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Portland,OR 97201
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,163 sqft
Price per Sqft $404
Subdivision Southwest Hills
MLS Listing ID 654444696
Style Mid Century Modern, N W Contemporary
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Year Built 1968
Annual Tax Amount $16,794
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 7,840 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Designed in 1968 by architect James "Jim" Miller of the renowned Zaik-Miller partnership as a residence for his own family, this Northwest Modern home is a masterclass in site-responsive design. Built on a unique lot, it was profiled in Northwest Magazine in 1969 for its elegant resolution of terrain. The split-level layout embraces elevation changes while maintaining a clean, sculptural flow, with natural materials and subtle shifts in volume that exemplify Pacific Northwest modernism.Inside, the floor plan follows the contours of the site—thoughtful, layered, and full of light. The main level flows from the living room through the dining area and kitchen to a family room that opens to the outdoors. A generous deck extends into the trees, framing a peaceful forested view, while downstairs, five bedrooms including a corner primary suite with its own bath, walk-in closet, and private deck, are arranged along a central hallway. A loft studio tucked above the kitchen adds a playful architectural moment.The home's original front door, a design of mid-century artist Evelyn Ackerman, connects Northwest modernism to the broader West Coast design legacy. Throughout, the material palette is warm and intentional: laminated hemlock ceilings, rough-sawn cedar walls, fir windows, and 100% vertical grain old-growth cedar shakes.James Miller's work, spanning both private residences and landmark preservation projects, was grounded in a deep connection to place, proportion, and material honesty. This home stands as a quietly powerful expression of that ethos, where architecture and landscape remain in dialogue with forested trails at your feet, cherished parks nearby, and top-tier schools and city life just beyond. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10204238]
Location
State OR
County Multnomah
Area _148
Zoning R10
Interior
Interior Features Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, Laundry, Soaking Tub, Tile Floor, Vaulted Ceiling, Wood Floors
Heating Forced Air, Wood Stove
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Stove, Wood Burning
Appliance Builtin Oven, Builtin Range, Builtin Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Gas Appliances, Island, Microwave, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck, Gas Hookup, Sprinkler, Workshop, Yard
Parking Features Attached,ExtraDeep
Garage Spaces 2.0
View Seasonal, Territorial, Trees Woods
Roof Type Shake
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Gentle Sloping, Trees, Wooded
Story 3
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public Water
Level or Stories 3
Schools
Elementary Schools Ainsworth
Middle Schools West Sylvan
High Schools Lincoln
Others
Senior Community No
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional