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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 280 S 1st St
General
- Price: $425,000
- Taxes: $4,690 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: RWMLS
- MLS ID: 737048798
- Updated: 2/24/2026
- Added to Site: 168 day(s) ago
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: On Site, On Street
Location
- County: Columbia
- Driving Directions: Via US-30 toward W Columbia Ave.Turn Right onto S 1st
Community
- Community Name: 155 - Columbia County
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Forced Air - 95+%
- Heating Fuel: Electricity, Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
Structural Information
- Property Detached: Yes
- Construction: Lap Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
- Square Feet: 4,104
- Year Built: 1890
- Property Condition: Register of Historic Homes
Lot Features
- Lot Size: 7, 000 to 9, 999 SqFt
- Lot Dimensions: 78 x 100
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,690.19
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Call Listing Agent, Cash
Disclosures and Reports
- Documents Avail.: Aerial Photo, Floor Plan
- Legal Description: ST HELENS LOT: 3 BLOCK: 11 PT OF LOT: 4 BLOCK: 11
- Property ID: 9381
Listed by John L. Scott (503) 543-3751, Amy Trull (503) 702-8690
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Schools
Schools serving 280 S 1st St
School District:St. Helens School District 502
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
St Helens High School 2375 Gable Rd, St. Helens, OR 97051 | 9-12 | 2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 280 S 1st St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/24/2026
Price Reduced
$425,000
-5.56%
MLS
11/03/2025
Price Reduced
$450,000
-10%
MLS
9/10/2025
Listed
$500,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 280 S 1st St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,690
4%
$291,100
3%
2024
$4,528
2%
$282,630
3%
2023
$4,459
4%
$274,400
3%
2022
$4,277
10%
$266,410
3%
2021
$3,905
3%
$258,660
3%
2020
$3,775
2%
$251,130
3%
2019
$3,715
3%
$243,820
3%
2018
$3,601
3%
$236,720
3%
2017
$3,500
3%
$229,830
3%
2016
$3,413
4%
$223,140
3%
2015
$3,297
1%
$216,650
3%
2014
$3,280
6%
$210,340
3%
2013
$3,090
—
$204,220
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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280 S 1st St, Saint Helens, OR 97051 (MLS# 737048798) is a Commercial property. 280 S 1st St is currently listed for $425,000 and was received on September 10, 2025. Want to learn more about 280 S 1st St? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Saint Helens? You can browse all Saint Helens real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

