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1636 SW Vista Ave, Portland, OR 97201 — photograph 1

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1636 SW Vista Ave, Portland, OR 97201 — photograph 1
4 Beds3.5 Baths5,264 sqft

1636 SW Vista Ave, Portland

$1,495,000

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ActiveMLS®: 673116796Listing held by another brokerage, marked RMLS
Price per sqft
$284.00
Built in
1961
Property size
5,264 sqft
Lot size
20,909 sqft
Property type
Residential
Days on market
111

Overview

Some homes are built, this one was composed. Perched above the city between the quiet green of Washington Park and the pulse of downtown. 1636 SW Vista Drive doesn't just have a view, it has many, each room angling toward its own light, its own mood, its own moment of the day. Watch the sun rise over Mt. Hood from an east-facing breakfast nook. Watch it set over the city from a deck built for gathering. Fourteen-foot ceilings and chevron wood floors set a tone of quiet European elegance, while a fully reimagined kitchen, sleek in modern black, becomes the true heart of the home, the room where memories are made and dinner parties linger long past dessert. Indoor and outdoor spaces move as one, framing the city like a piece meant to be lived in, not just admired. Downstairs, the possibilities are yours to compose, an expansive lower level awaits your imagination: an en suite guest quarters with a fireplace and a full bathroom. A blank canvas for someon with vision, media room, studio, in-law suite, or private home office. And unlike the condo towers below, this is freedom: no HOA politics, no special assessments, no shared elevators. Just gated, off-street parking, a private drive, and a home entirely your own—the character and legacy of Portland Heights with none of the compromise. This is the pinnacle of lifestyle living: the serenity of nature, the convenience of downtown, and a home with true soul. 4 bed | 3.5 bath | Built in 1961 | Minutes to MAC Club & downtown. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10204931]

Details

Interior

Interior features
Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, Laundry, Skylight, Soaking Tub, Tile Floor, Vaulted Ceiling, Washer / Dryer
Appliances
Built-in Oven, Built-in Range, Built-in Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Appliances, Granite, Island, Microwave, Pantry, Range Hood, Solid Surface Countertop, Stainless Steel Appliance, Tile, Wine Cooler
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplaces
3
Fireplace description
Gas, Wood Burning
Cooling
Yes
Cooling description
Central Air
Heating
Yes
Heating description
Forced Air
Windows
Double Pane Windows

Exterior and lot

Lot size
20,909 sqft
Exterior features
Covered Arena, Covered Deck, Deck, Fire Pit, Yard
Architectural style
Mid Century Modern
Roof
Composition
View
No

Utilities

Sewer
Public Sewer
Water source
Public Water

Parking

Garage spaces
0
Parking
Covered, Driveway
Total parking
0

Schools

High school
Lincoln
Middle school
West Sylvan
Elementary school
Chapman

Location

City
Portland
County
Multnomah

Taxes and dues

Annual taxes
$24,990 (2025)

Location

1636 SW Vista Ave, Portland, OR 97201

Map showing the location of 1636 SW Vista Ave, Portland, OR 97201
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Monthly payment estimate

$10,040 /mo

20% · $299,000
7.00%
Principal and interest
$7,957
Property tax (2025)
$2,082
Total
$10,040

Estimate only, and not an offer of credit. Assumes 20% down ($299,000) and a 30-year fixed rate at 7.00%. Property tax is the assessed annual amount from the listing, divided by twelve. Rates change daily. Insurance and mortgage insurance are not included. Speak to a lender for terms that apply to you.

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