Portland NW/ SW/ S, Raleigh Hills Homes with NW Contemporary Style

Portland NW/ SW/ S, Raleigh Hills Homes with NW Contemporary Style

Welcome to the enchanting neighborhoods of Portland, Oregon, specifically the charming areas of Northwest, Southwest, and Raleigh Hills. Nestled between the stunning backdrop of the Cascade Mountains and the vibrant urban landscape, these regions offer a unique blend of natural beauty and modern living.

Portland is celebrated for its diverse culture, rich history, and commitment to sustainability, making it a desirable place to call home. The Northwest and Southwest neighborhoods are known for their tree-lined streets, eclectic shops, and an array of dining options that cater to every palate. Raleigh Hills, a hidden gem, boasts a serene suburban atmosphere while still being just a stone's throw away from the bustling city center.

One of the standout features of homes in this region is their stunning Northwest Contemporary style. Characterized by clean lines, large windows, and an emphasis on integrating indoor and outdoor spaces, these homes are designed to harmonize with the surrounding natural landscape. The use of natural materials, such as wood and stone, not only enhances their aesthetic appeal but also promotes an eco-friendly lifestyle.

Living in these neighborhoods means embracing a lifestyle that values community, creativity, and connection to nature. Whether you’re exploring the nearby parks, indulging in local coffee shops, or enjoying the vibrant arts scene, there’s always something to discover.

If you’re looking for a home that embodies modern elegance and a deep appreciation for the environment, the Northwest Contemporary homes in Portland’s NW, SW, and Raleigh Hills neighborhoods are waiting for you. Experience the perfect blend of urban convenience and natural beauty in this thriving part of Oregon!

Newest Portland NW/ SW/ S, Raleigh Hills Homes with NW Contemporary Style

$1,830,000
4 Beds 2 Baths 165824290 MLS
This beautifully updated residence blends timeless architecture with thoughtful enhancements creating light-filled living spaces for effortless everyday living—from the spacious living room with oversized windows and a striking floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, to the dining room with sliders that open to the outdoor patio. The eat-in kitchen anchors the main level with classic finishes, high-end appliances, and a functional layout that flows into the adjoining family room. Exposed wood beams and a second fireplace create a comfortable gathering space for family and friends. A remodeled half bath, mudroom with built-ins, office, convenient wet bar, and dedicated dog room complete the main floor.Upstairs, the primary suite offers a resort-like retreat, with a spacious walk-in closet, private sauna, and a modern bathroom featuring a soaking tub and walk-in shower. An expansive insulated storage room, conveniently located beside the linen closet, provides a "must-have" storage. The additional bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests, or creative space. The home has been thoughtfully expanded from its original 3,200+ square feet to 3,922 square feet, incorporating the primary suite, flex space and storage.Outdoor living is equally exceptional. A new covered patio extends the home’s living space outdoors, creating an inviting setting for entertaining, dining, or quiet private enjoyment. Professional landscaping, outdoor lighting, meandering pathways, and mature greenery transform the grounds into a park-like retreat. The home offers convenient access to some of the area’s most sought-after schools, including newly remodeled Raleigh Hills Elementary, OES, and Jesuit, and easy access to local shopping, the Portland Golf Club, and downtown Portland. Welcome Home!

7785 SW WESTGATE WAY, Portland

$995,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 168200382 MLS
Quintessential Northwest Contemporary tucked away on a quiet dead-end street in Portland Heights, this beautifully updated Northwest Contemporary offers an exceptional blend of modern comfort, privacy, and connection to nature. Set on approximately one-third of an acre above the Marquam Nature Park, with a trailhead just half a block away, the home feels like a private treehouse immersed in the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.Floor-to-ceiling windows frame peaceful views of the surrounding greenway, filling the home with natural light and bringing the outdoors into nearly every room. Beautiful hardwood floors flow throughout, complemented by thoughtful updates and custom built-ins that add both character and functionality.The remodeled kitchen features elegant quartz countertops, a striking waterfall-edge eating bar, and an open connection to the dining area. Step outside to the inviting deck—perfect for morning coffee, al fresco dining, or simply enjoying the tranquil natural surroundings. The cozy family room features a custom built-in media center and overlooks the dramatic living room, where floor-to-ceiling windows create a spectacular connection to the lush landscape beyond. A second deck off the living room provides an ideal setting for entertaining while surrounded by nature.The serene primary suite offers its own retreat-like ambiance, complete with custom built-ins, a luxurious marbled quartz walk-in shower, and a spacious walk-in closet.Despite its secluded, nature-filled setting, this exceptional home is just minutes from Downtown Portland, NW 23rd, and the city's vibrant dining, shopping, and cultural amenities.A rare opportunity to experience the best of Northwest living—where architecture, nature, privacy, and convenience come together in one remarkable Portland Heights setting. [Home Energy Score = 4. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10251499]

