Where Whimsy Meets Investment Potential. Tucked away in the South Hills, just behind Laurelwood Golf Course, sits a home that refuses to blend in. Built in 1975 yet styled with centuries of charm, this castle invites you into a world where stone walls, vaulted beamed ceilings, & tower rooms are your everyday reality. This is more than a home; it’s an experience. Currently a successful short-term rental earning over $100k annually and offering 3 rentable spaces! Guests come for the whimsy, & leave with unforgettable memories. In an industry where “unique” is currency, a castle is practically recession-proof. Don’t be fooled into thinking this home is only for visitors... it could just as easily be YOUR fairytale retreat. Imagine arriving home each night, greeted by stone archways, glowing fireplaces, & Saltillo tile floors. Your very own keep. The Layout: Castle (2020 SQFT): 3 stories, including a finished basement studio with private entrance, bathroom & kitchenette. - Main level Living Space: Open and airy with stone details, gourmet kitchen including oversized island & granite counters, floor length windows, plus a tower wing bedroom! - Sleeping Quarters: Two enchanting upstairs bedrooms plus the studio below; each offering charm and comfort. - Detached ADU (Guesthouse 532 SQFT): A kitchen, bathroom, and lofted bedroom; ideal for income, extended family, or your court’s most loyal knight. - Workshop/Garage: Currently a creative space equipped with water/ sewer for future expansion, but easily returned to a garage if desired. 3 fireplaces & mini-split heating/cooling, hot tub or EV potential; Every corner is designed for comfort. All of this sits on a private lot, wrapped in desirable South Eugene. Whether you’re an investor seeking a proven income property, or a dreamer ready to live out their fantasy; this home offers possibilities as boundless as your imagination.
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Price cut: $50K (6/9)
$1,149,000
1820 E 28th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403
4beds
2,552sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
0.32 Acres Lot
$1,120,900 Zestimate®
$450/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Glowing fireplacesPrivate lotTower wing bedroomVaulted beamed ceilingsTwo enchanting upstairs bedroomsTower roomsFloor length windows
- 121 days |
- 3,367 |
- 226 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rachel Ball 541-556-8027,
Triple Oaks Realty LLC
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 597179433
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 4, Laundry, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom, Beamed Ceilings, Builtin Features, Skylight, Bathtub With Shower, Double Closet, Suite, Tile Floor, Vaulted Ceiling, Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Builtin Features, Vaulted Ceiling, Wood Floors
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Features: Bathroom, Beamed Ceilings, Builtin Features, Exterior Entry, Family Room Kitchen Combo, Fireplace, Kitchen, Studio, Tile Floor
- Level: Lower
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Builtin Features, Exterior Entry, Free Standing Refrigerator, Sink, Studio
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Dishwasher, Eat Bar, Gas Appliances, Free Standing Refrigerator, Granite, Tile Floor
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Tile Floor, Wood Stove
- Level: Main
Heating
- Ductless, Mini Split, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Range Hood, Washer/Dryer, Tank Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Floor 3rd, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Bathroom, Family Room Kitchen Combo, Kitchen, Studio, Sink, Eat Bar, Bathtub With Shower, Double Closet, Suite, Kitchen Island, Tile
- Flooring: Tile, Wood, Wall to Wall Carpet
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Finished,Separate Living Quarters Apartment Aux Living Unit
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Electric, Gas, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,552
- Total interior livable area: 2,552 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, RV Access/Parking, Converted Garage, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Tri Level
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Yard, Exterior Entry
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods, Valley
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: Gentle Sloping, Secluded, Trees, SqFt 10000 to 14999
Details
- Additional structures: GuestQuarters, RVParking, Furnished, SeparateLivingQuartersApartmentAuxLivingUnit
- Parcel number: 0591295
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tudor
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Approximately
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Eugene
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $450/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $993,486
- Annual tax amount: $7,647
- Date on market: 3/10/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,120,900
$1.06M - $1.18M
$3,490/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2026 | Price change | $1,149,000-4.2%$450/sqft |
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| 5/14/2026 | Price change | $1,199,000-2.1%$470/sqft |
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| 4/20/2026 | Price change | $1,225,000-2%$480/sqft |
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| 3/18/2026 | Price change | $1,250,000-3.8%$490/sqft |
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| 3/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000+48.5%$509/sqft |
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| 8/12/2022 | Sold | $875,000$343/sqft |
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| 8/6/2022 | Pending sale | $875,000$343/sqft |
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| 8/4/2022 | Listed for sale | $875,000+63.7%$343/sqft |
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| 8/31/2017 | Sold | $534,400+6.9%$209/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #17233342 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2017 | Pending sale | $499,900$196/sqft |
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| 7/13/2017 | Price change | $499,900-4.8%$196/sqft |
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| 6/15/2017 | Price change | $525,000-8.7%$206/sqft |
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| 6/3/2017 | Listed for sale | $575,000+89.8%$225/sqft |
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| 4/28/2004 | Sold | $303,000$119/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,647 +1.3% | $392,487 +3% |
| 2024 | $7,552 -14.3% | $381,056 +3% |
| 2023 | $8,809 +56.6% | $369,958 +29.5% |
| 2022 | $5,625 +6.5% | $285,598 +3% |
| 2021 | $5,284 -0.4% | $277,280 +3% |
| 2020 | $5,302 +3.5% | $269,204 +3% |
| 2019 | $5,121 +6.2% | $261,364 +3% |
| 2018 | $4,820 | $253,752 +3% |
| 2017 | $4,820 +7.4% | $246,361 +3% |
| 2016 | $4,490 | $239,185 +3% |
| 2015 | $4,490 +3% | $232,218 +3% |
| 2014 | $4,361 +4.9% | $225,454 +3% |
| 2013 | $4,158 +8.7% | $218,887 +3% |
| 2012 | $3,824 | $212,512 +3% |
| 2011 | -- | $206,322 +3% |
| 2010 | -- | $200,313 +3% |
| 2009 | -- | $194,479 +3% |
| 2008 | -- | $188,815 +3% |
| 2007 | -- | $183,316 +3% |
| 2006 | -- | $177,977 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $172,793 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $167,760 +3% |
| 2003 | -- | $162,874 +3% |
| 2002 | -- | $158,130 +3% |
| 2001 | -- | $153,524 +3% |
| 2000 | -- | $149,052 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Fairmount
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Edison Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Roosevelt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10South Eugene High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Edison
- Middle: Roosevelt
- High: South Eugene
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