280 S 1st St

St. Helens, OR 97051

$425,000
Price
3
Beds
4,104 Sq. Ft.
$104 / Sq. Ft.
4,104
Sq. Ft.
$104
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Rare opportunity in the heart of the Historic Riverfront Plaza District. The Cox William House (1890), the largest and one of the most architecturally significant Victorian residences on the river grade level, offers notable potential for commercial, residential, or mixed-use purposes. Individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this Italianate-style home features a hipped roof with bracketed eaves, an expansive verandah with turned posts and scroll sawn brackets, and elongated...Rare opportunity in the heart of the Historic Riverfront Plaza District. The Cox William House (1890), the largest and one of the most architecturally significant Victorian residences on the river grade level, offers notable potential for commercial, residential, or mixed-use purposes. Individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this Italianate-style home features a hipped roof with bracketed eaves, an expansive verandah with turned posts and scroll sawn brackets, and elongated double-hung sash windows. Relocated in 1912 and situated on two full city lots, the property is located in a high-visibility downtown corridor and is zoned for both commercial and residential uses, providing flexibility for a range of permitted uses. With its scale, historic character, and prominent location, the home will welcome the next steward to continue its story through restoration, redevelopment, or thoughtful adaptive reuse.
  1. Listed by Amy Trull • John L. Scott

Property Details for 280 South 1st Street

Style
Victorian
Subdivision
Historic River District
Parking Features
Driveway, Off Street
Zoning
RD-Plaz
View
City, River
Garage Spaces
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Parking Total
.00
LISTING UPDATED: 02/24/2026 12:29 PM

Property Details for 280 South 1st Street

StatusActive
MLS #538835529
Days on Market189
Taxes$4,690 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1890
Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF
CountyColumbia County
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Building Information for 280 South 1st Street

Stories3Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

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Property Information for 280 South 1st Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country: US
  • Directions: Via US-30 toward W Columbia Ave.Turn Right onto S 1st
School Information
  • Elementary School: Lewis & Clark
  • High School: St Helens
  • Middle Or Junior School: St Helens
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,690.19
  • Parcel Number: 9381
  • Tax Legal Description: ST HELENS LOT: 3 BLOCK: 11 PT OF LOT: 4 BLOCK: 11
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Lot Information
  • Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7840.0
  • Lot Size Dimension: 78x100
  • Lot Size Range: Sq Ft7000to9999
  • Lot Size: 7,000 to 9,999 Sq Ft
  • SqFt Source: Trio
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Water Description: Public Water
  • Property Condition: Registerof Historic Homes
  • Year Built: 1890
Utilities
  • Cooling Description: Central Air
  • Fuel Description: Electricity, Gas
  • Heating Description: Forced Air, Forced Air95Plus
  • Hot Water Description: Gas
  • Sewer Description: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Lap Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fenced, Garden, Porch, Yard
  • Roof Type: Composition
Interior Features
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Window Features: Wood Frames
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Interior Features: High Ceilings, Wallto Wall Carpet, Wood Floors
  • SqFt Calculated: 2736
  • SqFt Lower Level Total: 1368
  • SqFt Main Level Total: 1368
  • SqFt Upper Level Total: 1368
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Stories: 3
  • Baths Total: 1.2
Master Bedroom
  • Room Description: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Additional Features: Walkin Closet
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
  • Room Description: _2nd Bedroom
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
  • Room Description: _3rd Bedroom
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Dining Room
  • Room Description: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Additional Features: Wood Floors
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Room Description: Family Room
Kitchen
  • Room Description: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Appliances: Butlers Pantry, Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Free Standing Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Room Additional Features: Wood Floors
  • Kitchen Room Level: Main
Living Room
  • Room Description: Living Room
  • Living Room additional Features: Wood Floors
  • Living Room Level: Main
Baths
  • Baths Lower Level Full: 0
  • Baths Lower Level Partial: 1
  • Baths Lower Level Total: 0.1
  • Baths Main Level Full: 0
  • BathsMainLevelPartial: 1
  • Baths Main Level Total: 0.1
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Baths Partial: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Baths Upper Leve lFull: 1
  • Baths Upper Level Partial: 0
  • Baths Upper Level Total: 1.0
Additional Room 1
  • Additional Room 1 Description: Bonus Room
  • Additional Room 1 Level: Lower
Amenities
Amenities Information
  • Internet Service Type: Cable, Fiber Optics
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • SqFt Approximate Building Total: 4104

Public Records for 280 South 1st Street

Taxable ValueLand$84,600Additions$206,500Total$291,100
Tax Record2025$4,690 ($391 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt5,472 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,104 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,368 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890ZoningSH:RDCountyCOLUMBIAAPN4103-BA-01300

Schools near 280 South 1st Street

This home is within St Helens School District 502.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Public - K to 5
St. Helens Virtual Academy
Public - K to 12
St Helens High School
Public - 9 to 12
St Helens Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
PublicK to 5

St. Helens Virtual Academy
PublicK to 12

St Helens High School
Public9 to 12

St Helens Middle School
Public6 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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More information about 280 South 1st Street, St. Helens, OR 97051

280 South 1st Street is a single family home for sale in St. Helens, OR 97051. This property was listed for sale on September 10, 2025 by John L. Scott, it's currently listed at $425,000. This listing's school district is St Helens School District 502. Nearby schools include Lewis & Clark Elementary School, St. Helens Virtual Academy and St Helens High School. 280 South 1st Street is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 4,104 sqft single family home built in 1890.

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