Private Northwest Retreat w/ Flexible Living & Peaceful Views!---Tucked along a private drive in the scenic West Hills, this thoughtfully updated home offers a rare combination of privacy, versatility & connection to nature—just minutes from the city & St Johns. Set on a .45-acre lot, the home spans three levels & is designed for multigenerational living, work-from-home flexibility, or income potential.---The main level is light-filled & inviting, featuring vaulted ceilings, oak floors & a wood-burning stove, all framed by panoramic forest canopy views w/ abundant natural light & beautiful sunrise exposure. Enjoy peaceful surroundings year-round, w/ peekaboo river & mountain views from fall through spring. The updated kitchen offers stainless steel appliances & a gas range, flowing seamlessly into the main living spaces & out to a spacious deck—perfect for entertaining or quiet mornings. ---The bedroom level provides a private primary suite w/ its own deck, two additional bedrooms, a full bath & a laundry room.---A standout feature of the home is the unique lower-level w/ high ceiling & tall windows. It features a fully permitted 2nd kitchen, complete w/ Thermadore range & quality finishes. With a separate entrance, gas fireplace, two bedrooms, & full bath, it offers flexibility for extended living, guests, or rental potential.Additional flexible space includes a high-end garage conversion w/ vaulted ceiling, skylights, kitchenette & private entrance—ideal for creative use, guests, or home office.--Step outside to your own private retreat featuring a six-person Finlandia cedar sauna cold plunge, outdoor shower, cedar raised garden beds and a play area. --Additional highlights include new carpet, a metal roof, a private setting not directly on Germantown Road, walkable to Forest Park trailheads. [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10024890]
Active
$875,000
9620 NW Germantown Rd, Portland, OR 97231
5beds
3,892sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
0.45 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$225/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceDesigned for multigenerational livingWork-from-home flexibilityUpdated kitchenPanoramic forest canopy viewsSpacious deckOutdoor shower
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- 1,573 |
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeanie Williams 503-706-1802,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Real Estate
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 370700929
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Partial bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, 2nd Kitchen, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Deck, Double Closet, Suite
- Level: Lower
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Bedroom 5
- Features: Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 220
- Dimensions: 22 x 10
Dining room
- Features: Formal, Hardwood Floors, Vaulted Ceiling
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Family room
- Features: Kitchen, Skylight, Free Standing Refrigerator, Laminate Flooring, Vaulted Ceiling
- Level: Main
- Area: 414
- Dimensions: 23 x 18
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Gas Appliances, Island, Microwave, Nook, Free Standing Range, Vaulted Ceiling
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Width: 12
Living room
- Features: Bookcases, Ceiling Fan, Deck, Hardwood Floors, Vaulted Ceiling, Wood Stove
- Level: Main
- Area: 289
- Dimensions: 17 x 17
Heating
- Forced Air 90, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Appliances, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Floor 3rd, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet, Formal, Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Nook, Bookcases, Double Closet, Suite, Pantry, Tile
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl, Wall to Wall Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Vinyl Frames, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Daylight,Finished,Separate Living Quarters Apartment Aux Living Unit
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,892
- Total interior livable area: 3,892 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached, Converted Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Tri Level
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered Deck, Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Raised Beds, Sauna
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), River, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Features: Private, Secluded, Sloped, Terraced, Trees, Wooded, SqFt 15000 to 19999
Details
- Additional structures: ToolShed, SeparateLivingQuartersApartmentAuxLivingUnit
- Parcel number: R169477
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: NW Contemporary
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- T111 Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $225/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $653,040
- Annual tax amount: $11,918
- Date on market: 3/26/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $875,000$225/sqft |
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| 4/4/2026 | Pending sale | $875,000$225/sqft |
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| 3/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $875,000+47.1%$225/sqft |
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| 3/13/2020 | Sold | $595,000-4.8%$153/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #19446315 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2020 | Pending sale | $625,000$161/sqft |
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| 1/20/2020 | Price change | $625,000-0.6%$161/sqft |
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| 12/31/2019 | Price change | $629,000-3.2%$162/sqft |
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| 11/20/2019 | Listed for sale | $650,000+57.4%$167/sqft |
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| 12/9/2004 | Sold | $412,880+78%$106/sqft |
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| 9/13/1996 | Sold | $232,000$60/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,918 -3.6% | $515,510 +3% |
| 2024 | $12,360 -3.9% | $500,500 +3% |
| 2023 | $12,864 +2.2% | $485,930 +3% |
| 2022 | $12,586 +2.8% | $471,780 +3% |
| 2021 | $12,247 +7.9% | $458,040 +3% |
| 2020 | $11,350 +3.8% | $444,700 +3% |
| 2019 | $10,932 | $431,750 +3% |
| 2018 | $10,932 +3% | $419,180 +3% |
| 2017 | $10,611 +14% | $406,980 +3% |
| 2016 | $9,306 | $395,130 +3% |
| 2015 | $9,306 +4.7% | $383,630 +3% |
| 2014 | $8,890 +37.7% | $372,460 +3% |
| 2013 | $6,457 +7.6% | $361,620 +3% |
| 2012 | $6,003 -6.4% | $351,090 +3% |
| 2011 | $6,417 -6.5% | $340,870 +3% |
| 2010 | $6,860 -1% | $330,950 +3% |
| 2009 | $6,932 +4.9% | $321,320 +3% |
| 2008 | $6,609 +0.2% | $311,970 +3% |
| 2007 | $6,595 +11.4% | $302,890 +3% |
| 2006 | $5,922 +4.7% | $294,070 +3% |
| 2005 | $5,653 +27.7% | $285,510 +37.4% |
| 2004 | $4,426 +13.1% | $207,840 +3% |
| 2003 | $3,914 +0.8% | $201,790 +3% |
| 2002 | $3,883 +0.4% | $195,920 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $3,869 +7.5% | $184,680 +3% |
| 1999 | $3,598 | $179,310 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$4,960/mo
Principal & interest
$4260
Property taxes
$700
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Forest Park - Linnton
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Skyline Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 3.9 mi
- 8/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Skyline
- Middle: West Sylvan
- High: Lincoln
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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- Oregon
- Multnomah County
- Portland
- 97231
- Forest Park - Linnton
- 9620 NW Germantown Rd
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