Born from the grandeur of Portland's Golden Age, this iconic 1928 Willamette River estate stands as an enduring testament to an era when industrialists, publishers, civic leaders, and tastemakers gathered to influence the future of the Pacific Northwest. Known as the Jackson Mansion, the estate occupies a singular place in Portland history, its legacy forever intertwined with that of the famed West Hills Pittock Mansion. Both home to rival newspaper dynasties whose publishing empires influenced the political, cultural, and economic future of the region, making these landmark estates enduring symbols of Portland's prominence and influence. Evoking the great country houses of Normandy and the Loire Valley, the residence exudes quiet grandeur through steeply pitched rooflines and stately chimneys clad in richly detailed masonry. Formal parterre-style gardens frame the grounds, creating a sense of arrival befitting one of Portland's landmark estates. Set on more than two private acres in prestigious Dunthorpe, across the river from Waverley Country Club, the home captures the scale and permanence of a bygone age while embracing modern luxury through thoughtful interior updates by Maison Inc. and Shannon Christenberry. Sweeping Willamette River views provide a breathtaking backdrop throughout the residence, while direct river access offers a rare connection to the waterfront lifestyle that has long distinguished Portland's most coveted estates. One of the largest private docks on the Willamette River accommodates multiple boats and watercraft, creating an exceptional setting for life on the river. Whether hosting elegant gatherings, enjoying summer afternoons on the dock, or arriving home by boat, the estate embraces a level of waterfront living seldom found in the Pacific Northwest. Rich in provenance and impossible to replicate, this is more than a waterfront estate, it’s a legacy property and a defining piece of Portland's heritage.
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$6,250,000
11522 S Riverwood Rd, Portland, OR 97219
5beds
8,401sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
2.11 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$744/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Direct river accessFormal parterre-style gardensSweeping willamette river viewsSteeply pitched rooflines
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Listed by:
Terry Sprague 503-459-3987,
LUXE Forbes Global Properties
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 261625030
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 6
- Partial bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Balcony, Fireplace, French Doors, Soaking Tub, Suite, Walkin Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Hardwood Floors, Walkin Closet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 14 x 17
Bedroom 3
- Features: Hardwood Floors
- Level: Upper
- Area: 266
- Dimensions: 14 x 19
Dining room
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 323
- Dimensions: 19 x 17
Family room
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 625
- Dimensions: 25 x 25
Kitchen
- Features: Builtin Range, Builtin Refrigerator, Dishwasher, French Doors, Hardwood Floors, Island, Microwave, Builtin Oven, Granite
- Level: Main
- Area: 400
- Width: 25
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, Formal, Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 589
- Dimensions: 19 x 31
Office
- Features: Builtin Features, Fireplace, Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 15 x 18
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built In Oven, Built-In Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Appliances, Microwave, Range Hood, Wine Cooler, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Floor 3rd, High Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Kitchen Island, Granite, Formal, Balcony, Suite, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Wall to Wall Carpet, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,401
- Total interior livable area: 8,401 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, RV Boat Storage, Garage Door Opener, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Garage On Main, Parking, Accessibility
Features
- Stories: 4
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Athletic Court, Basketball Court, Dock, Garden, Gas Hookup, Yard, Balcony
- Has private pool: Yes
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Builtin Hot Tub
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: River Front, Boat Only Access
- Body of water: Willamette River
Lot
- Size: 2.11 Acres
- Features: Gated, Secluded, Trees, Sprinkler, Acres 1 to 3
Details
- Additional structures: BoatHouse, Dock, GasHookup, RVBoatStorage
- Parcel number: R257973
- Zoning: R20
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: English,Traditional
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas Hookup, Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security Gate, Security System, Security Lights
- Subdivision: Dunthorpe
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $744/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $6,837,370
- Annual tax amount: $68,744
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $6,250,000+76.1%$744/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #261625030 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2016 | Sold | $3,550,000-20.9%$423/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #16139266 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2016 | Pending sale | $4,490,000$534/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere #16139266 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2016 | Listed for sale | $4,490,000$534/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere #16139266 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,745 +2.2% | $3,887,940 +3% |
| 2024 | $67,278 +3.2% | $3,774,700 +3% |
| 2023 | $65,184 +2.9% | $3,664,760 +3% |
| 2022 | $63,346 +3.9% | $3,558,020 +3% |
| 2021 | $60,948 +5.9% | $3,454,390 +3% |
| 2020 | $57,570 +3.7% | $3,353,780 +3% |
| 2019 | $55,500 | $3,256,100 +3% |
| 2018 | $55,500 +3.3% | $3,161,270 +3% |
| 2017 | $53,713 +6.3% | $3,069,200 +3% |
| 2016 | $50,551 | $2,979,810 +3% |
| 2015 | $50,551 +2.2% | $2,893,020 +3% |
| 2014 | $49,477 +3.8% | $2,808,760 +3% |
| 2013 | $47,645 +3.9% | $2,726,960 +3% |
| 2012 | $45,836 +5.3% | $2,647,540 +3% |
| 2011 | $43,529 +3.8% | $2,570,430 +3% |
| 2010 | $41,946 +8.1% | $2,495,570 +3% |
| 2009 | $38,793 +8.9% | $2,422,890 +3% |
| 2008 | $35,611 +3.9% | $2,352,330 +3% |
| 2007 | $34,286 +1.8% | $2,283,820 +3% |
| 2006 | $33,669 +3.9% | $2,217,310 +3% |
| 2005 | $32,392 +0.7% | $2,152,730 +3% |
| 2004 | $32,169 +2.7% | $2,090,030 +3% |
| 2003 | $31,335 +3.4% | $2,029,160 +3% |
| 2002 | $30,318 +10.7% | $1,970,060 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $27,381 +4.7% | $1,856,980 +3.9% |
| 1999 | $26,150 | $1,787,870 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Dunthorpe
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Riverdale Grade SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Riverdale High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Riverdale
- Middle: Riverdale
- High: Riverdale
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- Oregon
- Multnomah County
- Portland
- 97219
- Dunthorpe
- 11522 S Riverwood Rd
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