Queen Anne Victorian brimming with charm and character. The "Pioneer-Henry Failing House". This beautifully preserved historic home features intricate detailing, original millwork, natural light, and inviting living areas. On the quiet part of Lake Road. Set in a peaceful neighborhood just 3 blocks from all the fun of historic downtown Milwaukie: light rail, dining, shops, food carts, bike trails, & boat ramp, plus First Friday, the Sunday Farmer’s Market and other beloved local events. This storybook Victorian offers the ideal combination of fairytale appeal and modern convenience, on a big sunny lot that is over 6000 square feet. Updated kitchen with farmhouse sink, original leaded glass cupboards, Bosch gas range and oven with warming drawer, and Zephyr range hood. Energy efficient dishwasher with "air dry" cycle. Energy saving hybrid electric water heater. The main floor bedroom/sunroom makes a beautiful office. A primary bedroom is upstairs with lovely ensuite bath, walk-in shower, extra sink, 2 closets, and laundry. A big 3rd bedroom is upstairs, with walk-in closet & view. High-efficiency heat pump & 3 mini-splits for main heating and cooling, plus furnace backup. Electric vehicle plug-in. Recent roof, exterior paint and much more (ask for list of updates). Tall full basement with large wood slider to yard and workshop/garden room. Buyer to verify sq ft, schools, and all info. Built in downtown Portland in approximately 1859 for the Henry Failing Family, the pre civil war home was taken apart and barged down the river to a new site at Lake Kellogg in 1900. In 1914 it was moved across Lake Road to its current beautiful, peaceful location. Don't miss the decommissioned dumbwaiter and the glorious door hinges on the front door (and some other doors). More details and photos on Virtual tour site. [Home Energy Score = 2. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10238301]
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$224Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Laurie Sonnenfeld• Laurie Sonnenfeld Realty
*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
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
3,015
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Clackamas County
APN
00029702
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 18, 2026.
R2
Medium And High Density Residential
The medium and high density residential zones are intended to create and maintain higher density residential neighborhoods that blend a range of housing types with a limited mix of neighborhood-scale commercial, office, and institutional uses.
Oct 5, 2020 • Final
Residential plumbing
Install a new bathroom and laundry area on the second floor. Work includes installing sinks, a toilet, a shower, and a washing machine box.
Bathroom
Plumbing
Oct 5, 2020 • Final
Residential electrical
Rewire the electrical systems in the kitchen, upstairs laundry room, and bathroom.
Bathroom
Electrical
Kitchen
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
Virtual Tour Information
Virtual Tour Type: Virtual
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes
Virtual Tour Description: Website. Photos & details
Virtual Tour Type 2: Video
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded 2: Yes
Virtual Tour Description 2: Video tour
Appliances
Appliances: Built-in Range, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Hot Water Description: Electricity, Other
Interior Features
Interior Features: Wood Floors
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Exterior Entry, Full Basement, Unfinished