Nestled in historic Lair Hill directly across from the Community Gardens, this exceptional 1888 Victorian blends carefully preserved craftsmanship with refined modern living. Meticulously restored by the highly regarded team of Richard Brown Architecture, Grummel Engineering and Andrew Scott Construction, the home offers enduring quality and timeless appeal:Original clear vertical grain fir floors, restored original interior doors, hardware & functional pocket doors. All new CVG fir trim showcase the timeless character. A dramatic, expanded staircase transitons to the upper floor. Level 5 smooth walls, freshly painted in Benjamin Moore Cloud White, create a bright, gallery-like interior. The exterior is clad in original shiplap siding.The main level offers an expansive floorplan with formal living room and a dining room open to the kitchen. Also included is a bedroom, full bath and laundry. Upstairs, the primary suite is a true retreat featuring an en-suite bath with heated floor, a garden tub resting beneath a skylight, surrounded by timeless, white subway tile. A spacious third bedroom provides flexibility as a family room, office, or both. Fitted closets include automatic lighting.Fully rebuilt with all new electrical, high-efficiency 90% gas furnace, tankless gas water heater, PEX plumbing, 200-amp panel and fully insulated (R38 attic, R21 walls, R30 floors) delivering low utility costs with low-maintenance, lock-and-leave living. The kitchen features custom cherry cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. French doors open to a private, inviting backyard deck and cobblestone patio enveloped by mature, lush foliage. A new roof completes the 2011 renovation.Local highlights include Lair Hill Park, Ross Grocery & Cafe, and K-9 Waldorf School. The pedestrian bridge offers easy access to the OHSU Tram and the Willamette waterfront. A rare, truly irreplaceable offering in one of Portland’s most walkable neighborhoods. [Home Energy Score = 5. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10247154]
Single-familyProperty Type
1888Year Built
2,178 sq ftLot Size
$323Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Mark Graalum• Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty
Est. $3,000 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 31 S Gibbs St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #376800980
Jun 25, 2026
Sold
$565,000
$323/sq ft
May 20, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 24, 2026
Listed
$550,000
$314/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,257 (+3.7%)
2024
$7,961 (+4.0%)
2023
$7,655 (+2.2%)
2022
$7,489 (+1.7%)
2021
$7,362 (+9.0%)
2020
$6,754 (+3.8%)
2019
$6,505 (+3.0%)
2018
$6,314 (+4.3%)
2017
$6,052 (+9.3%)
2016
$5,537 (+38.0%)
2015
$4,011 (+14.9%)
2014
$3,490 (−3.3%)
2013
$3,610 (+11.8%)
2012
$3,230 (−3.9%)
2011
$3,360 (+1.7%)
2010
$3,304 (+2.7%)
2009
$3,216
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,266 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1888
Sq. Ft.
1,490
Year built
1888
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R129014
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
Nov 5, 2024 • Final
Minor improvement
Remodel
Mar 9, 2012 • Final
Residential bldg/trade
Addition
Bathroom
Remodel
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
Virtual Tour Information
Virtual Tour Type: 3-D Tour
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes
Virtual Tour Description: 3-D Virtual Tour
Appliances
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Granite, Island, Pantry, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Solid Surface Countertop, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tile
Hot Water Description: Gas, Tankless
Interior Features
Has Accessibility: Yes
Accessibility Features: Main Floor Bedroom w/Bath, Utility Room On Main