The Historic Louis Pfunder House was designed by horticulturist Louis Pfunder & architect Emil Schacht - inspired by Gustav Stickley's Craftsman movement. Stickley’s philosophy emphasized harmonizing homes with their natural environment, fostering a spiritual connection with nature while prioritizing natural light. This resonated with Pfunder. He chose a large corner lot with ideal exposure. He and Schacht balanced a cozy ambiance with refined elegance, incorporating architectural delights while ensuring the home's comfort, scale and environment were in harmony. Artisans from the Pittock Mansion were employed, including the Povey Brothers' for their stained art glass. Breathtaking stained and leaded glass windows, showcasing botanical themes, were designed for on all four sides of the home. The home's elevated position, providing privacy, maximizes natural light from every direction while casting patterns of colored light throughout the home, captivating, delighting & inspiring all who enter. This inspiration led to a passion for preservation. A journey that began with a historic postcard featuring the home and led to a 20-year restoration effort, that included surfaces, exterior, and systematic updates. Updated baths and kitchen effortlessly blend period-appropriate features such as custom Pratt & Larson tile, and furniture-grade Stickley-inspired cabinets. Today the home is inviting and comfortable, with a versatile, flexible layout for today's needs. The home has an unfinished basement, with access to the 2 car garage as well as a finished 3rd floor w/views of Portland and Mt Adams. Situated on a prime double lot, in the Grid of the Portland Heights neighborhood, surrounded by lush lawns, patios, and outdoor entertaining spaces. 1/2 mile to downtown, NW 23rd Ave, Providence Park & Washington Park. Council Crest's trails & Beaverton conveniences are nearby. There is convenient access to nearby Ainsworth Elementary, just 1.5 blocks away. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10232562]
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
10,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1907
Sq. Ft.
3,322
Year built
1907
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R128515
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
R5
Residential 5,000 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-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Jun 2, 2026 • Active
Minor improvement
Grading
Jan 27, 2025 • Final
Mechanical
Install a gas insert with a venting system. The gas line is pre-existing.
Gas
HVAC
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 Total: 2
Garage Information
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Virtual Tour Type: Virtual
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes
Virtual Tour Description: Weblink w/photos/details
Virtual Tour Type 2: 3-D Tour
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded 2: Yes
Virtual Tour Description 2: Matterport
Appliances
Appliances: Built-in Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Appliances, Granite, Tile
Hot Water Description: Gas
Interior Features
Optional Level Area Total: 586
Optional Level: Upper
Interior Features: 3rd Floor, Garage Door Opener, Hardwood Floors, Linseed Floor, Tile Floor, Wall to Wall Carpet, Wood Floors