Wait what?? ANOTHER 100K Drop! $156 sq ft! A classic-reimagined, bold, soulful, and full of surprises — this 6,000+ sq ft architectural gem in West Slope blends original 1920s character with curated updates and design-forward living. Owned by a designer for a well-known Beaverton-based shoe company and his artist partner, the home has been thoughtfully modernized in key ways while honoring its vibrant history. With 5 bedrooms, 4.2 bathrooms, and flexible living spaces—including a recently remodeled lower-level ideal for multi-generational living—there’s room for everyone to spread out, gather, and create. Highlights include the vaulted upper-level family room, floating staircase, hand-painted murals, quintessential wood-paneled living room and study, and a spacious, refined chef’s kitchen. The showstoppers? A luxe European-style spa bath featuring a steam shower, sauna, soaking tub, and original mid-century mosaic tile mural. Plus, a fun craft/mud room. Also, downstairs, the remodel adds a bedroom suite with family ADU potential, an entertainment space, kitchenette, and flex spaces for a gym, media room, or playroom. Outside, the half-acre backyard is a retreat that shines as an entertainer’s dream. Enjoy a huge resurfaced two-level deck, romantic café lighting, a 9-hole putting green, hot tub, play structure, plus a chicken house and run—all surrounded by lush, intentional landscaping with earthy, natural vibes. More than $250K in updatesinclude: newer kitchen appliances, washer/dryer, on-demand hot water heater, plumbing and electrical updates, and more. Great access Highway 26 and Beaverton's high-tech corridor, downtown, and all the amenities of SW Portland. Local residents find the background traffic sound becomes a steady and easily ignorable backdrop. This is an extraordinary opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind home in WA county, Bridlemile/Lincoln schools. Come experience this unique retreat - a home with a past, present, and room for your future.
Pending
Price cut: $100K (11/13)
$999,000
1940 SW 71st Ave, Portland, OR 97225
5beds
6,387sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
0.49 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$156/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hot tubFlexible living spacesHuge resurfaced two-level deckPlay structureFloating staircaseHand-painted muralsVaulted upper-level family room
- 166 days |
- 1,065 |
- 64 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 10, 2025 at 02:39am
Listed by:
Alexis Halmy ahalmy@windermere.com,
Windermere Realty Trust
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 730449117
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Partial bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Mud Room, Laundry, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Family Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Fireplace, Sliding Doors, Double Closet, Walkin Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet, Wet Bar
- Level: Main
- Area: 494
- Dimensions: 26 x 19
Bedroom 2
- Features: Hardwood Floors, Closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Walkin Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 288
- Dimensions: 18 x 16
Bedroom 4
- Features: Walkin Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 16 x 14
Bedroom 5
- Features: Hardwood Floors, Suite
- Level: Lower
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18 x 12
Dining room
- Features: Tile Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Family room
- Features: Ceiling Fan, Vaulted Ceiling, Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 396
- Dimensions: 22 x 18
Kitchen
- Features: Builtin Refrigerator, Eat Bar, Gas Appliances, Gourmet Kitchen, Skylight, Quartz
- Level: Main
- Area: 299
- Dimensions: 17 x 13
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Appliance Garage, Built-In Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Appliances, Microwave, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Quartz, Soaking Tub, Built-in Features, Shower, Bathroom, Sauna, Sink, Walk-In Closet(s), Suite, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet, Eat Bar, Gourmet Kitchen, Double Closet, Wet Bar, Cook Island, Pantry, Tile
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Separate Living Quarters Apartment Aux Living Unit
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,387
- Total interior livable area: 6,387 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport, Driveway, RV Access/Parking, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has carport: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance, Main Floor Bedroom Bath, Accessibility
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Yard
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Free Standing Hot Tub, Bath
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.49 Acres
- Features: Level, Trees, SqFt 20000 to Acres1
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, RVParking, ToolShed, HomeTheater
- Parcel number: R3150
- Other equipment: Home Theater
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid Century Modern,Ranch
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Satellite Internet Service
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: West Slope
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $156/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,052,620
- Annual tax amount: $15,138
- Date on market: 7/1/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 209 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2025 | Pending sale | $999,000$156/sqft |
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| 11/13/2025 | Price change | $999,000-9.1%$156/sqft |
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| 10/11/2025 | Price change | $1,099,000-8.3%$172/sqft |
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| 8/30/2025 | Price change | $1,199,000-3.3%$188/sqft |
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| 8/9/2025 | Price change | $1,240,000-1.2%$194/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,139 +7.3% | $637,150 +5.8% |
| 2024 | $14,111 +5.9% | $602,430 +3% |
| 2023 | $13,323 +12% | $584,890 +3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$5,799/mo
Principal & interest
$4775
Property taxes
$674
Home insurance
$350
Climate risks
Neighborhood: West Slope
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Bridlemile Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 5/10West Sylvan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bridlemile
- 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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