Incredible restoration of this historic Victorian walking distance to Lair Hill Park & PSU. The home boasts a permitted basement ADU (separate electric & water sub-meter), perfect for use as a college rental. Updates include all new plumbing, electric, mechanical, cabinets, tiles and so much more. This home is the ideal blend of 'old charm' and all new amenities. Come be amazed at the 8-foot pocket doors, fixtures and trim details!
This grand Victorian is ready for a vigorous restoration, with high ceilings and period details. The bayed living room is up front, dining room in the middle, kitchen in back. Three bedrooms, plus one bath, upstairs, have room for queen-sized beds...
and furniture.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Kurt Dahlke
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 2803 SW 1st Ave
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jun 25, 2018
Sold
$692,900
$299/sq ft
RMLS #18147798
Jun 25, 2018
Sold
$692,000
$298/sq ft
Apr 30, 2018
Pending
—
Apr 26, 2018
Listed
$699,900
$302/sq ft
RMLS #18372652
Jun 25, 2018
Sold
$692,000
$298/sq ft
Apr 30, 2018
Pending
—
Apr 26, 2018
Listed
$699,900
$302/sq ft
Incredible restoration of this historic Victorian walking distance to Lair Hill Park & PSU. The home boasts a permitted basement ADU (separate electric & water sub-meter), perfect for use as a college rental. Updates include all new plumbing, electric, mechanical, cabinets, tiles and so much more. This home is the ideal blend of 'old charm' and all new amenities. Come be amazed at the 8-foot pocket doors, fixtures and trim details!
Public Records
Sep 11, 2017
Sold
$340,100
$147/sq ft
RMLS #17385833
Sep 10, 2017
Sold
$340,000
$147/sq ft
Aug 22, 2017
Pending
—
Aug 16, 2017
Price Changed
$375,000
$162/sq ft
Aug 13, 2017
Pending
—
Jul 31, 2017
Pending
—
Jul 11, 2017
Price Changed
$400,000
$172/sq ft
Jun 23, 2017
Price Changed
$425,000
$183/sq ft
Jun 17, 2017
Pending
—
Jun 5, 2017
Price Changed
$450,000
$194/sq ft
May 30, 2017
Price Changed
$500,000
$216/sq ft
May 18, 2017
Pending
—
May 12, 2017
Listed
$525,000
$226/sq ft
May 11, 2017
Relisted
—
May 11, 2017
Relisted
—
May 11, 2017
Relisted
—
May 11, 2017
Relisted
—
+19
Charming home on a corner lot in the heart of the historic Lair Hill/Caruthers Addition neighborhood! One owner home for the last 70 years ready for a new owner to make it sparkle again. Home has many original period details & craftsmanship. High ceilings on main & upper levels. Super close to downtown Portland & quick freeway access. Full height unfinished basement has many possibilities. Newer gas furnace installed about a year ago.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,083 (+3.7%)
2024
$7,792 (+4.0%)
2023
$7,493 (+2.2%)
2022
$7,330 (+1.7%)
2021
$7,206 (+9.0%)
2020
$6,611 (+3.8%)
2019
$6,367 (+8.8%)
2018
$5,853 (+4.3%)
2017
$5,610 (+9.3%)
2016
$5,133 (+2.7%)
2015
$4,999 (+1.5%)
2014
$4,923 (+3.6%)
2013
$4,751 (+12.4%)
2012
$4,226 (+1.0%)
2011
$4,186 (+5.5%)
2010
$3,967 (+2.7%)
2009
$3,862
Tax history for 2803 SW 1st Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,083 (+3.7%)
2024
$7,792 (+4.0%)
2023
$7,493 (+2.2%)
2022
$7,330 (+1.7%)
2021
$7,206 (+9.0%)
2020
$6,611 (+3.8%)
2019
$6,367 (+8.8%)
2018
$5,853 (+4.3%)
2017
$5,610 (+9.3%)
2016
$5,133 (+2.7%)
2015
$4,999 (+1.5%)
2014
$4,923 (+3.6%)
2013
$4,751 (+12.4%)
2012
$4,226 (+1.0%)
2011
$4,186 (+5.5%)
2010
$3,967 (+2.7%)
2009
$3,862
*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
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,214 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1890
Sq. Ft.
2,319
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R128874
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
Mar 13, 2019 • Final
Residential bldg/trade
Remodel
May 2, 2018 • Final
Mechanical
Bathroom
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: On Street
Interior
Appliances
Appliances: Plumbed For Ice Maker, Quartz
Interior Features
Interior Features: Laundry, Wood Floors
Basement: Finished, Full Basement
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Bathrooms Partial: 1
Bathrooms Partial Main Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
Bathrooms Total Lower Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Main Level: 0.1
Bathrooms Total Upper Level: 2
Baths Total: 3.1
Room 7 Information
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Room 8 Information
Description: 3rd Bedroom
Room 9 Information
Description: Dining Room
Room 10 Information
Description: Family Room
Room 11 Information
Description: Kitchen
Room 12 Information
Description: Living Room
Room 13 Information
Description: Primary Bedroom
Level: Upper
Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Exterior Description: Cedar
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 1,306
Lot Size Range: 0K to 2,999 SqFt
Lot Size Acres: 0.03
Lot Size: 0K to 2,999 SqFt
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Private
Parcel Number: R128874
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Register of Historic Homes
Upper Level Area Total: 781
Main Level Area Total: 757
Lower Level Area Total: 781
View YN: Yes
View Description: City, River
Building Information
Year Built: 1890
Building Area Total: 2,319
Building Area Description: Tax
Building Area Calculated: 1,538
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: CARUTHERS ADD, BLOCK 58, N 25.3' OF E 48' OF LOT 1
Tax Annual Amount: $5,609.86
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Certification YN: No
Fuel Description: Electricity, Gas
Water Source: Public Water
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air
Cooling YN: No
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Ainsworth
Middle Or Junior School: West Sylvan
High School: Lincoln
Location Information
Directions: Corner of SW 1st Ave and SW Meade
Unparsed Address: 2803 SW 1ST AVE, Portland, OR 97201
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,319
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,214 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1890
County: Multnomah County
APN: R128874
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold
Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price
New Construction Information
New Construction YN: No
Around this home
Schools
Ainsworth Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
West Sylvan Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
6/10
Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 15 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 • 97201
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
June and 2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.5 hrs
2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$707,000 – $855,000
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