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About this home
Rare 0.46-acre opportunity in NW Portland’s Bonny Slope area, offering the space, privacy, and rural atmosphere that are increasingly difficult to find within rural Portland. Surrounded by mature trees with seasonal views, this RR-zoned property provides a unique setting for buyers looking to create something special. The existing one-level bungalow offers flexibility for immediate use, renovation, or the opportunity to explore building a future dream home. Enjoy a peaceful, wooded setting while remaining connected to the conveniences of Portland. With nearly half an acre, no HOA, RV parking, and a private, gently sloping lot, this property stands apart from typical in-city offerings. Whether you are drawn to the existing home or envision a new residence designed around your lifestyle, this property is a rare chance to secure meaningful land and long-term potential in one of NW Portland’s most distinctive residential settings.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$425Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tony Apa• JMG - Jason Mitchell Group
Listed by Courtney Clarke• JMG - Jason Mitchell Group
Forest Park, located between Northwest Portland and the Tualatin Mountains, is a wooded and trail-laced Portland neighborhood with a vast urban forest and ridge-top viewpoints. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at the Wildwood Trail access near the Lower Macleay Park entrance, where trailheads, map kiosks, and muddy boots set the tone. Nearby pillars include the Pittock Mansion, the Portland Japanese Garden, and the Oregon Zoo, each shaping weekend rhythms. Homes skew toward hillside mid-centuries and Northwest craft traditions, often framed by firs and big-leaf maples. Roads curve along ravines and creeks, and daily life tracks the seasons through canopy shade and rain-slick paths.
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Market insights
11515 NW Laidlaw Rd · $399,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 11 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.3%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$399,900
Median sale price in this area is $553,530. (38% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% 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
One-level living with main-level utility room
Laundry area
Laminate and vinyl flooring
Double-pane windows with vinyl frames
Wood-burning fireplace
Skylight(s) in primary bedroom
Wood stove in living area
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on main level with closet and skylight
Second bedroom on main level with closet
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the main level
Kitchen
Free-standing gas range
Free-standing refrigerator
Stainless steel appliances
Kitchen/dining room combo
Laundry & utility
Main-level utility room
Flooring
Laminate flooring
Vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Mini split heating and cooling
Wood stove for supplemental heat
Exterior features
Metal roof
Stucco exterior
Garden and greenhouse
Porch
Tool shed
Poultry coop
Yard with trees and wooded areas
Private, gentle sloping to level lot
Gravel and paved road access
Seasonal/tree views
Home design
Single-family residence (resale)
Main living all on one level
Built in 1949
Unattached property
Parking
Driveway parking
RV access and RV parking
Security
No specific security features listed
Construction
Slab foundation
Utilities
Public water
Septic tank sewer
Gas hot water
HOA & community
No land lease
Not a senior community
Financial info
No investor/multifamily income or expense details listed
Other
Zoned RR
Electricity and solar
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Charming Bungalow home located on almost 1/2 acre is ready for your urban garden vision! Plenty of fruit bearing trees including English walnut, apple, cherry, & plum! Chicken coop is ready for your chicks and hoop style greenhouse (with power) just needs some new plastic so you can grow year round! Great location across the street from Northern Heights development. Buyer to do due diligence for property usage w/ Multnomah County. Washer/dryer included! Bring your paintbrush and imagination!
RMLS #18361781
Aug 8, 2018
Sold
$339,000
$361/sq ft
Jul 9, 2018
Pending
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Jun 26, 2018
Relisted
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Jun 26, 2018
Price Changed
$339,000
$361/sq ft
Jun 18, 2018
Pending
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Jun 4, 2018
Price Changed
$345,000
$367/sq ft
May 17, 2018
Listed
$366,000
$389/sq ft
Located minutes from downtown, Charming cottage located on almost 1/2 acre lot feels like country living. Zoned Rural Residential outside city limits. Surrounded by trees, room for a chicken coop, goats, raised beds, and plenty of garden space. Already on the property are over a dozen trees including English walnut, apple, plum, cherry, and blueberry bushes. Green house, tool shed included.
The purposes of the Rural Residential base zone are to provide areas for residential use for those persons who desire rural living environments; to provide standards for rural land use and development consistent with desired rural character, the capability of the land and natural resources; to manage the extension of public services; to provide for public review of nonresidential use proposals and to balance the public's interest in the management of community growth with the protection of individual property rights through review procedures and flexible standards.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Aug 7, 2018 • Final
Plumbing
Bathroom
Plumbing
Jul 15, 2014 • Final
Mechanical
Gas
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
6 days above 89° expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
June and 2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 11515 NW Laidlaw Rd
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $527,500 and $895,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $528K to $895K.