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.
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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Market insights
1495 SW Clifton St · $2,495,000
DAYS ON MARKET
82 days
The average home goes pending in 19 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.5%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$2,495,000
Median sale price in this area is $547,205. (78% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
26% 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
Finished full basement with separate living quarters / apartment
Garage door opener
Hardwood/wood floors throughout
Laundry area
Washer and dryer included
Five fireplaces (electric and wood-burning)
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on upper level with fireplace, suite and walk-in closet
Second bedroom on upper level with suite and walk-in closet
Third bedroom on upper level with suite
Fourth bedroom on lower level with double closet
Bathrooms
Six total bathrooms (5 full, 1 partial) distributed across levels
Kitchen
Gourmet kitchen with built-in refrigerator
Cook island
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Gas appliances
Stainless steel appliances
Eating area and open to family room
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry on main level
Flooring
Hardwood floors throughout
Wood floors
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Slate roof
Stucco and wood siding
Deck and patio
Fenced yard and garden
Guest quarters
Second detached garage
Yard
Property offers mountain, river and territorial views
Home design
Single-family residence (resale)
Residential property with multiple levels
Built in 1926
Parking
Driveway
Detached 3-car garage (plus 3 parking total)
Security
Owned security system
Construction
Built in 1926
Utilities
Public water
Septic tank sewer
Gas fuel
Fiber optic internet
Electricity and solar
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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
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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.
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
Apr 14, 2026 • Active
Electrical
Electrical
Remodel
Apr 13, 2026 • Final
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Addition
Plumbing
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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
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Portland. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1495 SW Clifton St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $1,000,827 and $2,310,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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