Truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a slice of heaven on top of the world! Feel as if you are far away from it all but in reality you are so close to everything you need. 5+ private acres greet you upon arrival via the private treed drive. Towering windows welcome you into the custom built home and morph into endless panes with downtown Portland views in the distance. Soaring vaulted tongue & groove wood ceilings, gorgeous hardwood flooring, natural rock fireplace surrounds and open greatroom give the vibe of contemporary lodge-like living. Perfectly proportioned main floor features open living with entertainer's deck and a luxurious primary suite with fireplace, sitting area, walk-in closet, soaking tub, walls of windows and French doors leading to your own private deck with territorial and city views. Downstairs with formal 2 1/2 story entry, family/media room with wood fireplace, outside entry to patio, wetbar with sink and beverage fridge. Outside you'll fall in love with the bubbling waterfalls in the pond, unique mature landscaping, huge detached workshop/garage with Kubota tractor (includes implements), riding lawnmower and additional covered parking, a true gardener's garden area with cherries, apples, plums, pears, rasp/blue/black berries, hazelnuts, figs and more! Stroll the grounds through hundreds of evergreens (future marketable timber) or soak in the sun while nature gazing from the deck at birds, squirrels, deer and the occasional bald eagles. Newer 80gpm well, newer mechanicals, exterior painted in '22, exterior power window shades in DR and primary suite. This property has the definitive 'Wow Factor'! Welcome home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
5.22 acresLot Size
$427Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Joel Hamley• John L. Scott Portland Central
Beautiful custom built home with reverse living to take full advantage of territorial views and distant view of the city. Vaulted Liv room, din rm with wall of windows allows for lots of natural light. Open floor plan. Kit with Viking stove/cook top, Sub zero refrig, granite counters. Huge mstr suite with sitting area. Hardwds, travertine and marble flooring. This home is exceptional. Lg out building.
Public Records
Sep 1, 1990
Sold
$59,000
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,827 (+11.9%)
2024
$8,783 (+2.4%)
2023
$8,581 (+6.9%)
2022
$8,025 (+4.6%)
2021
$7,672 (+3.1%)
2020
$7,443 (+2.4%)
2019
$7,266 (+4.5%)
2018
$6,953 (−10.0%)
2017
$7,730
Tax history for 15244 S Forsythe Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,827 (+11.9%)
2024
$8,783 (+2.4%)
2023
$8,581 (+6.9%)
2022
$8,025 (+4.6%)
2021
$7,672 (+3.1%)
2020
$7,443 (+2.4%)
2019
$7,266 (+4.5%)
2018
$6,953 (−10.0%)
2017
$7,730
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.22 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,998
Year built
1992
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Clackamas County
APN
00547180
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
RRFF5
Rural Residential Farm Forest District
Rural Residential Farm Forest District is adopted to implement the policies of the Comprehensive Plan for Unincorporated Community Residential, Rural, and Future Urban areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Dairy
Livestock production
Religious facility
Recreation
Golf related
Sep 25, 2021 • Final
Building - mechanical residential
Gas
Dec 21, 2020 • Final
Building - mechanical residential
Heat pump
HVAC
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, RV Access/Parking
Parking Total: 2
Garage Information
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Virtual Tour Type: Virtual
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes
Virtual Tour Type 2: 3-D Tour
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded 2: Yes
Appliances
Appliances: Built-in Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Down Draft, Gas Appliances, Island, Quartz, Wine Cooler
Hot Water Description: Tankless
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Garage Door Opener, Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, Intercom, Marble, Quartz, Soaking Tub, Tile Floor, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Washer/Dryer
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 3
Fireplace Features: Insert, Propane, Wood Burning
Window Features: Vinyl Frames
Basement: Crawl Space
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Bathrooms Partial: 1
Bathrooms Partial Upper Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bathrooms Total Main Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Upper Level: 1.1
Baths Total: 2.1
Room 4 Information
Area: 120
Description: Entry
Features: Formal
Features Cont: Marble, Tile Floor, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: Lower
Room 5 Information
Area: 78
Description: Utility Room
Features Cont: Sink, Washer/Dryer
Length: 13
Width: 6
Level: Lower
Room 7 Information
Area: 156
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Features: Hardwood Floors
Features Cont: Closet, High Ceilings
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Lower
Room 8 Information
Area: 156
Description: 3rd Bedroom
Features: Hardwood Floors
Features Cont: Closet, High Ceilings
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Lower
Room 9 Information
Area: 208
Description: Dining Room
Features: Formal, French Doors, Hardwood Floors
Features Cont: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Area: 360
Description: Family Room
Features: Built-in Refrigerator, Fireplace
Features Cont: Sink, Tile Floor, Wet Bar
Length: 24
Width: 15
Level: Lower
Room 11 Information
Area: 224
Description: Kitchen
Features: Built-in Refrigerator, Cook Island, Dishwasher, Gourmet Kitchen, Hardwood Floors, Island
Features Cont: Built-in Oven, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Area: 400
Description: Living Room
Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floors
Features Cont: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Length: 25
Width: 16
Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Area: 336
Description: Primary Bedroom
Features: Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floors
Features Cont: Marble, Soaking Tub, Suite, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk in Closet