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$490,000

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1,841

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215 S Gaines St, Portland, OR 97239

About this home

Victorian charm meets modern comfort in Portland's historic Lair Hill neighborhood! Built in 1888, this inviting home features hardwood floors, a light-filled living room with a classic bay window, a dining room, and a kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Two bedrooms and a full bath complete the main level, while the unfinished basement offers laundry, storage, and possibilities for future use. Enjoy a fenced yard and partially covered deck. Improvements include central A/C, radon mitigation, a full plumbing repipe, and improved drainage. Conveniently located near OHSU, South Waterfront, neighborhood cafes, and transit, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy historic Portland living with modern-day conveniences! [Home Energy Score = 6. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10199684]

Single-familyProperty Type

1888Year Built

3,049 sq ftLot Size

$266Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Sara Ferrito • Urban Nest Realty

Listing updated: Oct 22, 2026 at 10:32pm

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•Source:RMLS #229616005

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Well maintained home with nice curb appeal. Wood floors throughout. Bay window in the living room. Galley kitchen leads to backyard and basement. Close to downtown and OHSU.
11 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Tara Cowlthorp
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$3,442 per month

Principal and interest$2,674

Property taxes

$679

HOA dues

Home insurance

$90

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Capitol Hill Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi

9/10

Jackson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi

8/10

Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

8/10

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About South

Portland

South Portland, located between the South Waterfront and Lair Hill, is a riverfront and residential Portland neighborhood with modern condo towers and greenway trails. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along SW Moody Avenue by the Portland Aerial Tram and OHSU’s South Waterfront campus, where cafes, riverwalk promenades, and bike traffic set a steady tempo. Pillars include the Portland Aerial Tram, the Center for Health & Healing, and the South Waterfront Greenway. Architecture leans contemporary—glass mid-rises, new construction, and clean-lined streetscapes—framed by the Willamette River. The riverwalk and pocket parks shape a daily rhythm of walking, cycling, and waterfront views. Streetcar tracks and pedestrian bridges tie the district to downtown and the Central Eastside.

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215 S Gaines St · $490,000

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$504K and above

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Granite countertops
Bay window
Double-pane windows with wood frames
Unfinished basement
Updated and remodeled

Bedrooms
2 bedrooms on the main level

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom on the main level

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Free-standing gas range
Free-standing refrigerator
Range hood
Stainless steel appliances
Plumbed for an ice maker

Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer

Flooring
Hardwood floors

Heating & cooling
High-efficiency forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Gas hot water

Sale and tax history for 215 S Gaines St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

RMLS #229616005

Oct 22, 2026

Listed

$490,000

$266/sq ft

RMLS #22367878

Jul 1, 2022

Sold

$570,000

$310/sq ft

May 14, 2022

Pending

—

Apr 19, 2022

Price Changed

$570,000

$310/sq ft

Mar 26, 2022

Relisted

—

Mar 18, 2022

Pending

—

Mar 10, 2022

Listed

$585,000

$318/sq ft

+27

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the beauty of this Liar Hill, Victorian home. All the charm of the era with the modern amenities we all desire. Large welcoming entry, living room with bay windows, formal dining room, kitchen with granite counters gives you plenty of room for entertaining. With spring popping, you will enjoy the lovely yard, complete with a partially covered deck. Newer roof, new dishwasher & hot water heater. Convenient to transit, OHSU, Cafe's. City parking permit can be purchased [Home Energy Score = 6. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10199684]

RMLS #15385258

Sep 24, 2015

Sold

$420,000

$228/sq ft

Aug 24, 2015

Pending

—

Aug 11, 2015

Relisted

—

Jul 6, 2015

Pending

—

Jul 4, 2015

Listed

$425,000

$231/sq ft

Public Records

May 28, 2010

Sold

$303,000

$165/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 28, 2003

Sold

$179,000

$97/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 28, 1996

Sold

$148,000

$80/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 8, 1993

Sold

$110,000

$60/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 1, 1992

Sold

$30,000

$16/sq ft

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1888

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,040

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,040

Year built

1888

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Multnomah County

APN

R129225

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 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.

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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

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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Portland, OR • 97239

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Sun exposure

75/ 100

Good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Redfin Estimate for 215 S Gaines St

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