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The Victorians saw bluebirds as symbols of virtue, romance, and happiness. From poet Mary Coleridge: “The lake lay blue below the hill / O’er it, as I looked, there flew / Across the waters, cold and still / A bird whose wings were palest blue.” This 1888 specimen in a line of Lair Hill beauties is 31 S Gibbs, a confident bluebird with three beds, two baths, and 1750 square feet offering you a nesting place with views both green and city, a warm patch of fir floors standing in as twin to a bluebird’s amber chest. Here, what's elder has been enhanced: impeccable three-tone exterior paint, a heat pump addition, steel posts in a spruced crawl space, marmoleum flooring, and more. This is a solid creature on a petite lot facing an enchanting community garden, and the double-paned wood windows allow playful light streams while holding most outdoor noises at bay (pun intended). Above, delight in a soaking tub with a skylight view of OHSU's aerial tram flight, just down from a massive flex space with creative whims; below, find the convenience of a main floor bedroom and bathroom just off the home’s expanded, playful kitchen. Features that soar: French doors leading to a backyard deck with built-in seating, insect-themed entryway wallpaper by local company Makelike, the clean comfort of a dining room gas fireplace, characteristic high ceilings beckoning art and texture, the strength of a paneled stairwell overseen by a Craftsman-style light, an original pocket door with siblings throughout. An impressive 2011 remodel fluffed the feathers of the following: stainless steel appliances, ductwork, PEX plumbing, a tankless water heater, a 200 amp electrical panel, and ample insulation. True to the Walk Score of 85, Lair Hill sings a song for its park, Ross Island Grocery & Café, proximity to downtown. “The sky above was blue at last / The sky beneath me blue in blue / A moment, ere the bird had passed / It caught his image as he flew.”
South Portland, located between the South Waterfront and Lair Hill, is a riverfront and residential Portland neighborhood with modern condo towers and greenway trails. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along SW Moody Avenue by the Portland Aerial Tram and OHSU’s South Waterfront campus, where cafes, riverwalk promenades, and bike traffic set a steady tempo. Pillars include the Portland Aerial Tram, the Center for Health & Healing, and the South Waterfront Greenway. Architecture leans contemporary—glass mid-rises, new construction, and clean-lined streetscapes—framed by the Willamette River. The riverwalk and pocket parks shape a daily rhythm of walking, cycling, and waterfront views. Streetcar tracks and pedestrian bridges tie the district to downtown and the Central Eastside.
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Market insights
31 S Gibbs St · $625,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 19 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.6%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$625,000
Median sale price in this area is $550,000. (12% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Accessibility features include a main-floor bedroom with bath, minimal steps, and a main-floor utility room
Ceiling fans
Dual-flush toilet
High ceilings
High-speed internet
Fireplace with gas stove
Skylights
Soaking tub
Reclaimed materials
Double-pane windows, storm windows, and wood frames
Unfinished partial basement and crawl space
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms: 1 on the main floor and 2 upstairs
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms: 1 on the main floor and 1 upstairs
Kitchen
Dishwasher, disposal, ENERGY STAR qualified appliances, freestanding range, freestanding refrigerator, and range hood
Kitchen island, pantry, and ice-maker plumbing
Granite and solid-surface countertops
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
Laundry
Washer and dryer
Tankless gas hot water
Flooring
Heated tile, tile, linseed, vinyl, wood, and wall-to-wall carpet
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating, heat pump, and zoned heating
Heat pump cooling
Exterior features
Deck, garden, patio, and porch
Level terrain with trees
City and seasonal views
Home design
Single-family residence
Detached
Updated and remodeled
Parking
On-street parking
Security
Security system
Security lights
Construction
Built in 1888
Cedar and wood siding
Composition shingle roof
Concrete perimeter and pillar/post/pier foundation
Utilities
Public water and public sewer
Electricity and gas
Cable and fiber-optic internet
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
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]
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
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,490
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,490
Year built
1888
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R129014
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 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.
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, 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 • 97239
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Sun exposure
65/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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3.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 31 S Gibbs St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $595,000 and $699,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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