Restored Victorian, .89 Acre Lot! Located in the charming small town of Riddle, this home has been extensively restored over the last 5 years and is in excellent condition inside and out. Move in Ready NOW! It is the historic John Bouseman Riddle House, built in 1894 by Mr Riddle, the town founder and successful entrepreneur in Southern Oregon. There are 3 very large outbuildings, including a 20x24 detached 2 car garage, 30x45 4 car garage/shop, and 18x45 RV garage! Park 6 cars and RV or boat. There is additional parking pad behind the shops and tons of parking in the driveway. Located on nearly 1 acre, the lot is level, fenced and fully usable. The views from nearly every window and the large porches overlook the hills and pastures of the Cow Creek Valley. 9'-4" ceilings on the main level, 9' ceilings upstairs, 4 big bedrooms with very large closets and 1 full bath are all upstairs. The Main level has the formal parlor, large dining room, kitchen with eating area, spacious den, full bath, laundry, and 8x11 Sunroom (not included in total SF). The large den on the main level has an attached bath and could be a primary bedroom (or 5th bedroom) on the Main level. There is also a cement basement, 13x19 and bone dry. The home boasts all the Queen Anne style of the era - large porches front and back, oval attic window, gingerbread trim, wood floors throughout, etc. Among the many upgrades: New HVAC system, Extensive Electrical and Plumbing Replacement, Sewer line, new paint inside & out (by LBP certified painter), Original Fir floors restored, new kitchen & appliances, bathroom remodels, extensive landscaping and property clearing & fencing, and so much more. It is so difficult to find a Victorian home restored, not remodeled. This property has potential as a Wedding Venue, Bed and Breakfast, Small Business home base, or just lovely small town home. Call to visit this charming, classic home today. Seller is Listing Agent
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Price cut: $10.1K (1/5)
$499,900
221 Main St, Riddle, OR 97469
4beds
2,755sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1894
0.89 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$181/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Bathroom remodelsLarge dining roomFormal parlorOval attic windowRestored victorianWood floors throughoutKitchen with eating area
- 301 days |
- 1,342 |
- 107 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 25, 2026 at 05:21pm
Listed by:
Sally Gilcrease KittyPowerV10@gmail.com,
Nova Realty NW, LLC
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 203028965
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 4, Den, Laundry, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan, Wood Floors
- Level: Upper
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan, Wood Floors
- Level: Upper
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan, Wood Floors
- Level: Upper
- Area: 230
- Dimensions: 23 x 10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Ceiling Fan, Walkin Closet, Wood Floors
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Dining room
- Features: Ceiling Fan, Exterior Entry, Formal, Wood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 289
- Dimensions: 17 x 17
Kitchen
- Features: Builtin Features, Ceiling Fan, Country Kitchen, Dishwasher, Eat Bar, Exterior Entry, Instant Hot Water, Microwave, Free Standing Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, High Ceilings, Quartz
- Level: Main
- Area: 238
- Width: 17
Living room
- Features: Bay Window, High Ceilings, Wood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Free-Standing Range, Instant Hot Water, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Free-Standing Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Quartz, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Bathroom, Formal, Built-in Features, Country Kitchen, Eat Bar, Storage, Plumbed, Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood, Concrete
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Wood Frames, Bay Window(s)
- Basement: Partial,Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,755
- Total interior livable area: 2,755 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Driveway, RV Access/Parking, RV Boat Storage, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Extra Deep Garage, Oversized
- Garage spaces: 6
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Main Floor Bedroom Bath, Natural Lighting, Utility Room On Main, Accessibility
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered Deck
- Exterior features: Garden, Yard, Exterior Entry
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Territorial, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.89 Acres
- Dimensions: 190 x 211 x 150 x 210
- Features: Level, SqFt 20000 to Acres1
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, RVParking, RVBoatStorage, Workshop, GarageWorkshop, Storage, RVHookup, Storagenull
- Parcel number: R25694
- Zoning: R6
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Victorian
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Concrete, Wood Siding, Metal Frame, Metal Siding, Cedar, Tongue and Groove
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Restored
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1894
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: DSL, Other Internet Service
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: extremely walkable
- Security: Security Lights
- Subdivision: Riddle
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Riddle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $181/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $422,185
- Annual tax amount: $3,844
- Date on market: 5/29/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,State GI Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/5/2026 | Price change | $499,900-2%$181/sqft |
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| 10/20/2025 | Price change | $510,000-2.9%$185/sqft |
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| 9/26/2025 | Price change | $525,000-4.4%$191/sqft |
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| 9/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $549,450$199/sqft |
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| 8/30/2025 | Pending sale | $549,450$199/sqft |
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| 8/4/2025 | Price change | $549,450-3.6%$199/sqft |
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| 6/30/2025 | Price change | $569,800-4.8%$207/sqft |
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| 6/12/2025 | Price change | $598,500-5.7%$217/sqft |
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| 5/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $635,000+262.9%$230/sqft |
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| 3/30/2020 | Sold | $175,000-5.7%$64/sqft |
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| 3/9/2020 | Pending sale | $185,500$67/sqft |
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| 3/4/2020 | Price change | $185,500-4.9%$67/sqft |
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| 3/2/2020 | Listed for sale | $195,000$71/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,732 +3% | $251,965 +3% |
| 2023 | $3,624 +0.6% | $244,627 +0.6% |
| 2022 | $3,602 +3% | $243,146 +3% |
| 2021 | $3,497 +42.3% | $236,065 +42.3% |
| 2020 | $2,458 +3% | $165,945 +3% |
| 2019 | $2,386 +3% | $161,112 +3% |
| 2018 | $2,317 | $156,420 |
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Est. payment
$2,758/mo
Principal & interest
$2508
Property taxes
$250
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Neighborhood: 97469
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Riddle Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Riddle High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Riddle
- Middle: Riddle
- High: Riddle
Source: RMLS (OR). This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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