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    5202 SW Burton Dr, Portland, OR 97221

    3beds
    3,050sqft
    Residential, Single Family Residence
    Built in 1939
    0.36 Acres Lot
    $1,725,200 Zestimate®
    $566/sqft
    $4,666 Estimated rent

    What's special

    The Hemenway-Silver House | A Modern Reimagining of a Portland Classic. Originally conceived in 1939 by noted Portland architect Roscoe Hemenway, Hemenway-Silver House underwent a masterful transformation at the hands of designer Benjamin Silver and builder Oliver Olson. Once home to midcentury pulp fiction illustrator Verne Tossey, the residence now offers a compelling dialogue between its historical charm and contemporary clarity. Silver approached the renovation with a question: What would Hemenway do if he designed it today? The answer unfolds in a series of subtle, intentional gestures—spaces opened, ceilings vaulted, light invited in. The layout nods to its past while embracing the needs of modern living. The living room’s clean-lined vaulted ceiling, centered picture window, and dual French doors set a tone of lightness and connection to nature. The once-enclosed kitchen now flows into the dining room, anchored by floor-to-ceiling built-ins on one end and covered patio access on the other. Quartz countertops and marble backsplash tile strike a balance of durability and refinement, while bespoke Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances with integrated wine storage, and a cigar humidor cater to elevated living. On the main, the vaulted primary suite features French doors to a private patio and added ensuite bath. Downstairs, two more bedrooms and bath, roomy den, studio, and wine cellar—outfitted with the minimalist Stact system—round out the living spaces. The rebuild was completed in 2017 and although the landscaping has matured, the home still looks every bit as new as the day it sold, both in and out. By weaving together modern British sensibility with Pacific Northwest warmth, this home not only honors its origins—it reinvents them. [Home Energy Score = 9. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10098292]

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: June 27, 2025 at 03:36pm

    Listed by:

    Jeff Weithman 503-975-7788,

    Where, Inc

    Bought with:

    Marisa Swenson, 200707042

    Modern Homes Collective

    Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 321916286MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Partial bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Suite, Vaulted Ceiling, Walkin Closet
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Bathtub With Shower, High Ceilings, Wallto Wall Carpet
    • Level: Lower
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: High Ceilings, Walkin Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet
    • Level: Lower
    Dining room
    • Features: Builtin Features, Patio
    • Level: Main
    Family room
    • Features: Fireplace, Wallto Wall Carpet
    • Level: Lower
    Kitchen
    • Features: Gas Appliances, Gourmet Kitchen, Island
    • Level: Main
    Living room
    • Features: Fireplace, Sound System, Vaulted Ceiling
    • Level: Main
    Office
    • Features: High Ceilings, Wallto Wall Carpet
    • Level: Lower
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Heat Pump, Fireplace(s)
    Cooling
    • Heat Pump
    Appliances
    • Included: Built In Oven, Built-In Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Appliances, Instant Hot Water, Microwave, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Purifier, Wine Cooler, Tankless Water Heater
    • Laundry: Laundry Room
    Features
    • High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Sound System, Sink, Bathtub With Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Built-in Features, Gourmet Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Suite, Marble, Pot Filler, Quartz, Tile
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Heated Tile, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Wood
    • Windows: Double Pane Windows
    • Basement: Finished,Full
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    • Fireplace features: Gas
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,050
    • Total interior livable area: 3,050 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Driveway, On Street, Garage Door Opener, Attached
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Covered Patio, Patio
    • Exterior features: Gas Hookup, Water Feature, Yard
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Trees/Woods
    Lot
    • Size: 0.36 Acres
    • Features: Private, Secluded, Terraced, Trees, Sprinkler, SqFt 15000 to 19999
    Details
    • Additional structures: GasHookup
    • Parcel number: R180594
    • Zoning: R5

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Mid Century Modern
    • Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Cedar, Stucco
    • Foundation: Slab
    • Roof: Metal
    Condition
    • Updated/Remodeled
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1939

    Utilities & green energy

    • Gas: Gas Hookup, Gas
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Connected
    Green energy
    • Water conservation: Dual Flush Toilet

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Portland
    • Subdivision: Sylvan Highlands

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $500 annually
    • Amenities included: Road Maintenance

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Road surface type: Paved
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    Estimated market value

    $1,725,200