Storybook English Cottage in Portland Heights. Beautifully restored & thoughtfully updated, this residence was designed by renowned architect Roscoe Hemenway & expertly built by Allison Dean. The home has been meticulously renovated between 2022 & 2025 with uncompromising attention to detail, seamlessly blending timeless character with today's modern luxuries. Privately sited on a beautifully landscaped .62-acre parcel, the home offers 3,833 SF of elegant living spaces, designer finishes, & exceptional indoor-outdoor living. The gracious main level features refinished hardwood floors, an elegant formal dining room, & a stunning designer kitchen with custom cabinetry, soapstone countertops, & Wolf, Thermador, Sub-Zero, & Asko appliances. The spacious living room is wrapped in French-paned windows overlooking enchanting gardens, while French doors open to an expansive entertaining deck & covered outdoor dining area with skylights & a dedicated gas line for year-round enjoyment. Flexible living includes four bedrooms, beautifully renovated baths, a media room, lower-level family room, game room, greenhouse, & abundant storage. The luxurious primary suite enjoys windows on three sides, multiple closets, & a spa-inspired ensuite bath. Meandering garden paths, lush mature landscaping, stone patios, & towering evergreens create the feeling of an English countryside estate just minutes from NW 23rd, Hillsdale, downtown Portland, & Portland Heights Park. Additional highlights include central A/C, designer lighting & fixtures throughout, extensive custom millwork, a newer roof, seismic upgrades with the home professionally strapped to its foundation, & countless high-end improvements. A true once-in-a-generation opportunity to purchase your very own storybook home. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10073592]
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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Market insights
2700 SW English Ln · $1,395,000
DAYS ON MARKET
47 days
The average home goes pending in 19 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.5%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,395,000
Median sale price in this area is $547,205. (61% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
26% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Finished basement
Garage door opener
Built-in bookcases
Pantry
Laundry area
Washer/Dryer included
Fireplaces (2) — gas and wood burning
Concrete floor
Hardwood floors
Slate flooring
Wall-to-wall carpet
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on upper level with ensuite and double closet
Second bedroom on upper level with closet
Third bedroom on upper level with closet
Fourth bedroom on main level with double closet
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms (one on main level, two on upper level)
Kitchen
Updated/remodeled kitchen
Free-standing gas range
Free-standing refrigerator
Dishwasher
Disposal
Slate flooring
Gas hookup for appliances
French doors to exterior/deck
Laundry & utility
Laundry area with washer/dryer
Gas hot water
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Slate flooring
Wall-to-wall carpet
Concrete floor
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Gas fuel
Exterior features
Covered deck and deck
Patio
Garden
Gas hookup on exterior
Public road access
Wooded lot with trees
Cul-de-sac location
Paved road frontage
Views of trees/woods
Home design
Single-family residence (resale)
Entry levels and living space across main, upper and lower levels
Home built in 1940
Parking
Driveway and on-street parking
Attached 1-car garage
Security
Owned security system
Construction
Composition roof
Brick, lap siding and wood siding exterior
Slab foundation
Total building area listed (various measures) and multiple levels
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Gas service
Green certification
Other
Lot approximately 0.62 acres (large, wooded parcel)
Electricity and solar
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If yours is a traditional aesthetic, welcome to your home! Well-designed by the revered team of Rosco Hemenway, architect and builder Allison Dean, guarantees great storage, lots of built-ins and space for one and all. Current owner has added wonderful, private, architect-designed decks, earthquake strapping, new roof/copper gutters in 2019. Big wooded lot where kids can be kids. English garden adds charm to setting at end of quiet cul-de-sac. Coveted Ainsworth/Lincoln Schools. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10073592]
Public Records
Nov 7, 1997
Sold
$431,300
$113/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,356 (+5.2%)
2024
$20,300 (+0.8%)
2023
$20,134 (+0.9%)
2022
$19,948 (+9.7%)
2021
$18,187 (+9.5%)
2020
$16,604 (+2.3%)
2019
$16,231 (−2.6%)
2018
$16,662 (+2.2%)
2017
$16,310 (+11.9%)
2016
$14,578 (+11.4%)
2015
$13,090 (+7.3%)
2014
$12,197 (+23.9%)
2013
$9,845 (+4.1%)
2012
$9,457 (+8.0%)
2011
$8,758 (−8.1%)
2010
$9,529 (−16.2%)
2009
$11,375
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.62 Acres
Year renovated
1940
Finished Sq. Ft.
4,194
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
4,194
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R157568
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing
Aug 4, 2022 • Final
Electrical
Install electrical wiring for an air conditioning unit and an outside ground fault circuit interrupter outlet.
Electrical
Jul 5, 2022 • Final
Mechanical
Install a gas furnace and an air conditioner.
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.
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
5 days above 91° expected this year, 9 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
78/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Portland. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 2700 SW English Ln
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $1,350,000 and $1,495,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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