Seller's Agent in 2025
Cindy Banzer
Windermere Realty Trust
(503) 709-7277
3 in this area
25 Total Sales
2950 SW Bennington Dr Portland, OR 97205
Arlington Heights Neighborhood
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,000
Sq Ft
5,227
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- City View
- Heated Floors
- Covered Deck
- Ainsworth Elementary School Rated A-
- Viking Appliances
- Freestanding Bathtub
About This Home
As of August 2025OFFERS DUE TUES, 8/12, 8:00 PM. On a winding lane in Portland’s acclaimed Arlington Heights neighborhood sits this stunningly updated Dutch Colonial home, blending classic charm with thoughtful updates. At the end of bucolic Bennington Drive, Hoyt Arboretum beckons. Walk to Rose Garden, Washington Park, NW 23rd street & more. Seamless indoor-outdoor living expands usable area of this meticulously upgraded 3000 SqFt home with its extra 700 SqFt decks and serene patio. Stunning light-filled living room with gleaming hardwoods, built-ins, gas fireplace, peek of downtown has French doors to patio. Formal dining room opens to wrap-around deck. Magnificent Chef’s kitchen with soapstone countertops, marble Subway tile backsplash, walnut-topped island delights with Viking 5-burner range; Wolf oven; Wolf microwave; Sub-Zero refrigerator; Miele dishwasher; slide-out drawers. Gracious built-ins and territorial views enhance family eating area. Upstairs, 3 light-filled bedrooms sport shutters, built-ins, exquisite fir floors; claw-foot tubs in both baths. Primary bedroom barn doors open to vintage-style bath/shower. Walk-in closet. Washer/Dryer closet plumbed-ready for appliances. Extensive attic storage/easy pull down stairs. With heated slate floors, versatile lower-level features family room, wet bar/kitchen area. Open exterior doors, step onto your covered deck for year-round enjoyment. High-end tiled bath with finest fixtures and finishings. 4th bedroom with Murphy Bed ready for guests or your perfect office with bird’s eye view. Even laundry/utility room has heated slate floors! Lower level can be used as apartment. With premium finishes throughout home, infrastructure received equal attention. Foundation reinforced, permanently stabilized & bolted to foundation by TerraFirma. Shed-80-amp circuit; Tesla Gen 3 car charger. Ainsworth/WestSylvan/Lincoln schools. Enjoy neighborhood charm and timeless character in this classic Bennington Drive home! [Home Energy Score = 4. HES Report at
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Windermere Realty Trust Brokerage Phone: 503-709-7277 License #200610231 Listed on: 08/08/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $13,566
Year Built
- Built in 1925
Lot Details
- 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Level Lot
- Sprinkler System
- Landscaped with Trees
- Private Yard
- Garden
- Property is zoned R7
Parking
- Parking Pad
Property Views
- City
- Woods
- Territorial
Home Design
- Dutch Colonial Architecture
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
- Shake Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 3,000 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Gas Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Wood Frame Window
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Utility Room
- Finished Basement
- Exterior Basement Entry
Kitchen
- Built-In Oven
- Cooktop with Range Hood
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Viking Appliances
- Wolf Appliances
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
- Kitchen Island
- Marble Countertops
- Tile Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Heated Floors
- Marble
- Slate Flooring
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Freestanding Bathtub
- Soaking Tub
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Washer and Dryer
Accessible Home Design
- Accessibility Features
- Accessible Entrance
Eco-Friendly Details
- Green Certified Home
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment for Heating
Outdoor Features
- Covered Deck
- Patio
- Shed
Schools
- Ainsworth Elementary School
- West Sylvan Middle School
- Lincoln High School
Utilities
- Mini Split Air Conditioners
- 95% Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Mini Split Heat Pump
- High Speed Internet
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Arlington Heights Subdivision
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number R108701
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 8, 2025
Closed on
Aug 28, 2025
Sold by
Shinn Matthew and Shinn Julia Catherine
Bought by
Lebenson Ellen
Seller's Agent
Cindy Banzer
Windermere Realty Trust
Buyer's Agent
Claire Widmark-Wright
Premiere Property Group, LLC
List Price
$1,096,000
Sold Price
$1,213,000
Premium/Discount to List
$117,000
10.68%
Views
34
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
453196.75%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 17, 2020
Sold by
Shinn Matthew
Bought by
Shinn Matthew and Shinn Julia Catherine
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 16, 2011
Sold by
Roberts Benjamin W
Bought by
Shinn Matthew
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
4.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 9, 2002
Sold by
Snyder Roger P
Bought by
Roberts Elizabeth
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$289,600
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 6, 1997
Sold by
Baker Gordon M
Bought by
Snyder Roger P and Snyder Kathryn A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$214,600
Interest Rate
7.54%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $1,213,000 | Ticor Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American | |
| Personal Reps Deed | $650,000 | Pacific Northwest Title Of O | |
| Warranty Deed | $362,000 | Multiple | |
| Warranty Deed | $270,000 | Ticor Title Insurance |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $400,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $360,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $375,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $271,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $289,600 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $214,600 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $214,600 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/29/2025 08/29/25 | Sold | $1,213,000 | +10.7% | $404 / Sq Ft |
| 08/13/2025 08/13/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/08/2025 08/08/25 | For Sale | $1,096,000 | -- | $365 / Sq Ft |
Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,566 | $507,500 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | $13,044 | $492,720 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $12,720 | $478,370 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $12,165 | $464,439 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $10,739 | $440,480 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $10,147 | $427,660 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $10,159 | $415,210 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $10,073 | $403,120 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $8,435 | $391,380 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $7,591 | $379,990 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $7,122 | $368,930 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Cindy Banzer
-
Claire Widmark-Wright
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Claire Widmark-Wright
Premiere Property Group, LLC
(971) 275-3691
1 in this area
217 Total Sales
Map
Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)
MLS Number: 461348310
APN: R108701
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