This 1979 architectural work by James G. Tropfenbaum distills the essence of living among the trees. Designed with conceptual simplicity and intentionality, the 3-bedroom, 1 and a half bath home spans across nearly a quarter acre lot, where warm materials, crisp lines, and an elevated outdoor living area create the feeling of a modern treehouse: light-filled, grounded, and thoughtfully in sync with its surroundings. Large panes of glass dissolve the boundary between indoors and out, guiding movement through the space while framing quiet shifts in light, season, and sky.Tucked into the forested hillside of the SW Hills and just minutes from the city but a world apart, the home lives like a creative retreat. Every detail feels intentional, defined as much by restraint as by presence. The architecture invites stillness: sunlight drifting across the walls, the hush of dusk settling in, the sound of wind moving through the trees. Nature is not just present; it’s an immersive part of the architecture itself. The space is clear and unadorned, with glass and open sightlines creating a quiet dialogue between interior and landscape. This is a home that listens, where transparency and flow shape experience, and where inspiration feels close at hand.Of note: 1 car attached garage with storage, newly renovated large deck, newer metal roof, cedar siding newly treated, Air Conditioning, Central Vac, Marquam Nature Park at your doorstep, Ainsworth / Lincoln school district. [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10238643]
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$500Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Deb Kemp• Vetiver Street Real Estate
Contact: studio@vetiverstreet.com
Bought with Trisha Dirks• Keller Williams Sunset Corridor
Wow House Alert! Barely outside of Downtown in the 239 but still in the Ainsworth-Lincoln, is this tricked out NW Modern Contemporary house sitting nicely on a bluff at the edge of the Forest. The Best of what living in Portland Oregon has to offer! City is close but nature and quiet right there! Don't miss this one! Totalllly worth checking out if you are looking to buy a home under $600k nearly in downtown Portland!
*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
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
9,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1979
Sq. Ft.
1,376
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R296916
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
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Residential 10,000 Zone
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing
Mar 19, 2024 • Active
Home occupation
Establish an accessory short-term rental with two bedrooms.
ADU
Feb 2, 2018 • Final
Code compliance
ADU
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway
Parking Total: 1
Garage Information
Garage Type: Attached, Extra Deep
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Appliances
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Pantry, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tile
Hot Water Description: Electricity
Interior Features
Interior Features: 3rd Floor, Central Vacuum, Garage Door Opener, Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, Laundry, Tile Floor, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Washer/Dryer
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Window Features: Aluminum Frames, Double Pane Windows