$2,999,000
$801K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $21,915/month

Total Views 13,350
5 Beds
7 Baths
8,752 Sq Ft
$343 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Second Garage
  • City View
  • 0.72 Acre Lot
  • Ainsworth Elementary School Rated A-
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Craftsman Architecture

About This Home

Step into the rich history and luxury of the Joseph Gaston House, an architectural masterpiece built in 1911 by William C. Knighton in Portland's West Hills. This captivating estate offers a timeless allure with its elegant living spaces, and impeccable craftsmanship. Perched on 3/4 of an acre in The Grid, it commands panoramic views of the city skyline and mountains, creating an idyllic backdrop for everyday living. Features include intricate moldings, high ceilings, stunning primary bedroom with walk-in closet and spacious bathroom with steam shower, and remarkable 5,000-bottle cellar. Outside, a beautiful patio overlooks downtown Portland, providing a serene retreat to unwind and take in the scenery. Extensively remodeled in the early 2000s, including full replacement of plumbing, and electrical. From its historic charm to modern amenities, the Joseph Gaston House epitomizes sophistication and elegance, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of Portland's architectural legacy. Option to included all furniture excluding all art and piano. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at ]

Listing Agent

Marcia Walsh

Where, Inc License #780501523 Listed on: 01/16/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Catherine Kelley

Where, Inc License #201219221

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $64,229

Year Built

  • Built in 1911

Lot Details

  • 0.72 Acre Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Corner Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Shake Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 8,752 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • High Ceiling
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Built-In Range
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Marble Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Green Certified Home

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Ainsworth Elementary School
  • West Sylvan Middle School
  • Lincoln High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Radiant Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Portland Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R246720

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$64,229

Year Built

Built in 1911

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Active
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 4
  • Year Built: 1911
  • Property Condition: RegisterofHistoricHomes
  • Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Open House: Yes
  • Room 11 Features: EatingArea,GourmetKitchen,Island
  • Room 12 Features: BuiltinFeatures,Fireplace,HardwoodFloors
  • Room 13 Features: BuiltinFeatures,Fireplace,HardwoodFloors
  • Room 8 Features: BuiltinFeatures
  • Room 9 Features: BuiltinFeatures,Formal,HardwoodFloors
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 5.2
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Interior Amenities: GarageDoorOpener, HardwoodFloors, HighCeilings, Laundry, Marble, TileFloor, WasherDryer
  • Room 4 Description: Den
  • Room 4 Features: Bathroom,Bookcases,BuiltinFeatures
  • Room 4 Level: Main
  • Room 5 Description: Office
  • Room 5 Features: BuiltinFeatures,Fireplace,HardwoodFloors
  • Room 5 Level: Main
  • Room 6 Description: SunRoom
  • Room 6 Level: Main
  • Basement: Finished
  • Appliances: BuiltinRange, BuiltinRefrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, GasAppliances, Island, Marble, Pantry
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • BathroomsFullLowerLevel: 1
  • BathroomsFullUpperLevel: 4
  • BathroomsPartialMainLevel: 2
  • BathroomsTotalLowerLevel: 1.0
  • BathroomsTotalMainLevel: 0.2
  • BathroomsTotalUpperLevel: 4.0
  • Lot Size Range: SqFt20000toAcres1
  • Additional Room 10 Level: Lower
  • Room 11 Level: Main
  • Room 12 Level: Main
  • Room 13 Level: Upper
  • Room 7 Description: _2ndBedroom
  • Additional Room 7 Level: Upper
  • Room 8 Description: _3rdBedroom
  • Additional Room 8 Level: Upper
  • Room 9 Description: DiningRoom
  • Additional Room 9 Level: Main

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: ShingleSiding,Stone
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced, Patio, SecondGarage, Sprinkler, Yard
  • Lot Size: 20,000 SqFt to .99 Acres
  • View: Yes
  • Lot Features: CornerLot, Gated, Private
  • Disclosures: Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Roof: Shake
  • View: City,Mountain

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Attached,Detached
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

  • Fuel Description: Gas
  • Cooling: CentralAir
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Water Source: PublicWater

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Ainsworth
  • High School: Lincoln
  • Middle Or Junior School: West Sylvan

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.72
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 31363.0
  • Parcel #: R246720
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2: R246715

Green Features

  • Green Certification: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Deferral: No
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 64228.58

Map

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $61,901 $2,620,240 $0 $0
2022 $62,598 $2,543,930 $0 $0
2021 $66,717 $2,469,840 $0 $0
2020 $58,716 $2,397,910 $0 $0
2019 $58,949 $2,328,070 $0 $0
2018 $57,215 $2,260,270 $0 $0
2017 $54,835 $2,194,440 $0 $0
2016 $50,179 $2,130,530 $0 $0
2015 $48,770 $2,068,480 $0 $0
2014 $48,125 $2,008,240 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Price Changed $2,999,000 -21.1% $343 / Sq Ft
01/16/2025 01/16/25 For Sale $3,800,000 -- $434 / Sq Ft
Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $3,200,000 Wfg Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $1,385,000 Pacific Nw Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,600,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,450,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,385,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Similar Homes in Portland, OR

  • 4409 SW Carl Place, Portland, OR 97239

    $2,499,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 4,144 Sq Ft
    • 4409 SW Carl Place
    • Portland, OR

