$500,000

280 S 1st St Saint Helens, OR 97051

Estimated payment $3,017/month

Total Views 1,484
3 Beds
3 Baths
4,104 Sq Ft
$122 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • River View
  • Victorian Architecture
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • 1-minute walk to Columbia View Park

About This Home

The Cox-William House, built in 1890, is the largest and most elaborate example of late Victorian residential architecture on the water grade level of the historic river district. Featuring a hipped roof with bracketed eaves, a spacious verandah adorned with turned posts and scroll-sawn brackets, and elongated double-hung sash windows, it exemplifies the Italianate style. Individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 and a significant property to the Riverfront District since 1984, the home was relocated from an adjacent lot in 1912. Zoned for both commercial and residential use, the property is situated in the heart of the Historic Riverfront Plaza District on two city lots, offering exceptional potential for a variety of opportunities amidst a vibrant downtown setting. Seller to put on new proof before closing. Buyer to do due diligence.

Listing Agent

Amy Trull

John L. Scott License #201246268 Listed on: 09/10/2025

John L. Scott

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,528

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 7,840 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 78x100
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RD-Plaz

Property Views

  • River
  • City

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Lap Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,104 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Butlers Pantry
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Lewis & Clark Elementary School
  • St Helens Middle School
  • St Helens High School

Utilities

  • 95% Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Historic River District Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 9381

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,528

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Active
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Property Condition: RegisterofHistoricHomes
  • Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Open House: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 1.2
  • Interior Amenities: HighCeilings, WalltoWallCarpet, WoodFloors
  • Room 4 Description: BonusRoom
  • Room 4 Level: Lower
  • Basement: PartiallyFinished
  • Window Features: WoodFrames
  • Appliances: ButlersPantry, Dishwasher, FreeStandingRange, FreeStandingRefrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • BathroomsFullUpperLevel: 1
  • BathroomsPartialLowerLevel: 1
  • BathroomsPartialMainLevel: 1
  • BathroomsTotalLowerLevel: 0.1
  • BathroomsTotalMainLevel: 0.1
  • BathroomsTotalUpperLevel: 1.0
  • Lot Size Range: SqFt7000to9999
  • Room 11 Level: Main
  • Room 12 Level: Main
  • Room 13 Level: Upper
  • Room 7 Description: _2ndBedroom
  • Additional Room 7 Level: Upper
  • Room 8 Description: _3rdBedroom
  • Additional Room 8 Level: Upper
  • Room 9 Description: DiningRoom
  • Additional Room 9 Level: Main

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: LapSiding,WoodSiding
  • Exterior Features: Fenced, Garden, Porch, Yard
  • Lot Size: 7,000 to 9,999 SqFt
  • Foundation Details: ConcretePerimeter
  • View: Yes
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Disclosures: Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: City,River

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Description: Driveway, OffStreet
  • Attached Garage: No

Utilities

  • Fuel Description: Electricity,Gas
  • Hot Water: Gas
  • Internet Service Type: Cable,FiberOptics
  • Cooling: CentralAir
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: ForcedAir, ForcedAir95Plus
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Water Source: PublicWater

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lewis & Clark
  • High School: St Helens
  • Middle Or Junior School: St Helens

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RD-Plaz
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size: 78x100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7840.0
  • Parcel #: 9381

Green Features

  • Green Certification: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Deferral: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4527.67

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,528 $282,630 $82,130 $200,500
2023 $4,459 $274,400 $76,040 $198,360
2022 $4,277 $266,410 $73,060 $193,350
2021 $3,905 $258,660 $70,230 $188,430
2020 $3,775 $251,130 $58,380 $192,750
2019 $3,715 $243,820 $56,020 $187,800
2018 $3,601 $236,720 $81,730 $154,990
2017 $3,500 $229,830 $79,350 $150,480
2016 $3,413 $223,140 $73,910 $149,230
2015 $3,297 $216,650 $107,810 $108,840
2014 $3,280 $210,340 $96,830 $113,510
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/10/2025 09/10/25 For Sale $500,000 -- $122 / Sq Ft
Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $119,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $297,000 New Conventional
Closed $140,000 Stand Alone Second
Closed $111,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $25,500 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $186,500 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $88,307 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $170,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $98,000 Unknown
Closed $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

MLS Number: 538835529

Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

APN: 0201041030210130000