OPEN 8/3/25 FROM 3PM-5PM. Mid-Century Modern Gem in the West Hills - Step into timeless design and modern comfort with this beautifully updated 1957 mid-century modern sanctuary. Set on a desirable corner lot in the heart of SW Portland, this home offers 2,744 square feet of living space, featuring 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and breathtaking south-facing views. Spread across two light-filled levels, this home is designed to maximize natural light with expansive south-facing windows that flood both floors with sun. The main level boasts newly refinished hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, and a fully renovated kitchen that seamlessly blends style and function. You'll also find two bedrooms, including a luxurious primary suite complete with a spacious walk-in closet and a beautifully updated en-suite bathroom. The lower daylight level offers a generous second living area with another wood-burning fireplace, three additional bedrooms, and a fully remodeled hall bathroom. Thoughtfully updated throughout, recent upgrades include: new plumbing and electrical, new roof, interior & exterior paint, tankless water heater, heat pump with AC, new flooring, and lighting fixtures. Located just minutes from Council Crest Park, Healy Heights Park, the Fairmount Loop, and Hillsdale Town Center, with access to top-rated schools, this home is tucked into a neighborhood known for its iconic mid-century homes and forested charm.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
7,840 sq ftLot Size
$373Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Zachary Eaton• Keller Williams Realty Professionals
*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
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,700 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2009
Sq. Ft.
2,670
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R145683
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 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
Apr 20, 2026 • Final
Bes - sewer repair
Replace the existing sewer lateral from the property line to the edge of the paved street. Verify the depth, location, and downstream connection point to the public system in the field.
Plumbing
Jul 16, 2025 • Final
Mechanical
Electrical
HVAC
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: Carport, Driveway
Parking Total: 2
Garage Information
Garage Type: Carport
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Appliances
Hot Water Description: Gas, Tankless
Interior Features
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 3
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Basement: Daylight, Finished, Full Basement
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bathrooms Total Lower Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Main Level: 2
Baths Total: 3
Room 4 Information
Area: 54
Description: Laundry
Length: 9
Width: 6
Level: Lower
Room 5 Information
Area: 156
Description: 4th Bedroom
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Lower
Room 6 Information
Area: 132
Description: 5th Bedroom
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Lower
Room 7 Information
Area: 120
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Area: 132
Description: 3rd Bedroom
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Lower
Room 9 Information
Area: 64
Description: Dining Room
Length: 8
Width: 8
Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Area: 280
Description: Family Room
Length: 20
Width: 14
Level: Lower
Room 11 Information
Area: 165
Description: Kitchen
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Area: 294
Description: Living Room
Length: 21
Width: 14
Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Area: 204
Description: Primary Bedroom
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: Main
Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Exterior Description: Wood Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 7,840
Lot Size Range: 7,000 to 9,999 SqFt
Lot Size Dimensions: 7,700 SQFT
Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Lot Size: 7,000 to 9,999 SqFt
Parcel Number: R145683
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Approximately
Main Level Area Total: 1,372
Lower Level Area Total: 1,372
View YN: No
Building Information
Year Built: 1957
Building Area Total: 2,744
Building Area Description: Appraiser
Building Area Calculated: 1,372
Foundation Details: Slab
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Legal Description: DEL-MAR HTS, LOT 29 EXC WLY 4'
Tax Annual Amount: $11,693.49
Lease / Rent Information
Land Lease YN: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Certification YN: No
Fuel Description: Electricity, Gas
Water Source: Public Water
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: Mini Split, Wall Heater
Cooling YN: Yes
Cooling: Mini Split
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Rieke
Middle Or Junior School: Robert Gray
High School: Ida B Wells
Location Information
Directions: Corner of SW Martha St and SW Westwood Ct
Unparsed Address: 1525 SW Martha ST, Portland, OR 97239
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,670
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,700 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 2009
County: Multnomah County
APN: R145683
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold
Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price
New Construction Information
New Construction YN: No
Around this home
Schools
Rieke Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Gray Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
6 days above 91° expected this year, 12 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 • 97239
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
June and 2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$973,000 – $1.18M
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