Extraordinary opportunity to own 5.5 acres of rare RIVER FRONT Living on Sauvie Island, capturing sunrises over the Willamette River & Mt. Hood, this property has direct access to play, float, fish or launch your kayak directly from your own 322' river-front beach. The land itself is exceptional - rich, fertile soil. This property has no herbicides or pesticides for 14 years; ideal for horses, livestock, or farming. Steps from the home stands a striking 2 story 60'x30' Shop or Barn. Sunlight pours into 2 spacious Lofts, each approximately 29'x24' w/the most Amazing View of the River & Mt. Hood. Whether you want an office, art or dance studio or gym, this is space to dream. The home welcomes you with a light-filled Living Rm, cozy fireplace & large windows framing the front yard, pasture & glowing Sunsets over the West Hills. The kitchen opens to a generous deck overlooking the morning sunrises painting the River in shimmering gold - a place where summer dinners stretch late into the night, watching ships & boats drift by. Main level 3 Bedrooms & 2 full baths, while downstairs a large family room with it's own Fireplace, a huge storage room, full bath & Laundry plumbed & wired for 2nd kitchen, plus a 4th bedroom or workout room is ready for guests or multi-generational living. This home is surrounded by breathtaking Blossoming plants, bushes, shrubs & fruit trees.. established Park-Like trees & flowers, where children play, including a Chicken Coop. The North end of the Island is a world class Game Refuge, Bird Watching, Fishing & Hiking, such as to Warrior Point Lighthouse & Wapato Park. Sauvie Island Farmers Markets are just a minute away & yet, despite the peaceful seclusion, you're only 10 minutes to Downtown Portland, 20 minutes to Tech City and 40 minutes to the International Airport. Established gardens, mature trees, heirloom Roses, River & Farming Views w/Deer visits daily, this riverfront haven offers a lifestyle of tranquility & rare Island Luxury.
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Price cut: $250K (6/23)
$1,250,000
16530 NW Gillihan Rd, Portland, OR 97231
4beds
1,998sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
5.56 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$626/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceHuge storage roomRich fertile soilLight-filled living rmChicken coop
- 138 days
- 518
- 29
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Shirley Walton 503-310-5064,
Premiere Property Group, LLC
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 179717067
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom, Shower
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Daylight, Fireplace Insert
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Features: Country Kitchen, Deck, Dishwasher, Microwave, Free Standing Range, Free Standing Refrigerator
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Fireplace Insert, Wood Floors
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Country Kitchen, Bathroom, Shower, Loft
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood, Concrete
- Windows: Vinyl Frames, Vinyl Window Double Paned, Daylight
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Insert, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,998
- Total interior livable area: 1,998 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, RV Access/Parking, RV Boat Storage, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Main Floor Bedroom Bath, Accessibility
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: RV Hookup, Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: River Front
- Body of water: Willamette River
Lot
- Size: 5.56 Acres
- Features: Gated, Level, Pasture, Private, Trees, Acres 5 to 7
Details
- Additional structures: PoultryCoop, RVParking, RVBoatStorage, Workshopnull, RVHookup
- Parcel number: R325166
- Zoning: EFU
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Daylight Ranch
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Spray Foam Insulation, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Standard Septic
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Other Internet Service, Satellite Internet Service
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $626/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $722,460
- Annual tax amount: $6,850
- Date on market: 5/2/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,State GI Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2026 | Price change | $1,250,000-16.7%$626/sqft |
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| 5/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000+197%$751/sqft |
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| 5/21/2012 | Sold | $505,000-29.4%$253/sqft |
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| 6/28/2007 | Sold | $715,000$358/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,850 +3% | $450,590 +3.2% |
| 2024 | $6,651 +2.3% | $436,450 +2.8% |
| 2023 | $6,503 +2.8% | $424,510 +2.9% |
| 2022 | $6,327 +3.1% | $412,370 +3% |
| 2021 | $6,135 +7% | $400,360 +3% |
| 2020 | $5,735 +2.6% | $388,700 +3% |
| 2019 | $5,589 | $377,390 +3% |
| 2018 | $5,589 | $366,400 |
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Neighborhood: 97231
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sauvie Island,Scappoose
- Middle: Scappoose
- High: Scappoose
Source: RMLS (OR). This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





