4645 SW FAIRVIEW BLVD, Portland, OR 97221
- $2,205,000
- 4
- BD
- 3
- BA
- 4,296
- SqFt
- List Price
- $2,205,000
- Days on Market
- 33
- Status
- ACTIVE
- MLS#
- 384723811
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Partial Bathrooms
- 1
- Living Area
- 4,296
- Lot Size
- 3 to 4.99 Acres
- Region
- Portland NW/ SW/ S, Raleigh Hills
Property Description
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. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10248754]
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Additional Information
- Tax Amount
- $29,070
- Year Built
- 1953
- High School
- Lincoln
- Elementary School
- Ainsworth
- Middle School
- West Sylvan
- Fireplaces Total
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Garage Type
- Detached
- Acres
- 3.95
- Living Area
- 4,296
- Stories
- 3
- Subdivision
- HIGHLANDS AT FOREST PARK
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Master Bedroom Level
- Main
- Cooling Description
- Central Air
- Fireplace Description
- Gas, Wood Burning
- Fuel Description
- Gas
- Heating Description
- Forced Air - 95+%
- Hot Water Description
- Tankless
- Exterior Description
- Board & Batten Siding, Cedar
- Roof Type
- Slate
- Sewer Description
- Public Sewer
- Style
- Custom Style, Mid-Century Modern
- View
- Park/Greenbelt, Territorial, Trees/Woods
- Parking
- Driveway
- Security Or Entry
- Security System Leased
- Parking Description
- Driveway
- Road Surface
- Paved
- Exterior Features
- Covered Patio, Deck, Free-Standing Hot Tub, Garden, Gas Hookup, Patio, Porch, Security Lights, Sprinkler, Water Feature, Workshop, Yard
- Interior Features
- Cork Floor, Garage Door Opener, Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, Home Theater, Laundry, Quartz, Skylight(s), Soaking Tub, Sound System, Washer/Dryer
- Kitchen Appliances
- Built-in Range, Built-in Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Appliances, Microwave, Quartz, Range Hood, Trash Compactor, Wine Cooler
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