Grand residence in Wilcox Estates designed by renowned architect Kirtland Cutter.He worked with the Wilcox Family in the early 1900's to build their summer Wilcox Manor home & additional homes and structures That included this grand architectual gem . Cutter designed many well known homes, lodges and clubs includng the Autzen Mansion In NE PDX.This home bodes elegant colonial styling consistent wtih the Wilcox Manor. Grand formal rooms and living areas all situated on a fabulous .64 acre (27,900sqft) level lot with spacious lawn and wonderful garden spaces. Ballroom sized formal living room with french doors and fireplace. Beamed ceilings in the formal rooms and barn doors in places give this home it's character. A lovely main floor primary suite with built in bookcases and built in features plus walk in closet. . Small kitchenette in this suite plus the primary bath is one of five baths beautifully updated in 2024. . Upstairs this architecturally significant home offers five spacious bedrooms + a bonus with clear fir floors under carpeting and great closet space with many offering walk in closets. Great floorplan with family room adjoining kitchen with pegged oak wood floors and generous eating area. Kitchen with loads of glass front cabinetry and drawers for storage. A regal sized formal dining room with wainscoting and lovely peg oaked wood floors and french door entry. Primary could also be used as mother in law apartment or Nanny's quarters if needed. Outdoors offers a stamped concrete patio off living room, a gorgeous newer cedar deck with built in bench seating. Lovely garden plantings plus raised beds for your gardening pleasure. All situated on a private cul-de-sac in Wilcox Estates just minutes to downtown, OHSU and shopping & services in Raleigh Hills. HOA offers wonderful pool and tennis courts. Close to private schools OES, Jesuit High and Catlin Gabel. A wonderful treasure of an estate.
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$1,186,500
4040 SW 53rd Pl, Portland, OR 97221
6beds
6,021sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
0.64 Acres Lot
$1,186,900 Zestimate®
$197/sqft
$5,709 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,186,900
$1.12M - $1.27M
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Wonderful garden spacesWalk in closetFamily room adjoining kitchenFrench doorsFrench door entrySpacious lawnFive spacious bedrooms
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Listed by:
Bob Atkinson 503-314-3431,
Where, Inc
Bought with:
Marilyn Whitaker, 930400265
Where, Inc
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 788074216
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Partial bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Builtin Features, Exterior Entry, Double Closet, Suite, Wallto Wall Carpet, Wood Stove
- Level: Main
- Area: 777
- Dimensions: 21 x 37
Bedroom 1
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling, Walkin Closet, Wood Floors
- Level: Upper
- Area: 378
- Dimensions: 14 x 27
Bedroom 2
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling, Walkin Closet, Wood Floors
- Level: Upper
- Area: 522
- Dimensions: 18 x 29
Bedroom 3
- Features: Walkin Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 273
- Dimensions: 21 x 13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Bedroom 5
- Features: Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 12 x 17
Dining room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Formal, French Doors, Wainscoting, Wood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 285
- Dimensions: 15 x 19
Family room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Eating Area, Exterior Entry, Family Room Kitchen Combo, Wood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 312
- Dimensions: 13 x 24
Kitchen
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Builtin Range, Dishwasher, Family Room Kitchen Combo, Microwave, Double Oven, Free Standing Refrigerator
- Level: Main
- Area: 192
- Width: 24
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Fireplace, Formal, French Doors, Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 936
- Dimensions: 39 x 24
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Built-In Range
Features
- Central Vacuum, High Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wainscoting, Closet, Walk-In Closet(s), Beamed Ceilings, Formal, Eat-in Kitchen, Family Room Kitchen Combo, Built-in Features, Double Closet, Suite
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Vinyl, Wall to Wall Carpet, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,021
- Total interior livable area: 6,021 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Main Floor Bedroom Bath, Minimal Steps, Utility Room On Main, Accessibility
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Raised Beds, Yard, Exterior Entry
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.64 Acres
- Dimensions: 27,900 sqft
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Private, SqFt 20000 to Acres1
Details
- Parcel number: R306198
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Traditional
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shake Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Approximately
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1914
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security Lights, Security System, Security System Owned
- Subdivision: Wilcox Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Pool, Tennis Court
- HOA fee: $850 annually
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $197/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,269,210
- Annual tax amount: $19,567
- Date on market: 9/29/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 151 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/15/2026 | Sold | $1,186,500-6.9%$197/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #788074216 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2026 | Pending sale | $1,275,000$212/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #788074216 Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,275,000$212/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #788074216 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,568 +3.7% | $726,880 +3% |
| 2024 | $18,864 +4% | $705,710 +3% |
| 2023 | $18,139 +2.2% | $685,160 +3% |
| 2022 | $17,746 +1.7% | $665,210 +3% |
| 2021 | $17,446 +9% | $645,840 +3% |
| 2020 | $16,003 +3.8% | $627,030 +3% |
| 2019 | $15,415 | $608,770 +3% |
| 2018 | $15,415 +3% | $591,040 +3% |
| 2017 | $14,961 +14% | $573,830 +3% |
| 2016 | $13,122 | $557,120 +3% |
| 2015 | $13,122 +2.7% | $540,900 +3% |
| 2014 | $12,777 +18.8% | $525,150 +3% |
| 2013 | $10,754 +3.7% | $509,860 +3% |
| 2012 | $10,375 -1.3% | $495,010 +3% |
| 2011 | $10,517 +3.7% | $480,600 +3% |
| 2010 | $10,139 +2.7% | $466,610 +3% |
| 2009 | $9,870 +5.9% | $453,020 +3% |
| 2008 | $9,317 +0.2% | $439,830 +3% |
| 2007 | $9,297 +11.4% | $427,020 +3% |
| 2006 | $8,348 +4.7% | $414,590 +3% |
| 2005 | $7,970 -4.4% | $402,520 +3% |
| 2004 | $8,333 +2% | $390,800 +3% |
| 2003 | $8,171 +4.6% | $379,420 +3% |
| 2002 | $7,812 +9.4% | $368,370 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $7,141 | $347,240 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Bridlemile
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Bridlemile Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Gray Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 8/10Ida B. Wells-Barnett High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bridlemile
- Middle: Robert Gray
- High: Ida B Wells
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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