Off market sep 2020 for $2.7M

$2,868,765

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $18,563/mo

•

4,332

sq ft

1520 SW Clifton St, Portland, OR 97201

About this home

Perfectly positioned on a double lot looking north over the city, this custom remodel possesses a quality that embraces modern design yet respects the architectural heritage of the home. Working closely with the owners, designer Jessica Helgerson created an elegant residence that has simple, modern decor and reflects a new age of conscious living with a subtle palette of colors and high-end finishes. The property is surrounded by gardens designed by Craig Kiest and an expansive yard & patios.

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

0.33 acresLot Size

$662Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by MJ Steen • Windermere Realty Trust

Bought with Catherine Maletis • Where, Inc

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•Source:RMLS #20580858

Redfin Estimate

$2,868,765

$85K since sold in September 2020$40K since September

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This home's estimate is 80% higher than the average sale price ($1.59M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,375,000
A
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SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$775,000
B
4 beds5 baths3,952 sq ft
1757 SW Prospect Dr, Portland, OR 97201
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,880,000
C
5 beds5 baths5,518 sq ft
1136 SW Davenport St, Portland, OR 97201
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$1,385,000
D
5 beds4 baths3,962 sq ft
3570 SW Council Crest Dr, Portland, OR 97239
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$1,728,000
E
4 beds4 baths5,536 sq ft
2643 SW Buena Vista Dr, Portland, OR 97201
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,418,800
F
3 beds4 baths4,202 sq ft
2505 SW Hillcrest Dr, Portland, OR 97201

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Market trends in Southwest Hills, OR

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

95.5%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$99K MoM

Avg. days on market

58d

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Sale history for 1520 SW Clifton St

Date

Event

Price

RMLS #20580858

Sep 15, 2020

Sold

$2,783,610

$643/sq ft

Aug 17, 2020

Pending

—

Aug 10, 2020

Listed

$2,550,000

$589/sq ft

RMLS #12436930

Jun 25, 2012

Sold

$880,500

$203/sq ft

Jun 11, 2012

Listed

$875,000

$202/sq ft

Jun 11, 2012

Delisted

—

+11

Public Records

Nov 1, 1991

Sold

$380,000

$88/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 1, 1991

Sold

$355,000

$82/sq ft

Tax history for 1520 SW Clifton St

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

14,374

Year renovated

2016

Sq. Ft.

4,332

Year built

1938

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Multnomah County

APN

R246710

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

Yes

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views

Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2021.

R10

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.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, On Street
Parking Total: 2

Garage Information
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage: Yes

Interior

Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes

Appliances
Appliances: Built-in Range, Built-in Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Instant Hot Water, Island, Marble, Pantry, Pot Filler
Hot Water Description: Gas, Tankless

Interior Features
Has Accessibility: Yes
Accessibility Features: Garage on Main
Optional Level Area Total: 472
Optional Level: Upper
Interior Features: Marble, Soaking Tub, Tile Floor, Wall to Wall Carpet, Wood Floors
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 3
Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
Basement: Finished

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
Bathrooms Partial: 2
Bathrooms Partial Lower Level: 1
Bathrooms Partial Main Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
Bathrooms Total Lower Level: 1.1
Bathrooms Total Main Level: 0.1
Bathrooms Total Upper Level: 3
Baths Total: 4.2

Room 4 Information
Area: 117
Description: 4th Bedroom
Features: Built-in Features
Features Cont: Closet, Wood Floors
Length: 13
Width: 9
Level: Upper

Room 5 Information
Area: 154
Description: 5th Bedroom
Features Cont: Closet, Marble, Shower, Suite, Wood Floors
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Lower

Room 6 Information
Area: 589
Description: Bonus Room
Features: Built-in Features
Features Cont: Wood Floors
Length: 31
Width: 19
Level: Upper

Room 7 Information
Area: 130
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Features: Built-in Features
Features Cont: Closet, Wood Floors
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Upper

Room 8 Information
Area: 100
Description: 3rd Bedroom
Features: Built-in Features
Features Cont: Closet, Wood Floors
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Upper

Room 9 Information
Area: 195
Description: Dining Room
Features: Built-in Features
Features Cont: Wood Floors
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Main

Room 10 Information
Area: 336
Description: Family Room
Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace
Features Cont: High Ceilings, Wall to Wall Carpet
Length: 24
Width: 14
Level: Lower

Room 11 Information
Area: 234
Description: Kitchen
Features: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Fireplace, Pantry
Features Cont: Marble, Wood Floors
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: Main

Room 12 Information
Area: 390
Description: Living Room
Features: Bay Window, Built-in Features, Fireplace, French Doors
Features Cont: Wood Floors
Length: 26
Width: 15
Level: Main

Room 13 Information
Area: 240
Description: Primary Bedroom
Features Cont: Double Sinks, Shower, Soaking Tub, Suite, Walk in Closet, Wood Floors
Length: 16
Width: 15
Level: Upper

Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden, Gas Hookup, Outdoor Fireplace, Patio, Yard
Exterior Description: Stucco

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 14,374
Lot Size Range: 10,000 to 14,999 SqFt
Lot Size Acres: 0.33
Lot Size: 10,000 to 14,999 SqFt
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Private
Parcel Number: R246710

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Upper Level Area Total: 1,392
Main Level Area Total: 1,249
Lower Level Area Total: 1,219
Security Features: Entry
View YN: Yes
View Description: City

Building Information
Year Built: 1938
Building Area Total: 4,332
Building Area Description: appraiser
Building Area Calculated: 2,641

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Legal Description: PORTLAND, BLOCK 299, WLY 35' OF LOT 1&2, INC 10' STRIP W OF & ADJ
Tax Annual Amount: $33,558.18

Utilities

Utility Information
Green Certification YN: No
Fuel Description: Gas
Water Source: Public Water
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling YN: Yes
Cooling: Central Air

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Ainsworth
Middle Or Junior School: West Sylvan
High School: Lincoln

Location Information
Directions: SW Vista to Clifton
Unparsed Address: 1520 SW CLIFTON ST, Portland, OR 97201

Community Information
Senior Community YN: No

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,332
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 2016
County: Multnomah County
APN: R246710
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on Aug 27, 2021

Other

Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold

Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price

New Construction Information
New Construction YN: No

Around this home

Schools

Ainsworth Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

West Sylvan Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi

6/10

Lincoln High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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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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Portland, OR • 97201

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Estimated sale price

$2.73M – $3.30M

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Home values near 1520 SW Clifton St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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1615 SW Clifton Street, Portland, OR 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2392 Sq. Ft.	$1,000,298

Address	Redfin Estimate
1495 SW Clifton Street, Portland, OR 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5588 Sq. Ft.	$2,420,500
1610 SW Clifton Street, Portland, OR 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4880 Sq. Ft.	$2,054,701

Address	Redfin Estimate
1637 SW Clifton Street, Portland, OR 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2742 Sq. Ft.	$1,126,006
1535 SW Clifton Street, Portland, OR 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4301 Sq. Ft.	$1,431,933

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