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About this home
Perched on the rolling hills of historic Lair Hill, this remarkable Queen Anne Victorian offers the rare opportunity to own a piece of Portland history. Listed as a fine example of the Queen Anne Stick/Eastlake style in the National Register, the home is rich with original character and timeless craftsmanship. Its iconic Victorian silhouette has made it a recognizable part of the neighborhood for generations. Adding to its unique story, the home is believed to be the childhood residence of Edward Thomas Foulkes, architect of the Pittock Mansion. For over a century, this home has quietly watched Portland evolve around it and now offers the opportunity to become the next steward of a property woven into the fabric of the city's history while enjoying the conveniences of modern living. Step through the formal entry to soaring ceilings, fir floors, push-button light switches, and stained glass that have endured through generations. Large windows fill the space with natural light, while vintage hardware and original millwork showcase the home's historic pedigree. The main level features formal living and dining rooms, a large kitchen, powder room, and back deck. Whether hosting holiday dinners, entertaining friends, or enjoying a quiet evening at home, the layout balances grandeur with everyday livability. Upstairs, three bedrooms and a full bath are joined by a charming balconya peaceful perch for morning coffee or an evening breeze. You’ll be reminded daily that this isn't simply an old house, it's a home with a story. The full basement provides laundry, abundant storage, and exciting potential for future expansion. With many system updates completedincluding furnace, water heater, electrical, lighting, and kitchen appliancesthe groundwork has been laid for the next chapter of this home's story. [Home Energy Score = 4. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10007653]
Lair Hill, located between South Waterfront and the South Park Blocks, is a historic and hillside Portland neighborhood with Victorian-era houses and a pocket of institutional landmarks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around SW 1st Avenue and SW Hooker Street, where the I-5 edge, rail lines, and older streetscapes meet in a distinctly urban patchwork. The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) anchors the east side with riverfront energy and big-sky views. The Lair Hill Park blocks add a quiet green counterpoint to the surrounding arterials. Architecture shifts from ornate late-1800s homes to midcentury apartments and adaptive-reuse buildings. Streets climb and bend, creating small viewpoints and a tucked-away feel despite the central location.
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Offer insights
14 SW Whitaker St · $550,000
$550K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $550K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
109 days
The average home goes pending in 19 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.6%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Concrete floor
High ceilings
Laundry area
Washer and dryer included
Wood floors
Wood window frames
Exterior-entry basement
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom (Upper level) with wood floors
Second bedroom (Upper level) with wood floors
Third bedroom (Upper level) with wood floors
Bathrooms
Two bathrooms total (one full upper-level, one partial/main-level)
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Free-standing range
Free-standing refrigerator
Microwave
Stainless steel appliances
Tile (kitchen finishes)
Laundry & utility
Laundry in lower level
Washer and dryer included
Gas hot water
Flooring
Wood floors
Concrete floor
Tile
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Wall heater
No central cooling
Exterior features
Deck
Porch
City view
Level lot
Home design
Single-family residence
Residential property
Not attached to another unit
Resale
Built in 1892
Parking
On-street parking
Construction
Wood siding exterior
Composition roof
Total building area reported (2,055)
Calculated building area reported (1,373)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Gas fuel
Green certified
Other
Property has a city view
Electricity and solar
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Opportunity to finish the restoration of this classic 1892 Queen Anne Victorian in Lair Hill! Features: Fir floors, wavy glass windows on main, push button light switches, 10" baseboards, tall ceilings. NEW furnace, water heater, electrical. Plus kitchen appliances & lighting. Potential ADU conversion w/outside entrance on the lower level. Possible live/work. Minutes to Tram, OHSU, Gibbs St foot bridge to South waterfront & downtown Portland. [Home Energy Score = 4. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10007653]
RMLS #12355274
Oct 25, 2012
Sold
$260,000
$127/sq ft
Oct 11, 2012
Pending
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Sep 10, 2012
Price Changed
$273,950
$133/sq ft
Aug 3, 2012
Price Changed
$281,950
$137/sq ft
Jun 13, 2012
Listed
$289,950
$141/sq ft
+7
1892 Victorian w/wood floors throughout&character galore.This property is in good shape w/woodwork refinished on all windows&doors.Bay window in living room w/stained glass.Ceiling fans in living&dining rooms.Eat area in kitchen w/door to deck.All closets have shelving.Walking distance to tram&medical facilities.Close to PSU.Qualifies as an historical dwelling.
Public Records
Sep 30, 2003
Sold
$209,155
$102/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 18, 2000
Sold
$174,000
$85/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1990
Sold
$124,000
$60/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1989
Sold
$41,500
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,360 (+3.7%)
2024
$6,131 (+4.0%)
2023
$5,896 (+2.2%)
2022
$5,768 (+1.7%)
2021
$5,671 (+9.0%)
2020
$5,202 (+3.8%)
2019
$5,010 (+48.7%)
2018
$3,370 (+1.3%)
2017
$3,328 (+6.8%)
2016
$3,117 (−0.3%)
2015
$3,127 (−0.9%)
2014
$3,155
2013
$3,158 (+6.2%)
2012
$2,973 (+0.4%)
2011
$2,959 (−0.4%)
2010
$2,972 (−0.2%)
2009
$2,977
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,149 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1892
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,676
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,676
Year built
1892
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R129121
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
RM1
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Jan 25, 2018 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
May 7, 2012 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 15 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 • 97239
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Sun exposure
53/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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2.4 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 14 SW Whitaker St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $439,000 and $615,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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