Storybook character and effortless modern living come together in this beautifully restored Kings Heights home. Thoughtfully refined by its architect-owner, the residence honors its 1928 heritage while creating a warm, comfortable flow for everyday life and entertaining. Rich hardwoods, wrought-iron details, natural finishes, and carefully preserved architectural elements give each room a distinct sense of character. The main level moves easily from gracious living and dining spaces to an updated kitchen designed for both function and connection. Throughout the home, windows frame greenery, seasonal views and mountain vistas, while inviting rooms, remodeled baths, and flexible spaces make the layout as practical as it is beautiful. Outside, the home unfolds from beautiful french doors into a series of private garden spaces. A walled front courtyard with lush landscaping and a fountain creates a peaceful buffer from the street, allowing the home to feel remarkably secluded. In back, an expansive mahogany deck, stone terraces, mature plantings, and a charming garden house create a magical setting for dining, relaxing, and gathering.One of the property’s most special features is its gated rear access to secret Quimby Street, offering a hidden back-door connection to the heart of Northwest Portland. From here, Forest Park trails, NW 23rd shops and restaurants, Wallace Park, Chapman School, and neighborhood cafés are all close at hand. Meticulously cared for and extensively improved, this is a rare home where historic soul, thoughtful design, privacy, and city convenience live beautifully together. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10239917]
Active
$1,245,000
2939 NW Cornell Rd, Portland, OR 97210
4beds
3,116sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$400/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 54 days
- 904
- 86
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Suzann Baricevic Murphy 503-789-1033,
Where, Inc.,
Schafer Nelson 503-547-9721,
Where, Inc
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 571874754
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 4, Office, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Builtin Features, Hardwood Floors, Double Closet, Suite
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Hardwood Floors, Double Closet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Hardwood Floors, Double Closet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Hardwood Floors
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Family room
- Features: Exterior Entry, Wet Bar
- Level: Lower
- Area: 432
- Dimensions: 18 x 24
Kitchen
- Features: Builtin Range, Builtin Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Island, Nook, Pantry, Vinyl Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Width: 12
Living room
- Features: Deck, Fireplace, Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 378
- Dimensions: 14 x 27
Office
- Features: Closet, Wet Bar
- Level: Lower
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood, Built-In Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- High Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Closet, Wet Bar, Double Closet, Kitchen Island, Nook, Pantry, Built-in Features, Suite
- Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,116
- Total interior livable area: 3,116 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, On Street, Garage Door Opener, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Garden, Gas Hookup, Water Feature, Exterior Entry
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Territorial
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6,000 sq ft
- Features: Level, Private, SqFt 5000 to 6999
Details
- Additional structures: GasHookup, ToolShed
- Parcel number: R307663
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: English,Tudor
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Shake Siding, Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
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 System
- Subdivision: Kings Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $400/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $971,050
- Annual tax amount: $14,949
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,245,000+346.2%$400/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #571874754 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/1996 | Sold | $279,000+0.9%$90/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/1996 | Sold | $276,500$89/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,949 +3.7% | $555,320 +3% |
| 2024 | $14,412 +4% | $539,150 +3% |
| 2023 | $13,858 +2.2% | $523,450 +3% |
| 2022 | $13,558 +1.7% | $508,210 +3% |
| 2021 | $13,328 +9% | $493,410 +3% |
| 2020 | $12,226 +3.8% | $479,040 +3% |
| 2019 | $11,776 | $465,090 +3% |
| 2018 | $11,776 +3% | $451,550 +3% |
| 2017 | $11,430 | $438,400 |
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Neighborhood: Hillside
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chapman
- 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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