OPEN HOUSE SUN 7/19 1-3PM Welcome home to this beautifully maintained Sylvan Highlands retreat, where privacy, space, and an unbeatable location come together. Set on a rare .35-acre lot just minutes from downtown Portland and Forest Park, this 4-bedroom, 3 full baths home offers the lifestyle today's buyers are looking for. Step inside to soaring vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, and fresh interior paint that creates a bright, move-in-ready feel. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features generous living spaces, a spacious kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, and a cozy family room with a gas fireplace—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. An upper-level loft provides flexible space for a home office, or play area. Outside, the expansive deck overlooks a peaceful, tree-lined setting, offering the ideal backdrop for summer gatherings or a quiet morning coffee. An oversized 3-car garage provides plenty of room for vehicles, storage, and hobbies. Located in the highly sought-after Chapman, West Sylvan, and Lincoln school boundaries, this home combines the tranquility of a private setting with exceptional access to shopping, dining, recreation, and major commuter routes. A rare opportunity to enjoy Northwest Portland living at its finest. The roof was new in 2020. The washer and dryer are new 2026. [Home Energy Score = 7. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10109665]
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$302Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by John Cantwell• Keller Williams Realty Professionals
Listed by Margaret Cantwell• Keller Williams Realty Professionals
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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Market insights
6065 SW Taylor St · $675,000
DAYS ON MARKET
41 days
The average home goes pending in 19 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.5%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$675,000
Median sale price in this area is $547,205. (19% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
3 price drops
26% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Granite counters
Hardwood floors
High ceilings
Vaulted ceilings
Laundry hookups
Double pane windows with vinyl frames
Gas fireplace (1) in family room
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom (upper) with suite and walk-in closet
Second bedroom (upper) with closet and shared bath
Third bedroom (upper) with closet and shared bath
Fourth bedroom (main) with closet
Loft (upper)
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms (one on main level, two on upper level)
Kitchen
Appliance garage
Dishwasher
Disposal
Free‑standing range
Free‑standing refrigerator
Granite counters
Stainless steel appliances
Kitchen nook
Laundry & utility
Laundry area (main level)
Flooring
Hardwood floors throughout main living areas and bedrooms
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (95%+ efficiency, gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Porch
Fenced yard
Dog run
Private yard
Home design
Single‑family residence (residential)
Resale home
View of territorial area and trees/woods
Parking
Off‑street parking for 3 vehicles
Oversized 3‑car garage
Construction
Built in 1993
Cedar and shingle siding
Composition roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Gas fuel
Cable internet
Energy efficient forced air system (95%+)
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
This remarkable home is tucked away in a phenomenal Portland neighborhood just minutes to Downtown, Forest Park and quick access to major highways. This four bedroom, three bathroom home boasts newer hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen/nook offers stainless appliances + granite countertops & opens to a spacious family room. A Vaulted living room is brightened by a dramatic wall of windows shedding light on an upper loft as well. [Home Energy Score = 7. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10109665]
RMLS #16436424
Apr 25, 2016
Sold
$546,000
$244/sq ft
Mar 12, 2016
Pending
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Mar 10, 2016
Delisted
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Mar 7, 2016
Listed
$545,698
$244/sq ft
Fantastic Neighborhood and Home... Just Minutes to Downtown, Forest Park, and Major Highways! Treed Outlooks from every room, Living Room w/Dramatic Wall of Windows, Kitchen w/SS Appliances, Open Family Room, Main Floor Bedroom adds flexibility to the floor plan, Newer Windows, Newer High Efficiency Furnace, Low Maintenance Landscaping with Entertaining Size Deck, Dog Run, RV Parking... This is a must SEE!
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
Nov 30, 2015 • Final
Mechanical
Replace an existing gas furnace with a new high-efficiency gas furnace.
Gas
HVAC
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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
1/10 Heat Factor
3 days above 91° expected this year, 6 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
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 6065 SW Taylor St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $445,000 and $849,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $445K to $849K.