Curb appeal galore with this quintessential English-style charmer nestled in the Portland hills just off Fairmount Blvd. Tucked in the trees on a private road with minimal traffic & walking distance away from Council Crest Park with quick access to OHSU & hiking / biking trails. Private, gated yard with manicured landscaping including covered spaces perfect for year round outdoor living. Step inside to hardwood floors that flow throughout, crown moldings, & delightful period details, including elegant French doors that open to a private covered deck. A spacious bay window fills the living area with natural light, adding to the home's bright & airy feel. Galley kitchen is efficiently designed featuring a spacious pantry. Flexible garage space could be used for parking & storage or buyers imagination. Upstairs find “the Rose Room”, a large primary suite, complete with generous closet space. Updated, sunlit bathroom with storage & charm. Two additional bedrooms offer flexibility, one adorned with bright skylights, ideal for use as a cozy bedroom or a tranquil office space. Buyer's dream daylight basement invites creativity - envision as a spacious family room & guest suite with a full ensuite bathroom, or transform into a separate rental space with private access, providing an opportunity for additional income generation. This storybook home is ready for your touches to make it your delightful retreat for years to come.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$357Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Emily Allen• 503 Properties Inc
Bought with Andrea Guest• Keller Williams Realty Professionals
Lovely English Council Crest 2532 SFt home nestled on peaceful 11,000 SFt landscaped yd, 3 bed/2 updated Baths, gracious LRm, FP, gleaming hardwoods/moldings/bay windows, French doors w/sweet terrace. Formal DRm, galley kitchen/pantry. Lower level FRm w/FP, large deck; full bath, bonus room-office w/exterior door. Meticulously maintained, this gracious home is move-in ready. Beautiful grounds-room for garden and flowers. A/C. Close-in.
Public Records
Sep 29, 1993
Sold
$249,500
$99/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1989
Sold
$175,000
$69/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,846 (+5.7%)
2024
$13,096 (−2.8%)
2023
$13,469 (+0.2%)
2022
$13,443 (+14.6%)
2021
$11,728 (+14.8%)
2020
$10,215 (−2.1%)
2019
$10,437 (+2.2%)
2018
$10,214 (+4.6%)
2017
$9,766 (+14.8%)
2016
$8,504 (−4.9%)
2015
$8,938 (+9.5%)
2014
$8,164 (+10.2%)
2013
$7,410 (+10.9%)
2012
$6,682 (+5.9%)
2011
$6,312 (−16.3%)
2010
$7,543 (+0.9%)
2009
$7,477
Tax history for 3520 SW Mount Adams Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,846 (+5.7%)
2024
$13,096 (−2.8%)
2023
$13,469 (+0.2%)
2022
$13,443 (+14.6%)
2021
$11,728 (+14.8%)
2020
$10,215 (−2.1%)
2019
$10,437 (+2.2%)
2018
$10,214 (+4.6%)
2017
$9,766 (+14.8%)
2016
$8,504 (−4.9%)
2015
$8,938 (+9.5%)
2014
$8,164 (+10.2%)
2013
$7,410 (+10.9%)
2012
$6,682 (+5.9%)
2011
$6,312 (−16.3%)
2010
$7,543 (+0.9%)
2009
$7,477
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
1937
Sq. Ft.
1,877
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R141512
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
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Residential 7,000 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
Scenic Resource Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing
Jan 14, 2026 • Active
Electrical
Electrical
Generator
Jan 6, 2026 • Active
Electrical
Electrical
Generator
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, On Street
Parking Total: 1
Garage Information
Garage Type: Attached, Oversized
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Appliances
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Pantry, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Hot Water Description: Gas
Interior Features
Has Accessibility: Yes
Accessibility Features: Garage on Main
Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Hardwood Floors, Laundry, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wall to Wall Carpet