NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2681 SW Upper Drive Place Portland, OR 97201

Southwest Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,114,000 - $1,260,577

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,532 Sq Ft
$333/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 31, 2023

Last sale price $1,195,000 $338 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,323/month

56 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • 0.69 Acre Lot
  • Adjacent to Greenbelt
  • Ainsworth Elementary School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2023

A rare find! This sophisticated traditional is located in a park-like setting on one of Portland Heights' least traveled streets. It offers a perfect combination of modern convenience and traditional charm. With 3 bedrooms and 2 baths located on the 2nd floor and one bedroom on the main floor, this 1940 Colonial offers endless functionality! Dining room with box-beam ceilings opens to kitchen equipped with custom wood cabinetry, honed granite counters, stainless appliances and large island covered in rich walnut slab. Generous counter-to-ceiling windows invite the outdoors in and make washing dishes a delight! Mudroom with built-ins and a half bath are just off the kitchen. Main-level den with cozy gas fireplace provides flexible living space for office, library or main floor TV room. French doors open to beautiful backyard perfect for entertaining with large patio, fire pit and custom water feature designed by local landscape architect, Dean Christensen. Gorgeous seasonal view of trees and rare .69 acre lot provide exceptional privacy and seamless connection to nature. Second-level primary suite is complete with two cedar-lined closets plus a third custom designed walk-in closet. Light + bright primary and hall baths are designed with custom cabinets, concrete countertops and glass tile floors. The lower-level family room, with original tongue and groove paneling and wood-burning fireplace, can be enjoyed as a retro retreat or updated with today's colors and textures. Just blocks to Ainsworth Elementary / Vista Springs Café / hiking trails and minutes to NW 23rd / the Pearl District / Downtown Portland. [Home Energy Score = 2. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10214962]

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ginger Burke

Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty License #201209865 Listed on: 06/09/2023

Co-Listed By

Tamara Pelo

Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty License #201216151

Last Buyer's Agent

Jules Fedota

Windermere Realty Trust License #200608235

Windermere Realty Trust

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,365

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.69 Acre Lot
  • Adjacent to Greenbelt
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,532 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Views of Woods
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Green Certified Home

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Water Feature
  • Fire Pit

Schools

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

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 95% Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Portland Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R271428

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,365

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Open House: No
  • Room 11 Features: BuiltinFeatures,GasAppliances,HardwoodFloors,Island
  • Room 12 Features: Fireplace,HardwoodFloors
  • Room 13 Features: HardwoodFloors
  • Room 9 Features: BeamedCeilings,FrenchDoors,HardwoodFloors
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Interior Amenities: GarageDoorOpener, Granite, HardwoodFloors, HighCeilings, Laundry, TileFloor, WalltoWallCarpet, WasherDryer
  • Room 4 Description: _4thBedroom
  • Room 4 Features: HardwoodFloors
  • Room 4 Level: Main
  • Room 5 Description: Den
  • Room 5 Features: Bookcases,BuiltinFeatures,Fireplace,HardwoodFloors
  • Room 5 Level: Main
  • Room 6 Description: BonusRoom
  • Room 6 Features: Bookcases,BuiltinFeatures,Fireplace
  • Room 6 Level: Lower
  • Basement: FullBasement
  • Appliances: BuiltinOven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Granite, Island, Microwave, PlumbedForIceMaker, RangeHood, StainlessSteelAppliance
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, WoodBurning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • BathroomsFullUpperLevel: 2
  • BathroomsPartialMainLevel: 1
  • BathroomsTotalLowerLevel: 0.0
  • BathroomsTotalMainLevel: 0.1
  • BathroomsTotalUpperLevel: 2.0
  • Lot Size Range: SqFt20000toAcres1
  • Room 11 Level: Main
  • Room 12 Level: Main
  • Room 13 Level: Upper
  • Fourth Bedroom Area: 132
  • Fifth Bedroom Area: 169
  • Bedroom 6 Area: 375
  • Bedroom 7 Area: 144
  • Room 7 Description: _2ndBedroom
  • Additional Room 7 Level: Upper
  • Other Room8 Area: 144
  • Room 8 Description: _3rdBedroom
  • Additional Room 8 Level: Upper
  • Other Room9 Area: 135
  • Room 9 Description: DiningRoom
  • Additional Room 9 Level: Main

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: WoodSiding
  • Exterior Features: CoveredPatio, FirePit, GasHookup, Patio, Sprinkler, WaterFeature, Yard
  • Lot Size: 20,000 SqFt to .99 Acres
  • Foundation Details: ConcretePerimeter
  • View: Yes
  • Lot Features: GreenBelt, Level, Sloped
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: TreesWoods

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking Description: Driveway, OnStreet
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Fuel Description: Electricity,Gas
  • Hot Water: Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: ForcedAir95Plus
  • 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

  • Farm: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.69
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 30056.0
  • Parcel #: R271428
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2: R271429

Green Features

  • Green Certification: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Deferral: No
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 20365.11

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2023
Closed on
Aug 28, 2023
Sold by
Swindell Christopher A and Swindell Katherine B
Bought by
Fenster Nick and Gibbs Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Ginger Burke
Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jules Fedota
Windermere Realty Trust
List Price
$1,300,000
Sold Price
$1,195,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$105,000
-8.08%
Total Days on Market
56
Views
35
Current Estimated Value
$1,175,144

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$19,856
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.94%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2002
Sold by
Swindell Christopher A
Bought by
Swindell Christopher A and Swindell Katherine B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2002
Sold by
Swindell Katherine Barker
Bought by
Swindell Christopher A and Swindell Katherine Barker

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$218,000
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2000
Sold by
Sperr Philip F
Bought by
Swindell Christopher A and Swindell Katherine Barker

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 1998
Sold by
Sperr Philip F and Sperr Margaret A
Bought by
Sperr Philip F and Sperr Margaret A
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Fenster Nick $1,195,000 Wfg Title
Swindell Christopher A -- Ticor Title
Swindell Christopher A -- Oregon Title Insurance Co
Swindell Christopher A $603,000 Ticor Title Insurance
Sperr Philip F -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fenster Nick $892,000
Previous Owner Swindell Christopher A $212,490
Previous Owner Swindell Christopher A $500,000
Previous Owner Swindell Christopher A $140,000
Previous Owner Swindell Christopher A $230,000
Previous Owner Swindell Christopher A $218,000
Previous Owner Swindell Christopher A $350,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/31/2023 08/31/23 Sold $1,195,000 -2.4% $338 / Sq Ft
08/05/2023 08/05/23 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2023 07/07/23 Price Changed $1,225,000 -5.8% $347 / Sq Ft
06/09/2023 06/09/23 For Sale $1,300,000 -- $368 / Sq Ft
Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $20,718 $811,780 $0 $0
2022 $20,365 $788,140 $0 $0
2021 $18,333 $765,190 $0 $0
2020 $16,305 $742,910 $0 $0
2019 $15,668 $721,280 $0 $0
2018 $16,259 $700,280 $0 $0
2017 $15,760 $679,890 $0 $0
2016 $13,450 $660,090 $0 $0
2015 $12,374 $640,870 $0 $0
2014 $12,436 $622,210 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

MLS Number: 23582917

Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

APN: R271428