Tucked away, S Ridge Drive is one of Portland's best kept secrets, just 3 doors from scenic Palatine Hill Rd offering an easy stroll to both L&C College and Tryon Creek State Park. Beautifully sited on .30 ac mature native landscape, this "not too big" mid-century retreat affords the perfect tranquil hideaway, minutes to downtown. Designed for seamless indoor/outdoor living, large picture windows and glass patio doors bring the beauty of the verdant garden inside for all season enjoyment. The home is well-maintained, harmonious interior design and excellent natural light. Special features include a double sided brick fireplace offering warmth and flow from the living room to dining room and open kitchen. Spacious kitchen design allows for conversation while cooking between both the dining room and adjacent family room. Two newly updated attractive tile bathrooms, one in primary suite, enhance the home's livability and comfort. The family room features sliding doors to front patio, an additional half bath, and direct access to convenient attached garage. 2025 air conditioning unit and air sealed attic enhance the energy efficiency. Now let's discuss the auspicious garden...the new owner will inherit the rich benefits provided by over a half century of landscape cultivation. The mature, native landscape of perennial shrubs, plants, berries, bulbs and trees, is carefully curated to create a sense of privacy, calm, and peace. The natural wildlife habitat attracts local birds and pollinators to the garden! Old growth trees provide natural shade in hot summer months. Raised beds to plant for home grown delicacies. Spacious patio for dining, entertaining, contemplation. Nearby Tryon Creek State Park is a treasure; 658 acres of protected second-growth forest, wetlands, and 8 miles of hiking trails! You'll love it here! [Home Energy Score = 2. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10221463]
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$454Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Courtney Sheils• Laurie Holland Real Estate LLC
Listed by Laurie Holland• Laurie Holland Real Estate LLC
Bought with Michaeleen McNerney• Windermere Realty Trust
Est. $3,085 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 145 S Ridge Dr
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #463206555
Aug 11, 2026
Sold
$682,500
$454/sq ft
Jul 15, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 10, 2026
Relisted
—
Jul 10, 2026
Price Changed
$685,000
$456/sq ft
Jun 23, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 18, 2026
Relisted
—
Jun 9, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 5, 2026
Listed
$697,000
$464/sq ft
RMLS #23697537
Oct 12, 2023
Sold
$645,000
$429/sq ft
Sep 18, 2023
Pending
—
Sep 15, 2023
Listed
$599,900
$399/sq ft
Tucked in a hidden, amazing pocket located in the Collins View neighborhood, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom house sits on a large lot. She has great bones and has been well cared-for over the years. Ready for your vision! Enjoy a spacious floor plan, large windows let in abundant natural light, fun retro features like a double-sided brick fireplace. Kitchen/dining area offers plenty of workspace and storage, plus access to the gorgeous backyard. This space flows into a family room with a second set of glass sliding doors framing a view of a beautiful Japanese Maple tree. Each bedroom has a generous closet and good light, and the primary suite has a full bathroom attached. Large backyard has a patio area for outdoor meals, established landscaping, mature rose bushes and rhododendrons. Don't forget the hot tub for end of day soaks. Conveniently close to Lewis and Clark College, Tryon State Park, and the River View Natural Area featuring trails that lead all the way down to the Willamette River. Let your dreams come true! [Home Energy Score = 2. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10221463]
Public Records
Mar 1, 1986
Sold
$68,000
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,364 (+3.7%)
2024
$8,063 (+13.6%)
2023
$7,097 (+2.2%)
2022
$6,944 (+1.7%)
2021
$6,826 (+9.0%)
2020
$6,262 (+3.8%)
2019
$6,031 (+3.0%)
2018
$5,854 (+4.3%)
2017
$5,611 (+9.3%)
2016
$5,134 (+2.7%)
2015
$4,999 (+7.2%)
2014
$4,663 (+12.8%)
2013
$4,132 (+4.6%)
2012
$3,949 (+0.2%)
2011
$3,941 (−0.7%)
2010
$3,968 (+2.7%)
2009
$3,863
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
1972
Sq. Ft.
1,491
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R272451
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
R10
Residential 10,000 Zone
The single-dwelling zones are intended to preserve land for housing and to provide housing opportunities for individual households. The zones implement the comprehensive plan policies and designations for single-dwelling housing and provide options for infill housing that is compatible with the scale of the single-dwelling neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing
Feb 7, 2025 • Final
Mechanical
Install a new air conditioning unit.
Addition
HVAC
Oct 7, 2020 • Final
Plumbing
Install a backflow prevention device for an irrigation system.
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.
Features Cont: Built-in Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator
Length: 15
Width: 9
Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Area: 272
Description: Living Room
Features: Fireplace
Features Cont: Wall to Wall Carpet
Length: 17
Width: 16
Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Area: 120
Description: Primary Bedroom
Features Cont: Bathtub With Shower, Closet, Ensuite, Wall to Wall Carpet
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Main
Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features: Garden, Patio, Tool Shed, Yard
Exterior Description: Cedar
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 13,068
Lot Size Range: 10,000 to 14,999 SqFt
Lot Size Acres: 0.3
Lot Size: 10,000 to 14,999 SqFt
Lot Features: Level, Private, Seasonal, Trees
Parcel Number: R272451
Road Surface Type: Paved
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Resale
Main Level Area Total: 1,503
View YN: No
Building Information
Year Built: 1972
Building Area Total: 1,503
Building Area Description: FloorPlan
Building Area Calculated: 1,503
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Legal Description: SOUTH RIDGE, LOT 3&4 TL 4800
Tax Annual Amount: $8,363.76
Lease / Rent Information
Land Lease YN: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Certification YN: Yes
Energy Efficiency Features: Heat Exchanger, Insulation and Ceiling Insulation
Fuel Description: Gas
Water Source: Public Water
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: Heat Exchanger, Hot Water
Cooling YN: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Capitol Hill
Middle Or Junior School: Jackson
High School: Ida B Wells
Location Information
Directions: SW Terwilliger, North on S Palatine Hill Rd, West on S Ridge Drive
Unparsed Address: 145 S RIDGE DR, Portland, OR 97219
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,491
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Multnomah County
APN: R272451
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold
Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price
New Construction Information
New Construction YN: No
Around this home
Schools
Capitol Hill Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Jackson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
8/10
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
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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 92° expected this year, 13 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 • 97219
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 22% for direct sun exposure in Portland. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.8 hrs
5.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$653,000 – $790,000
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