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3232 SW Upper Cascade Dr

Portland, OR 97205

3 beds
3 baths
3,727 sqft
8,712 sqft lot
$400 per sqft
1988 build
– on site

An icon of 80's modern architecture, this Southwest Hills / Arlington Heights home was designed by celebrated Portland architect Bob Thompson, founding principal of TVA Architects and recipient of over 45 AIA awards. The home is nestled in the middle of Washington Park's Hoyt Arboretum Nature Preserve and right next to the Wildwood Trail. Built in 1988 during the TVA work on the Nike World Campus, there are design sensibilities in common. The home is composed of striking geometric forms with softly curved, quarter radius and floating walls, slotted reveals, open two-story ceilings with skylights, sweeping walls of glass block, tubular steel and walls of glass. Manicured landscaping offsets the strong geometry, then guides visitors through a custom front gate to an exterior entry court featuring a 36' lap pool and a two-story curved glass block wall. The open layout of the three-level of the home is perfect for sensible modern living, both then-and-now. Almost every room in the home has walls of windows facing the forested arboretum in back or the pool courtyard in front. Both the living and dining rooms are dramatic two-story rooms that open up to the upper level living spaces and have an iconic oculus skylight which allows the light pour in and track through the room during the day like a sundial. On both the main and upper level you can actually also see from one end of the home to the other via the open layout, wall openings or clerestory windows. The timeless design of Bob Thompson remains intact in this 1988 modern and the impressive quality construction leaves the home in pristine condition today. Think architectural 80's mod at its very finest including original built-in cabinetry, fixtures, finish details and even appliances - and every bit as modern now as then. If you're a devotee of modern architecture and want a daily dose of inspiration and comfortable living immersed in nature, this might be the one for you. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10228819]

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Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Aug 15, 2024 •

MLS# 24434497 —

The Building

Year Built:

1988
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Modern
Roof:

Flat,Membrane
Stories:

3
Basement:

CrawlSpace
Foundation Details:

ConcretePerimeter
Exterior Description:

WoodSiding
Exterior Features:

CoveredDeck, Fenced, InGroundPool, Patio, Porch, PublicRoad, Sprinkler, Yard
Window Features:

AluminumFrames, DoublePaneWindows
Security Features:

Entry, SecurityGate, SecuritySystem, SecuritySystemOwned
Accessibility:

true
Accessibility Features:

NaturalLighting, UtilityRoomOnMain
Building Area Description:

Floor Plan
Building Area Total:

3727.0
Building Area Calculated:

2726

Interior

Interior Features:

Floor3rd, GarageDoorOpener, Granite, HighCeilings, HighSpeedInternet, Laundry, Skylight, SoakingTub, TileFloor, WalltoWallCarpet, WasherDryer
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Gas,WoodBurning

Room Dimensions

Main Level Area Total:

1654
Upper Level Area Total:

1072
Lower Level Area Total:

1001

Financial & Terms

Bank Owned:

false
Land Lease:

false
Short Sale:

false
Home Warranty:

false

Location

Directions:

SW Fairview Blvd to SW Cascade Dr to SW Upper Cascade Dr
Latitude:

45.514573
Longitude:

-122.712952

The Property

Parcel Number:

R184206
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

SingleFamilyResidence
Property Condition:

Resale
Lot Features:

Cul_de_sac, GreenBelt, Private, PublicRoad, Wooded
Lot Size Range:

SqFt7000to9999
Lot Size Acres:

0.2
Lot Size SqFt:

8712.0
Zoning:

R7
View:

true
View Description:

ParkGreenbelt, TreesWoods
Farm:

false
Property Attached:

false
Road Surface Type:

Paved

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Legal Description:

HOYT, LOT 10
Tax Annual Amount:

26303.21

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

3
Total Baths:

3.0
Total Baths Main Level:

1.0
Total Baths Upper Level:

1.0
Total Baths Lower Level:

1.0
Full Baths Main Level:

1
Full Baths Upper Level:

1
Full Baths Lower Level:

1

The Listing

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:

https://www.realestatethroughdesign.com/properties/1988-bob-thompson/?mls

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

ForcedAir
Heating:

true
Cooling:

CentralAir
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Sewer:

PublicSewer
Hot Water Description:

Gas
Water Source:

PublicWater
Fuel Description:

Gas
Internet Service Type:

Cable

Appliances

Appliances:

BuiltinOven, BuiltinRange, BuiltinRefrigerator, ConvectionOven, CookIsland, Cooktop, Disposal, DoubleOven, DownDraft, GasAppliances, IndoorGrill, Island, Pantry, PlumbedForIceMaker

Schools

Elementary School:

Ainsworth
Middle Or Junior School:

West Sylvan
High School:

Lincoln

The Community

Senior Community:

false

Parking

Attached Garage:

true
Garage Type:

Attached
Garage Spaces:

2.0
Parking Total:

2.0
Parking Features:

Driveway, OnStreet

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,494,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$7,999
Taxes	$2,191
Insurance	$410
Utilities	$186 See report
Total	$10,786/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
8/15/24 Aug 15, 2024	Pending	RMLS	$1,494,000
6/15/24 Jun 15, 2024	Listed / Active	RMLS	$1,494,000

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This house located in Northwest Portland, Portland, OR 97205 is currently pending sale for $1,494,000. 3232 SW Upper Cascade Dr is a 3,727 square foot house with 3 beds and 3 baths that has been on Estately for 290 days. 3232 SW Upper Cascade Dr is in the Northwest Portland neighborhood of Portland and has a WalkScore® of 17, making it car-dependent. This house is in the attendance area of West Middle Sylvan Middle School, Ainsworth Elementary School, and Lincoln High School.

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