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A famous Portland architect’s first home has a fascinating history that helped it sell for over $1M
A famous Portland architect’s first home has a fascinating history that helped it sell for over $1M
A famous Portland architect’s first home has a fascinating history that helped it sell for over $1M

Published on: 12/08/2025

This news was posted by Oregon Today News

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A 1926 cottage designed by architect Richard Sundeleaf on Southeast 7th Avenue in Southeast Portland’s Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood has sold.The living room has original hardwood floors, a fireplace between two window seats and a door that opens to the garden patio.There is a stained box-beam ceiling in the dining room.The family room, between the living room and kitchen, has a view of the garden.The 1926 house with 2,442 square feet of living space was updated while retaining its original design aesthetic and craftsmanship, said listing brokers Robin Springer and Melissa Ewbank of Windermere Realty Trust.The updated kitchen has stained wood cabinetry, quartz counters, a five-burner gas range and a peninsula with seating for two people.The kitchen and family room can be accessed through an arched entry.The house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms.The second story has an office, three bedrooms and a bathroom.The house has two updated bathrooms.The second story has three bedrooms and a bathroom with heated tile floors and a walk-in shower.The upstairs bathroom has heated tile floors and a walk-in shower.The property has raised garden beds and a greenhouse.There is an attached two-car garage.Landscaping for the corner lot was designed by a retired Portland Japanese Garden curator who installed Japanese maple trees, raised garden beds and water features.

A century-old cottage, designed by celebrated architect Richard Sundeleaf for his young family in Southeast Portland, sold for $27,000 over its $985,000 asking price.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/realestate/2025/12/a-famous-portland-architects-first-home-has-a-fascinating-history-that-helped-it-sell-for-over-1m.html

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