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Columbia Harbor
Panoramic postcard views—wrapped in classic French flair.
Crowned by a French Mansard roof with deep eaves and dormered windows, this 4,196 sq ft (permitted addition of 3 bedrooms) residence pairs timeless European lines with floor-to-ceiling glass, framing an uninterrupted sweep of the Columbia River, Mt. Hood, downtown Portland, summer sailboats and year-round arrivals into PDX. Six bedrooms and four full baths all share that same cinematic outlook.
Property highlights
Architecture Rare French Mansard design—steep lower roof slope, graceful dormers, and enduring curb appeal
Living space: 4,196 sq ft* on a LARGE LOT
Bedrooms / baths: 6 BD / 4 BA
Interior: Vaulted great room, two fireplaces, and entertainer’s kitchen
Outdoor living: Expansive view decks, terraced lawn, fruit trees, & room for pool or sport court!
Parking: Oversized three-car garage
Connectivity: Gig-speed fiber, whole-home audio & security
Lifestyle & location
Columbia Harbor Estates – a limited-entry enclave along Old Evergreen Hwy, prized for custom homes, mature landscaping, and quiet streets ideal for morning runs or stroller walks.
Walk to the water – Less than 10 minutes on foot to Wintler Park’s sandy beach and the Columbia River Renaissance Trail; launch a kayak or powerboat from nearby Marine Park boat ramp.
Urban playground five minutes west – The $1 billion+ Vancouver Waterfront packs riverfront restaurants, tasting rooms, boutique hotels, and the iconic Grant Street Pier into a vibrant 20-block district.
Commuter’s dream – I-5, SR-14, and I-205 each within 7 minutes: downtown Portland ˜ 15 min; PDX Airport ˜ 12 min.
Outdoor nirvana – Year-round hiking, world-class skiing on Mt. Hood, sailing on the Columbia, and endless cycling along the 5-mile paved trail at your doorstep.
Why you’ll love it
View homes with a statement-making French Mansard silhouette on an oversized lot—minutes from a booming waterfront district—are nearly unheard of. Whether you’re hosting sunset dinners on the deck, watching holiday boat parades from the living-room sofa, or simply admiring the roofline that sets your home apart, 1616 SE 78th Avenue delivers the Northwest lifestyle in unforgettable style.
For sale by owner
$2,000,000
1616 SE 78th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98664
6beds
3,498sqft
Est.:
SingleFamily
Built in 1981
0.31 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$572/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two fireplacesFruit treesTerraced lawnOversized three-car garageDormered windowsExpansive view decksFrench mansard roof
What the owner loves about this home
View homes with a statement-making French Mansard silhouette on an oversized lot—minutes from a booming waterfront district—are nearly unheard of. Whether you’re hosting sunset dinners on the deck, watching holiday boat parades from the living-room sofa, or simply admiring the roofline that sets your home apart, 1616 SE 78th Avenue delivers the Northwest lifestyle in unforgettable style.
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Forced air, Heat pump, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Laundry, Garage Door Opener, Granite, Marble, 3rd Floor
- Flooring: Hardwood, Slate
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,498 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage - Attached, Off-street, On-street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Garage on Main
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial, Water, City, Mountain
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 112427174
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Conventional
Materials
- wood frame
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1981
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Vancouver
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $572/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,052,887
- Annual tax amount: $10,272
- Date on market: 7/9/2025
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