Offered for the first time, this remarkable Mid-Century Modern estate is nestled at the end of a quiet private road on 1.69 acres. This one-of-a-kind urban oasis offers mesmerizing views across the estate toward Reed College and a serene spring-fed pond set within a quiet natural setting with a chorus of birds. Perfectly located right in the middle of Southeast Portland, close proximity to Woodstock & Eastmoreland near all the shops and restaurants. Soaring vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams and walls of glass showcase the home’s iconic Mid-Century Modern design. Light-filled living spaces embrace the surrounding landscape, creating a seamless connection between architecture and nature. The grounds function as a private sanctuary, featuring walking trails, lawn areas, and several private overlooks positioned throughout the property. The deck off the main living room frames sweeping views of the estate and serves as a natural extension of the interior living space—ideal for entertaining or quiet moments immersed in the setting. The dedicated office features substantial built-in cabinetry, offering a refined and functional workspace. Main house offers two bedrooms with vaulted open wood-beam ceilings and generous closet space. The lower level daylight basement expands the living experience with a walk-out design that opens directly to outdoor living areas. Adding flexibility, the detached garage includes a 556 sq ft fully self-contained apartment with an updated kitchen, living room, 1 bedroom, full bathroom w/ minimal stairs—ideal for guests, multigenerational living, a private office/studio, or possible income potential. A rare opportunity to own a distinctive Portland property where rare acreage, architectural character, and a deeply private natural setting come together in an unforgettable living experience everyday. The pond's “Azolla” is a natural aquatic fern that helps support the ecosystem in the warmer months -it clears up in cooler weather. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10249177]
This truly unique home is ready for some love. It feels surrounded by nature and overlooks a pond and trees, with a peek of Reed College off in the distance.
Reed, located between SE Woodstock Blvd and SE Powell Blvd, is a residential and academic Portland neighborhood with leafy streets and a creekside campus edge. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Reed College campus gates along SE Woodstock Blvd, where bike traffic, coffee stops, and bookstore browsing set the pace. Reed College and its canyon-like Crystal Springs Creek corridor shape the area’s quiet, walkable feel. Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden adds a cultivated, seasonal landscape beside the water. Housing skews toward early-20th-century bungalows and tidy midcentury homes, with pockets of apartments near major streets. Sidewalks and greenways link daily errands to parks and transit corridors.
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Offer insights
3700 SE Ellis St · $1,125,000
$1.11M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.11M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
120 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.8%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Hardwood and wood floors
Laminate flooring
Tile flooring
Wall-to-wall carpet
High and vaulted ceilings
Beamed ceilings
Fireplaces (2 total)
Sliding doors
Built-in bookcases and features
Separate living quarters / accessory dwelling unit (ADU)
Partial basement
Accessibility features including caregiver quarters
Entry with closet
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on main level with sliding doors, vaulted and beamed ceilings, and closet
Second bedroom on main level with vaulted and beamed ceilings and closet
Third bedroom (level not specified)
Accessory dwelling unit includes 1 bedroom
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms (two on main level, one on lower level)
ADU includes one bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen/dining room combo
Pantry
Free-standing range
Free-standing refrigerator
Dishwasher
Disposal
Laundry & utility
Electric hot water
Flooring
Hardwood and wood flooring
Laminate
Tile
Wall-to-wall carpet
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
No central air conditioning
Exterior features
Metal roof
Cedar exterior and tongue-and-groove details
Deck and porch
Yard with trees and wooded areas
Private pond on property
Hike-only access in parts
Guest quarters / ADU (heated, includes kitchen and bathroom)
Home design
Single-family residence (residential property)
Accessory dwelling unit present
Fixer condition
Main, lower and upper/updateable living areas
Quality building area designation
Creek/stream and pond views
Parking
Detached 2-car garage
Total parking for 2 vehicles
Paved road access
Construction
Built in 1964
Foundation: concrete perimeter and slab
ADU roof: composition
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric fuel
Green-certified
Other
Lot roughly 1.69 acres (private, wooded parcel)
Property zoned residential
Electricity and solar
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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.
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Permitted uses
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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
6 days above 93° expected this year, 13 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, 21 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
79/ 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 3700 SE Ellis St
$1,063,119
$62K under list price of $1.13M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $800K to $1.5M.