236 SE STEPHENS ST
Roseburg, OR 97470
$575,000
Listing Courtesy of: Coldwell Banker Professional
Listing Agent: Tim D Kaelin
541-285-6080
**INVESTOR ALERT-HIGH FUNCTIONING SHORT TERM RENTAL** Rare investment opportunity with exceptional income potential. The iconic 1875 Historic John Rast House offers a unique opportunity for a premier short-term rental, boutique lodging concept, mixed-use investment, or distinctive commercial venture. Ideally located minutes from downtown Roseburg with quick access to I-5, Hwy 42, and Hwy 138, the property is well positioned to attract travelers, business professionals, wedding guests, and outdoor enthusiasts. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the property also benefits from a valuable property tax abatement, enhancing long-term returns. Situated on a beautifully landscaped .38-acre lot, the Gothic Revival home showcases covered porches, balconies, steep gables, and timeless architectural details that create an unforgettable guest experience. Extensively restored in 2020, major improvements include a new foundation, roof, gutters, electrical, plumbing, insulation, paint, and HVAC mini-splits, providing modern reliability while preserving historic charm. Original hardwood floors, crown molding, period fixtures, spacious gathering areas, a formal dining room, and three large bedrooms deliver the character today's guests seek. A detached ADU provides additional flexibility for guest accommodations, long-term rental income, or on-site management. The fully fenced property also features a gated entry, abundant off-street parking, RV/EV accommodations, covered gazebo, mature landscaping, and multiple storage buildings. Versatile C3 zoning allows for a wide variety of commercial and residential uses, creating endless possibilities for investors. Whether you're expanding your portfolio or creating Roseburg's next destination stay, this landmark property combines historic character, tax ...
+ Read More| Listing Id: | 221400910 |
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| List Price: | $575,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Active |
| Bank Owned Yn: | No |
| Bedrooms Total: | 4 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Building Area Total: | 2,448 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $547 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 16,552.0 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.38 |
| Architectural Style: | Stories2 and Victorian |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Roseburg |
| County Or Parish: | Douglas |
| Postal Code: | 97470 |
| Year Built: | 1875 |
| Appliances: | Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, and Tile |
| Basement: | False |
| Basement: | Crawl Space |
| Bathrooms Full Main Level: | 1 |
| Bathrooms Full Upper Level: | 1 |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Bathrooms Total Main Level: | 1.0 |
| Bathrooms Total Upper Level: | 1.0 |
| Baths Total: | 2.0 |
| Building Area Calculated: | 2,168 |
| Building Area Description: | County |
| Cooling: | Mini Split |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Country: | US |
| Directions: | From I5: Exit 124 onto W Harvard Ave, left on Se Stephens St |
| Disclosures: | Disclosure |
| Elementary School: | Fullerton |
| Exterior Description: | Cedar and Wood Siding |
| Exterior Features: | Accessory Dwelling Unit, Covered Deck, Covered Patio, Deck, Fenced, Fire Pit, Garden, Gazebo, Outbuilding, Patio, Porch, Rv Parking, Second Residence, Sprinkler, and Yard |
| Fireplace Features: | Electric and Wood Burning |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Fireplaces Total: | 3 |
| Foundation Details: | Concrete Perimeter |
| Fuel Description: | Electricity |
| Heating: | Mini Split |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| High School: | Roseburg |
| Hot Sheet Date: | 2026-08-07 |
