For sale

$1,595,000

Est. $11,257/mo —

•

3,926

sq ft

2524 SW 17th Ave, Portland, OR 97201

About this home

Rare botanical oasis in coveted Portland Heights! Situated on 4 city lots on nearly a half acre, this beautiful Craftsman home offers exceptional privacy yet sits just a mile from downtown Portland. Expansive windows flood the home with natural light & offer views of city lights, Mt Saint Helens, Mt Rainer, the Fremont bridge & from the lower garden, Mt Adams! The grounds are truly extraordinary & form the heart of this special property. See link for garden pics! Lovingly cultivated over 4 decades, the landscape has matured into a rare “city sanctuary” with magnolias, rhododendrons, dwarf evergreens & Japanese maples. Rock terraces & whimsical paths invite you to wander among raised beds of shrubs, flowers, vegetable gardens, fruit trees, and conifers. Organic gardening practices & enriched soil have created year-round color & texture allowing camas, lupine, fawn lilies, columbine and foxglove to naturalize. A madrone tree nestles under the Douglas fir tree. A gracious floor plan highlights timeless architectural details throughout, including vintage leaded glass skylight, built ins & period molding. The welcoming sitting porch & handsome foyer lead to an elegant formal living and dining room showcasing marble fireplaces, hardwood floors & French doors. The sun filled eat in kitchen is the quintessential gathering spot and includes a private second staircase. Enjoy the flexibility of the main floor den/family rm (possible 5th bedrm) for relaxation & cozy evenings. The popular four bedrm up layout includes updated baths & a spacious primary suite with adjoining dressing room/sunroom. Abundant storage is found in walk-in bedroom closets, large basement and a two car garage. Outdoor amenities include an expansive backyard deck & a spacious gazebo for enjoying year-round wildlife and views. A historic children’s playhouse complete this wonderland for young and old alike. Updates include owned 2400 KV solar panels, a level two car charger, newer heat pump and ext paint. [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10247535]

Single-familyProperty Type

1909Year Built

0.46 acresLot Size

$406Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Katie Fracasso PC • Living Room Realty

Listed by Jennifer Raynak • Living Room Realty

Listing updated: Sep 12, 2026 at 02:41pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

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$11,257 per month

Principal and interest$8,705

Property taxes

$2,313

HOA dues

Home insurance

$239

Utilities

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Ainsworth Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

West Sylvan Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi

6/10

Lincoln High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Provided by GreatSchools

About Southwest

Hills

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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Offer insights

2524 SW 17th Ave · $1,595,000

Strong offer

$1.64M and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $1.64M+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Air cleaner
High ceilings
Skylights
Laundry area
Unfinished basement
Storm windows
Tile floors
Hardwood floors
3 wood-burning fireplaces
Accessibility features including stair lift and garage on main

Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on upper level with fireplace, ensuite and closet
Second bedroom on upper level with bathroom and closet
Third bedroom on upper level with walk-in closet
Fourth bedroom on upper level with walk-in closet
Bonus room on lower level with built-in features

Bathrooms
Four total bathrooms (configuration includes full and partial baths; total listed as 4 and baths total as 2.2)

Kitchen
Convection oven
Dishwasher
Disposal
ENERGY STAR qualified appliances
Free-standing range
Free-standing refrigerator
Range hood
Pantry
Granite surfaces
Stainless steel appliances
Gas hot water

Laundry & utility
Laundry area present

Flooring
Hardwood floors
Tile floors

Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Heat pump
Central air conditioning
Fuel: electricity and gas

Sale and tax history for 2524 SW 17th Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

200 ft.

Lot depth

100 ft.

Lot size

0.46 Acres

Year renovated

1909

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,618

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

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Total Sq. Ft.

2,618

Year built

1909

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Multnomah County

APN

R174419

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

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.

Zone overlays

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Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior

Oct 8, 2010 • Final

Residential bldg/trade

Install roof-mounted solar photovoltaic panels and perform associated electrical work.

Electrical

Solar

Apr 14, 2005 • Final

Mechanical

Install a new furnace and air conditioning system.

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.

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, 11 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

73/ 100

Good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Redfin Estimate for 2524 SW 17th Ave

$1,597,338

$2,338 over list price of $1.60M

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.1M to $1.7M.

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3 beds3 baths3,831 sq ft
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$90/sq ft
smaller lot
3 years older
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,418,800 Last sold price
3 beds4 baths4,202 sq ft
2505 SW Hillcrest Dr, Portland, OR 97201
$68/sq ft
smaller lot
22 years newer
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,255,000 Last sold price
3 beds3 baths3,358 sq ft
2670 SW Montgomery Dr, Portland, OR 97201
$32/sq ft
smaller lot
28 years newer
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$1,728,000 Last sold price
4 beds4 baths5,536 sq ft
2643 SW Buena Vista Dr, Portland, OR 97201
$94/sq ft
smaller lot
21 years newer
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,460,000 Last sold price
4 beds4 baths3,333 sq ft
2768 SW Fern St, Portland, OR 97201
$32/sq ft
smaller lot
1 year newer
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,125,000 Last sold price
4 beds4 baths4,207 sq ft
2233 SW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97201
$139/sq ft
smaller lot
1 year older

Rental earnings

Est. $4,891 per month, based on comparable rentals

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