This Portland Heights home for sale at $1.9M captures what makes Northwest Modern architecture so timeless. It's a well-preserved midcentury modern house designed by renowned architect Richard A. Marlitt, who captured the essence of the style with natural materials, clean lines, and a seamless connection to the landscape. The living room, with its seating area and fireplace, offers stunning views of giant sequoias, cedars, and Japanese maples through walls of windows and glass doors. The house is on a 0.71-acre lot with a Norwegian spruce, monkey-puzzle, and fig tree, and is listed for $1,895,000. The 4,584-square-foot residence provides remarkable scale, privacy, and a true connection to its setting, with two bedroom suites on the main level and a lower level featuring a recreation room, bedroom suite, fourth bedroom, office, laundry area, and storage. Original architectural elements were preserved during thoughtful updates, including wide-plank white oak flooring, a new roof, HVAC system, and electrical system. The home also has a two-car garage, carport with EV chargers, and a whole-house backup generator. Nearby are Council Crest Park and Marquam Nature Park trails, making this a desirable location. This home is a testament to the timeless appeal of Northwest Modern architecture, offering a unique blend of style, functionality, and natural beauty.
