Rare botanical oasis in coveted Portland Heights! Situated on 4 city lots on nearly a half acre, this beautiful Craftsman home offers exceptional privacy yet sits just a mile from downtown Portland. Expansive windows flood the home with natural light & offer views of city lights, Mt Saint Helens, Mt Rainer, the Fremont bridge & from the lower garden, Mt Adams! The grounds are truly extraordinary & form the heart of this special property. See link for garden pics! Lovingly cultivated over 4 decades, the landscape has matured into a rare “city sanctuary” with magnolias, rhododendrons, dwarf evergreens & Japanese maples. Rock terraces & whimsical paths invite you to wander among raised beds of shrubs, flowers, vegetable gardens, fruit trees, and conifers. Organic gardening practices & enriched soil have created year-round color & texture allowing camas, lupine, fawn lilies, columbine and foxglove to naturalize. A madrone tree nestles under the Douglas fir tree. A gracious floor plan highlights timeless architectural details throughout, including vintage leaded glass skylight, built ins & period molding. The welcoming sitting porch & handsome foyer lead to an elegant formal living and dining room showcasing marble fireplaces, hardwood floors & French doors. The sun filled eat in kitchen is the quintessential gathering spot and includes a private second staircase. Enjoy the flexibility of the main floor den/family rm (possible 5th bedrm) for relaxation & cozy evenings. The popular four bedrm up layout includes updated baths & a spacious primary suite with adjoining dressing room/sunroom. Abundant storage is found in walk-in bedroom closets, large basement and a two car garage. Outdoor amenities include an expansive backyard deck & a spacious gazebo for enjoying year-round wildlife and views. A historic children’s playhouse complete this wonderland for young and old alike. Updates include owned 2400 KV solar panels, a level two car charger, newer heat pump and ext paint. [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10247535]
Active
$1,595,000
2524 SW 17th Ave, Portland, OR 97201
4beds
3,926sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1909
0.46 Acres Lot
$1,535,900 Zestimate®
$406/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Expansive backyard deckUpdated bathsWelcoming sitting porchHandsome foyerVintage leaded glass skylightPrivate second staircase
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Katie Fracasso PC 503-793-8605,
Living Room Realty,
Jennifer Raynak 503-793-8606,
Living Room Realty
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 287524849
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 4, Sun Room, Bonus Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floors, Closet, Ensuite, High Ceilings
- Level: Upper
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 18 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Bathroom, Hardwood Floors, Closet, High Ceilings
- Level: Upper
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, Walkin Closet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Bedroom 4
- Features: Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, Walkin Closet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Dining room
- Features: Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings
- Level: Main
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 20 x 14
Family room
- Features: Builtin Features, French Doors, Hardwood Floors, Flex Room, High Ceilings
- Level: Main
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Eating Area, Hardwood Floors, Pantry, Free Standing Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, High Ceilings
- Level: Main
- Area: 288
- Width: 16
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, Formal, Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings
- Level: Main
- Area: 312
- Dimensions: 24 x 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Dressing Room, Closet, Built-in Features, Bathroom, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Formal, Granite
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,926
- Total interior livable area: 3,926 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street, Detached, Oversized
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Garage On Main, Stair Lift, Accessibility
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Raised Beds, Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Mountain(s), Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Dimensions: appro x 20,000 sq ft
- Features: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping, Private, Trees, Sprinkler, SqFt 15000 to 19999
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo, Workshop
- Parcel number: R174419
- Other equipment: Air Cleaner
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shake Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1909
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System Owned
- Subdivision: Portland Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $406/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,009,150
- Annual tax amount: $27,754
- Date on market: 9/12/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,535,900
$1.46M - $1.61M
$6,651/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000$406/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #287524849 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,754 +3.7% | $1,031,000 +3% |
| 2024 | $26,757 +4% | $1,000,980 +3% |
| 2023 | $25,728 +2.2% | $971,830 +3% |
| 2022 | $25,171 +1.7% | $943,530 +3% |
| 2021 | $24,745 +9% | $916,050 +3% |
| 2020 | $22,699 +3.8% | $889,370 +3% |
| 2019 | $21,864 | $863,470 +3% |
| 2018 | $21,864 +3% | $838,330 +3% |
| 2017 | $21,221 +14% | $813,920 +3% |
| 2016 | $18,612 | $790,220 +3% |
| 2015 | $18,612 +2.7% | $767,210 +3% |
| 2014 | $18,123 +3.9% | $744,870 +3% |
| 2013 | $17,435 +10.5% | $723,180 +3% |
| 2012 | $15,771 +3.9% | $702,120 +3% |
| 2011 | $15,175 +5.5% | $681,670 +3% |
| 2010 | $14,380 +2.7% | $661,820 +3% |
| 2009 | $13,999 +5.9% | $642,550 +3% |
| 2008 | $13,216 +0.2% | $623,840 +3% |
| 2007 | $13,187 +11.4% | $605,670 +3% |
| 2006 | $11,841 +4.7% | $588,030 +3% |
| 2005 | $11,304 -7.2% | $570,910 +3% |
| 2004 | $12,176 +6.4% | $554,290 +3% |
| 2003 | $11,447 +5.6% | $538,150 +3% |
| 2002 | $10,837 +8% | $522,480 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $10,038 | $492,500 |
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Neighborhood: Southwest Hills
Nearby schools
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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