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About this home
Welcome to your canvas in the premier hillside enclave of Portland Heights, where luxury living meets nature's grandeur. This homesite offers panoramic Mt. Saint Helens and skyline vistas, providing daily inspiration.Awake to sunrise hues on snow-capped peaks, or wind down with golden sunsets. With unobstructed views, this location seamlessly combines tranquility with easy access to the vibrant energy of downtown Portland's dining, shopping, and nightlife.Seize the opportunity to showcase this homesite's potential and envision architectural masterpieces blending sophistication with nature. Whether a modern marvel or timeless estate, design a bespoke retreat reflecting your unique style. Own a piece of Portland's landscape and embrace Pacific Northwest living at its finest. Architectural design by Ment Architecture. Geo tech and structural plans convey!
Vacant landProperty Type
4,791 sq ftLot Size
$61Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Juli Martin• LUXE Forbes Global Properties
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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Property details
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Interior features
Unbranded video virtual tour available
Heating & cooling
No heating
No cooling
Exterior features
Steep slope lot
City, mountain and territorial views
Paved road access
Soil test available
No existing structures
Home design
Parcel zoned R5
Single-family residence land (raw land for residential use)
Not attached to adjacent properties
Construction
Parcel/lot R128255
Utilities
Public water (service within 500'+)
Public sewer
Cable available
Other
Tax year 2025
Tax legal description available
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.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Jan 8, 2021 • Final
Early assistance
Construct a new house on a vacant parcel.
New construction
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
7 days above 91° expected this year, 14 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
45/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1557 SW Upper Hall St
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $355,000 and $1,365,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $355K to $1.4M.