Colloquially known as the Eyebrow House, this classic 1941 Cape Cod was reimagined by architect Edgar Papazian into one of Portland’s most distinctive homes. Using the sweeping dormers that are its namesake, hard angles were swapped for sloped ceilings and curved walls, reorienting the home's focus toward its deep, tree-lined backyard. Inside, a custom double-sided bookcase wraps the stairs and acts as a sculptural centerpiece, alive with a rotation of art and collected artifacts. A wood-burning fireplace w/ elliptical mantel anchors the living room, echoing the same soft geometry found throughout the home. Further inside, a wall of glass turns the backyard into a living backdrop for the remodeled kitchen & dining room as the striking oval cut-out in the porch's tongue-and-groove artfully frames the garden from the dining table. Upstairs, the arched steel roof wraps the serene primary suite in reflected light, w/ triple-glazed windows framing the canopy below. On the main floor, an addtl office/bedroom + full bath with tiled shower enhances the floorplan. An expansive lower level adds a bright family room, two generous bedrooms & another bathroom. Fully retrofitted to current seismic code, the home features radiant heated oak floors while an energy efficient heat pump cools the upstairs. Luxurious upgrades abound: brushed steel towel warmers, tankless water heaters, Wolf gas range, Fisher & Paykel fridge and cylindrical Franke hood. Outside, the deep 125-foot lot, shaped by landscape architect Michael Schultz into a private oasis, protected by towering cedar, Doug fir & palm trees. Built for entertaining & relaxing alike, fire pit, ping pong table, hammock, covered dining & outdoor lighting welcome family + friends. Equidistant from PDX airport/downtown, walkable to Mt Tabor Park & just blocks away from beloved Glencoe Elementary & Mt Tabor Middle Schools, the location is the perfect combination of quiet city life & access to the vibrancy of Portland's Eastside. [Home Energy Score = 4. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10250253]
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
5,662 sq ftLot Size
$504Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Erin Brown• Portland Proper Real Estate
Bought with Declan O'Connor• Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty
Est. $3,009 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 6221 SE Ash St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #210351227
Aug 10, 2026
Sold
$1,225,000
$504/sq ft
Jul 18, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 15, 2026
Listed
$975,000
$401/sq ft
RMLS #12278104
Jul 12, 2012
Sold
$464,900
$191/sq ft
Jun 21, 2012
Pending
—
Jun 7, 2012
Relisted
—
May 1, 2012
Pending
—
Apr 26, 2012
Listed
$449,900
$185/sq ft
+11
"Portlandia Eyebrow House" Rare opportunity to own stunning contemporary to-the-studs remodel on Mt. Tabor. Truly unique & architecturally significant dwelling featured nationally in ReadyMade Magazine & on "Portlandia" and locally in Portland Monthly. Sustainable & high-end features galore (see attachment). Owner/Architect of Doon Architecture. This is indeed must-see living!
Public Records
Jun 25, 2008
Sold
$304,950
$125/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,242 (+3.7%)
2024
$7,946 (+4.0%)
2023
$7,640 (+2.2%)
2022
$7,475 (+1.7%)
2021
$7,348 (+9.0%)
2020
$6,741 (+3.8%)
2019
$6,494 (+3.0%)
2018
$6,303 (+4.3%)
2017
$6,041 (+9.3%)
2016
$5,528 (+2.7%)
2015
$5,383 (+1.5%)
2014
$5,301 (+2.4%)
2013
$5,179 (+10.5%)
2012
$4,685 (+3.9%)
2011
$4,509 (+5.4%)
2010
$4,278 (+33.8%)
2009
$3,197
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
46 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
5,750 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1941
Sq. Ft.
1,500
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R230767
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 18, 2026.
R5
Residential 5,000 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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Jun 18, 2026 • Active
Mechanical
Install a ductless heat pump with one indoor head.
HVAC
Nov 17, 2017 • Final
Plumbing
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, EV Ready
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Virtual Tour Type: Video
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes
Virtual Tour Type 2: Other
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded 2: Yes
Appliances
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Island, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)