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3103 SW Gale Ave

Portland, OR 97239

3 beds
4 baths
3,333 sqft
13,939 sqft lot
$269 per sqft
1973 build
– on site

A hallmark of 1970s modernism—where bold design met laid-back luxury, this home is a study in era-defining style, unfolding across three expansive levels in Portland’s Southwest Hills. Built in 1973, the home channels the era’s signature style with parquet floors, vaulted ceilings, and a warm, wood-accented palette. Period drapes, spotlights, and original lighting fixtures further anchor the home in its time— adding texture, warmth, and a distinctly nostalgic glow. The main level’s open layout flows from the living room to a spacious dining area and wraparound deck—framing postcard forest views and a peek at Mt. St. Helens. Downstairs, the private bedroom level opens to a balcony, while the lower floor transforms into a full-fledged screening and theater suite—complete with a projection room, bonus space, and a large, secure storage room.The 1970s marked a seismic shift in filmmaking—a golden age when directors like Scorsese, Coppola, Kubrick, and trailblazer Elaine May reimagined what cinema could be. It was a decade defined by bold choices, boundary-pushing narratives, and visual storytelling that turned every frame into a masterpiece. This home, steeped in the aesthetic and atmosphere of the era, echoes that same sense of artistry and intention and its connection to film runs deep. The screening room once housed multiple projectors, including a pair of 35mm Century models and two 16mm projectors, and was regularly used to view and review films—a space designed for watching with intention. Keeping the tradition of film alive, the projectors that once lived here now reside at local theaters: Cinemagic and the Hollywood Theatre, respectively. Many of the prints found a new home at the Museum of Modern Art. Together, the machines and the movies they once brought to life continue their stories—on screens and in rooms—near and far.

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MLS# 123666138 —

The Building

Year Built:

1973
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

MidCenturyModern
Roof:

Composition
Stories:

3
Basement:

Finished,PartiallyFinished,StorageSpace
Foundation Details:

ConcretePerimeter
Exterior Description:

WoodSiding
Exterior Features:

Deck
Window Features:

AluminumFrames
Building Area Description:

FLRPLN
Building Area Total:

3333.0
Building Area Calculated:

1129

Interior

Interior Features:

HardwoodFloors, HighCeilings, VaultedCeiling, VinylFloor, WalltoWallCarpet, WasherDryer
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

WoodBurning

Room Dimensions

Main Level Area Total:

1129
Lower Level Area Total:

1112

Financial & Terms

Bank Owned:

false
Land Lease:

false
Short Sale:

false
Home Warranty:

false

Location

Directions:

SW Fairmount, N on SW Gale Ave
Latitude:

45.500015
Longitude:

-122.701284

The Property

Parcel Number:

R221419
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

SingleFamilyResidence
Property Condition:

Approximately
Lot Features:

Cul_de_sac, Sloped, Trees
Lot Size Range:

SqFt10000to14999
Lot Size Acres:

0.32
Lot Size SqFt:

13939.0
View:

true
View Description:

City, Mountain, TreesWoods
Farm:

false
Property Attached:

false
Road Surface Type:

Paved

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Legal Description:

MT ADAMS PK, LOT 15
Tax Annual Amount:

15000.09

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

4
Full Baths:

3
Partial Baths:

1
Total Baths:

3.1
Total Baths Main Level:

0.1
Total Baths Lower Level:

3.0
Full Baths Lower Level:

3
Partial Baths Main Level:

1

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

ForcedAir
Heating:

true
Cooling:

HeatPump
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Sewer:

PublicSewer
Water Source:

PublicWater
Fuel Description:

Electricity, Oil

Appliances

Appliances:

BuiltinOven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, FreeStandingRefrigerator

Schools

Elementary School:

Ainsworth
Middle Or Junior School:

West Sylvan
High School:

Lincoln

The Community

Subdivision Name:

SW HILLS
Senior Community:

false

Parking

Attached Garage:

false
Garage Type:

Carport,Detached
Garage Spaces:

1.0
Parking Total:

1.0
Parking Features:

Carport, OffStreet

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$899,900

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$4,818
Taxes	$1,250
Insurance	$247
Utilities	$182 See report
Total	$6,497/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/1/25 May 1, 2025	Listed / Active	RMLS	$899,900

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This house located in Southwest Portland, Portland, OR 97239 is currently for sale for $899,900. 3103 SW Gale Ave is a 3,333 square foot house with 3 beds and 4 baths that has been on Estately for 0 days. 3103 SW Gale Ave is in the Southwest Portland neighborhood of Portland. This house is in the attendance area of Lincoln High School, West Middle Sylvan Middle School, and Ainsworth Elementary School.

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