116 SW Meade St
Portland, OR 97201
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- 3 beds
- 1 bath
- 1,260 sqft
- 3,049 sqft lot
- $416 per sqft
- 1921 build
- – on site
Welcome to this one-of-a-kind urban sanctuary—a true piece of Portland’s story. Originally built in 1910 as South Portland’s first branch library, this distinctive home was moved just one block to its current location around 1920. Local lore tells of children forming a line, passing books hand to hand, as the library’s collection was moved to the Customs House (which still stands in nearby Lair Hill Park).Today, this historic building has been thoughtfully transformed into a loft-style residence, blending history with modern comfort. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area is the heart of the home, featuring soaring 12-foot ceilings that practically beg for a library ladder, and a cozy wood stove that makes the space feel warm and inviting. The updated kitchen boasts quartz countertops (2021) and an extra-quiet dishwasher with a third rack (2025). The bathroom offers timeless charm with traditional mosaic tile and a spa-like shower complete with dual shower heads and controls. Outside, enjoy a charming backyard oasis, rare in the city, with a fenced yard (2020), dog run, garden, and a newer concrete pad (2023). Additional practical features include a durable metal roof, tankless water heater, and a small cellar storage area. Take a look today! [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10011367]
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Last updated Jul 6, 2025
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MLS# 344811407 —
The Building
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Year Built:1921
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New Construction:false
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Architectural Style:Bungalow, Loft
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Roof:Metal
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Stories:1
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Basement:ExteriorEntry,PartialBasement,Unfinished
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Foundation Details:ConcretePerimeter
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Exterior Description:LapSiding, ShingleSiding
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Exterior Features:Patio
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Window Features:WoodFrames
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Security Features:None
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Accessibility:true
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Accessibility Features:MinimalSteps, WalkinShower
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Building Area Description:TAX
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Building Area Total:1260.0
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Building Area Calculated:1260
Interior
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Interior Features:HardwoodFloors, HighCeilings
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Fireplace:true
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Fireplaces Total:1
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Fireplace Features:Stove,WoodBurning
Room Dimensions
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Main Level Area Total:1260
Financial & Terms
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Bank Owned:false
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Land Lease:false
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Short Sale:false
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Home Warranty:false
Location
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Directions:SW 1st Ave x SW Meade
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Latitude:45.502886
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Longitude:-122.679126
The Property
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Parcel Number:R128873
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Property Type:Residential
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Property Subtype:SingleFamilyResidence
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Property Condition:Resale
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Lot Features:Level, Private
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Lot Size Range:SqFt3000to4999
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Lot Size Acres:0.07
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Lot Size SqFt:3049.0
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View:true
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View Description:City
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Property Attached:false
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Road Surface Type:Paved
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (619) 961-5941
- Office phone:
- (503) 496-7620
Taxes
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Tax Year:2024
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Tax Legal Description:CARUTHERS ADD, BLOCK 58, LOT 1 EXC E 48'
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Tax Annual Amount:6374.95
Beds
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Bedrooms Total:3
Baths
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Total Baths:1
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Full Baths:1
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Total Baths:1.0
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Total Baths Main Level:1.0
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Full Baths Main Level:1
The Listing
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Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=bGYyBscrLP9&mls=1
Heating & Cooling
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Heating:ForcedAir
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Heating:true
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Cooling:None
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Cooling:false
Utilities
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Sewer:PublicSewer
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Hot Water Description:Gas,Tankless
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Water Source:PublicWater
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Fuel Description:Gas
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Internet Service Type:FiberOptics
Appliances
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Appliances:FreeStandingGasRange, GasAppliances, Quartz
Schools
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Elementary School:Ainsworth
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Middle Or Junior School:West Sylvan
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High School:Lincoln
The Community
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Senior Community:false
Parking
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Attached Garage:false
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Parking Features:OnStreet
Monthly cost estimate
Asking price
$525,000
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$2,811
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| Taxes | $531 |
| Insurance | $144 |
| Utilities | $153 See report |
| Total | $3,639/mo.* |
| *This is an estimate |
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Bike Score®
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Transit Score®
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Transit Score measures a location's access to public transit. It is based on nearby transit routes frequency, type of route (bus, rail, etc.), and distance to the nearest stop on the route. Transit Scores range from 0 (Minimal Transit) to 100 (Rider’s Paradise).
Soundscore™
Provided by HowLoud
Soundscore is an overall score that accounts for traffic, airport activity, and local sources. A Soundscore rating is a number between 50 (very loud) and 100 (very quiet).
Air Pollution Index
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Sale history
| Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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7/1/25
Jul 1, 2025
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Pending | RMLS | $525,000 | |
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6/26/25
Jun 26, 2025
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Listed / Active | RMLS | $525,000 | 19.3% (2.9% / YR) |
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10/30/18
Oct 30, 2018
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RMLS | $440,000 |
43% of nearby similar homes sold for over asking price
Similar homes that sold in bidding wars went $32k above asking price on average, but some went as high as $125k over asking price.
