Celebrating its 100th year, this beautifully updated Portland Heights classic seamlessly blends historic charm with modern convenience. Built in 1926 and thoughtfully enhanced for today's lifestyle, this special home offers the character and craftsmanship of a bygone era paired with the upgrades today's buyers seek.Breathtaking Mount Hood views take center stage, enjoyed from multiple balconies throughout the home where you can watch sunrises, changing seasons, and Portland's iconic landscape unfold. With undevelopable land located directly behind the property, this treasured vista is preserved, providing a rare sense of openness and privacy.Inside, abundant natural light fills inviting living spaces rich with architectural character and timeless appeal. A thoughtfully remodeled kitchen serves as the heart of the home, blending style and functionality for everyday living and entertaining. Modern upgrades include PEX plumbing, fiber optic internet service, and smart home features, ensuring comfort and connectivity while preserving the home's historic charm. The grounds are equally captivating, featuring a beautiful rose garden, multiple mature fruit trees, and thoughtfully landscaped outdoor spaces that create a private urban oasis. A fully remodeled guest house adds exceptional flexibility, offering ideal accommodations for guests, multigenerational living, a home office, or creative studio.Nestled in the coveted Portland Heights neighborhood, this special property offers a peaceful setting surrounded by mature trees and classic architecture, with convenient access to downtown Portland, parks, trails, and neighborhood amenities. As it reaches its centennial milestone, this Portland Heights treasure presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of the city's history—beautifully updated for the next 100 years.
Est. $6,345 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1495 SW Clifton St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #605848521
Oct 2, 2026
Sold
$2,375,000
$425/sq ft
Sep 2, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 12, 2026
Listed
$2,495,000
$446/sq ft
RMLS #21040681
Dec 15, 2021
Sold
$2,340,000
$419/sq ft
Nov 11, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 29, 2021
Price Changed
$2,399,900
$429/sq ft
Sep 21, 2021
Listed
$2,499,900
$447/sq ft
Stunning Portland Heights historic restored & remodeled beauty! Sweeping views of Downtown Portland plus rare over 1/3 acre yard w/ level backyard. Nearly every surface updated! Chef's kitchen w/ slab marble, butcher block, Viking range & sub-zero refrigerator. Each bathroom remodeled w/ new tile, fixtures, vanity. Updated electrical, plumbing. Library & guest house. Gorgeous period charm w/ exquisite fireplace. Multiple balconies, rose garden, panoramic Mt. Hood views, gorgeous grounds!
RMLS #14571682
Dec 3, 2014
Sold
$1,700,000
$304/sq ft
Oct 27, 2014
Pending
—
Jul 8, 2014
Price Changed
$2,000,000
$358/sq ft
Mar 3, 2014
Listed
$2,250,000
$403/sq ft
+11
Magnificent views in heart of Portland Heights. Completely renovated historic home with 3 bedroom suites, state of the art kitchen and family room, media room and library. Exquisite 483 sq ft guest cottage (not included in total sq ft) , plus a 2 car and additional 1 car garage. Close to parks, shops, city, OHSU, high tech and NW 23rd Avenue.
Public Records
Sep 5, 2008
Sold
$1,450,000
$259/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$42,579 (+3.7%)
2024
$41,049 (+4.0%)
2023
$39,470 (+2.2%)
2022
$38,616 (+1.7%)
2021
$37,962 (+9.0%)
2020
$34,823 (+3.8%)
2019
$33,542 (+3.0%)
2018
$32,555 (+4.3%)
2017
$31,201 (+9.3%)
2016
$28,552 (+8.5%)
2015
$26,326 (+1.5%)
2014
$25,929 (+2.4%)
2013
$25,326 (+16.2%)
2012
$21,788 (−0.4%)
2011
$21,878 (+4.7%)
2010
$20,889 (+2.7%)
2009
$20,335
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
1926
Sq. Ft.
4,768
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R585472
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.
R10
Z
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.
Zone overlays
Constrained Sites Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing
Jun 25, 2026 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Remodel
Apr 13, 2026 • Final
Plumbing
Addition
Plumbing
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
Parking Total: 3
Garage Information
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Spaces: 3
Interior
Appliances
Appliances: Built-in Refrigerator, Cook Island, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Appliances, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)