255 Southwest California Street

Sold 2/28/23
Sold 2/28/23
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$991,600
3 beds3,721 sqft$266/sqft
255 SW California St, Portland, OR 97219
Single FamilyProperty Type
1962Year Built
$266/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

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!...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]
  • Listed by: Ruth Tarr • Tarr Realty NW LLC.
Listing closed: 02/28/2023 12:00 AM • Source: RMLS, MLS#: 22424820

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$972,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

98.3%

Portland, OR

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Property Information for 255 Southwest California Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $15,040 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Multnomah County
  • Style: Stories2, Daylight Ranch
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street
  • View: City, Mountain, River
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Total: 2.00
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1962
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country: US
  • Directions: SW Barbur to SW 3rd to California
  • Road Surface: Paved
School Information
  • Elementary School: Rieke
  • High School: Ida B Wells
  • Middle Or Junior School: Robert Gray
Parking
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Attached Garage: Yes
Taxes and HOA
  • FIRPTA: No
  • HOA Y/N: No
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Deferral: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $15,040.00
  • Parcel Number: R273446
  • Tax Legal Description: Southern Portland, Block 35A, Lot 11-14
Virtual Tour
  • Video Virtual Tour 1 Y/N: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping, Level
  • Senior Housing Y/N: No
  • Lot Size Range: Sq Ft20000to Acres1
  • Lot Size: 20,000 Sq Ft to .99 Acres
  • SqFt Source: architect
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Warranty: Home Warranty
  • Water Description: Public Water
  • Property Condition: Updated Remodeled
  • Year Built: 1962
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Warranty Available Y/N: Yes
Utilities
  • Cooling Description: Central Air
  • Fuel Description: Gas
  • Heating Description: Forced Air95Plus
  • Hot Water Description: Gas
  • Sewer Description: Public Sewer
Green Features
  • Green Certification: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Cedar, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Porch, Yard
  • Roof Type: Composition
Interior Features
  • Basement: Finished, Partially Finished
  • Fireplace Description: Gas, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, Laundry, Solar Tube, Vaulted Ceiling, Washer Dryer, Wood Floors
  • SqFt Calculated: 1738
  • View Y/N: Yes
  • SqFt Lower Level Total: 1983
  • SqFt Main Level Total: 1738
  • SqFt Upper Level Total: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Stories: 2
  • Baths Total: 2.1
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
Master Bedroom
  • Room Description: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Additional Features: Suite, Walkin Closet, Walkin Shower
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2
  • Room Description: _2nd Bedroom
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Lower
  • 2nd Bedroom Additional Features: Closet
Bedroom 3
  • Room Description: _3rd Bedroom
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Lower
  • 3rd Bedroom Additional Features: Closet
Dining Room
  • Room Description: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floors
  • Dining Room Additional Features: Vaulted Ceiling
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Room Description: Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floors
  • Family Room Additional Features: Vaulted Ceiling
  • Family Room Level: Main
Kitchen
  • Room Description: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Island, Pantry, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance
  • Kitchen Room Features: Deck, Fireplace, Gas Appliances, Island, Pantry
  • Kitchen Room Additional Features: Vaulted Ceiling
  • Kitchen Room Level: Main
Living Room
  • Room Description: Living Room
  • Living Room Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floors
  • Living Room additional Features: Vaulted Ceiling
  • Living Room Level: Main
Baths
  • Baths Lower Level Full: 1
  • Baths Lower Level Partial: 0
  • Baths Lower Level Total: 1.0
  • Baths Main Level Full: 1
  • BathsMainLevelPartial: 1
  • Baths Main Level Total: 1.1
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Baths Partial: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Baths Upper Leve lFull: 0
  • Baths Upper Level Partial: 0
  • Baths Upper Level Total: 0.0
Additional Room 1
  • Additional Room 1 Description: Office
  • Additional Room 1 Level: Main
Additional Room 2
  • Additional Room 2 Description: Storage
  • Additional Room 2 Level: Lower
Additional Room 3
  • Additional Room 3 Description: Dark Room
  • Additional Room 3 Level: Lower
Farm
Farm Information
  • Farm Y/N: No
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • SqFt Approximate Building Total: 3721

Property History for 255 Southwest California Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 27, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1506246738

$991,600

+2.9% / yr

May 14, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #237243882

$650,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/27/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1506246738

$991,600

+2.9% / yr

05/14/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #237243882

$650,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 255 Southwest California Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$17,392 ($1,449 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt4,042 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,242 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt800 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt784 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,400 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962ZoningR7CountyMULTNOMAHAPN1S1E22BB 08400Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 255 Southwest California Street

This home is within Portland School District 1j.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Rieke Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Gray Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
Public - 9 to 12
Portland Village School
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Rieke Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Gray Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
Public9 to 12

Portland Village School
CharterK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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