Incredible opportunity to restore a 1979 NW Midcentury Modernism home by renowned local architect Edgar Waehrer. On a quiet street at the foothills of Forest Park, 3453 NW Raleigh is a groovy forest hideaway with tremendous character and potential. Soaring ceilings, large clerestory windows, curved walls, amazing natural light, and a classic cone fireplace at the center of it all – this special home has all the ingredients to be the ultimate midcentury dream. Idyllic location with potential views of the city & Mt St Helens, steps from Forest Park trails and minutes to beloved NW Portland restaurants and retail. A true fixer this home is non-financeable. Cash offers only. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10248593]
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
10,018 sq ftLot Size
$317Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Sean Becker• Sean Z Becker Real Estate
Listed by Kirby Arkes• Sean Z Becker Real Estate
Contact: hello@seanzbecker.com
Bought with Sean Becker• Sean Z Becker Real Estate
Est. $3,930 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 3453 NW Raleigh St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #252984171
Jun 26, 2026
Sold
$715,792
$317/sq ft
Jun 2, 2026
Pending
—
May 22, 2026
Listed
$725,000
$321/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,889 (+3.7%)
2024
$14,354 (+4.0%)
2023
$13,802 (+2.2%)
2022
$13,503 (+1.7%)
2021
$13,275 (+9.0%)
2020
$12,177 (+3.8%)
2019
$11,729 (+3.0%)
2018
$11,384 (+4.3%)
2017
$10,911 (+9.3%)
2016
$9,984 (+2.7%)
2015
$9,722 (+1.5%)
2014
$9,576 (+4.2%)
2013
$9,186 (+8.8%)
2012
$8,443 (+3.7%)
2011
$8,141 (+5.5%)
2010
$7,715 (+2.7%)
2009
$7,510
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1979
Sq. Ft.
1,944
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R307856
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R5
Z
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
Constrained Sites Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Jul 14, 2016 • Final
Electrical
Install a new electrical circuit for an air conditioning unit.
Electrical
Jul 14, 2016 • Final
Mechanical
Install a new 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.