden, entertain, let the dog run, or simply exist outside without an audience. 2 car garage (or let's be real...gym space), but the loft above is the real conversation starter. Use it as-is for serious storage, set up a workshop or hobby space, or finish it out into something more. The bones are there. The potential is real. River Road puts you minutes from Willamette River paths, local coffee, and the farmers market circuit that Eugene does better than most cities twice its size. Commutes to the U of O, downtown, and the medical corridor are genuinely easy. Not "easy" in the way listings always say, but actually easy. Some vintage character with a modern kitchen, private yard, bonus space above the garage. This one checks boxes you forgot to even put on your list.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$274Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ashley Force• Real Broker
Contact: 541-239-8420
Bought with Kristel Greff• Knipe Realty ERA Powered
Tyler Demers • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate Professionals
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Rental estimate
Est. $2,036 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1257 River Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #678460307
Oct 8, 2026
Sold
$370,000
$274/sq ft
Sep 11, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 26, 2026
Price Changed
$370,000
$274/sq ft
Aug 20, 2026
Price Changed
$375,000
$278/sq ft
Aug 20, 2026
Price Changed
$365,000
$271/sq ft
Aug 7, 2026
Relisted
—
Jul 20, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 16, 2026
Listed
$375,000
$278/sq ft
RMLS #21595950
Mar 24, 2021
Sold
$310,000
$230/sq ft
Feb 11, 2021
Pending
—
Feb 6, 2021
Listed
$299,000
$222/sq ft
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Nice 3 bedroom 1 & 1/2 bathroom home in River Rd. area. Home is located on an off street and is not directly on the main street. It features a 23'x13' living room, new flooring in main bathroom, covered back patio and large, private, fenced backyard with room for a garden. The spacious detached garage has additional unfinished area above that would be great for storage, a shop, or could be finished. This home is waiting for you to make it your own. Co-Listing agent is one of the sellers.
Public Records
Dec 30, 2004
Sold
$205,000
$152/sq ft
Public Records
May 16, 1997
Sold
$64,900
$48/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 24, 1992
Sold
$64,900
$48/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,136 (+1.3%)
2024
$3,097 (+2.6%)
2023
$3,018 (+4.0%)
2022
$2,901 (+6.5%)
2021
$2,725 (−0.4%)
2020
$2,735 (+3.5%)
2019
$2,641 (+6.2%)
2018
$2,486 (+4.7%)
2017
$2,375 (+2.6%)
2016
$2,315 (+2.9%)
2015
$2,249 (+2.1%)
2014
$2,203 (+6.0%)
2013
$2,079 (+8.6%)
2012
$1,914 (−1.3%)
2011
$1,939 (+1.4%)
2010
$1,911 (+2.6%)
2009
$1,864
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1940
Sq. Ft.
1,348
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lane County
APN
1809357
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.
R-1
Low-Density Residential Zone
The purpose of the R-1 Low-Density Residential zone is to implement the comprehensive plan by providing areas for low-density residential use. The R-1 zone is designed for single-unit dwellings with some allowance for other types of dwellings and middle housing and is also intended to provide a limited range of non-residential uses that can enhance the quality of low-density residential areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure-Other
Public service
Fire house
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway
Parking Total: 2
Garage Information
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Virtual Tour Type: Virtual
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes
Appliances
Appliances: Disposal, Down Draft, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Island, Pot Filler