2538 SW SHERWOOD DR, Portland

$2,300,000
5 Beds 4 Baths 123783833 MLS
Directly across from one of the city’s most charming parks, this 3-story custom home delivers panoramic mountain, city, & river views from every level. Soaring ceilings, warm walnut floors and a sweeping sliding glass panel door merge interior luxury with expansive IPE decks for effortless indoor-outdoor living. Every room is voluminous and flooded year-round with natural light. The chef's kitchen boasts Sub-Zero and European appliances, a gas cooktop, double ovens, dual dishwashers, an end-grain butcher block island, a dining counter and a corner window that draws you to the natural splendors of this spectacular location. Four fireplaces, vaulted top-level ceilings, & five en-suite bedrooms including a main-level primary option, offer areas to relax. The daylight lower level with a living area, full prep kitchen, craft room, bedroom, bathroom, & a second laundry, expands outside to the IPE deck for unwinding around the Paloform Miso Concrete fire pit. Landscaped grounds boast fruit and aspen trees, kiwi and grape vines, a fern forest and private terraced gardens. Rebuilt in 2004, then reimagined further under the sellers’ stewardship into a contemporary gem. Modern upgrades include updated HVAC and EV charging. This special home sits in the heart of a tranquil tree-lined neighborhood, adjacent to Healy Heights Park, and a short distance to Council Crest Park, the scenic Fairmount loop and Marquam Nature Park. It is minutes to OHSU, downtown, Hillsdale, NW 23rd, Nike, & the tech corridor.

4260 SW COUNCIL CREST DR, Portland

$1,399,950
6 Beds 4 Baths 398539668 MLS
Timeless elegance and exceptional livability come together in this impressive 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath NW Portland residence. A grand entrance welcomes you into a spacious floor plan filled with natural light, expansive windows, and rich architectural details. Designed for both entertaining and everyday comfort, the home features four fireplaces and custom built-ins throughout the house. At the heart of the home, the chef’s kitchen showcases a generous cook island, illuminated cabinetry, and double ovens. The adjoining breakfast nook is framed by wraparound windows and opens to the deck, creating an idyllic spot for morning coffee or effortless indoor-outdoor gatherings. The primary suite is a true sanctuary. The spa-inspired ensuite features a double-sided fireplace, luxurious soaking tub, walk-in shower, and an oversized walk-in closet—creating a private retreat at the end of the day. The lower level expands the possibilities with a large bonus/flex space, additional bedroom, and utility room with abundant storage. Whether envisioned as a media room, guest retreat, home gym, or recreation space, the flexible layout adapts beautifully to a variety of lifestyles. Outside, discover a peaceful wooded setting designed for relaxation. A lower-level deck with hot tub invites you to unwind among the trees, while the adjacent grassy area offers space for play, gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying the serene surroundings. A rare combination of scale, character, natural light, luxurious amenities, and tranquil outdoor living—this exceptional NW Portland home is ready to be enjoyed. [Home Energy Score = 4. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10251078]

2337 NW PINNACLE DR, Portland

$1,195,000
5 Beds 3 Baths 397854347 MLS
Offered for the first time in 62 years, this treasured custom residence presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity in Portland’s coveted SW Hills Neighborhood. Built in 1964 for its original owners and thoughtfully cared for ever since, the home embodies the enduring quality, scale, and craftsmanship rarely found today. Sited on an expansive .46-acre parcel, the property offers privacy, mature landscape surroundings, and an exceptional sense of place.Spanning 4,623 square feet, the residence was designed for both entertaining and comfortable everyday living. Formal living and dining rooms provide gathering spaces, while the kitchen and adjoining family room create a welcoming hub for daily life. The main-level primary suite offers convenience and flexibility, making the floor plan equally suited for a variety of lifestyles.With five bedrooms and three-and-one-half baths, there is abundant room for family, guests, hobbies, or work-from-home needs. Three wood-burning fireplaces bring warmth, character, and ambiance throughout the home, reinforcing its classic Northwest appeal. Large windows frame views and invite natural light into the generous living spaces.Recent improvements include a new high-efficiency HVAC system for year-round comfort and energy-conscious performance. The kitchen is equipped with Dacor and Frigidaire appliances, providing a solid foundation for everyday cooking and entertaining. A spacious three-car garage offers room for vehicles, storage, and recreational equipment.Whether preserved and celebrated for its original architectural integrity or thoughtfully updated for modern tastes, the possibilities are extraordinary. Properties with this provenance, lot size, rarely come to market. Ideally located near parks, trails, schools, and neighborhood amenities, this is a home that offers both immediate enjoyment and long-term legacy. A truly special SW Hills offering, ready to welcome its next steward and begin an exciting new chapter.