    Step into the pinnacle of modern living: Immaculately kept, thoughtfully updated, and perfectly perched in the heart of Council Crest—welcome to your modern masterpiece with breathtaking panoramic views of the city, river, and mountains. Bursting with natural light, beautifully maintained spaces, and incredible attention to detail, this 4-bedroom + office, 4-bathroom home has it all: a circular

    Peter Cutile Modern Realty

    Section Image
  • 1825 SW Vista Ave, Portland, OR 97201

    $2,595,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 9,741 Sq Ft
    • 1825 SW Vista Ave
    • Portland, OR

    Welcome home to this Georgian colonial luxury residence. Situated perfectly at the entrance to the Portland heights popular neighborhood grid district. Positioned on an elevated lot to capture the daily city scapes, Mt. St Helens and the river. Interior spaces will never disappoint with the darker wood floors and paneling set against white walls with exquisite period craftmanship. Carefully

    Libby Benz Windermere Realty Trust

    Section Image
  • 2023 SW Montgomery Dr, Portland, OR 97201

    $3,495,000

    • 6 Beds
    • 7 Baths
    • 8,039 Sq Ft
    • 2023 SW Montgomery Dr
    • Portland, OR

    Experience the epitome of timeless elegance and modern luxury in the heart of the Portland Heights ‘grid’ neighborhood. This distinguished residence, a modern interpretation of the classic Foursquare Craftsman, blends historic charm with state-of-the-art systems and unparalleled amenities. Originally designed by architect Emil Schacht in 1907, the home was meticulously rebuilt in 2017 under the

    Macey Laurick Windermere Realty Trust

    Section Image
  • 1136 SW Davenport St, Portland, OR 97201

    $2,295,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 4.5 Baths
    • 5,518 Sq Ft
    • 1136 SW Davenport St
    • Portland, OR

    Welcome to 1136 SW Davenport – one of the most desired streets in Portland heights. Originally designed in 1942 by renowned architect Herman Brookman, this is a rare architectural gem and a significant example of early Modernism in the Pacific Northwest. Brookman is celebrated for iconic Portland structures including the Fir Acres Frank estate, Menucha, and many more. In its 83-year history, this

    Steve Odermann Windermere Realty Trust

    Section Image
  • 1934 SW Highland Rd, Portland, OR 97221

    $2,250,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 6.5 Baths
    • 6,401 Sq Ft
    • 1934 SW Highland Rd
    • Portland, OR

    Experience refined luxury in the coveted Highlands neighborhood of unincorporated Multnomah County. Set on 1.26 acres near Forest Park trails, the Oregon Zoo, and The Racquet Club, this 1930 architectural gem blends timeless elegance with modern updates. Featuring formal living and dining rooms, 7 fireplaces, and a 700+ bottle wine cellar, it's ideal for both entertaining and everyday living. The

    Stacy Niedermeyer Where, Inc

    Section Image
  • 4616 SW Humphrey Ct, Portland, OR 97221

    $2,250,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 4.5 Baths
    • 5,650 Sq Ft
    • 4616 SW Humphrey Ct
    • Portland, OR

    Step into timeless elegance with this stunning Robert A.M. Stern-inspired shingle-style home, exuding the quintessential charm of the Hamptons. Nestled on a generous .4-acre corner lot, this 1998 masterpiece boasts a red shingle exterior accented by white columned converted porches, stucco facades, and copper-topped chimneys. Inside, soaring ceilings greet you in the grand entryway, where a

    Kristina Opsahl Where, Inc

    Section Image
  • 2930 NW Quimby St, Portland, OR 97210

    $2,850,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 4.5 Baths
    • 3,392 Sq Ft
    • 2930 NW Quimby St
    • Portland, OR

    Tucked at the end of a hidden street in NW Portland’s coveted Willamette Heights, this fully reimagined 1953 home sits across three lots, blending mid-century soul with modern simplicity and rare outdoor luxury. A collaboration between Risa Boyer Architecture and Circulation Construction, the residence unfolds across clean lines, natural textures, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow—all perched just

    Suzann Baricevic-Murphy Where, Inc.

    Section Image
  • 4311 SW 36th Place, Portland, OR 97221

    $2,285,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 3,072 Sq Ft
    • 4311 SW 36th Place
    • Portland, OR

    Built by iBuildPDX and designed by Steelhead Architecture to be lived in by the Owner of custom home builder, iBuildPDX, Ed Valik, who demands excellence in design and workmanship, this 5br, 3.5bth home is a Modern Masterpiece perfectly centered in SW Portland. The Bastion House, named by Ed Valik to symbolize what he describes as a “a stronghold and safe haven”, iBuild transformed this site into

    Jason Mendell eXp Realty, LLC

    Section Image
  • 316 NW Hilltop Dr, Portland, OR 97210

    $2,500,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 5 Baths
    • 5,262 Sq Ft
    • 316 NW Hilltop Dr
    • Portland, OR

    Home is being sold AS-IS. Welcome to the David Eyre House, a stunning architectural gem designed by renowned architect Van Evera Bailey, which graced the cover of Better Homes and Gardens magazine in July 1954. Situated on 1.72 acres just above the historic Pittock Mansion, this remarkable residence offers a breathtaking view of both Mount Hood and downtown Portland. The main home has undergone

    Ginger Burke Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty

    Section Image

Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

MLS Number: 518859816

Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

APN: R246720