Brand new gorgeous primary on the main Prairie style home in Hillsdale with BREATHTAKING views of the river & Mt Hood! This home was constructed by NINE time Best of Show award winner in the Street of Dreams. The quality you would expect from a local luxury builder with 40 years of experience. No detail was forgotten. This home was pre-plumbed for a future ADU in the basement including an outside entrance as well. Lower level also includes a reading/flex room which is separate from the ADU. Some of the homes many amenities include 9' high ceilings on the main and lower level. Office on the main with a Gourmet kitchen including quartz counters, GE Cafe appliances, extended hardwoods on main. The Great Room has a fireplace with built-ins. The dining and Great Room & Primary Suite offer oversized stacking sliding glass doors which open to the outdoor covered living area which showcases the amazing river/mountain views! Your primary suite has an expansive walk-in closet, freestanding soak tub, walk-in tile shower, HEATED tile floor, double vanity. The secondary bedroom is an en-suite with a generous walk-in closet and private bathroom. Tankless hot water heater! A/C! Energy efficient! This location has amazing freeway access, is close to Dunthorpe, downtown, shopping.
Single-familyProperty Type
2024Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$403Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Amanda Andruss• Renaissance Development Corp.
Listed by Ashley Arenz• Renaissance Development Corp.
Jennifer Maben • Harcourts Real Estate Network Group
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Sale history for 251 SW California St
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #24549475
Jan 22, 2025
Sold
$1,218,750
$371/sq ft
Dec 17, 2024
Pending
—
Dec 13, 2024
Price Changed
$1,249,900
$380/sq ft
Sep 23, 2024
Price Changed
$1,299,900
$395/sq ft
Jul 18, 2024
Price Changed
$1,399,900
$426/sq ft
Jun 11, 2024
Price Changed
$1,499,900
$456/sq ft
Apr 12, 2024
Listed
$1,549,900
$471/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 18, 2022
Sold
$650,000
$198/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,693 (+70.9%)
2024
$9,768 (+82.9%)
2023
$5,341 (−43.9%)
2022
$9,516 (+2.8%)
2021
$9,258 (+8.1%)
2020
$8,564 (+3.6%)
2019
$8,266 (+4.4%)
2018
$7,921 (+5.9%)
2017
$7,481 (+14.7%)
2016
$6,524 (+10.7%)
2015
$5,892 (+3.8%)
2014
$5,677 (−10.8%)
2013
$6,367 (+10.9%)
2012
$5,741 (+0.4%)
2011
$5,716 (+5.1%)
2010
$5,437 (+2.7%)
2009
$5,293
Tax history for 251 SW California St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,693 (+70.9%)
2024
$9,768 (+82.9%)
2023
$5,341 (−43.9%)
2022
$9,516 (+2.8%)
2021
$9,258 (+8.1%)
2020
$8,564 (+3.6%)
2019
$8,266 (+4.4%)
2018
$7,921 (+5.9%)
2017
$7,481 (+14.7%)
2016
$6,524 (+10.7%)
2015
$5,892 (+3.8%)
2014
$5,677 (−10.8%)
2013
$6,367 (+10.9%)
2012
$5,741 (+0.4%)
2011
$5,716 (+5.1%)
2010
$5,437 (+2.7%)
2009
$5,293
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2024
Sq. Ft.
672
Year built
2024
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R273444
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
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
Oct 2, 2025 • Final
Residential bldg/trade
Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system on a single-family home.
Electrical
Solar
Jun 11, 2024 • Final
Residential bldg/trade
Fire sprinkler
New construction
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, On Street
Parking Total: 1
Garage Information
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Appliances
Appliances: Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Appliances, Island, Microwave, Pantry, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Quartz, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Hot Water Description: Recirculating, Tankless
Interior Features
Has Accessibility: Yes
Accessibility Features: Built-in Lighting, Garage on Main, Main Floor Bedroom w/Bath, Natural Lighting, Utility Room On Main, Walk-in Shower
Interior Features: Air Cleaner, Engineered Hardwood, Garage Door Opener, Heated Tile Floor, High Ceilings, Lo-VOC Material, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Plumbed For Central Vacuum, Quartz, Soaking Tub, Tile Floor, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Room Remarks Amenities: Prepped and pre-plumbed for an ADU in the basement. Separate exterior entrance, covered patio, locking interior home to separate from the rest of the home. Amazing opportunity and potential.
Room 4 Information
Area: 96
Description: Nook
Features Cont: High Ceilings, Laminate Flooring
Length: 12
Width: 8
Level: Lower
Room 5 Information
Area: 120
Description: Den
Features: French Doors
Features Cont: Engineered Hardwood, High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Description: Laundry
Features: Built-in Features
Features Cont: Sink
Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Area: 156
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Features Cont: Suite, Walk in Closet
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: Lower
Room 8 Information
Area: 132
Description: 3rd Bedroom
Features Cont: Closet
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Lower
Room 9 Information
Area: 209
Description: Dining Room
Features Cont: Engineered Hardwood, High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Length: 19
Width: 11
Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Area: 342
Description: Family Room
Features: Exterior Entry, Patio
Features Cont: Wall to Wall Carpet
Length: 18
Width: 19
Level: Lower
Room 11 Information
Area: 130
Description: Kitchen
Features: Eat Bar, Gas Appliances, Gourmet Kitchen, Island, Pantry
Features Cont: Engineered Hardwood, High Ceilings, Quartz
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Description: Living Room
Room 13 Information
Area: 234
Description: Primary Bedroom
Features: Sliding Doors
Features Cont: Double Sinks, Quartz, Suite, Tile Floor, Walk in Closet, Walk-in Shower
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: Main
Room 14 Information
Area: 272
Description: Great Room
Features: Built-in Features, Deck, Family Room/Kitchen Combo, Fireplace, Sliding Doors
Features Cont: Engineered Hardwood, High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Energy Efficiency Features: Added Wall Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Forced Air - 95+%, Insulation and Ceiling Insulation, Tankless
Fuel Description: Electricity, Gas
Internet Service Type: Cable
Water Source: Public Water
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: Forced Air - 95+%
Cooling YN: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Rieke
Middle Or Junior School: Robert Gray
High School: Ida B Wells
Location Information
Directions: SW Barbur BLVD, Turn N on SW 3rd Ave, Turn E onto SW California
Unparsed Address: 251 SW California ST, Portland, OR 97219
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Walk Score: 54
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 672
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2024
Year Renovated: 2024
County: Multnomah County
APN: R273444
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold
Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price
Remarks
Distance To Bus Comments: 0.10 miles
Distance To Public Rail Comments: 1.40 miles
Distance To Shopping Comments: 0.20 miles
Public Remarks Amenities: This is a prime location overlooking Mt Hood, the river and the city! Easy freeway access, easy commute to downtown PDX. Close to shopping, restaurants and more!
New Construction Information
New Construction YN: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Rieke Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Gray Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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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.
9.6 hrs
2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$1.26M – $1.53M
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