Historic Main House The Kate Howell House, Steps from Downtown Ashland
Live in one of Ashland's most charming historic homes. Built around 1880, the Kate Howell House sits in the heart of the Skidmore Academy Historic District, just a few blocks from downtown Ashland, Lithia Park, and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
This beautifully preserved 3-bedroom, 2-bath home (approximately 1,560 sq ft) blends authentic 19th-century craftsmanship tall ceilings, original woodwork, and abundant natural light with tasteful modern updates for comfortable everyday living.
Enjoy peaceful garden surroundings, mature landscaping, and the convenience of off-street parking. Southern Oregon University is only 1.7 miles away, and local cafes, markets, and cultural venues are within easy walking distance.
Renter is responsible for gas, electric, internet and water. Owner pays for garbage. No smoking of any type allowed in or on the property.
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$2,700/mo
159 N Laurel St, Ashland, OR 97520
3beds
1,560sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Single family residence
Available Sat Nov 1 2025
Small dogs OK
-- A/C
In unit laundry
-- Parking
Forced air
What's special
Modern updatesPeaceful garden surroundingsTall ceilingsAbundant natural lightOff-street parkingMature landscapingOriginal woodwork
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,560 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Electricity not included in rent, Garbage included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Internet not included in rent, Water not included in rent
Details
- Parcel number: 10058023
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Ashland
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price | 
|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,700$2/sqft | 
| Source: Zillow Rentals   | ||
| 6/7/2019 | Sold | $485,000-1%$311/sqft | 
| Source:   Oregon Datashare #102998917 | ||
| 3/21/2019 | Price change | $490,000-2%$314/sqft | 
| Source: Full Circle Real Estate #2998917  | ||
| 3/13/2019 | Price change | $500,000-4.8%$321/sqft | 
| Source: Full Circle Real Estate #2998917  | ||
| 3/8/2019 | Listed for sale | $525,000+5%$337/sqft | 
| Source: Full Circle Real Estate #2998917  | ||

