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This mysterious Portland castle has fascinated neighbors for decades — now you can buy it for $650k
This mysterious Portland castle has fascinated neighbors for decades — now you can buy it for $650k
This mysterious Portland castle has fascinated neighbors for decades — now you can buy it for $650k

Published on: 12/03/2025

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A castle-themed residence needing major repairs in Northeast Portland’s Beaumont-Wilshire neighborhood is for sale by Cee Webster of Neighbors Realty.The house with a three-story central turret was built in 1928 at 3880 N.E. Wistaria Dr.“This home will not qualify for a loan or financing,“ according to Webster. ”It’s a heavy fixer and will require substantial work.Webster is upfront about the neglected condition of the 3,494-square-foot house.Webster told the Oregonian/OregonLive the buyer could be someone who wants to “live in a one-of-a-kind landmark home and isn’t afraid of rolling up their sleeves.”The property at 3880 N.E. Wistaria Dr. in Northeast Portland’s Beaumont-Wilshire neighborhood last changed hands almost 30 years ago.Bedrooms and other rooms inside the turret have curved walls.Decorative molding, window frames, built-in cabinets and floors are original and need to be restored.An arched entry leads to the kitchen, which has 176 square feet of space.There are two bathrooms plus two powder rooms.Dragon-shaped sconces decorate the walls.There are four bedrooms: One on the main floor, two on the second story and one in the third-story turret.A closet in one of the bedrooms leads to a long hall called a secret room.Virtual tours show water damage on the walls and ceilings, exposed laths — narrow strips of wood — and cracked plaster.There is a fireplace in the living room and original hardwood floors.Coved ceilings and glass doors reflect the original high quality of the house.A castle-themed home has arched windows.The three-story round turret has curved walls.The three-story round turret has curved walls.A castle-themed home is being soldWebster 's listing description states: “Have you been curious about the stunning medieval-looking castle-like home on the corner of Wistaria? The one with the turret and the Grey Gardens vibe?The broker wrote, “Portlanders have wondered what secrets lie behind those arched windows, what the view might be from the top, what it currently looks like inside … and what it could look like again. Now is your chance to find out.The narrow foyer leads to a step to the living room.The 0.14-acre property is on the Alameda Ridge, an area known for its historic homes and views of the city and Mount Hood.The asking price is $650,000. Offers are due by 9 a.m. on Dec. 8 and the buyer needs to pay in cash, said listing broker Cee Webster of Neighbors Realty.“This home will not qualify for a loan or financing,“ according to Webster. ”It’s a heavy fixer and will require substantial work.Webster told the Oregonian/OregonLive, “The person for this house wants to live in a one-of-a-kind landmark home, and isn’t afraid of rolling up their sleeves.”

A castle-themed residence with a three-story turret has been beguiling passersby since it was constructed during the Roaring Twenties on a corner lot in Northeast Portland.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/realestate/2025/12/this-mysterious-portland-castle-has-fascinated-neighbors-for-decades-now-you-can-buy-it-for-650k.html

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