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720 NW SAINT HELENS AVE, Portland

720 NW Saint Helens Avenue is a jewel of midcentury Northwest Modern architecture, in a tranquil forested setting just minutes from downtown Portland. Completed in 1961, the house was designed by Saul Zaik, one of Oregon's most celebrated architects, whose work has been featured in magazines like Dwell, Sunset and Architect. This was Zaik's own personal residence where the architect lived with his family for nearly six decades. Zaik's original vision is intact and it's now being offered for sale for the first time, ever. The four bedroom, wood-ensconced house is nestled into a tree-filled hillside within a few hundred yards of Forest Park (the nation's largest urban wilderness), and situated amongst mature Douglas firs and maples. Zaik's overriding vision was to bring the outdoors in, and indeed, living here one continually feels the presence of the wooded landscape. Zaik's design divided the home into two pavilions, separated by a dramatic glass walled entry pavilion and accessed via a cantilevered entry deck. In the flat-roofed bedroom wing, where two of the bedrooms (and one bathroom) are located, glass doors open onto an intimate garden carved into the hillside. The public wing, with its soaring vaulted Douglas fir ceiling, cantilevers over the hillside to offer expansive views through a wall of glass. The lower level bedrooms each look out at the forest through walls of glass sharing a second bathroom. Surrounding the two wings are decks, providing a variety of outdoor spaces. Mature maples and Douglas fir trees come within inches of the facade, making 720 Saint Helens feel like a treehouse. Dappled sunlight, filtering through the forest canopy, fills the house from every side. A landmark of the Northwest Modern movement, this is quite simply, architectural zen.

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 725221384 MLS

720 NW Saint Helens Avenue is a jewel of midcentury Northwest Modern architecture, in a tranquil forested setting just minutes from downtown Portland. Completed in 1961, the house was designed by Saul Zaik, one of Oregon's most celebrated architects, whose work has been featured in magazines like Dwell, Sunset and Architect. This was Zaik's own personal residence where the architect lived with his family for nearly six decades. Zaik's original vision is intact and it's now being offered for sale for the first time, ever. The four bedroom, wood-ensconced house is nestled into a tree-filled hillside within a few hundred yards of Forest Park (the nation's largest urban wilderness), and situated amongst mature Douglas firs and maples. Zaik's overriding vision was to bring the outdoors in, and indeed, living here one continually feels the presence of the wooded landscape. Zaik's design divided the home into two pavilions, separated by a dramatic glass walled entry pavilion and accessed via a cantilevered entry deck. In the flat-roofed bedroom wing, where two of the bedrooms (and one bathroom) are located, glass doors open onto an intimate garden carved into the hillside. The public wing, with its soaring vaulted Douglas fir ceiling, cantilevers over the hillside to offer expansive views through a wall of glass. The lower level bedrooms each look out at the forest through walls of glass sharing a second bathroom. Surrounding the two wings are decks, providing a variety of outdoor spaces. Mature maples and Douglas fir trees come within inches of the facade, making 720 Saint Helens feel like a treehouse. Dappled sunlight, filtering through the forest canopy, fills the house from every side. A landmark of the Northwest Modern movement, this is quite simply, architectural zen.

720 NW SAINT HELENS AVE, Portland

3460 NW FOREST LN, Portland

Incredible over 3 acre property abutting Forest Park! 5 sliding glass doors from living room to gorgeous, private oasis! Wrap around deck! Mid-century charm in brick fireplace. Bamboo hardwoods. Main floor Primary Suite with double closets and private deck access. Lower level perfect for separate living area with secondary primary and beautifully remodeled bathroom with tiled walk in shower, new vanite, tiled floor. Kitchen with gorgeous built-ins, corian counters, and nook. Great storage! Over 3 acres of beauty surrounding you with walking trails and also just minutes to downtown shopping and restaurants!

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 138672072 MLS

Incredible over 3 acre property abutting Forest Park! 5 sliding glass doors from living room to gorgeous, private oasis! Wrap around deck! Mid-century charm in brick fireplace. Bamboo hardwoods. Main floor Primary Suite with double closets and private deck access. Lower level perfect for separate living area with secondary primary and beautifully remodeled bathroom with tiled walk in shower, new vanite, tiled floor. Kitchen with gorgeous built-ins, corian counters, and nook. Great storage! Over 3 acres of beauty surrounding you with walking trails and also just minutes to downtown shopping and restaurants!

