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**OPEN HOUSE** Saturday 9/12 and Sunday 9/13 from 1-3pm. Situated on a private street just off Thompson Rd, this exceptional Northwest Heights home offers breathtaking 180-degree panoramic views from the living room, kitchen, office, primary bedroom, primary bathroom, loft, and all four decks. At this price point, it is difficult to find better views anywhere in Forest Heights. Thoughtfully updated and meticulously maintained, the home features approximately $117,000 in recent improvements, including new walnut hardwood floors on the main floor, new carpet throughout the main floor, basement and upstairs, fresh interior paint, updated lighting, KitchenAid dishwasher, refrigerator, and washer/dryer. Major upgrades include a Generac whole-home gas generator with prepaid 3-year warranty (2025), ADT security system serving the main floor and basement (2026), and new garage door spring, motor and opener (2026) and Dual zone heat pump upstairs in 2026. Exterior improvements include new stone stairs to the backyard, new fencing, protective gutter covers, a mature fig tree, and a gas-connected Weber BBQ on the dining-room balcony. Additional updates include entryway shelving near the garage and four new ceiling lights in the larger bedroom. Soaring 20-foot ceilings, multiple decks, and exceptional indoor/outdoor living spaces complete this impressive home. A rare combination of unparalleled views, quality, condition, and extensive recent improvements, offering peace of mind and exceptional value for the next owner. Move-in ready and motivated sellers!
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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Market insights
9618 NW Thompson Rd · $999,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 14 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.6%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$999,000
Median sale price in this area is $556,213. (44% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
30% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
High ceilings
Jetted tub
Built-in sprinklers
Finished basement
Full basement plus crawl space
Two gas fireplaces
Bedrooms
Primary suite with deck and fireplace (upper level)
Second bedroom (upper level)
Third bedroom (upper level)
Fourth bedroom (lower level)
Fifth bedroom (lower level)
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms and one partial bathroom (total 3.1)
Kitchen
Built-in oven
Built-in refrigerator
Free-standing range
Range hood
Dishwasher
Microwave
Island
Pantry
Gas appliances
Laundry & utility
Laundry area
Tankless gas hot water
Flooring
Wood floors in some rooms
Wall-to-wall carpet in bedrooms, den and lower-level family room
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (gas/electric fuel)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Decks off multiple rooms
Garden
Gas hookup for outdoor use
Sprinkler system
Yard
Sloped, terraced lot
Paved road access
Territorial and valley views
Home design
Single-family residence (resale)
Security system installed
Great room
Parking
Driveway and off-street parking (2 total)
Attached 2-car garage
Security
Security system
Construction
Built in 2006
Composition roof
Cultured stone and wood composite exterior
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric and gas service
HOA & community
HOA (Forrest Height HOA) with semi-annual dues
Association amenities include common areas, management, and snow removal
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Stunning,180 degree views from LR, Kitchen, Office, MBR/BA, Loft & from each of the 4 decks. At this price point, you will not find better views anywhere in area! Easy walk to top-rated FP Elem.Private,flat street off Thompson allows for mobility during snow days. Unparalleled quality and condition. Must see! Bring your best offer. [Home Energy Score = 2. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10049294]
Public Records
Jul 2, 2004
Sold
$130,000
$29/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 22, 2001
Sold
$98,000
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,295 (+1.4%)
2024
$20,008 (−1.3%)
2023
$20,264 (+2.0%)
2022
$19,873 (+7.3%)
2021
$18,521 (+14.1%)
2020
$16,231 (+0.1%)
2019
$16,211 (−1.9%)
2018
$16,529 (+3.3%)
2017
$16,001 (+12.0%)
2016
$14,282 (+3.8%)
2015
$13,765 (+8.0%)
2014
$12,747 (+4.6%)
2013
$12,188 (+6.2%)
2012
$11,477 (+3.1%)
2011
$11,131 (−2.5%)
2010
$11,418 (+2.7%)
2009
$11,115
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
8,945 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2006
Finished Sq. Ft.
4,416
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
4,416
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R165250
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
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
Nov 18, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Replace the furnace and air conditioner.
Electrical
HVAC
Nov 10, 2025 • Active
Mechanical
Replace the existing furnace and air conditioning unit with a new furnace and heat pump.
Heat pump
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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 89° expected this year, 11 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
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Redfin Estimate for 9618 NW Thompson Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $908,700 and $1,088,800.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $909K to $1.1M.