| Hot Water Description: | Electricity |
| Interior Features: | Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, Laundry, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling, Vinyl Floor, Wainscoting, and Washer Dryer |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-04-30 |
| Listing Service: | Full Service |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Conventional, Fha, and Va Loan |
| Lot Features: | Level and Seasonal |
| Lot Size Range: | SqFt15000to19999 |
| MLS Area Major: | _251 |
| Main Level Area Total: | 1,084 |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Joseph Lane |
| Offer Instructions: | Call Sellers Agent |
| Optional Level: | Main |
| Optional Level Area Total: | 280 |
| Original List Price: | $589,000 |
| Parcel Number: | R68687 |
| Price Type: | List Price |
| Property Condition: | Registerof Historic Homes |
| Road Surface Type: | Paved |
| Roof: | Composition |
| Room10 Area: | 270 |
| Room10 Description: | FamilyRoom |
| Room10 Features: | Fireplace, HardwoodFloors |
| Room10 Features Cont: | Closet and High Ceilings |
| Room10 Length: | 15 |
| Room10 Level: | Main |
| Room10 Width: | 18 |
| Room11 Area: | 160 |
| Room11 Description: | Kitchen |
| Room11 Features: | Builtin Features, Dishwasher, and Microwave |
| Room11 Features Cont: | Free Standing Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, High Ceilings, and Vinyl Floor |
| Room11 Length: | 16 |
| Room11 Level: | Main |
| Room11 Width: | 10 |
| Room12 Area: | 225 |
| Room12 Description: | LivingRoom |
| Room12 Features: | Fireplace and Hardwood Floors |
| Room12 Features Cont: | Closet and High Ceilings |
| Room12 Length: | 15 |
| Room12 Level: | Main |
| Room12 Width: | 15 |
| Room13 Area: | 225 |
| Room13 Description: | PrimaryBedroom |
| Room13 Features: | Hardwood Floors |
| Room13 Features Cont: | Closet and Sink |
| Room13 Length: | 15 |
| Room13 Level: | Upper |
| Room13 Width: | 15 |
| Room4 Area: | 165 |
| Room4 Description: | _4thBedroom |
| Room4 Features: | Builtin Features, Fireplace, and Hardwood Floors |
| Room4 Length: | 15 |
| Room4 Level: | Main |
| Room4 Width: | 11 |
| Room5 Area: | 156 |
| Room5 Description: | _5thBedroom |
| Room5 Features Cont: | Bathtub, Ensuite, High Ceilings, Vinyl Floor, and Washer Dryer |
| Room5 Length: | 13 |
| Room5 Level: | Main |
| Room5 Width: | 12 |
| Room6 Area: | 99 |
| Room6 Description: | Den |
| Room6 Features: | Hardwood Floors |
| Room6 Features Cont: | Wainscoting |
| Room6 Length: | 9 |
| Room6 Level: | Upper |
| Room6 Width: | 11 |
| Room7 Area: | 225 |
| Room7 Description: | _2ndBedroom |
| Room7 Features: | Balcony, French Doors, and Hardwood Floors |
| Room7 Features Cont: | Vaulted Ceiling |
| Room7 Length: | 15 |
| Room7 Level: | Upper |
| Room7 Width: | 15 |
| Room8 Area: | 225 |
| Room8 Description: | _3rdBedroom |
| Room8 Features: | Hardwood Floors |
| Room8 Features Cont: | Closet and Sink |
| Room8 Length: | 15 |
| Room8 Level: | Upper |
| Room8 Width: | 15 |
| Room9 Area: | 208 |
| Room9 Description: | DiningRoom |
| Room9 Features: | Builtin Features and Hardwood Floors |
| Room9 Features Cont: | High Ceilings |
| Room9 Length: | 16 |
| Room9 Level: | Main |
| Room9 Width: | 13 |
| Security Features: | Entry, Security Lights, Security System, and Sidewalk |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Status: | Active |
| State Or Province: | OR |
| Stories: | 2 |
| Supplement Number: | 1 |
| Tax Legal Description: | TRACT M&B INST 2019-12844 M&B INST 2022-16456, ACRES 0.38, HISTOR |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Upper Level Area Total: | 1,084 |
| View Description: | City and Trees Woods |
| View?: | Yes |
| Water Source: | Public Water |
| Window Features: | Wood Frames |
| Zoning: | C3 |
| Room14 Description: | GreatRoom |
| Auxiliary Dwelling Unit Yn: | Yes |
| Short Term Rentals Allowed Yn: | Yes |
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