Nestled in the Marshall Park area of Portland, this architecturally significant Northwest Contemporary home offers a perfect blend of warmth, creativity, and design. With approx. 3,100 square feet, it’s defined by vaulted wood-paneled ceilings and striking exposed beams.The expansive main level features hardwood floors, a refreshed kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, floating shelves, and an eating bar — ideal for entertaining. Nearby, a cozy family room with a wood stove opens to an inviting living area anchored by a beautiful stone fireplace — a perfect space for gatherings, celebrations, or quiet evenings with a book.The primary suite on the main floor includes a spacious bath with a Jacuzzi tub and walk-in closet, while the upper level offers three bedrooms and a full bath, plus a unique loft area perfect for a home office or creative studio, and an additional media or family room with built-ins.Thoughtfully designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, the home sits on a generous quarter-acre lot featuring a sport court and ample room for a play structure, fire pit, outdoor kitchen, or garden beds. Surrounded by wooded grounds, the setting provides both privacy and a true connection to nature.Recent updates include a new electrical panel (2024), water heater (2020), furnace and A/C (2025), and upstairs mini splits (2024) for added heating and cooling efficiency. Roof and windows were replaced around 2015.Take advantage of living in this beautiful residential neighborhood, known for its variety of distinctive home styles. This area appeals to those seeking an authentic Northwest experience surrounded by nature, parks, and trails. Definitely not your typical cookie-cutter neighborhood — enjoy being near Marshall Park and Tryon Creek State Park, which spans over 650 acres of natural beauty, all just 15 minutes from downtown Portland. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10241377]
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
10,454 sq ftLot Size
$293Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Michelle Spanu• Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Laura Cavanaugh• Harnish Company Realtors
Mark Scholz • Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere
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Sale history for 10005 SW Balmer Cir
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #696283731
Dec 11, 2025
Sold
$865,000
$288/sq ft
Nov 12, 2025
Pending
—
Oct 28, 2025
Listed
$865,000
$288/sq ft
RMLS #15577343
Feb 25, 2016
Sold
$531,900
$177/sq ft
Jan 21, 2016
Pending
—
Nov 21, 2015
Price Changed
$529,000
$176/sq ft
Oct 17, 2015
Price Changed
$545,000
$181/sq ft
Sep 2, 2015
Price Changed
$550,000
$183/sq ft
Aug 19, 2015
Price Changed
$579,995
$193/sq ft
Aug 13, 2015
Listed
$590,000
$196/sq ft
This expansive light-filled contemporary boasts a main floor master suite, gleaming refinished hardwoods, new carpeting, freshly painted surfaces and a heated tile floor. It is a perfect family home. Bonus rooms include media, loft, and laundry. Patio doors open from multiple main floor rooms to a full length deck from which to view gardens, sport court, play structure and lush lawn. On quiet street close to schools, park, & downtown.
Public Records
Apr 1, 1991
Sold
$179,400
$60/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1988
Sold
$129,500
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,908 (+3.7%)
2024
$13,409 (+4.0%)
2023
$12,893 (+2.2%)
2022
$12,614 (+2.4%)
2021
$12,316 (+16.5%)
2020
$10,572 (−0.5%)
2019
$10,623 (+1.5%)
2018
$10,466 (+2.7%)
2017
$10,192 (+15.9%)
2016
$8,797 (+9.4%)
2015
$8,044 (+10.5%)
2014
$7,278 (+9.6%)
2013
$6,638 (+5.4%)
2012
$6,295 (+0.5%)
2011
$6,266 (−7.5%)
2010
$6,770 (−3.5%)
2009
$7,015
Tax history for 10005 SW Balmer Cir
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,908 (+3.7%)
2024
$13,409 (+4.0%)
2023
$12,893 (+2.2%)
2022
$12,614 (+2.4%)
2021
$12,316 (+16.5%)
2020
$10,572 (−0.5%)
2019
$10,623 (+1.5%)
2018
$10,466 (+2.7%)
2017
$10,192 (+15.9%)
2016
$8,797 (+9.4%)
2015
$8,044 (+10.5%)
2014
$7,278 (+9.6%)
2013
$6,638 (+5.4%)
2012
$6,295 (+0.5%)
2011
$6,266 (−7.5%)
2010
$6,770 (−3.5%)
2009
$7,015
*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
10,315 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1982
Sq. Ft.
3,306
Year built
1982
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R133786
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
R10
Residential 10,000 Zone
The single-dwelling zones are intended to preserve land for housing and to provide housing opportunities for individual households. The zones implement the comprehensive plan policies and designations for single-dwelling housing and provide options for infill housing that is compatible with the scale of the single-dwelling neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing
Dec 3, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
Jul 10, 2024 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
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, On Street
Parking Total: 2
Garage Information
Garage Type: Attached, Extra Deep
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Virtual Tour Type: Video
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes
Virtual Tour Type 2: Photo Slide Show
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded 2: Yes
Appliances
Appliances: Built-in Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Down Draft, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Granite, Pantry, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Hot Water Description: Gas
Interior Features
Has Accessibility: Yes
Accessibility Features: Main Floor Bedroom w/Bath
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Granite, Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Laundry, Tile Floor, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wall to Wall Carpet, Washer/Dryer, Wood Floors
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplace Features: Stove, 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 Main Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bathrooms Total Main Level: 1.1
Bathrooms Total Upper Level: 1
Baths Total: 2.1
Room 4 Information
Area: 132
Description: 4th Bedroom
Features Cont: Wall to Wall Carpet
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Upper
Room 5 Information
Area: 294
Description: Bonus Room
Features: Built-in Features
Features Cont: Sunken, Wall to Wall Carpet
Length: 21
Width: 14
Level: Upper
Room 6 Information
Area: 143
Description: Office
Features: Balcony, Loft
Features Cont: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wall to Wall Carpet
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Upper
Room 7 Information
Area: 169
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Features Cont: Wall to Wall Carpet
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Upper
Room 8 Information
Area: 143
Description: 3rd Bedroom
Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floors
Features Cont: Wall to Wall Carpet
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Upper
Room 9 Information
Area: 121
Description: Dining Room
Features: Ceiling Fan(s), French Doors, Hardwood Floors