1634 Sw MYRTLE St, Portland, OR 97201

$2,350,000 Asking Price

7 beds
6 baths
8,413  sqft
Built in 1908

Presenting the L.B. MENEFEE HOUSE, an immense and stunning historical home in Portland Heights which exhibits a mix of Colonial, Tudor Revival, and Arts & Crafts architectural influences. Located in a prime location this home sits on 3 lots in the Grid. Be taken back by an excess of grand spaces including a large main floor family room right off the kitchen with a fireplace, quarter sawn oak doors, and custom wainscoting. The home displays artisan details such as floor to ceiling wood-paned windows in the main family room, french doors leading to lovely outdoor spaces on main and off the master bedroom, custom frescoes over the fireplaces in both the living room and family room, virgin maple floors upstairs, hand-laid custom pattern flooring in the den, and stunning custom ceiling designs throughout the main floor. Spacious primary suite with fireplace, huge walk in closet, soaking tub, walk in shower and double vanity. The second floor features 4 bedrooms all with en-suites for private living. The third floor features a bedroom, full bath, den and extra storage space. You don?t want to miss the renovated 2-bedroom apartment with a separate entrance, fireplace & private garden that is 1,277sq ft (not included in total square footage). Designed by renowned architect John Bennes of Bennes, Tobey, and Hendricks, this grand estate was originally designed to house long-time lumber leader Lee Bruce Menefee, a major timber owner and operator in Oregon and southwest Washington. The house was then sold to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Portland where it housed two archbishops, including Archbishop Alexander Christie, the founder of the University of Portland. The home was posted to the National Register of Historic Homes in 1989. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10192704]


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Floor 4 th, Hardwood floors, High ceilings, Laundry, Separate living quarters apartment aux living unit, Wainscoting, Washer dryer
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Disposal, Double oven, Free standing refrigerator, Stainless steel appliance, Tile, Trash compactor
Basement:
Finished, Full basement
Heating:
Other, Radiant
Fireplace:
Gas, Wood burning, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 5

Exterior

General:
Wood siding, Covered deck, Garden, Patio, Yard
Style:
Colonial, Tudor
Parking:
Driveway, Off street, Parking spaces: 0

Construction

Roofing:
Composition

Location

Road/Access:
Paved
Originating MLS:
Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc.
County:
Multnomah

Lot

Zoning:
CARTERS ADD TO P, BLOCK 82 TL 8200, R128538
View:
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Utilities

Water:
Public Water
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc.

This listing courtesy of:
Windermere Realty Trust, Andrew Pienovi

About Portland, OR

Housing

Number of Units
428,822
Median Home Value
$473,531
Median Rent
$1,251

43.72% of housing units are renter occupied.

5.89% are vacant.

Commute

Car
46.63%
Public Transportation
6.64%
Walk to Work
3.11%
Work from Home
40.47%
Other
0.60%

The median travel time to work is 17 minutes.

People

Population
933,432
Median Age
38.50
Median Household Size
2.55

Education

High School
15.24%
Associate’s Degree
6.78%
Bachelor’s Degree
30.17%
Graduate Degree
20.64%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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