Stellar view property with views of all three mountains, the river and some downtown buildings. Over $75,000 in upgrades done by current owner. An entertainer's delight with formal living room with gas fireplace, newer caeserstone kitchen with stainless appliances and an eating area. Two decks on main level. Upper level has large open loft with balcony and 3rd bedroom/media room and lower level has master bedroom and 2nd bedroom too
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
5,250 sq ftLot Size
$335Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Rob Levy• Keller Williams Realty Professionals
Three level home with amazing mountain, river and city views. Two bedrooms on the lower level and upper level loft space could be used as a third bedroom.
14 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,250
Year renovated
1979
Sq. Ft.
2,600
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R273458
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jan 29, 2025.
R5
Residential 5,000 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-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Sep 27, 2022 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
Sep 27, 2022 • Final
Electrical
Reconnect a furnace and thermostat.
Electrical
HVAC
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: Off Street
Parking Total: 2
Garage Information
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes
Appliances
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Down Draft, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Microwave, Pantry, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Hot Water Description: Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: 3rd Floor, Hardwood Floors, Wall to Wall Carpet
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
Basement: Finished, Full Basement
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 2
Bathrooms Partial: 2
Bathrooms Partial Main Level: 1
Bathrooms Partial Upper Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
Bathrooms Total Lower Level: 2
Bathrooms Total Main Level: 0.1
Bathrooms Total Upper Level: 0.1
Baths Total: 2.2
Room 4 Information
Area: 330
Description: Loft
Features: Balcony
Length: 22
Width: 15
Level: Upper
Room 5 Information
Description: Utility Room
Level: Lower
Room 7 Information
Area: 240
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Features: Bathroom
Features Cont: Double Closet
Length: 16
Width: 15
Level: Lower
Room 8 Information
Area: 225
Description: 3rd Bedroom
Features: Hardwood Floors
Features Cont: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Length: 15
Width: 15
Level: Upper
Room 9 Information
Area: 120
Description: Dining Room
Features: Balcony, Hardwood Floors
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Description: Family Room
Level: Main
Room 11 Information
Area: 180
Description: Kitchen
Features: Hardwood Floors, Updated/Remodeled
Features Cont: Granite
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Area: 512
Description: Living Room
Features: Fireplace, Formal
Length: 32
Width: 16
Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Area: 255
Description: Primary Bedroom
Features: Bathroom, Patio
Length: 17
Width: 15
Level: Lower
Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Deck, Garden, Gas Hookup, Patio, Sprinkler, Water Feature, Yard
Exterior Description: Cedar
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5,227
Lot Size Range: 5,000 to 6,999 SqFt
Lot Size Dimensions: 5250SF
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Lot Size: 5,000 to 6,999 SqFt
Lot Features: Sloped
Parcel Number: R273458
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Upper Level Area Total: 640
Main Level Area Total: 947
Lower Level Area Total: 1,023
View YN: Yes
View Description: Mountain(s), River
Building Information
Year Built: 1979
Building Area Total: 2,610
Building Area Description: Seller
Building Area Calculated: 1,587
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: SOUTHERN PORTLAND, BLOCK 36, LOT 8
Tax Annual Amount: $7,451.22
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Certification YN: No
Energy Efficiency Features: Forced Air - 90%
Fuel Description: Gas
Water Source: Public Water
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: Forced Air - 90%
Cooling YN: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Rieke
Middle Or Junior School: Gray
High School: Wilson
Location Information
Directions: 3rd off Barbur (at light) to top of hill then right on California
Unparsed Address: 234 SW CALIFORNIA ST, Portland, OR 97219
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,600
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Multnomah County
APN: R273458
HOA Dues: —
Garage: —
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jan 29, 2025
Other
Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold
Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price
Around this home
Schools
Rieke Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Gray Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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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, 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 • 97219
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
June and 2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$829,000 – $1.00M
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