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NEWLY PRICED- And school is about to start! Very desired public schools, including the newly renovated Lincoln High. Imagine living in a canopy of trees where each day begins with a sense of calm and space that's hard to find and impossible to forget. Private, and tucked into the hillside, this home is nestled in a pocket renowned for its vibrant community, surrounded by hidden paths and breathtaking city, river, and mountain views. Built in 1925, this home has kept its soul intact. Home is 2,535 SF +475 of unfinished attic space, just perfect for an artist studio, yoga retreat, or secret escape. With gracious room sizes, and a circular flow, this home creates an inviting atmosphere—ideal for entertaining. Multiple decks on nearly every corner make the outdoors a seamless extension of your daily life. Formal Living Room: Casement windows, original wood floors, stately wood/gas fireplace, and original millwork throughout! Dedicated Formal Dining Room with wainscot walls, plate rails, and French doors opening to an oversized deck with a naturescape view. Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, tile flooring, gas stove, prep island, eat bar, and lots of natural light, and even room for a bistro table! A large pantry with flanking shelving provides easy access to the outdoors too. Bedrooms: Three, including a spacious primary ensuite with an extended two-door closet, claw foot vintage tub, and private deck for sunrise, sunset, or sunbathing. Original double-hung windows and fir floors add timeless charm. Bathrooms: Two full and two half baths, featuring fun vintage tile with at least one bath on every level. Basement: Full footprint of the main level, tall ceilings, cork floors, large windows, half bath, long lower deck, and backyard/patio access. Spacious utility room has washer, dryer, utility sink, and lots of storage. Located above the City in the West Hills, Portland Heights offers a quiet, suburban feel in what many say is Portland’s best neighborhood. Hurry! [Home Energy Score = 2. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10247077]
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
6,969 sq ftLot Size
$249Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kim Davis• Brad Davis Properties, Inc.
Listed by Jenny Combs• Brad Davis Properties, Inc.
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
2656 SW Gerald Ave · $749,000
$748K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $748K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
127 days
The average home goes pending in 19 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.5%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Cork flooring in portions of the home
Hardwood floors throughout main areas and bedrooms
Tile flooring in kitchen/selected areas
Granite surfaces
High-speed internet available
Wainscoting
Washer and dryer included
Laundry area
Natural lighting accessibility feature
Wood-frame windows
Full, partially finished basement with exterior entry
Wood-burning fireplace
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on upper level with balcony, en-suite bath and double closet
Second bedroom on upper level with walk-in closet
Third bedroom on upper level
Bathrooms
Four total bathrooms (combination of full and partial totaling 4)
Primary suite includes bathtub with shower
Kitchen
Kitchen with built-in oven, free-standing refrigerator, pantry and eat bar
Island and granite countertops
Stainless steel appliances
Dishwasher and garbage disposal
Tile floor in kitchen
Laundry & utility
Lower-level utility room with sink and washer/dryer hookups
Washer and dryer provided
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Cork floors
Tile floors
Heating & cooling
Forced-air gas heating (90%)
No central cooling indicated
Exterior features
Covered deck, open deck and patio areas
Porch
Wood siding exterior
Sloped, wooded lot with mature trees
Paved road access
Views of trees/woods
Home design
Single-family residence (residential)
Resale home
Home protected by a home warranty
Three-level living area totals indicated (main, upper and lower areas listed)
Parking
Street parking (on-street)
Construction
Built in 1925
Composition roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Gas for water heater and fuel
DSL internet service
Green certified
Other
Zoned R5
Not a senior community
No land lease
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Aug 18, 2005 • Final
Mechanical
Work on a furnace.
HVAC
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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 • 97201
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Redfin Estimate for 2656 SW Gerald Ave
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $575,000 and $915,000.
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