Some people who are looking to buy a home have a preference for historic homes. Owners have discovered that updating century-old homes can result in open floor designs, increased energy efficiency, and reduced maintenance requirements while maintaining the difficult-to-install charm of ornamental glass, handcrafted woodwork, and patinaed lighting fixtures.
Portland offers a range of Gilded Age homes for sale, as well as Craftsman, Foursquare, and Colonial Revival homes from the early 1900s.Intimate two-bedroom cottages and enormous multi-story palaces, such as an 1895 Dunthorpe house with about 12,000 square feet of living area, are for sale.
BrokerMacey Laurickof, Advisor for Luxury Although Windermere Realty Trust sells all kinds of houses, she was able to find purchasers for a lot of properties with historical connections in 2024.
Laurick told The Oregonian/OregonLive that although newer homes have many contemporary amenities, they can’t equal the craftsmanship and quality of older, historic buildings. A broader range of people are drawn to homes that have been tastefully and timelessly upgraded than those that adhere to fads.
Formal dining rooms, wallpaper, and fireplaces are still popular. Flexible places for home offices and outdoor living areas within beautiful gardens may be found in many of the antique homes that sold. Homes that were practical, approachable, and family-friendly were well-liked.
Laurick and partner MJ Steen represented either the purchase or the seller in the following historic residential properties.
1887 Jacobean Revival in Portland Heights
For 5.5 million dollars, the 1887 Markle-Pittock House on 1.17 acres at 1816 S.W. Hawthorne Terr. in Portland Heights is up for sale. In 1928, the renowned architectural team Jacobberger and Smith transformed the original Queen Anne facade into a red brick Jacobean Revival.
Listing broker Steen told The Oregonian/OregonLive that the Markle-Pittock House is of extraordinary and uncommon quality. The old architecture’s timeless attractiveness has been enhanced while maintaining its integrity thanks to the recent, painstaking restoration work.
With 9,831 square feet of living area, the house features coffered ceilings, other decorative woodwork, and Povey stained glass windows. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
J. Carroll McCaffrey, a lawyer and real estate speculator who is recognized for having played a role in bringing the Cable Railway to the recently constructed Portland Heights, constructed the home.
The descendants of Henry Pittock, the former publisher of The Oregonian, and his wife, Georgia, who lived three miles northwest in a 1914 French Renaissance Revival style chateau that is now the Pittock Mansion museum, occupied the mansion from approximately 1917 to 1970 after Markle left town to avoid accruing debt during the Panic of 1893.
1910 Craftsman in Irvington
In Portland’s Historic Irvington District, a 1910 Craftsman on Northeast 18th Avenue sold for $1.4 million on November 22. According to Laurick, the seller’s agent, the original features include hardwood flooring, box-beam ceilings, and leaded windows.
Redfin’s Nicolas Towle represented the buyer.
According to Laurick, the upscale renovation by Green Gables Design & Restoration and Bright Design combined restored features like the original doors and built-ins with a contemporary floor layout and modernized finishes to create a new, modern look while maintaining the outside architecture.
1912 Dutch Colonial in Portland Heights
On December 20, a Dutch Colonial from 1912 on Southwest Montgomery Drive sold for $925,000.
According to selling agent Laurick, the property’s original moldings, French doors, and stained-glass accents maintain its classic elegance, and potential purchasers found it very tempting due to its near proximity to the city, parks, trails, and schools.
The 3,667-square-foot home’s main level features rich wood floors with walnut inlays that provide a touch of coziness and refinement to the classic design, Laurick added.
Nathan Neubauer of Where represented the purchase of the 6,969-square-foot property.
1930 cottage in Portland Heights
On May 21, a 1930 Portland Heights cottage on Southwest Edgewood Road sold for $1,375,000.
Laurick listed the 4,001-square-foot home with archways, leaded windows, and box-beam ceilings. Ryan Smith of Knipe Realty ERA Powered represented the buyer of the 8,276-square-foot property.
According to Laurick, this quaint English cottage combined classic beauty with contemporary improvements. The house provided a warm blend of modern comfort and vintage charm. High-end finishes were used in the renovated kitchen and baths, resulting in a smooth blend of traditional elegance and contemporary design.
1935 Hamptons-style house in Lake Oswego
On December 18, a 1935 home in Lake Oswego’s distinctive coastal design on Southshore Boulevard sold for $10.5 million. Laurick and Steen listed the 6,147-square-foot waterfront home on one acre.
According to Steen, this renovated estate reflects the grandeur of upscale residences in the Hamptons, a famous seaside resort in New York. The property, which was located on the lakefront in Clackamas County, had a boathouse, bocce ball court, tennis court, and pool. It gave off the impression of a true compound and was conveniently close to downtown Lake Oswego.
Belrose Realty’s Thomas Patterson represented the buyer.
1941 Colonial Revival in Portland Heights
On April 19, a 1941 Colonial Revival home on Southwest Clifton Street in Portland Heights sold for $1,823,300 as part of a Laurick and Steen multi-property transaction.
According to Laurick, the 0.29-acre home features original windows, moldings, and architectural details along with a functional, renovated floor plan created in partnership with Jennifer Leonard of Nielle Design.
The gourmet chef’s kitchen featured heated floors, upscale appliances, and finishes. According to her, the 1941 architecture’s utility was further improved by a finished basement level, an enormous two-car garage, and modern bathrooms.
1943 Colonial Revival in Dunthorpe
On September 30, a 1943 Colonial Revival on Dunthorpe’s South Military Road sold for $5,380,000.The Windermere Realty Trust
On September 30, a 1943 Colonial Revival home on Dunthorpe’s South Military Road sold for $5,380,000. Windermere Realty Trust’s Allison Williams and Carolyn Spurlock offered the 9,848-square-foot home on 1.05 acres.
Laurick, who was representing the buyer, stated that the previous owners and Jessica Helgerson Interior Design collaborated to create this high-end renovation, which turned a traditional Colonial into a practical, approachable, and family-friendly home.
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Janet Eastman writes on trends and design. You can follow her on X@janeteastman and contact her at 503-294-4072 and [email protected].
