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Why buy a condo? Now you can have unobstructed views of the city, river and mountains within blocks from the city center without having to ride a community elevator or pay thousands in HOA fees! This gated and extraordinary neighborhood epitomizes the best of both worlds! Explore the eight exquisite "build to suit" lots in the distinguished City Lights development located in Portland Heights. Go behind the gates and enjoy unparalleled tranquility and privacy with no through traffic, while still being moments away from downtown attractions. This is a rare opportunity to design a custom residence in one of Portland’s most coveted neighborhoods. Secure your place in this extraordinary enclave today!
Southwest Hills, located between Downtown Portland and Washington Park, is a hillside and residential Portland neighborhood with forested slopes and panoramic city views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along SW Vista Ave near the Vista Bridge, where winding lanes, trailheads, and quiet overlooks set the tone. Landmark architecture ranges from mid-century view homes to contemporary builds tucked into steep terrain. Council Crest Park frames the skyline from Portland’s highest public point. Hoyt Arboretum and the Marquam Nature Park trail network shape an outdoors-forward daily rhythm. The Oregon Zoo and Portland Japanese Garden add cultural gravity just beyond the ridgeline.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Views of the city, mountains and river
Heating & cooling
No heating
No cooling
Exterior features
Steep slope terrain
Native soil
No existing structures
Home design
Vacant land for single-family residence
Zoned R10c
Address: 1260 SW Cardinell Way, Portland, OR (SW 12th to SW Cardinell Way directions)
Construction
Parcel: R251288
Utilities
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Phone connected
Public sewer available
Water available
Financial info
Tax year 2023
Other
Lot is one parcel (Lot 12, R LORD ESTATES)
Electricity and solar
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Stunning views and fabulous location in gated neighborhood above the city. Views of the river, Mt. Hood and city. Short commute to freeways and city center. Great value - appraised for $205,000 December 2013.
Public Records
Feb 1, 2006
Sold
$900,000
Public Records
Jan 12, 1996
Sold
$122,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,985 (+23.8%)
2024
$4,028 (−13.3%)
2023
$4,644 (−4.3%)
2022
$4,854 (+6.0%)
2021
$4,581 (+18.4%)
2020
$3,870 (+0.9%)
2019
$3,837 (+0.6%)
2018
$3,813 (+1.4%)
2017
$3,761 (+14.9%)
2016
$3,272 (−10.9%)
2015
$3,671 (+1.5%)
2014
$3,616 (+2.4%)
2013
$3,532 (+10.5%)
2012
$3,195
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
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Lot size
5,683 Sq. Ft.
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Multnomah County
APN
R251288
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
RM1
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Residential Multi-Dwelling 1 Zone
The RM1 zone is a low-scale multi-dwelling zone that is generally applied in locations intended to provide a transition in scale to single-dwelling residential areas, such as the edges of mixed-use centers and civic corridors, and along or near neighborhood corridors. Allowed housing is characterized by one to three story buildings that relate to the patterns of residential neighborhoods, but at a somewhat larger scale and building coverage than allowed in the single-dwelling zones. The major types of new development will be duplexes, triplexes, rowhouses, courtyard housing, small apartment buildings, and other relatively small-scale multi-dwelling and small-lot housing types that are compatible with the characteristics of Portland's residential neighborhoods.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Jul 26, 2023 • Final
Early assistance
Addition
New construction
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
19 unhealthy days expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Portland, OR • 97201
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Sun exposure
43/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1260 SW Cardinell Way
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $110,000 and $775,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $110K to $775K.