215 S Gaines St, Portland
$490,000
Save- Price per sqft
- $266.16
- Built in
- 1888
- Property size
- 1,841 sqft
- Lot size
- 3,049 sqft
- Property type
- Residential
- Days on market
- 3
Overview
Victorian charm meets modern comfort in Portland's historic Lair Hill neighborhood! Built in 1888, this inviting home features hardwood floors, a light-filled living room with a classic bay window, a dining room, and a kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Two bedrooms and a full bath complete the main level, while the unfinished basement offers laundry, storage, and possibilities for future use. Enjoy a fenced yard and partially covered deck. Improvements include central A/C, radon mitigation, a full plumbing repipe, and improved drainage. Conveniently located near OHSU, South Waterfront, neighborhood cafes, and transit, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy historic Portland living with modern-day conveniences! [Home Energy Score = 6. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10199684]
Details
Interior
- Interior features
- Granite, Hardwood Floors, Washer / Dryer
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Granite, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance
- Fireplaces
- 0
- Cooling
- Yes
- Cooling description
- Central Air
- Heating
- Yes
- Heating description
- Forced Air 95 Plus
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Wood Frames
Exterior and lot
- Lot size
- 3,049 sqft
- Exterior features
- Deck, Fenced, Porch, Security Lights, Yard
- Lot features
- Level, Seasonal, Trees
- Architectural style
- Victorian
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- View
- Yes
- View description
- Seasonal
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public Water
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 0
- Parking
- On Street
- Total parking
- 0
Schools
- High school
- Ida B Wells
- Middle school
- Jackson
- Elementary school
- Capitol Hill
Location
- City
- Portland
- County
- Multnomah
- Subdivision
- Liar Hill/South
Taxes and dues
- Annual taxes
- $8,143 (2025)
Location
215 S Gaines St, Portland, OR 97239

Monthly payment estimate
$3,287 /mo
- Principal and interest
- $2,608
- Property tax (2025)
- $679
- Total
- $3,287
Estimate only, and not an offer of credit. Assumes 20% down ($98,000) and a 30-year fixed rate at 7.00%. Property tax is the assessed annual amount from the listing, divided by twelve. Rates change daily. Insurance and mortgage insurance are not included. Speak to a lender for terms that apply to you.








