Sensational Midcentury Modern architecture meets panoramic 180 degree costal range sunset views in this custom designed oasis with entertainer’s level and pool decks, all perfectly sited between key Portland and Lake Oswego amenities. Designed by Midcentury Modern architect Dimitri Alexis and inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's organic sensibility, the entire main level features soaring vaulted and beamed ceilings with floor to ceiling windows taking in the magnificent vistas and a tranquil atrium entry with fountain and manicured indoor trees. Filled with light, this home enchants from its great room with 3-sided pier fireplace, gourmet kitchen and big-view dining room opening to the deck, main level primary haven with remodeled spa bathroom, and 2nd main level guest bedroom with nearby full bathroom. The pool level is a destination all its own with its full bar, billiards room, and entertaining space plus a soundproofed home theater or option for 4th bedroom, temperature controlled gardener’s dream ‘orchid room’ and adjoining green house. Wrapped in 1700 square feet of new composite covered and open air decks that overlook the sparkling pool with multiple water features and a spa gazebo, plus nearby new whole-home generator, this beauty takes full advantage of its staggering views, big sky prime position high above it all, and its singular entertainer’s flair. A unique convergence of fine design, an elevated setting, and undeniable livability! [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10251832]
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$288Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kevin Hall• Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by Kathy Hall• Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty
Far Southwest, located between the Willamette River and the Tualatin Mountains, is a residential and semi-rural Portland neighborhood with wooded hillsides and winding creek corridors. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Hillsdale Town Center at SW Capitol Hwy and SW Sunset Blvd, where independent cafes, a long-running bookstore, and everyday services line a compact main street. Community pillars include Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, the historic Multnomah Arts Center, and the Hillsdale Farmers Market. Housing ranges from mid-century ranches to newer hillside builds, often framed by tall firs. Trails and viewpoints shape daily rhythms, with Forest Park’s southern edges and Tryon Creek’s ravines close by. Commuter routes follow SW Barbur Blvd and the MAX at nearby stations, while quieter lanes climb toward Council Crest.
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Market insights
12533 SW 55th Pl · $1,390,000
DAYS ON MARKET
16 days
The average home goes pending in 26 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.7%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,390,000
Median sale price in this area is $543,875. (61% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
28% 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
Ceiling fans
Garage door opener
Granite and quartz surfaces
Hardwood floors
High and vaulted ceilings
Home theater / media room with built-in sound system
Skylights
Soaking tub
Built-in sound system
Tile flooring in select areas
Wall-to-wall carpet in some rooms
Washer and dryer included
Two wood-burning fireplaces
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on main level with balcony, double sinks, walk-in closet, soaking tub, walk-in shower and suite layout
Second bedroom on main level with double closet
Third bedroom on lower level
Bathrooms
Total of 4 bathrooms (3 full, 1 partial)
Two full bathrooms on the main level
One full bathroom on the lower level
One partial (half) bath
Kitchen
Built-in refrigerator
Built-in oven and double oven
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Granite countertops
Kitchen island
Instant hot water
Plumbed for ice maker
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
Lower-level laundry with washer and dryer hookups
Laundry room includes sink and free-standing refrigerator
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Tile floors in select rooms
Wall-to-wall carpet in some rooms
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Mini-split heating and cooling
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Metal roof
Cedar exterior
Covered deck and deck
Patio
Fenced yard
In-ground pool
Garden
Sprinkler system
Tool shed
Water feature
Valley view
Gentle sloping to level terrain
Paved road access
Home design
Single-family residence, residential property
Updated / remodeled
Main living area and additional lower level
Views overlooking the valley
Parking
Driveway
Attached oversized 2-car garage
Construction
Built in 1965
Cedar exterior
Metal roof
Finished daylight basement
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Gas fuel
Cable internet
Green certified
Electricity and solar
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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.
Zone overlays
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing
Oct 8, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Install a whole home generator and a transfer switch.
Electrical
Generator
Jan 29, 2025 • Final
Mechanical
Install a gas line for a whole home generator.
Gas
Generator
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 92° 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
14 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Portland, OR • 97219
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 28% for direct sun exposure in Portland. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 12533 SW 55th Pl
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $885,000 and $1,420,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $885K to $1.4M.