First time on the market - and anything but ordinary. Designed by noted Pacific Northwest architect William Church, this 1964 post-and-beam original is equal parts time capsule, design manifesto and creative playground. Think Dwell magazine with soul: dramatic Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired battered walls, 3-inch-thick tongue-and-groove cedar, strong horizontal lines, warm wood, unexpected angles and rooms made for music, art, conversation and a very good party. Set on two tax lots totaling 0.63 acres in the Southwest Hills, the 4,503-square-foot home unfolds with an easy, cinematic rhythm. A wood-burning fireplace anchors the main living spaces, while walls of windows pull in the surrounding greenery. Four bedrooms, four baths, a den, game room and flexible lower-level ADU create space for guests, multigenerational living, creative work or rental income. Built by its original owners and expanded over the decades as family life evolved, the house carries the energy of a place that has been deeply loved and fully lived in. Many of its best details remain intact - and so does the opportunity. Bring your architect, your contractor and your boldest ideas. This is not a turnkey renovation wrapped in gray paint; it is a rare chance to restore, reimagine and add the next layer to an authentic piece of Portland modernism. Church - an early principal architect in the development of Sunriver and a champion of passive heating, cooling and solar design - created a home that still feels playful, daring and completely relevant. Close to downtown, OHSU, Council Crest, Washington Park, Hillsdale and Multnomah Village, this is the real thing: warm, singular, unforgettable and ready for someone with vision - and maybe a hammer. The next chapter is yours to live.
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
3012 SW 55th Dr · $1,295,000
DAYS ON MARKET
36 days
The average home goes pending in 19 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.5%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,295,000
Median sale price in this area is $547,205. (58% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
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
Hardwood floors
Laminate flooring
Wall-to-wall carpet
High ceilings
Laundry
Built-in features
Wet bar
Deck access from living/dining areas
Fireplace (wood-burning)
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on upper level with balcony, double closet, walk-in closet and suite
Second bedroom on main level with closet
Third bedroom on main level with closet
Fourth bedroom (lower level) with exterior entry and closet
Guest quarters (lower level) with closet, high ceilings and separate living/dining area
Bathrooms
Four full bathrooms total
One full bath on main level
One full bath on upper level
Two full baths on lower level
Kitchen
Built-in oven
Built-in refrigerator
Free-standing gas range
Dishwasher
Microwave
Peninsula and nook
Laundry & utility
Laundry area
Gas tank hot water
Flooring
Hardwood
Laminate
Wall-to-wall carpet
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Mini-split cooling
Fuel: electricity and gas
Exterior features
Cedar exterior
Deck
Patio
Outbuilding
Sprinkler system
Yard
Gentle sloping and private lot
Territorial, trees/woods and valley views
Home design
Single-family residence (resale)
Property not attached
Flat roof
Multiple levels (main, upper, lower)
Main level optional area included
Construction
Built in 1964
Floor plan building area listed
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric and gas service
HOA & community
Zoning: R20
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
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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
5 days above 91° expected this year, 10 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 • 97221
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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.
9.4 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 3012 SW 55th Dr
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $1,140,000 and $1,570,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.1M to $1.6M.