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About this home
Timeless 1949 Mid-Century beautifully maintained combines architectural character with comfortable, versatile living spaces. Warm inlaid wood floors bring a distinctive sense of craftsmanship and elegance to the main level, complemented by an inviting open kitchen designed for everyday living and entertaining with generous natural light and a welcoming flow throughout. The spacious lower level features high ceilings and offers remarkable flexibility, including a finished family room that could also serve as an additional bedroom, home office, studio, guest space or ADU potential. Outside, beautifully established landscaping that is a pollinator, bird friendly garden, while territorial views.Tucked away on a quiet, non-through street, this home offers a peaceful setting while remaining conveniently close to Raleigh Hills, Barnes, and Cedar Hills. Nature lovers will appreciate the easy access to some of Portland’s most beautiful outdoor destinations, including Hoyt Arboretum, Washington Park, and Council CrestFamilies will love the access to excellent schools, including Bridlemile Elementary, West Sylvan Middle School, and Lincoln High School. With a tranquil neighborhood setting, nearby amenities, outstanding schools, and abundant natural beauty, this is a wonderful place to call home. [Home Energy Score = 4. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10222872]
Sylvan-Highlands, located between Washington Park and Forest Park, is a hillside and wooded Portland neighborhood with winding roads and trailhead gateways. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at the Washington Park MAX Station area along SW Jefferson St, where transit platforms, park entrances, and commuter foot traffic set a purposeful pace. The Oregon Zoo, Hoyt Arboretum, and the World Forestry Center anchor local culture with exhibits, canopy walks, and forest-focused programming. Homes range from mid-century lines to contemporary builds tucked into steep lots, often framed by tall firs. Daily rhythms follow trail runs, dog walks, and bike climbs up Skyline and Fairview. Foggy mornings and filtered light give the streets a quiet, evergreen feel.
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Offer insights
5615 SW Jefferson St · $670,000
$670K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $670K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
22 days
The average home goes pending in 19 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.5%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Hardwood floors
Tile floor
Laundry area
Partially finished basement with exterior entry
Wood-framed windows
Gas fireplace
Caregiver quarters (accessibility feature)
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on main level with attached bathroom and walk-in closet
Second bedroom on main level with hardwood floors and closet
Third bedroom on main level with built-in features, hardwood floors and closet
Fourth bedroom on lower level with fireplace, bathroom, engineered hardwood and closet
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms (two on main level, one on lower level)
Kitchen
Free-standing gas range
Free-standing refrigerator
Stainless steel appliances
Pantry
Kitchen nook
Gas appliances
Laundry & utility
Utility room on lower level
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Tile
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Gas hot water
No central cooling (other cooling present)
Exterior features
Covered deck
Patio
Garden
Guest quarters
Sprinkler system
Yard
Territorial view
Corner lot with gentle slope
Paved road access
Home design
Single-family residence (residential)
Main and lower levels
Built in 1949
Brick and wood siding exterior
Parking
Driveway parking for 2
Attached 2-car garage
Construction
Composition roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Gas fuel
Green-certified
Electricity and solar
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Beautiful sun filled daylight ranch on the hill, in the desirable Sylvan Heights neighborhood! Spacious rooms with recently re-finished inlayed hardwood floors, gas fireplaces, and giant windows. True master off the back with recently updated bathroom. Great south facing kitchen with breakfast nook. High ceilings downstairs with giant extra bedroom and bathroom with ADU potential. Amazing deck with views South over the hills - great for hosting and private dinner outdoors. Positioned perfectly for solar panels. Don't miss this gem!
Public Records
Jun 1, 1990
Sold
$180,000
$51/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1989
Sold
$110,000
$31/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,619 (+3.7%)
2024
$11,201 (+4.0%)
2023
$10,770 (+2.2%)
2022
$10,537 (+1.7%)
2021
$10,359 (+13.0%)
2020
$9,171 (+1.0%)
2019
$9,082 (+8.0%)
2018
$8,411 (+1.2%)
2017
$8,311 (+20.3%)
2016
$6,906 (+7.4%)
2015
$6,433 (−0.5%)
2014
$6,465 (+20.1%)
2013
$5,384 (−2.5%)
2012
$5,524 (−1.8%)
2011
$5,624 (−4.2%)
2010
$5,871 (+3.4%)
2009
$5,677
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
10,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1949
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,566
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,566
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R327015
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
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Residential 10,000 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.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing
Jun 14, 2021 • Final
Electrical
Replace the electrical panel.
Electrical
Jun 30, 2006 • Final
Plumbing
Install a backflow preventer for a sprinkler system.
Fire sprinkler
Plumbing
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.
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
4 days above 91° expected this year, 9 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
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 23% for direct sun exposure in Portland. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
6.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5615 SW Jefferson St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $685,000 and $1,350,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $685K to $1.4M.