Motivated Seller wants to sell before the snow comes and will entertain all reasonable offers. Don't miss this vintage 1927 bungalow located in the heart of Downtown Redmond with easy access to the Library, City Offices, Brew Pubs, Restaurants, and Retail. Over 2048 Sq Ft of living area, updated with Forced air gas heat and central AC, gas fireplace in living room, granite tile kitchen counters, original hardwood floors in kitchen hallway and 2 main level bedrooms and upstairs bedroom with private bath and large closet. There is a possible mother-in-law suite or home office with separate entrance. Zoning allows commercial or residential use. Detached single car garage. Small yard is perfect for those who want a bit of gardening but live life on the go! Detached extra long single car garage and additional parking space off the alley.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
5,227 sq ftLot Size
$281Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Cat Zwicker• Desert Sky Real Estate LLC
Bought with Cat Zwicker• Desert Sky Real Estate LLC
Why Settle For An Imitation, When You Can Own This Original Craftsman Style Home In Excellent Condition. The Old Fashioned Charm Has Been Enhanced By New Carpet & Paint. Large Corner Lot Features A Nice Backyard Fenced For Privacy And A 20 X 14 Shop. Alley Access. Close Proximity To Downtown Redmond.
MLSCO #9800040
Apr 14, 1999
Sold
$135,000
$66/sq ft
Nov 1, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Mar 4, 1998
Listed
$139,500
$68/sq ft
MLSCO #28468
Jun 24, 1997
Sold
$125,000
$61/sq ft
May 16, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Apr 14, 1997
Listed
$129,113
$63/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,231 (+7.5%)
2024
$3,006 (+4.6%)
2023
$2,875 (+6.7%)
2022
$2,695 (+3.4%)
2021
$2,606 (+4.7%)
2020
$2,488 (+4.6%)
2019
$2,379 (+2.6%)
2018
$2,320 (+2.4%)
2017
$2,265 (+1.4%)
2016
$2,233 (+3.1%)
2015
$2,165 (+2.7%)
2014
$2,108
Tax history for 253 SW 8th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,231 (+7.5%)
2024
$3,006 (+4.6%)
2023
$2,875 (+6.7%)
2022
$2,695 (+3.4%)
2021
$2,606 (+4.7%)
2020
$2,488 (+4.6%)
2019
$2,379 (+2.6%)
2018
$2,320 (+2.4%)
2017
$2,265 (+1.4%)
2016
$2,233 (+3.1%)
2015
$2,165 (+2.7%)
2014
$2,108
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,048
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Deschutes County
APN
123355
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
C2
DOWNTOWN OVERLAY DISTRICT
Central Business District Commercial Zone
To create and preserve areas suitable for commercial uses and services on a broad basis to serve as the central shopping or principal downtown area for the City. In general, this zone shall be applied to the town center already existing and desirable to retain, and to abutting and adjacent areas necessary to serve population growth. In any event, no other C 2 Zone shall be established until there is demonstrated need for such action; no two C 2 Zones shall be established in such relationship to each other that they cannot act as one center.
Zone overlays
Downtown Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Gas station
Day care facility
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Office
Research & development
Death related/funeral home
Veterinary clinic
Jun 3, 2025 • Final
Residential structural
Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic system with 12 panels.
Electrical
Solar
May 29, 2025 • Final
Residential electrical
Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system with 12 panels in one array. Upgrade the electrical service to a new main bus and main breaker.
Electrical
Solar
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
Has Garage
Parking Features: Assigned, Garage Door Opener, On Street, Other