ICONIC ARCHITECTURE. LEGENDARY LOCATION. MODERN SOUL.
Timeless Living | Spectacular Views | Thoughtful Design
Rarely does a property like this come to market – steeped in architectural significance, graced with panoramic views, and located in one of Portland’s most prestigious enclaves. Tucked at the top of SW Hawthorne Terrace on a flat, park-like .6-acre parcel, this 1931 Wade Hampton Pipes – designed residence is a masterwork of English Arts & Crafts style, creatively updated for modern life. Admired for its rich brickwork, handcrafted millwork, and dramatic curvilinear stair tower, the home balances architectural depth while living effortlessly modern, where sun-filled bow windows, thoughtfully scaled gathering spaces, and a layout that flows with quiet confidence.
The den is wrapped in original Philippine Mahogany, the primary suite is expanded and elevated, and four fireplaces (three inside, one out) add warmth and wow. French doors spill out to a lawn that feels like a private park-framed by 300° views of Mt. Hood, St. Helens, Rainier, and the city skyline. A guest residence with a 3-car garage below adds serious flexibility for work, guests, or a creative studio.
And the neighborhood? Portland Heights is the crown jewel of the West Hills-tucked away but right in the mix. You’re minutes to downtown, OHSU, the MAC, and freeway access. In 15 minutes, you’re at the airport or your tee time. Great schools, iconic homes, friendly neighbors, and that feeling you get when you know you’ve arrived to that rare sweet spot where timeless design, legendary views, and the hum of the city all spectacularly converge.
Property Highlights
- Expansive, Level Grounds
Perfectly flat lawns surround the home on all sides – front, back, and sides – ideal for outdoor living, entertaining, or future vision. - Stunning 300° Views
From the front lawn, enjoy panoramic vistas of Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams, and Mt. Rainier on clear days. - Seamless Floor Plan
Unlike many homes of its era, this residence features a thoughtfully flowing layout with generously sized rooms that suit modern living.
MODERN ENGLISH COTTAGE
The modern English Cottage located on SW Hawthorne Terrace in the Portland Heights neighborhood of southwest Portland, Oregon that was built for businessman Walter Zimmerman was designed by Wade Pipes and constructed in 1931. Wade Hampton Pipes is generally acknowledged to have been the state’s leading exponent of the English Art and Crafts movement. What sets this work apart is its evolution to modern design without the abandonment of traditional roots.
The Zimmerman House is a well-preserved and distinctive example of Charles L. Pipes’s early 1930s work, reflecting both Arts and Crafts principles and emerging modernist ideas. Its irregular, L-shaped form and picturesque composition recall vernacular architecture, while curvilinear elements—like bowed window bays, a cylindrical stair tower, and sinuous iron railings—offer a dynamic contrast to angular gables and projecting wings. The exterior blends brick and wide weatherboards with simplified, abstract forms such as tight gable verges and frameless multi-light windows, creating a modern feel. Meticulous detailing—seen in the apsidal breakfast bay, gablet door hood, jettied gables, and boldly sculpted chimneys—underscores Pipes’s craftsmanship and innovation, qualifying the house for the National Register under Criterion C.
ENTRY
LIVING ROOM/PATIO
STUDY
EXTERIOR
KITCHEN/NOOK
DINING
HALL
STAIRCASE/UPPER LEVEL HALL
PRIMARY BEDROOM SUITE
WINE CELLAR/POWDER ROOM/LAUNDRY
BEDROOMS/BATHROOMS
DETAILS
VIEWS
GUEST RESIDENCE
PROPERTY DETAILS
MLS# –
Price – $5,500,000
Bedrooms – 5
Bathrooms – 4 full, 2 half
Square feet – 7,814 sq ft
Lot size – 0.64 acres
Garage – 2-car, attached
Fireplaces – 4, wood
Heating – Forced air
Cooling – Central air
Year built – 1931
Architect – Wade Hampton Pipes
Property taxes – $63,880 (2024-2025)
Guest residence
Bedrooms – 1
Bathrooms – 1 full
Square feet – 1,150 sq ft
Garage – 3-car, attached
Year built – 2001
Elementary school – Ainsworth
Middle school – West Sylvan
High school – Lincoln
Neighborhood – Portland Heights
SUMMARY
FLOOR PLANS
Main level: 2,287 sq ft
Upper level: 3,083 sq ft
Lower level: 1,744 sq ft
Total area: 7,814 sq ft
Guest residence: 1,150 sq ft
LOCATION
Property located at 1840 SW Hawthorne Terrace, Portland, OR 97201
Lot size – 0.64 acres (27,878 sq ft)
