Homes for sale - 5202 SW BURTON DR, Portland, OR 97221

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Pending

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,050 sqft

Price per Sqft $540

Subdivision Sylvan Highlands

MLS Listing ID 321916286

Style Mid Century Modern, Modern

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

HOA Fees $41/ann

Year Built 1939

Annual Tax Amount $16,968

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 0.360 Acres

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

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]

Location

State OR

County Multnomah

Area _148

Zoning R5

Rooms

Basement Finished, Full Basement

Interior

Interior Features Dual Flush Toilet, Garage Door Opener, Hardwood Floors, Heated Tile Floor, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Laundry, Sound System, Tile Floor, Wallto Wall Carpet, Water Purifier, Wood Floors

Heating Forced Air, Heat Pump

Cooling Heat Pump

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Gas

Appliance Builtin Oven, Builtin Range, Builtin Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Appliances, Instant Hot Water, Island, Marble, Microwave, Pot Filler, Quartz, Range Hood, Solid Surface Countertop, Stainless Steel Appliance, Tile, Water Purifier, Wine Cooler

Exterior

Exterior Feature Covered Patio, Gas Hookup, Patio, Sprinkler, Water Feature, Yard

Parking Features Attached

Garage Spaces 2.0

View Trees Woods

Roof Type Metal

Garage Yes

Building

Lot Description Private, Secluded, Terraced, Trees

Story 2

Foundation Slab

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public Water

Level or Stories 2

Schools

Elementary Schools Bridlemile

Middle Schools West Sylvan

High Schools Lincoln

Others

Senior Community No

Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional

Listing Terms Cash,Conventional