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About this home
RESORT LIVING ON LAKE OSWEGO’S WATERFRONTBest value on the main lake!Elevator. Level lawn. Low-bank waterfront. Rare, wide frontage. Exceptional multi-generational living.Welcome to an extraordinary waterfront retreat on Oswego Lake—where European-inspired elegance, modern luxury, and effortless lakefront living come together in perfect harmony. Tucked behind a remarkably private entrance, this exceptional estate evokes the feeling of a hidden French villa, offering serenity, sophistication, and timeless charm from the moment you arrive.Warm, beautifully scaled interiors flow seamlessly to a cinematic courtyard with unmistakable European flair—perfect for alfresco dinners, festive gatherings, or quiet moments of escape. Many of the home’s lighting elements and fixtures were sourced from France, lending authenticity and a distinctive ambiance that enhances the home’s relaxed resort atmosphere.Outdoors, one of the most coveted settings on the main lake unfolds. Life is centered around a rare, level double lot stretching gracefully along the shoreline. Enjoy a boathouse, generous lawn and play areas, lakeside outdoor kitchen, fire pit, pool, travertine sport court, and expansive entertaining terraces—all designed for unforgettable days and evenings on the water.Every element of this estate reflects exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and an uncompromising attention to detail. More than a home, this is a lifestyle—a private retreat and a legacy property on one of the most treasured stretches of Oswego Lake.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
$589Price/Sq.Ft.
$262/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mimi McCaslin• LUXE Forbes Global Properties
Listed by Anne-Marie Knapp• LUXE Forbes Global Properties
McVey-South Shore, located between Lake Oswego’s downtown lakefront and the Rivergrove edge along the Willamette, is a residential and lakeside Lake Oswego neighborhood with winding hillside streets and pockets of shoreline access. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the McVey Ave and South Shore Blvd corridor, where commuter traffic, lake views, and a low-key commercial strip set the daily rhythm. Mid-century ranches and updated Northwest contemporaries sit among tall firs, with driveways climbing toward ridgelines above the water. Lake Oswego Swim Park and nearby shoreline paths shape warm-weather routines. The Lake Theater & Cafe and the Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market add a cultural pulse close by. George Rogers Park and the Willamette River bring a second, quieter waterfront backdrop.
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Market insights
1527 Lake Front Rd · $4,250,000
DAYS ON MARKET
232 days
The average home goes pending in 27 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.0%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$4,250,000
Median list price in this area is $660,847. (84% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
5 price drops
27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Accessory dwelling unit / separate living quarters
Central vacuum
Elevator (accessible elevator installed)
Hardwood floors
Jetted tub
Laundry area
Sound system
Fire sprinklers
Wainscoting
Double pane windows
Finished daylight basement (crawl space present)
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom with balcony, double sinks, tile floor, vaulted ceiling, and suite
Second bedroom with closet, suite, tile floor and walk-in shower
Third bedroom with balcony (shared bath)
Fourth bedroom with built-in features (shared bath)
Bathrooms
Six full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Full baths located on lower, main and upper levels
Kitchen
Built-in range
Built-in refrigerator
Convection oven
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Gas appliances
Kitchen island
Marble surfaces
Microwave
Range hood
Gourmet kitchen with eat bar and direct access to patio
Butler's pantry
Laundry & utility
Laundry area
Gas hot water
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Tile floors
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Lakefront property with lake view
Athletic court
Boathouse (electricity connected)
Built-in barbecue
Built-in hot tub
Covered patio
Dock
Fenced yard
Fire pit
Guest quarters
In-ground pool
Sprinkler system
Yard
Hard concrete stucco exterior
Home design
Single-family residence (residential)
Updated / remodeled
View faces the lake
Parking
Driveway and on-street parking
Detached oversized 2-car garage
Security
Owned security system
Construction
Composition roof
Built in 1939
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Gas fuel
HOA & community
Homeowner association (Lake Corp)
Association amenities include boat slip and lake easement
Annual association fee and one-time fee apply
Other
Lot is level and private; lot size range 10,000 to 14,999 sqft
Property includes multiple levels of finished area and accessory structures totaling significant building area
Electricity and solar
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This breath taking estate was extensively rebuilt in 2008. The wide lot makes for outdoor entertainment rarely found on lake front homes. Enjoy the pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, oversized boat house, sport court, fire pit & much more! The interior features immaculate custom woodwork & finishes. Almost all rooms include a vista that is both private & serene. Relish in the two separate living quarters, elevator access, wine cellar, gym, full bar, stunning master & everything lake life has to offer!
To provide lands for single-family residential development with densities ranging from 2 to 5 dwelling units per gross acre, and to provide lands for middle housing development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Communications tower
Housing-Mobile home park
Jul 6, 2021 • Final
Residential mechanical
Install a new air conditioning system.
HVAC
Aug 21, 2020 • Final
Residential structural
Construct a landing for garage stairs.
Addition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
14 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lake Oswego, OR • 97034
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Sun exposure
69/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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1.8 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1527 Lake Front Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $1,560,000 and $2,675,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.6M to $2.7M.