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. Seller to make no repairs.
Sold for $337,500
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$337,500
280 S 1st St, Saint Helens, OR 97051
3beds
4,104sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$337,500 Zestimate®
$82/sqft
$3,882 Estimated rent
Home value
$337,500
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Source: John L Scott Real Estate,MLS#: 538835529
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Features
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,104
- Total interior livable area: 4,104 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 4N1W03BA01300
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Saint Helens
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $82/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $503,130
- Annual tax amount: $4,690
- Date on market: 9/10/2025
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2026 | Sold | $337,500$82/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,690 +3.6% | $291,100 +3% |
| 2024 | $4,528 +1.5% | $282,630 +3% |
| 2023 | $4,459 +4.3% | $274,400 +3% |
| 2022 | $4,277 +9.5% | $266,410 +3% |
| 2021 | $3,905 +3.5% | $258,660 +3% |
| 2020 | $3,775 +1.6% | $251,130 +3% |
| 2019 | $3,715 +3.2% | $243,820 +3% |
| 2018 | $3,601 +2.9% | $236,720 +3% |
| 2017 | $3,500 +2.6% | $229,830 +3% |
| 2016 | $3,413 +3.5% | $223,140 +3% |
| 2015 | $3,297 +0.5% | $216,650 +3% |
| 2014 | $3,280 +6.2% | $210,340 +3% |
| 2013 | $3,090 +4.7% | $204,220 +3% |
| 2012 | $2,951 +3.1% | $198,280 +3% |
| 2011 | $2,862 +0.7% | $192,510 +3% |
| 2010 | $2,841 +3.2% | $186,910 +3% |
| 2009 | $2,753 +32.6% | $181,470 +30.5% |
| 2008 | $2,076 +2.7% | $139,030 +3% |
| 2007 | $2,021 +3.2% | $134,990 +3% |
| 2006 | $1,958 -1.8% | $131,060 +3% |
| 2005 | $1,993 +4.8% | $127,250 +3% |
| 2004 | $1,902 | $123,550 +3% |
| 2003 | -- | $119,960 +3% |
| 2002 | $1,781 | $116,470 +3% |
| 2001 | -- | $113,080 +3% |
| 2000 | -- | $109,790 |
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Neighborhood: 97051
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Lewis & Clark Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10St Helens Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10St Helens High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lewis & Clark
- Middle: St Helens
- High: St Helens
Source: John L Scott Real Estate. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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