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Portland,OR 97239
OPEN HOUSE
Sat May 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,333 sqft
Price per Sqft $269
Subdivision Sw Hills
MLS Listing ID 123666138
Style Mid Century Modern
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Year Built 1973
Annual Tax Amount $15,000
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.320 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
A hallmark of 1970s modernism—where bold design met laid-back luxury, this home is a study in era-defining style, unfolding across three expansive levels in Portland's Southwest Hills. Built in 1973, the home channels the era's signature style with parquet floors, vaulted ceilings, and a warm, wood-accented palette. Period drapes, spotlights, and original lighting fixtures further anchor the home in its time— adding texture, warmth, and a distinctly nostalgic glow. The main level's open layout flows from the living room to a spacious dining area and wraparound deck—framing postcard forest views and a peek at Mt. St. Helens. Downstairs, the private bedroom level opens to a balcony, while the lower floor transforms into a full-fledged screening and theater suite—complete with a projection room, bonus space, and a large, secure storage room.The 1970s marked a seismic shift in filmmaking—a golden age when directors like Scorsese, Coppola, Kubrick, and trailblazer Elaine May reimagined what cinema could be. It was a decade defined by bold choices, boundary-pushing narratives, and visual storytelling that turned every frame into a masterpiece. This home, steeped in the aesthetic and atmosphere of the era, echoes that same sense of artistry and intention and its connection to film runs deep. The screening room once housed multiple projectors, including a pair of 35mm Century models and two 16mm projectors, and was regularly used to view and review films—a space designed for watching with intention. Keeping the tradition of film alive, the projectors that once lived here now reside at local theaters: Cinemagic and the Hollywood Theatre, respectively. Many of the prints found a new home at the Museum of Modern Art. Together, the machines and the movies they once brought to life continue their stories—on screens and in rooms—near and far.
Location
State OR
County Multnomah
Area _148
Rooms
Basement Finished, Partially Finished, Storage Space
Interior
Interior Features Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling, Vinyl Floor, Wallto Wall Carpet, Washer Dryer
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Heat Pump
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Appliance Builtin Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Refrigerator
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck
Parking Features Carport,Detached
Garage Spaces 1.0
View City, Mountain, Trees Woods
Roof Type Composition
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Cul_de_sac, Sloped, Trees
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