Tucked along a quiet Lair Hill street, this light-filled home blends historic charm with thoughtful updates. Three bedrooms and a full bath upstairs create a classic layout, while the fully renovated third-floor attic—with skylight and roof deck access—offers inspiring space for work, creativity, or retreat (along with a fantastic view of the tram). Original floors have been beautifully refinished, bathrooms remodeled, roof newly replaced, electrical updated, and major systems refreshed, so you can simply move in and enjoy. A finished basement with high ceilings provides flexible space for storage, hobbies, and potential for more. Host dinners in the gracious dining room, gather in the living room, or spill out to the side covered deck on warm (or rainy!) evenings. Multigenerational neighborhood just moments from neighborhood cafes, river access, shops, and pedestrian connections to downtown, South Waterfront, and OHSU. 6 minute walk to OHSU tram for the easiest commute up the hill. HES = 8 (amazing for 1908 home!) [Home Energy Score = 8. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10188187]
Est. $3,163 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 223 S Whitaker St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #718152327
May 5, 2026
Sold
$625,000
$286/sq ft
Apr 7, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 27, 2026
Price Changed
$639,000
$292/sq ft
Mar 20, 2026
Price Changed
$644,000
$294/sq ft
Feb 13, 2026
Listed
$649,000
$297/sq ft
RMLS #20555114
Jan 22, 2021
Sold
$599,000
$274/sq ft
Dec 19, 2020
Pending
—
Dec 15, 2020
Listed
$599,000
$274/sq ft
Classic Lair Hill 4 Square/Old PDX situated in between the South Waterfront and OHSU. Large, open, well proportioned rooms w high ceilings greet you as you enter this "City Home". Off street parking, hardwood floors, new windows & 3rd floor observation deck w VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS are just the beginning of what you'll find here! Boasting a bike score of *85 this is truly a bikers paradise, along with all the restaurants, shops & boutiques the neighborhood has to offer...Urban living at its finest!! [Home Energy Score = 8. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10188187]
Public Records
Dec 8, 2017
Sold
$530,000
$242/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 2013
Sold
$374,900
$171/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 31, 2009
Sold
$285,500
$131/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1991
Sold
$57,640
$26/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,437 (+3.7%)
2024
$9,098 (+4.0%)
2023
$8,748 (+2.2%)
2022
$8,559 (+1.7%)
2021
$8,414 (+12.6%)
2020
$7,475 (+3.8%)
2019
$7,200 (+3.0%)
2018
$6,988 (+4.3%)
2017
$6,697 (+9.3%)
2016
$6,128 (+5.3%)
2015
$5,817 (+15.3%)
2014
$5,045 (+1.9%)
2013
$4,952 (+18.3%)
2012
$4,186 (−5.5%)
2011
$4,428 (−2.8%)
2010
$4,558 (+43.6%)
2009
$3,175
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1908
Sq. Ft.
2,000
Year built
1908
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R129067
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Jun 9, 2009 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street
Interior
Appliances
Appliances: Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Granite, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)