Sitting atop a peak in the SW Hills with an On-Top-of-the-World view overlooking Mt. Hood,River and the city,this classic mid-century architecturally designed ranch has it all,vaulted ceilings, huge deck and walls of windows showing off its spectacular vista! The floor to ceiling Mt. Adams basalt stone fireplace welcomes you on both sides between the family room and kitchen/great room.The kitchen has soapstone counters,clear maple cabinets and stainless high end appliances. Close to everything! [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10201609]
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
$284Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ruth Tarr• Tarr Realty NW LLC.
Bought with Kevin Caplener• Windermere Realty Trust
*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
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
2024
Sq. Ft.
3,721
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R273446
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green
Last updated by owner on Dec 22, 2024.
R7
Z
C
Residential 7,000 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.
Zone overlays
Constrained Sites Overlay Zone
Environmental Conservation Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing
Jun 3, 2025 • Final
Residential bldg/trade
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Dec 2, 2024 • Final
Mechanical
Replace the furnace with a new heat pump.
Heat pump
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: Driveway, Off Street
Parking Total: 2
Garage Information
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Appliances
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Island, Pantry, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Hot Water Description: Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, Laundry, Solar Tube(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Washer/Dryer, Wood Floors
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
Basement: Finished, Partially Finished
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Bathrooms Partial: 1
Bathrooms Partial Main Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bathrooms Total Lower Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Main Level: 1.1
Baths Total: 2.1
Room 4 Information
Description: Office
Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Description: Storage
Level: Lower
Room 6 Information
Description: Dark Room
Level: Lower
Room 7 Information
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Features Cont: Closet
Level: Lower
Room 8 Information
Description: 3rd Bedroom
Features Cont: Closet
Level: Lower
Room 9 Information
Description: Dining Room
Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floors
Features Cont: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Description: Family Room
Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floors
Features Cont: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Level: Main
Room 11 Information
Description: Kitchen
Features: Deck, Fireplace, Gas Appliances, Island, Pantry
Features Cont: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Description: Living Room
Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floors
Features Cont: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Description: Primary Bedroom
Features Cont: Suite, Walk in Closet, Walk-in Shower
Level: Main
Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features: Deck, Porch, Yard
Exterior Description: Cedar, Wood Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Range: 20,000 SqFt to .99 Acres
Lot Size: 20,000 SqFt to .99 Acres
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping, Level
Parcel Number: R273446
Road Surface Type: Paved
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Main Level Area Total: 1,738
Lower Level Area Total: 1,983
Warranty: Home Warranty
View YN: Yes
View Description: City, Mountain(s), River
Building Information
Year Built: 1962
Building Area Total: 3,721
Building Area Description: architect
Building Area Calculated: 1,738
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Legal Description: Southern Portland, Block 35A, Lot 11-14
Tax Annual Amount: $15,040
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Certification YN: Yes
Fuel Description: Gas
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 to SW 3rd to California
Unparsed Address: 255 SW California ST, Portland, OR 97219
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,721
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 2024
County: Multnomah County
APN: R273446
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green
Home facts updated by owner on Dec 22, 2024
Other
Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold
Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price
New Construction Information
New Construction YN: No
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
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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, 13 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
$1.00M – $1.22M
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