1940 SW 71st Ave, Portland, OR 97225
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Realty Partners



Listed by:alexis halmy
Office:windermere realty trust
MLS#:730449117
Source:PORTLAND
Price summary
- Price:$1,240,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$194.14
About this home
OPEN SUN 8/10 1:pm-4pm Even better price! Come see this classic-reimagined, bold, soulful, and full of surprises — this 6,000+ sq ft architectural gem in West Slope blends original 1920s character with curated updates and design-forward living. Owned by a designer for a well-known Beaverton-based shoe company and his artist partner, the home has been thoughtfully modernized in key ways while honoring its vibrant history. With 5 bedrooms, 4.2 bathrooms, and flexible living spaces—including a recently remodeled lower-level ideal for multi-generational living—there’s room for everyone to spread out, gather, and create. Highlights include the vaulted upper-level family room, floating staircase, hand-painted murals, quintessential wood-paneled living room and study, and a spacious, refined chef’s kitchen. The showstoppers? A luxe European-style spa bath featuring a steam shower, sauna, soaking tub, and original mid-century mosaic tile mural. Plus, a fun craft/mud room. Also, downstairs, the remodel adds a bedroom suite with family ADU potential, an entertainment space, kitchenette, and flex spaces for a gym, media room, or playroom. Outside, the half-acre backyard is a retreat that shines as an entertainer’s dream. Enjoy a huge resurfaced two-level deck, romantic café lighting, a 9-hole putting green, hot tub, play structure, plus a chicken house and run—all surrounded by lush, intentional landscaping with earthy, natural vibes. More than $250K in updatesinclude: newer kitchen appliances, washer/dryer, on-demand hot water heater, plumbing and electrical updates, and more. Great access Highway 26 and Beaverton's high-tech corridor, downtown, and all the amenities of SW Portland. Local residents find the background traffic sound becomes a steady and easily ignorable backdrop. This is an extraordinary opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind home in WA county, Bridlemile/Lincoln schools. Come experience this unique retreat - a home with a past, present, and room for your future.
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Home facts
- Year built:1926
- Listing Id #:730449117
- Added:43 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 14, 2025 at 05:19 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:6
- Full bathrooms:4
- Half bathrooms:2
- Living area:6,387 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Metal
- Year built:1926
- Building area:6,387 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.49 Acres
Schools
- High school:Lincoln
- Middle school:West Sylvan
- Elementary school:Bridlemile
Utilities
- Water:Public Water
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,240,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$194.14
- Tax amount:$14,111 (2024)
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