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id‑century modern gem in Portland’s Sylvan Heights hits the market after three decades. The 1961, three‑story home sits on 0.83 acres at 1503 SW 61st Drive and offers 3,862 sq ft of living space. Listed Oct 27 for $1.45 million, an offer was accepted Nov 9 and the sale is now pending. Buyers drawn to the property value design and the blend of indoor‑outdoor living, the listing agents say, noting the home’s unique lot and architecture.
The main level boasts floor‑to‑ceiling and clerestory windows that flood the living room with natural light, while vaulted fir‑lined ceilings create a sense of height. A wood‑burning fireplace anchors the living room, breakfast nook, and lower‑level family room. The kitchen has been updated with an island, eating area, pantry, gas appliances, and hardwood flooring. Two stories above house four bedrooms and two full baths.
The seller, Aaron Blumenkron of Goby Walnut, supplied custom wood furnishings, including the eye‑catching “alphabet bench” in the living room and a large Oregon black walnut built‑in cabinet in the family‑room. The finished basement includes laundry, storage, and an exterior entry.
Additional amenities: attached two‑car garage, landscaped lawns, an in‑ground pool, and a fruit orchard. Recent upgrades include a new roof, furnace, and air‑conditioning system.
