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Experience timeless Northwest luxury in one of Forest Heights' most desirable locations. This exceptional custom residence offers 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, quality craftsmanship, abundant natural light, and picturesque territorial and valley views. Soaring ceilings and walls of windows create a bright, open atmosphere, while a thoughtfully designed floor plan featuring dual staircases to the upper level enhances both elegance and everyday functionality. The gourmet kitchen flows seamlessly into inviting family and dining spaces, making it ideal for everyday living and effortless entertaining. Upstairs, a spacious loft provides the perfect setting for a study room, or play area. Multiple fireplaces, versatile bonus spaces, and a generously sized primary suite, along with four additional bedrooms, offer exceptional flexibility for families, guests, or multigenerational living. The expansive lower-level family room with a wet bar creates the perfect space for game nights, movie gatherings, or hosting friends. Recent updates include newer carpet and newly refinished hardwood flooring, while the dual heating and air conditioning systems delivers year-round comfort and efficiency. Outside, enjoy a private backyard retreat featuring a spacious deck, mature fruit trees, and peaceful surroundings ideal for relaxing, gardening, or entertaining. Conveniently located just minutes from Forest Heights Village, scenic trails, parks, top-rated schools, downtown Portland, and major employers.
Northwest Heights, located between Forest Park and Bethany, is a hillside and residential Portland neighborhood with winding ridge roads and sweeping treetop views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Skyline Boulevard and NW Thompson Road junction, where trailheads, cyclists, and passing cars set a quiet, outdoors-forward rhythm. Contemporary Northwest-style homes and well-kept townhomes sit among firs and maples, with frequent glimpses toward the Coast Range. Forest Park’s Wildwood Trail and nearby trail spurs shape daily routines with long, shaded walks. The drive along NW Skyline Boulevard reads like a scenic overlook route, with pockets of open sky between dense canopy. For a cultural anchor, the Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion sit just downhill, tying the area to Portland’s classic viewpoints and design heritage.
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Offer insights
9028 NW Benson St · $1,115,000
$1.1M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.1M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
98 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.8%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Central vacuum
Garage door opener
Hardwood floors
High ceilings
Washer and dryer included
Double-pane windows with vinyl frames
Finished crawl space basement
Three fireplaces (gas and wood-burning)
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on upper level with high ceilings, jetted tub, suite layout, and wall-to-wall carpet
Second bedroom on upper level with closet and wall-to-wall carpet
Third bedroom on upper level with closet and wall-to-wall carpet
Fourth bedroom on lower level (daylight) with wall-to-wall carpet
Fifth bedroom on lower level (daylight) with wall-to-wall carpet
Upper-level loft with vaulted ceilings and wall-to-wall carpet
Bathrooms
Four full bathrooms and one half bath (total 4.1)
One full bath on lower level
Two full baths on upper level
One half bath on main level
Kitchen
Built-in oven
Cook island
Cooktop
Range hood
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Free-standing refrigerator
Gas appliances
Quartz countertops
Kitchen island and pantry
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Gas hot water
Flooring
Hardwood floors in main living areas and kitchen
Wall-to-wall carpet in bedrooms, loft, and some living areas
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (90% efficiency)
Central air conditioning
Gas fuel
Exterior features
Tile roof
Deck
Fenced yard
Sprinkler system
Yard landscaping
Seasonal, sloped lot with trees
Seasonal and valley views with trees/woods
Home design
Single-family residence (resale)
View facing seasonal/trees/valley
Parking
Driveway and off-street parking
Attached 2-car garage
Construction
Built in 1995
Exterior siding: cedar, cement siding, and cultured stone
Foundation: concrete perimeter and pillar/post/pier
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Gas service
HOA & community
HOA present (Forest Heights Home Owners Association)
HOA amenities include commons area, management, and snow removal
HOA fee $75 monthly
Other
Property type: Residential single-family
Building area reported as approximately 4,646 total (various calculations provided)
Lot in R-10 zoning
Electricity and solar
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This immaculate one owner home is nestled in desirable Forest Heights. Hiking trails, parks, and community center. Spectacular mountain view. Open floor plan with high ceilings and built-ins. Formal living and dinning. Master suite & 2 large bedrooms, a bonus room in the upper level, 2 bedrooms and a large living room in the lower level. Short commute to downtown and the hi-tech corridor. Forest Park/West Sylvan/Lincoln High schools.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,680 (+3.7%)
2024
$16,080 (+4.0%)
2023
$15,462 (+2.2%)
2022
$15,127 (+1.7%)
2021
$14,871 (+9.0%)
2020
$13,642 (+3.8%)
2019
$13,140 (+3.0%)
2018
$12,754 (+4.3%)
2017
$12,223 (+9.3%)
2016
$11,185 (+8.7%)
2015
$10,293 (+8.2%)
2014
$9,514 (+5.1%)
2013
$9,052 (+6.5%)
2012
$8,503 (+3.2%)
2011
$8,242 (−4.6%)
2010
$8,641 (+2.7%)
2009
$8,414
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
8,635 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1995
Finished Sq. Ft.
4,646
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
4,646
Year built
1995
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R165573
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
R10
Z
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.
Zone overlays
Constrained Sites Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing
Feb 8, 2018 • Final
Mechanical
Electrical
HVAC
Feb 8, 2018 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
HVAC
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
7 days above 89° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Portland, OR • 97229
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Sun exposure
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Portland. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
4.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 9028 NW Benson St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $875,000 and $1,185,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $875K to $1.2M.