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About this home
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 · $1,200,000
$1.2M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.2M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
73 days
The average home goes pending in 19 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.5%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Hardwood floors
Laminate flooring
Tile floors
Wall-to-wall carpet
High ceilings
Vaulted ceilings
Beamed ceilings
Fireplaces (2 total)
Separate living quarters / accessory apartment
Caregiver quarters (accessibility feature)
Partial basement
Aluminum window frames
Storm windows
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on main level with vaulted/beamed ceiling and sliding doors
Second bedroom on main level with beamed ceiling and vaulted ceiling
Accessory dwelling unit includes 1 bedroom
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms (2 on main level, 1 on lower level)
Accessory dwelling unit includes 1 bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen/dining room combo
Pantry
Dishwasher
Disposal
Free-standing range
Free-standing refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Electric water heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Laminate
Tile
Wall-to-wall carpet
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
No central cooling
Exterior features
Metal roof
Cedar exterior with tongue-and-groove detailing
Deck
Porch
Yard
Guest quarters / accessory dwelling unit (heated, includes kitchen and bath)
Pond on property
Private, wooded setting with trees
Hike-only access noted
Creek/stream frontage
Home design
Single-family residence
Residential zoning
Accessory dwelling unit on the property
Views of creek/pond and woods
Parking
Detached 2-car garage
Total parking for 2 vehicles
Paved road access
Construction
Built in 1964
Concrete perimeter foundation and slab
Accessory dwelling roof: composition
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service
Other
Property condition listed as fixer
Green certification present
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
Include but are not limited to:
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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
Portland, OR • 97202
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Sun exposure
79/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 3700 SE Ellis St
$1,149,982
$50K under list price of $1.20M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $765K to $1.8M.