The Kenneth Reed House was designed in 1924 by beloved Oregon architect Wade Hampton Pipes. Pipes trained in England at the Central School of The Arts & Crafts and was the first to introduce the English storybook style to Portland. His signature aesthetic is evident with the old-world stucco exterior, an arched covered entry, projecting bays, the steeply gabled roof & multi-pane casement windows. Meticulously maintained and lovingly restored, the home offers modern conveniences skillfully blended with the handiwork of the craftsmen who built it- oak floors, picture molding, bookcases, glass doorknobs, fir floors & French doors are found throughout.The living room is anchored by a cozy fireplace while a large bay window floods the space with natural light. View ancient sequoias & magnificent deodora cedar trees from the sunroom windows.The fully updated kitchen offers a Wolf Range, granite counters and a dream walk-in pantry. The breakfast room is surrounded by a bay window with a built-in bench. Upstairs a primary bedroom enjoys its own private deck in the treetops. The lower level features a family room wth new oak floors and is ideal for casual entertaining or a quiet movie night. There is also a fully appointed guest suite with a walk-in closet and full tile bath. Designed with an eye towards multi-generational living, this level has 2 separate doors to outdoor decks. The landscaping includes climbing roses, oak leaf hydrangeas, Chinese elm, rhododendrons and boxwoods. The attached 1 car garage was recently re-built & includes a storage space underneath. This Portland Heights residence, based on Pipe's admiration for cottages in the Cotswold District, has long been a source of creative inspiration for those who lived there. In the 1960's author Peg Bracken called this home. Bracken, a humorist, wrote the famous 'I Hate to Cook Book", an irreverent and popular guide. Later, this was the residence of beloved Portland TV icon and Oregonian columnist Margie Boule. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10183432]
Sold
$1,125,000
1783 SW Montgomery Dr, Portland, OR 97201
4beds
2,855sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
4,791.6 Square Feet Lot
$1,101,600 Zestimate®
$394/sqft
$4,785 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,101,600
$1.04M - $1.18M
$4,785/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 22, 2023 at 06:05am
Listed by:
Dan Volkmer 503-781-3366,
Windermere Realty Trust
Bought with:
Rene' Susak, 200309216
Windermere Realty Trust
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 23365545
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Builtin Features, Deck, Double Closet, Wood Floors
- Level: Upper
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Double Closet, Wood Floors
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Wood Floors
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Hardwood Floors, Suite, Walkin Closet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Dining room
- Features: Builtin Features, Formal, Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Family room
- Features: Exterior Entry, Closet, Wood Floors
- Level: Lower
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Builtin Range, Dishwasher, Gas Appliances, Gourmet Kitchen, Hardwood Floors, Nook, Pantry, Free Standing Refrigerator, Granite
- Level: Main
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Living room
- Features: Bay Window, Bookcases, Fireplace, Formal, French Doors, Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 18 x 13
Heating
- Forced Air 95 Plus, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Granite, High Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Suite, Walk-In Closet(s), Built-in Features, Quartz, Bookcases, Kitchen, Double Closet, Closet, Formal, Gourmet Kitchen, Nook, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Wood Frames, Bay Window(s)
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,855
- Total interior livable area: 2,855 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Garage Door Opener, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered Deck, Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Yard, Exterior Entry
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 4,791 sqft
- Features: Sloped, SqFt 3000 to 4999
Details
- Parcel number: R128408
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,English
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security Lights, Security System Leased
Community
- Community features: Parks, Ainsworth School, Vista Cafe
Location
- Region: Portland
- Subdivision: Portland Heights
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Call Listing Agent,Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2023 | Sold | $1,125,000+3.2%$394/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #23365545 | ||
| 7/23/2023 | Pending sale | $1,090,000$382/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #23365545 | ||
| 7/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,090,000+9%$382/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #23365545 | ||
| 3/10/2021 | Sold | $999,9500%$350/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #21232486 | ||
| 2/5/2021 | Pending sale | $999,995$350/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #21232486 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,360 +3.7% | $644,870 +3% |
| 2024 | $16,736 +4% | $626,090 +3% |
| 2023 | $16,092 +2.2% | $607,860 +3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Southwest Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Ainsworth Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10West Sylvan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 8/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ainsworth
- Middle: West Sylvan
- High: Lincoln
Source: RMLS (OR). This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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