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5202 SW Burton Dr

Portland, OR 97221

3 beds
3 baths
3,050 sqft
15,681 sqft lot
$540 per sqft
1939 build
– on site

The Hemenway-Silver House | A Modern Reimagining of a Portland Classic. Originally conceived in 1939 by noted Portland architect Roscoe Hemenway, Hemenway-Silver House underwent a masterful transformation at the hands of designer Benjamin Silver and builder Oliver Olson. Once home to midcentury pulp fiction illustrator Verne Tossey, the residence now offers a compelling dialogue between its historical charm and contemporary clarity. Silver approached the renovation with a question: What would Hemenway do if he designed it today? The answer unfolds in a series of subtle, intentional gestures—spaces opened, ceilings vaulted, light invited in. The layout nods to its past while embracing the needs of modern living. The living room’s clean-lined vaulted ceiling, centered picture window, and dual French doors set a tone of lightness and connection to nature. The once-enclosed kitchen now flows into the dining room, anchored by floor-to-ceiling built-ins on one end and covered patio access on the other. Quartz countertops and marble backsplash tile strike a balance of durability and refinement, while bespoke Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances with integrated wine storage, and a cigar humidor cater to elevated living. On the main, the vaulted primary suite features French doors to a private patio and added ensuite bath. Downstairs, two more bedrooms and bath, roomy den, studio, and wine cellar—outfitted with the minimalist Stact system—round out the living spaces. The rebuild was completed in 2017 and although the landscaping has matured, the home still looks every bit as new as the day it sold, both in and out. By weaving together modern British sensibility with Pacific Northwest warmth, this home not only honors its origins—it reinvents them. [Home Energy Score = 9. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10098292]

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MLS# 321916286 —

The Building

Year Built:

1939
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

MidCenturyModern, Modern
Roof:

Metal
Stories:

2
Basement:

Finished,FullBasement
Foundation Details:

Slab
Exterior Description:

Cedar, Stucco
Exterior Features:

CoveredPatio, GasHookup, Patio, Sprinkler, WaterFeature, Yard
Window Features:

DoublePaneWindows
Building Area Description:

Prev List
Building Area Total:

3050.0
Building Area Calculated:

1735

Interior

Interior Features:

DualFlushToilet, GarageDoorOpener, HardwoodFloors, HeatedTileFloor, HighCeilings, HighSpeedInternet, Laundry, SoundSystem, TileFloor, WalltoWallCarpet, WaterPurifier, WoodFloors
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

2
Fireplace Features:

Gas

Room Dimensions

Main Level Area Total:

1735
Lower Level Area Total:

1315

Financial & Terms

Bank Owned:

false
Land Lease:

false
Short Sale:

false
Home Warranty:

false

Location

Directions:

SW Skyline to SW Burton
Latitude:

45.512491
Longitude:

-122.730613

The Property

Parcel Number:

R180594
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

SingleFamilyResidence
Property Condition:

UpdatedRemodeled
Lot Features:

Private, Secluded, Terraced, Trees
Lot Size Range:

SqFt15000to19999
Lot Size Acres:

0.36
Lot Size SqFt:

15681.0
Zoning:

R5
View:

true
View Description:

TreesWoods
Farm:

false
Property Attached:

false
Road Surface Type:

Paved

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Legal Description:

HIGHLANDS CREST, LOT 2
Tax Annual Amount:

16968.18

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Partial Baths:

1
Total Baths:

2.1
Total Baths Main Level:

1.1
Total Baths Lower Level:

1.0
Full Baths Main Level:

1
Full Baths Lower Level:

1
Partial Baths Main Level:

1

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

ForcedAir, HeatPump
Heating:

true
Cooling:

HeatPump
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Sewer:

PublicSewer
Hot Water Description:

Tankless
Water Source:

PublicWater
Fuel Description:

Gas
Internet Service Type:

Cable

Appliances

Appliances:

BuiltinOven, BuiltinRange, BuiltinRefrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, DoubleOven, GasAppliances, InstantHotWater, Island, Marble, Microwave, PotFiller, Quartz, RangeHood, SolidSurfaceCountertop, StainlessSteelAppliance, Tile, WaterPurifier, WineCooler

Schools

Elementary School:

Bridlemile
Middle Or Junior School:

West Sylvan
High School:

Lincoln

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Sylvan Highlands
Senior Community:

false
Association Amenities:

RoadMaintenance
Association Fee:

500.0
Association Fee Frequency:

Annually

Parking

Attached Garage:

true
Garage Type:

Attached
Garage Spaces:

2.0
Parking Total:

2.0
Parking Features:

Driveway, OnStreet

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,650,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$8,835
Taxes	$1,414
Insurance	$453
HOA fees	$42
Utilities	$210 See report
Total	$10,954/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/10/25 Jun 10, 2025	Pending	RMLS	$1,650,000

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This house located in Northwest Portland, Portland, OR 97221 is currently pending sale for $1,650,000. 5202 SW Burton Dr is a 3,050 square foot house with 3 beds and 3 baths that has been on Estately for 8 days. 5202 SW Burton Dr is in the Northwest Portland neighborhood of Portland and has a WalkScore® of 28, making it car-dependent. This house is in the attendance area of Lincoln High School, Bridlemile Elementary School, and West Middle Sylvan Middle School.

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