3460 NW FOREST LN, Portland

6125 NW Thompson RD, Portland

Tucked into the verdant hills of Forest Park and less than three miles from Portland’s NW 23rd Avenue, this hidden retreat awaits. After winding through Macleay Park and past the Audubon Society—an immediate and almost surreal transition occurs: from city to seclusion, bustle to peace.Sited on three acres and nestled against Forest Park on two sides, this private, partially off-grid compound offers a rare blend of accessibility and immersion in nature. Established in 1994, the property was created with both functionality and appreciation for the environment in mind. At its heart is a 1,733-square-foot primary residence, accompanied by a 278-square-foot, two-story auxiliary structure—flexibly designed as a creative studio or guest quarters with a full bath and kitchenette space. Additional structures include a combination shop / pump house, while more than 1,000 square feet of patio and decking invite indoor-outdoor living. A hot tub nestled against the trees offers front row seating to the abundant wildlife that frequents the property.Inside, the main home is modest in footprint but expansive in feel. Vaulted ceilings and walls of windows pull the surrounding forest into home. The layout is thoughtful: three bedrooms, two full baths, a living room, family room, and den provide ample space for both solitude and gathering. Materials were chosen with intention—the standing seam metal roof and lap cedar siding offer durability and clean, modern lines, while two gas stoves and a wood-burning stove lend warmth, both literal and aesthetic, throughout the cooler seasons.Zoned CFU and supported by a forest tax deferral, the property not only provides a peaceful lifestyle, but an economically efficient one. For those seeking a move-in-ready sanctuary, it’s an immediate invitation. For others, it's a blank canvas—ready for reimagining a luxe estate.Privacy, tranquility and possibility all converge here, and just minutes from the city, it somehow feels a world away.

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 295978196 MLS

Tucked into the verdant hills of Forest Park and less than three miles from Portland’s NW 23rd Avenue, this hidden retreat awaits. After winding through Macleay Park and past the Audubon Society—an immediate and almost surreal transition occurs: from city to seclusion, bustle to peace.Sited on three acres and nestled against Forest Park on two sides, this private, partially off-grid compound offers a rare blend of accessibility and immersion in nature. Established in 1994, the property was created with both functionality and appreciation for the environment in mind. At its heart is a 1,733-square-foot primary residence, accompanied by a 278-square-foot, two-story auxiliary structure—flexibly designed as a creative studio or guest quarters with a full bath and kitchenette space. Additional structures include a combination shop / pump house, while more than 1,000 square feet of patio and decking invite indoor-outdoor living. A hot tub nestled against the trees offers front row seating to the abundant wildlife that frequents the property.Inside, the main home is modest in footprint but expansive in feel. Vaulted ceilings and walls of windows pull the surrounding forest into home. The layout is thoughtful: three bedrooms, two full baths, a living room, family room, and den provide ample space for both solitude and gathering. Materials were chosen with intention—the standing seam metal roof and lap cedar siding offer durability and clean, modern lines, while two gas stoves and a wood-burning stove lend warmth, both literal and aesthetic, throughout the cooler seasons.Zoned CFU and supported by a forest tax deferral, the property not only provides a peaceful lifestyle, but an economically efficient one. For those seeking a move-in-ready sanctuary, it’s an immediate invitation. For others, it's a blank canvas—ready for reimagining a luxe estate.Privacy, tranquility and possibility all converge here, and just minutes from the city, it somehow feels a world away.

6125 NW Thompson RD, Portland

6131 NW THOMPSON RD, Portland

Fabulous price for this fixer opportunity! Welcome to 6131 NW Thompson Road, a 1.01 acre property, in prime NW Forest Park location and close proximity to downtown Portland and Hwy 26. This unique property is surrounded by trees with a tranquil, seasonal creek. There are three buildings. The main house, built in 1940, is a charming, one level plan with multi retreat areas and steps overlooking the creek. In addition to the main house, there is a yoga/art studio (140 sq ft) with a sauna room and an adjacent outdoor entertaining area. The large detached garage is a newer build (approx. 1991, 1561 sq ft) with a spacious workshop room, boat/RV parking and upper level with ample space for office/storage and a full bath. Floorplans in the photos.

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 575628269 MLS

Fabulous price for this fixer opportunity! Welcome to 6131 NW Thompson Road, a 1.01 acre property, in prime NW Forest Park location and close proximity to downtown Portland and Hwy 26. This unique property is surrounded by trees with a tranquil, seasonal creek. There are three buildings. The main house, built in 1940, is a charming, one level plan with multi retreat areas and steps overlooking the creek. In addition to the main house, there is a yoga/art studio (140 sq ft) with a sauna room and an adjacent outdoor entertaining area. The large detached garage is a newer build (approx. 1991, 1561 sq ft) with a spacious workshop room, boat/RV parking and upper level with ample space for office/storage and a full bath. Floorplans in the photos.

6131 NW THOMPSON RD, Portland

SW Drake DR, Culver

Great lot for vacations or full time living. Bring your RV and/or build your dream home. No HOA. Minutes to Deschutes River Boat Launch at Lake Billy Chinook. No sign up yet. Power at the road.

Great lot for vacations or full time living. Bring your RV and/or build your dream home. No HOA. Minutes to Deschutes River Boat Launch at Lake Billy Chinook. No sign up yet. Power at the road.

SW Drake DR, Culver

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