Description
The Victorians saw bluebirds as symbols of virtue, romance, and happiness. From poet Mary Coleridge: "The lake lay blue below the hill / O'er it, as I looked, there flew / Across the waters, cold and still / A bird whose wings were palest blue." This 1888 specimen in a line of Lair Hill beauties is 31 S Gibbs, a confident bluebird with three beds, two baths, and 1750 square feet offering you a nesting place with views both green and city, a warm patch of fir floors standing in as twin to a bluebird's amber chest. Here, what's elder has been enhanced: impeccable three-tone exterior paint, a heat pump addition, steel posts in a spruced crawl space, marmoleum flooring, and more. This is a solid creature on a petite lot facing an enchanting community garden, and the double-paned wood windows allow playful light streams while holding most outdoor noises at bay (pun intended). Above, delight in a soaking tub with a skylight view of OHSU's aerial tram flight, just down from a massive flex space with creative whims; below, find the convenience of a main floor bedroom and bathroom just off the home's expanded, playful kitchen. Features that soar: French doors leading to a backyard deck with built-in seating, insect-themed entryway wallpaper by local company Makelike, the clean comfort of a dining room gas fireplace, characteristic high ceilings beckoning art and texture, the strength of a paneled stairwell overseen by a Craftsman-style light, an original pocket door with siblings throughout. An impressive 2011 remodel fluffed the feathers of the following: stainless steel appliances, ductwork, PEX plumbing, a tankless water heater, a 200 amp electrical panel, and ample insulation. True to the Walk Score of 85, Lair Hill sings a song for its park, Ross Island Grocery & Café, proximity to downtown. "The sky above was blue at last / The sky beneath me blue in blue / A moment, ere the bird had passed / It caught his image as he flew."
Details
| MLS # | 662059568 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1888 |
| Days On Site | 18 |
| Listing Provided By | Works Real Estate | Camille Cassada |
Features
| Bed(s) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 2 Total |
| SQ Feet | 1,750 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Zoning | R2 |
| Acreage | 0.05 |
| Property View | City, Seasonal |
Interior
| Heating | Forced Air90, Heat Pump, Zoned |
|---|---|
| Heating Yn | Yes |
| Cooling | Heat Pump |
| Cooling Yn | Yes |
| Interior Features | Ceiling Fan, Dual Flush Toilet, Granite, Heated Tile Floor, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Laundry, Linseed Floor, Reclaimed Material, Skylight, Soaking Tub, Tile Floor, Vaulted Ceiling, Vinyl Floor, Wallto Wall Carpet, Washer Dryer, Wood Floors |
| Window Features | Double Pane Windows, Storm Window, Wood Frames |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGYSTARQualified Appliances, Free Standing Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Granite, Island, Pantry, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Solid Surface Countertop, Stainless Steel Appliance, Tile |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Deck, Garden, Patio, Porch, Security Lights |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition, Shingle |
| Security Features | Security Lights, Security System, Security System Owned |
| Foundation Details | Concrete Perimeter, Other, Pillar Post Pier |
| Lot Features | Level, Trees |
Parking
| Attached Garage Yn | No |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | On Street |
Taxes
| Property | 8257 |
|---|
Area Information
| State | OR |
|---|---|
| County | Multnomah |
| City | Portland |
| Zip Code | 97239 |
| Community Name | LAIR HILL/CORBETT |
| School District | Ida B Wells |
| Elementary School | Capitol Hill |
| High School | Ida B Wells |
| Listing VS Median (in LAIR HILL/CORBETT) | |
Price: $625,000 low | high Med: $610,000 sqft: 1,750 low | high Med: 2,223 $ / sqft: $357 low | high Med: $274 On site: 18 low | high Med: 86 | |
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| State | OR |
|---|---|
| County | Multnomah |
| City | Portland |
| Zip Code | 97239 |
| Community Name | LAIR HILL/CORBETT |
| School District | Ida B Wells |
| Elementary School | Capitol Hill |
| High School | Ida B Wells |
| Listing VS Median (in LAIR HILL/CORBETT) | |
Price: $625,000 low | high Med: $610,000 sqft: 1,750 low | high Med: 2,223 $ / sqft: $357 low | high Med: $274 On site: 18 low | high Med: 86 | |
