Stunning Mid Century Modern home designed in the Northwest Regional Style by local architect Henry Bergman.This one owner modern home, built in 1965 for the McLennan family was constructed with solid wood walls of tongue & groove cedar planks and utilizes post and beam construction.The sunken living room features large bay windows overlooking the lush forest while a grand brick fireplace with a cantilevered hearth separates the living room from the dining space.The solarium expands into a vaulted space with a wall of windows and a built in rock garden along the bank of windows.The sun exposure heats the rocks and tile flooring during the day which is released in the eve providing a natural and efficient heat source.The galley kitchen features original wood cabinetry, a generous amount of counter space and storage with stainless appliances.The entryway has large floor to ceiling windows bringing the outdoors in and opens to the main level elevated deck space.The primary bedroom is on the main floor along with a full bathroom and a second bedroom that has been used as an office.The lower level features a flexible entertaining space, two bedrooms and a full bath. The attached studio/workshop has a separate entrance and views of the forested lot.The home was designed to integrate into the surrounding natural landscape and the gardens have been thoughtfully curated by the original owner for over 60 years. The additional lot behind the home is included and provides an additional natural layer of privacy. Minutes to Hillsdale shopping, OHSU,city center. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10225350]
Sold
$985,000
5252 SW Northwood Ave, Portland, OR 97239
4beds
2,139sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1966
0.60 Acres lot
$894,600 Zestimate®
$460/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 18, 2024 at 02:13am
Listed by:
Marisa Swenson 971-285-7955,
Modern Homes Collective
Bought with:
Courtney Davies, 200201013
Where, Inc
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 24310269

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Wood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Builtin Features, Wood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Dining room
- Features: Builtin Features, Tile Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 12 x 16
Family room
- Features: Closet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 380
- Dimensions: 19 x 20
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 128
- Width: 16
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, High Ceilings, Wood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 345
- Dimensions: 15 x 23
Heating
- Forced Air, Passive Solar, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
Features
- High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet, Built-in Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,139
- Total interior livable area: 2,139 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Raised Beds
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.60 Acres
- Features: Wooded, SqFt 20000 to Acres1
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Additional parcels included: R285178
- Parcel number: R285181
- Zoning: R7
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid Century Modern,NW Contemporary
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Wood Siding
- Roof: Flat,Membrane
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1966
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Portland
- Subdivision: Hillsdale
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Services availability

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Estimated market value
$894,600