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About this home
Occupying an elevated position with sweeping, cinematic vistas, this contemporary Portland residence showcases the Pacific Northwest’s most breathtaking views. Spanning the downtown skyline and Willamette River, the view encompasses four iconic mountains—Hood, Adams, St. Helens, and Rainier. Originally built in 1953 and redesigned in 1999, the home pairs architectural drama with functional elegance while offering opportunities to further enhance and personalize its design. Expansive window walls, open living and entertaining spaces, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow connect to multiple view terraces and patios. The marble-appointed kitchen, updated in 2021, offers premium appliances and access to outdoor grilling and gathering spaces, while the main-level primary suite, dedicated office with full bath, and flexible lower-level living area, including a media room, spa retreat with indoor hot tub and sauna, and guest accommodations, provide exceptional versatility. Complete with a wraparound driveway and three-car tandem garage, this residence presents a rare opportunity to own a home defined by scale, setting, and unforgettable Northwest panoramas. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10227370]
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$292Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Terry Sprague• LUXE Forbes Global Properties
Southwest Hills, located between Downtown Portland and Washington Park, is a hillside and residential Portland neighborhood with forested slopes and panoramic city views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along SW Vista Ave near the Vista Bridge, where winding lanes, trailheads, and quiet overlooks set the tone. Landmark architecture ranges from mid-century view homes to contemporary builds tucked into steep terrain. Council Crest Park frames the skyline from Portland’s highest public point. Hoyt Arboretum and the Marquam Nature Park trail network shape an outdoors-forward daily rhythm. The Oregon Zoo and Portland Japanese Garden add cultural gravity just beyond the ridgeline.
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Offer insights
1235 SW Myrtle Ct · $1,595,000
$1.57M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.57M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
201 days
The average home goes pending in 15 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.6%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Living
Interior features
Main floor bedroom with bath (accessibility feature)
Garage door opener
Laundry area
Marble surfaces
Soaking tub
Tile flooring
Wall-to-wall carpet
3 gas fireplaces
Double-pane windows
Daylight, finished basement
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on main level with ensuite, walk-in closet, closet organizer, deck access and French doors
Second bedroom (lower level) with closet organizer
Third bedroom
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms and 1 partial (total 3.1 baths)
2 full and 1 partial on main level; 1 full on lower level
Kitchen
Built-in refrigerator
Built-in oven
Cooktop (induction cooktop and down draft)
Cook island / island
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Marble countertops
Laundry & utility
Laundry area (main)
Gas hot water
Flooring
Tile
Marble
Wall-to-wall carpet
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Patio
Porch
Automatic sprinklers
Yard
Level lot
Located on a cul-de-sac
City, mountain and river views
Paved road access
Home design
Single family residence (residential, resale)
Unattached property
Floor plan with main and lower levels
Entry with security system owned
Parking
Driveway
Attached oversized 2-car garage
Security
Entry security features
Security system (owned)
Construction
Built in 1953
Wood siding exterior
Tile roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Total building area ~5,455
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Gas service
Green certified
Other
Lot approximately 0.51 acres (lot range 20,000 SqFt to .99 Acres)
Electricity and solar
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Rare West Hills view opportunity. Elevated homesite capturing sweeping vistas of downtown Portland, the Willamette River, and four iconic mountains — Hood, Adams, St. Helens, and Rainier. Generous lot size and premier positioning create exceptional potential for redevelopment, reimagining, or renovation. Existing residence included in sale. Ideal opportunity to build a custom luxury estate or update the current home to maximize scale, views, and value. Properties of this size and view orientation rarely become available at this price point. Renderings and imagery are conceptual only and provided for illustrative purposes. Proposed designs are not included in the sale price. Buyer to perform due diligence regarding development potential, design feasibility, and permitting. Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10227370
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.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing
Oct 16, 2020 • Final
Residential bldg/trade
Remodel a kitchen. The work includes electrical, mechanical, and plumbing trades with no structural changes.
Kitchen
Remodel
Sep 28, 2016 • Final
Electrical
Install or repair electrical circuits in a bathroom.
Bathroom
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.
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 91° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
19 unhealthy days expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Portland, OR • 97201
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Sun exposure
79/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1235 SW Myrtle Ct
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $775,000 and $2,310,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $775K to $2.3M.