Incredible opportunity to restore a 1979 NW Midcentury Modernism home by renowned local architect Edgar Waehrer. On a quiet street at the foothills of Forest Park, 3453 NW Raleigh is a groovy forest hideaway with tremendous character and potential. Soaring ceilings, large clerestory windows, curved walls, amazing natural light, and a classic cone fireplace at the center of it all – this special home has all the ingredients to be the ultimate midcentury dream. Idyllic location with potential views of the city & Mt St Helens, steps from Forest Park trails and minutes to beloved NW Portland restaurants and retail. A true fixer this home is non-financeable. Cash offers only. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10248593]
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$725,000
3453 NW Raleigh St, Portland, OR 97210
3beds
2,257sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
10,018.8 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$321/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic cone fireplaceSoaring ceilingsLarge clerestory windowsAmazing natural lightCurved walls
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Sean Becker hello@seanzbecker.com,
Sean Z Becker Real Estate,
Kirby Arkes 503-706-0854,
Sean Z Becker Real Estate
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 252984171
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom, Walkin Closet
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Loft
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Features: Loft
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Deck, Tile Floor
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Floor
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Deck, Fireplace, Tile Floor
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer/Dryer
Features
- High Ceilings, Loft, Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,257
- Total interior livable area: 2,257 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 10,018.8 Square Feet
- Features: Trees, SqFt 10000 to 14999
Details
- Parcel number: R307856
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Willamette Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $321/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $935,760
- Annual tax amount: $14,888
- Date on market: 5/22/2026
- Listing terms: Cash
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $725,000$321/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #252984171 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,889 +3.7% | $553,080 +3% |
| 2024 | $14,354 +4% | $536,980 +3% |
| 2023 | $13,802 +2.2% | $521,340 +3% |
| 2022 | $13,503 +1.7% | $506,160 +3% |
| 2021 | $13,275 +9% | $491,420 +3% |
| 2020 | $12,177 +3.8% | $477,110 +3% |
| 2019 | $11,729 | $463,220 +3% |
| 2018 | $11,729 +3% | $449,730 +3% |
| 2017 | $11,384 +14% | $436,640 +3% |
| 2016 | $9,985 | $423,930 +3% |
| 2015 | $9,985 +2.7% | $411,590 +3% |
| 2014 | $9,723 +5.8% | $399,610 +3% |
| 2013 | $9,186 +8.8% | $387,980 +3% |
| 2012 | $8,443 +3.7% | $376,680 +3% |
| 2011 | $8,141 +5.5% | $365,710 +3% |
| 2010 | $7,715 +2.7% | $355,060 +3% |
| 2009 | $7,510 +5.9% | $344,720 +3% |
| 2008 | $7,090 +0.2% | $334,680 +3% |
| 2007 | $7,075 +11.4% | $324,940 +3% |
| 2006 | $6,353 +4.7% | $315,480 +3% |
| 2005 | $6,065 -8.4% | $306,300 +3% |
| 2004 | $6,619 +2.3% | $297,380 +3% |
| 2003 | $6,473 +8.9% | $288,720 +3% |
| 2002 | $5,944 +7.4% | $280,320 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $5,536 | $264,240 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Northwest
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Chapman Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10West Sylvan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 8/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chapman
- Middle: West Sylvan
- High: Lincoln
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- Oregon
- Multnomah County
- Portland
- 97210
- Northwest
- 3453 NW Raleigh St
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