Welcome to the Almost A-Frame, an architecturally noteworthy mid-century retreat designed for seamless connection with nature. With soaring vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, skylights, and central A/C, this modern chalet is both breathtaking and comfortable. Tucked among the trees and thoughtfully recessed from 46th Street, it offers unparalleled privacy. Start your mornings with a hot bevie on one of four expansive decks or nestled by the wood-burning fireplace, all while being surrounded by lush PNW landscaping from every angle. Bordering a 46-acre nature preserve, the home provides an ever-changing natural backdrop. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Marigold Trailhead is just steps away, offering direct access to the beauty of the PNW. Despite its secluded vibe, this A-Frame is just a short stroll to Multnomah Village and only a 10-minute drive to downtown, making it the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience. Offer deadline is 3:00 pm on Monday 03/17. [Home Energy Score = 6. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10216916]
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
6,969 sq ftLot Size
$418Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Grant Williams• Urban Nest Realty
Bought with Andrew Dang• All Professionals Real Estate
This home feels nestled in the trees but is just a few blocks from Multnomah village. The eat-in kitchen is open to the living room with vaulted ceilings on the main floor.
3 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Kurt Dahlke
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 8737 SW 46th Ave
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #552730458
Apr 21, 2025
Sold
$665,000
$450/sq ft
Mar 17, 2025
Pending
—
Mar 13, 2025
Listed
$589,000
$399/sq ft
RMLS #23402793
Aug 8, 2023
Sold
$590,000
$399/sq ft
Jul 11, 2023
Pending
—
Jul 6, 2023
Listed
$559,000
$378/sq ft
+43
Welcome to the Almost A-Frame, a MCM beauty featuring sky high vaulted ceilings, giant windows, skylights, central a/c, and a layout centered around connection to the natural world. Nestled among the trees, this modern chalet offers the ultimate privacy and is cleverly recessed down and away from 45th Street. Start your mornings with a hot beverage on one of the 4 expansive decks or snuggled up to the wood fireplace, regardless at every angle you are immersed in the beauty of lush low maintenance landscaping. The property borders a 46-acre nature preserve, providing a serene backdrop to your daily life. For outdoor enthusiasts, the magic Marigold Trailhead is just steps away - you will feel as though you have your own private chalet that is also walkable to Multnomah Village or a 10 min drive to downtown. [Home Energy Score = 6. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10216916]
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
1,345
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R248031
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
R7
Z
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Residential 7,000 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.
Zone overlays
Constrained Sites Overlay Zone
Environmental Conservation Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing
Sep 25, 2023 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
Aug 11, 2023 • Final
Bes - sewer connection 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: Off Street, Parking Pad
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Virtual Tour Type: Video
Has Virtual Tour Unbranded: Yes
Appliances
Appliances: Built-in Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Down Draft, Free-Standing Refrigerator