The Swan House / Designed for Dr. Kenneth and Virginia Swan by John Yeon in 1953, this rare Northwest Regional Modern residence is located within one of Portland's most remarkable architectural enclaves, neighboring Pietro Belluschi's Sutor House and adjacent to Yeon's celebrated Watzek and Cottrell houses. Sited on 3.95 acres of mature forest in Sylvan Highlands and abutting the Hoyt Arboretum, the home exemplifies Yeon's belief that architecture should be a response to nature rather than an object placed upon it. A sheltering roof superstructure unifies the home, covered walkways & outdoor spaces while creating what Yeon described as a distinctly "northern sense of shelter." Original board-and-batten siding, slate roofing, copper gutters, stone walls, and expansive walls of glass reflect a restrained palette of authentic Northwest materials. Inside, cedar-clad living spaces, soaring ceilings, skylights, integrated architectural lighting, trademark louvered ventilation panels, and carefully framed forest views demonstrate Yeon's mastery of light, materiality & spatial planning. At the heart of the home, the living & dining rooms serve as the architectural and social center, connecting the surrounding spaces while welcoming the landscape and forest in. Throughout, the house balances movement & repose, shelter & openness, creating an experience that feels as compelling, warm and inviting today as it did seventy years ago. Thoughtfully updated for contemporary living, the home pairs its architectural pedigree with modern comforts, including a gourmet kitchen, updated baths, a cinema room, and outdoor amenities that enhance everyday living while respecting the home's original design intent. One of the Pacific Northwest's most influential architects, Yeon helped define NW Regional Modernism. The Swan House stands among the clearest expressions of his philosophy and is a rare opportunity to own an important piece of Oregon's architectural history.
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$2,205,000
4645 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR 97221
4beds
4,296sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
3.95 Acres Lot
$2,218,800 Zestimate®
$513/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cedar-clad living spacesCinema roomUpdated bathsCarefully framed forest viewsIntegrated architectural lightingTrademark louvered ventilation panelsSoaring ceilings
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Jeff Weithman 503-975-7788,
Where, Inc
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 384723811
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Partial bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Media Room, Mud Room, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bookcases, Builtin Features, Fireplace, Bathtub, Double Sinks, Ensuite, Shower, Walkin Closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 396
- Dimensions: 22 x 18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Builtin Features, Hardwood Floors, Closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 12 x 17
Bedroom 3
- Features: Builtin Features, Hardwood Floors, Closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Ensuite, Walkin Closet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 276
- Dimensions: 12 x 23
Dining room
- Features: Formal, Living Room Dining Room Combo, High Ceilings
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Family room
- Features: Daylight, Closet, Flex Room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 480
- Dimensions: 15 x 32
Kitchen
- Features: Builtin Range, Dishwasher, Eat Bar, Gourmet Kitchen, Microwave, Trash Compactor, Convection Oven, Cork Floor, Quartz
- Level: Main
- Area: 299
- Dimensions: 13 x 23
Living room
- Features: Bookcases, Builtin Features, Fireplace, Formal, High Ceilings
- Level: Main
- Area: 456
- Dimensions: 19 x 24
Heating
- Forced Air 95 Plus, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Appliances, Microwave, Range Hood, Trash Compactor, Wine Cooler, Washer/Dryer, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- High Ceilings, Quartz, Soaking Tub, Sound System, Studio, Wet Bar, Bathroom, Built-in Features, Sink, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Formal, Living Room Dining Room Combo, Eat Bar, Gourmet Kitchen, Bookcases, Bathtub, Double Vanity, Shower
- Flooring: Cork, Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Wood Frames, Daylight
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Finished,Storage Space
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,296
- Total interior livable area: 4,296 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered Patio, Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Gas Hookup, Water Feature, Yard
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Free Standing Hot Tub
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park/Greenbelt, Territorial, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 3.95 Acres
- Features: Gentle Sloping, Greenbelt, Private, Secluded, Trees, Wooded, Sprinkler, Acres 3 to 5
Details
- Additional structures: GasHookup, Workshop, HomeTheater
- Parcel number: R327005
- Zoning: R20,R7
- Other equipment: Home Theater
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom Style,Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Board & Batten Siding, Cedar
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas Hookup, Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Arboretum Nearby & Adjacent to Property
- Security: Security System Leased, Security Lights
- Subdivision: Highlands At Forest Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $513/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,032,300
- Annual tax amount: $29,070
- Date on market: 6/25/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$2,218,800
$1.97M - $2.46M
$5,056/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,205,000+13.1%$513/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #384723811 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2015 | Sold | $1,950,000+2.9%$454/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #15257815 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2015 | Pending sale | $1,895,000$441/sqft |
Source: Inhabit Real Estate LLC #15257815 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2015 | Listed for sale | $1,895,000+43%$441/sqft |
Source: Inhabit Real Estate LLC #15257815 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2010 | Sold | $1,325,000$308/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,071 +3.7% | $1,079,900 +3% |
| 2024 | $28,025 +4% | $1,048,450 +3% |
| 2023 | $26,948 +2.2% | $1,017,920 +3% |
| 2022 | $26,365 +1.7% | $988,280 +3% |
| 2021 | $25,918 +9% | $959,500 +3% |
| 2020 | $23,775 +3.8% | $931,560 +3% |
| 2019 | $22,901 | $904,430 +3% |
| 2018 | $22,901 +3% | $878,090 +3% |
| 2017 | $22,227 +14% | $852,520 +3% |
| 2016 | $19,494 | $827,690 +7.1% |
| 2015 | $19,494 +22.3% | $773,100 +3% |
| 2014 | $15,945 +20.3% | $750,590 +3% |
| 2013 | $13,259 +17.6% | $728,730 +3.1% |
| 2012 | $11,272 -4.5% | $706,480 -0.1% |
| 2011 | $11,805 -9.5% | $707,510 +5.4% |
| 2010 | $13,048 +4.8% | $671,330 +3% |
| 2009 | $12,445 -7.2% | $651,780 +3% |
| 2008 | $13,405 +0.2% | $632,800 +3% |
| 2007 | $13,376 +11.4% | $614,370 +3% |
| 2006 | $12,011 +7.2% | $596,480 +3% |
| 2005 | $11,200 -2.2% | $579,110 +3% |
| 2004 | $11,453 -2.6% | $562,250 +3% |
| 2003 | $11,755 +4.6% | $545,880 +3% |
| 2002 | $11,239 +9.4% | $529,990 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $10,273 | $499,580 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Sylvan Highlands
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Ainsworth Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 6/10West Sylvan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 8/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ainsworth
- Middle: West Sylvan
- High: Lincoln
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- Oregon
- Multnomah County
- Portland
- 97221
- Sylvan Highlands
- 4645 SW Fairview Blvd
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