5510 SW SWEETBRIAR ST, Portland

$1,130,000
5 Beds 3 Baths 575800714 MLS
New Modern Dwelling intelligently designed for modern day living featuring details and fixtures influenced by midcentury design.The main level living room features vaulted ceilings, a wall of windows flooding the interior space with natural light while overlooking the lush forested greenspace. The kitchen features beautiful custom walnut cabinetry, quartz countertops, designer lighting and tile.Sliding glass doors open the dining/great room to a large deck overlooking that floats in the surrounding trees, covered by a beautiful natural wood clad gable equipped with Cedar & Moss light fixtures that allows you to enjoy and relax in the outdoors year round. Wide plank oak hardwood flooring runs throughout the main level that also includes a laundry room, bedroom and a half bathroom.The upper level has a vaulted primary suite with a large walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom with a soaking tub, slate floors and designer details. One additional bedroom, a full bath plus a large bonus great room area for additional lounging space. The lower level features views of the adjacent forest, two bedrooms, a full bath and plenty of storage. A large double car garage is attached on the main level with off street driveway parking. Enjoy the added benefit of the energy-efficient upgrades including:high efficiency heating/cooling systems,high level of insulation,high performance windows and an independent heat recovery ventilation system, exceeds Energy Star rating with HERS=44.This beautiful home is located at the end of a cul-de-sac, designed for privacy and borders a tranquil dedicated green space. Surround yourself with nature and beautiful design while being just minutes to St. Vincent, Nike, Intel, and downtown Portland. Close to local shops, restaurants and hiking trails.Built by Advance Design Build - energy efficient focused, design conscious builder. [Home Energy Score = 9. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10242250]

3105 NW BLUE SKY LN, Portland

$3,750,000
4 Beds 6 Baths 256092063 MLS
There is nothing else like Buddington in Dunthorpe.Set at the top of a quiet street, past a private drive that opens to a full acre of hedge-walled grounds, 1510 Buddington is a true Northwest modern estate. Steel beam construction, a standing seam metal roof, and modern systems throughout: built to a standard rarely seen.A grand pivot door opens to walls of glass that slide away entirely, erasing the line between the great room and the terrace beyond. It is rare to find a hillside lot that walks straight out, level, to a south-facing saltwater pool with built-in hot tub. No steps, no transition, just an uninterrupted run from kitchen island to poolside chaise, with sun across the water all day and total privacy on every side.Inside, vaulted ceilings and a fireplace draw the eye through the great room, dining area, and chef's kitchen, with a six-burner range, double ovens, dual dishwashers, and a dedicated wet bar. A massive box-beamed bonus room with walls of built in panelling and bookshelves/display cases, opens to its own private fireplace terrace with peaceful water feature.The layout is the quiet advantage. The primary suite occupies its own wing on the main level, with pivot door entry, walls of glass, direct pool access, and a spa bath built for slowing down. Upstairs, a floating staircase leads to three en suite bedrooms, each with a walk-in closet, a separate wing with its own space. Below, a Klafs sauna, home theater, fitness room w/ sport court access, and full bath make the lower level the one everyone ends up in.Outdoors, a covered patio with wood-burning fireplace, outdoor kitchen, and built-in grill anchors the terrace, while a fire pit with built-in seating and uplighted, fully fenced grounds carry the evening well past sunset.Oversized three-car garage with room to expand a collection. Riverdale School District. Supremely private. Excellent location to LO and the City.This is Dunthorpe, reimagined for the way people want to live now.

1510 S BUDDINGTON ST, Portland

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