There are places that ask you to slow down—and then there are places that quietly insist on it.On a rare stretch of Sauvie Island, where open skies feel a little wider and the air carries the scent of rich soil and river water, this two-acre property offers something almost unheard of: your own private, sandy shoreline along the Willamette River.Here, mornings begin with coffee in hand and bare feet in the sand—just steps from your door. Cast a line before the world wakes, launch a small boat on a whim, or let the day unfold in quiet swims under the Oregon sun. With nearly 200 feet of beach all your own, the river becomes less of a view and more of a way of life.The land itself is fertile and full of possibility—garden rows, orchard dreams, or simply space to breathe. A classic daylight ranch style home anchors the property, while a two-stall horse barn invites a return to simpler rhythms. Above it, a sunlit loft waits patiently for whatever you’ve been meaning to create—art, music, writing, or something entirely your own.A detached two-car shop stands ready for projects, storage, or weekend tinkering, rounding out a property that feels as functional as it is inspiring.Just beyond your gate, Sauvie Island offers its familiar pleasures—seasonal farm stands, u-pick fields, and miles of trails where nature still leads the conversation.Properties like this don’t announce themselves loudly. They tend to be discovered, appreciated… and held onto.
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$1,295,000
14830 NW Gillihan Rd, Portland, OR 97231
4beds
2,693sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
2.08 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$481/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sunlit loftTwo-stall horse barnDetached two-car shop
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 09, 2026 at 01:59pm
Listed by:
Joe Kellogg 503-621-7088,
Engel & Volkers Portland Rose City
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 749713991
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Sun Room, Den, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Suite, Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Features: Exterior Entry, Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Lower
Bedroom 4
- Features: Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Hardwood Floors, Microwave, Free Standing Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Quartz
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floors
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Zoned, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer/Dryer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Quartz, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet, Suite, Loft, Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Dirt
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,693
- Total interior livable area: 2,693 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached, Oversized
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered Deck, Covered Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Garden, Yard, Exterior Entry
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), River, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: River Front
- Body of water: Willamette River
Lot
- Size: 2.08 Acres
- Features: Level, Private, Acres 1 to 3
Details
- Additional structures: Barn, Outbuilding, BarnShed, HayStorage, Storage
- Parcel number: R325228
- Zoning: MUA20
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Daylight Ranch
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Plywood, Wood Frame, Pole, Cement Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Standard Septic
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sauvie Island
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $481/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,020,100
- Annual tax amount: $11,666
- Date on market: 4/6/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000$481/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #749713991 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,667 +2.6% | $786,550 +3% |
| 2024 | $11,374 +2.5% | $763,650 +3% |
| 2023 | $11,097 +2.6% | $741,410 +3% |
| 2022 | $10,811 +3% | $719,820 +3% |
| 2021 | $10,494 +7.1% | $698,860 +3% |
| 2020 | $9,796 +3% | $678,510 +3% |
| 2019 | $9,513 | $658,750 +3% |
| 2018 | $9,513 +2.8% | $639,570 +3% |
| 2017 | $9,253 +2.4% | $620,950 +3% |
| 2016 | $9,036 | $602,870 +3% |
| 2015 | $9,036 +3.9% | $585,320 +3% |
| 2014 | $8,698 +7.1% | $568,280 +4.5% |
| 2013 | $8,122 +2.7% | $543,950 +3% |
| 2012 | $7,907 +4.3% | $528,110 +3% |
| 2011 | $7,579 +3% | $512,730 +3% |
| 2010 | $7,356 +9% | $497,800 +3% |
| 2009 | $6,749 +11.7% | $483,310 +3% |
| 2008 | $6,041 +3.9% | $469,240 +3% |
| 2007 | $5,816 +3.9% | $455,580 +3% |
| 2006 | $5,596 +1% | $442,320 +3% |
| 2005 | $5,539 +7.5% | $429,440 +3% |
| 2004 | $5,150 +3.3% | $416,940 +3% |
| 2003 | $4,984 +3.4% | $404,800 +3% |
| 2002 | $4,818 +3.8% | $393,010 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $4,641 | $370,460 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$7,457/mo
Principal & interest
$6421
Property taxes
$1036
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 97231
Getting around
12 / 100
Minimal TransitNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Grant Watts Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 9.2 mi
- 5/10Scappoose Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 9.6 mi
- 8/10Scappoose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sauvie Island
- Middle: Scappoose
- High: Scappoose
Source: RMLS (OR). This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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