2938 Southwest Fairmount Boulevard

Sold 10/14/25
Sold 10/14/25
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Last Sold Price
$733,000
3 beds1,465 sqft$500/sqft
2938 SW Fairmount Blvd, Portland, OR 97239

Description

This 1979 architectural work by James G. Tropfenbaum distills the essence of living among the trees. Designed with conceptual simplicity and intentionality, the 3-bedroom, 1 and a half bath home spans across nearly a quarter acre lot, where warm materials, crisp lines, and an elevated outdoor living area create the feeling of a modern treehouse: light-filled, grounded, and thoughtfully in sync with its surroundings. Large panes of glass dissolve the boundary between indoors and out, guiding movement...This 1979 architectural work by James G. Tropfenbaum distills the essence of living among the trees. Designed with conceptual simplicity and intentionality, the 3-bedroom, 1 and a half bath home spans across nearly a quarter acre lot, where warm materials, crisp lines, and an elevated outdoor living area create the feeling of a modern treehouse: light-filled, grounded, and thoughtfully in sync with its surroundings. Large panes of glass dissolve the boundary between indoors and out, guiding movement through the space while framing quiet shifts in light, season, and sky. Tucked into the forested hillside of the SW Hills and just minutes from the city but a world apart, the home lives like a creative retreat. Every detail feels intentional, defined as much by restraint as by presence. The architecture invites stillness: sunlight drifting across the walls, the hush of dusk settling in, the sound of wind moving through the trees. Nature is not just present; it’s an immersive part of the architecture itself. The space is clear and unadorned, with glass and open sightlines creating a quiet dialogue between interior and landscape. This is a home that listens, where transparency and flow shape experience, and where inspiration feels close at hand. Of note: 1 car attached garage with storage, newly renovated large deck, newer metal roof, cedar siding newly treated, Air Conditioning, Central Vac, Marquam Nature Park at your doorstep, Ainsworth / Lincoln school district. [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10238643]
LISTING CLOSED: 10/14/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Deb Kemp • Vetiver Street Real Estate • studio@vetiverstreet.com

Property Details for 2938 Southwest Fairmount Boulevard

Status
Sold
MLS #
692676205
Days on Market
109
Taxes
$10,596 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1979
Lot Size
0.22 AC / 9,583 SF
County
Multnomah County
Style
NWContemporary
Subdivision
COUNCIL CREST/SW HILLS
Parking Features
Driveway
View
Seasonal, Trees Woods
Garage Spaces
1.00
Parking Total
1.00

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$619,000

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

100.4%

Portland, OR

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Building Information for 2938 Southwest Fairmount Boulevard

Stories3Year Built1979Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,583 SF

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Property Information for 2938 Southwest Fairmount Boulevard

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country: US
  • Directions: Patton to Talbot to Fairmount Blvd
  • Energy Efficiency Features: Forced Air95Plus
  • Road Surface: Paved
School Information
  • Elementary School: Ainsworth
  • High School: Lincoln
  • Middle Or Junior School: West Sylvan
Parking
  • Garage Type: Attached, Extra Deep
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: $10,596.45
  • Parcel Number: R296916
  • Tax Legal Description: VIRGINIA HTS, BLOCK 7, INC PT VAC ST LOT 1 EXC PT IN ST
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Description: Green Belt, Private, Sloped, Trees
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 9583.0
  • Lot Size Range: Sq Ft7000to9999
  • Lot Size: 7,000 to 9,999 Sq Ft
  • SqFt Source: flr pln
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Water Description: Public Water
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1979
Utilities
  • Cooling Description: Central Air
  • Fuel Description: Electricity, Gas
  • Heating Description: Forced Air95Plus
  • Hot Water Description: Electricity
  • Sewer Description: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Cedar
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Roof Type: Metal
Interior Features
  • Basement: None
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier
  • Window Features: Aluminum Frames, Double Pane Windows
  • Fireplace Description: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Floor3rd, Central Vacuum, Garage Door Opener, Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, Laundry, Tile Floor, Vaulted Ceiling, Washer Dryer
  • SqFt Calculated: 687
  • SqFt Lower Level Total: 778
  • SqFt Main Level Total: 610
  • SqFt Upper Level Total: 77
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Stories: 3
  • Baths Total: 1.1
Master Bedroom
  • Room Description: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Additional Features: Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Lower
  • Primary Bedroom SqFt: 210
  • Primary Bedroom Length: 15
  • Primary Bedroom Width: 14
  • Primary Bedroom Features: Bookcases, Builtin Features
Bedroom 2
  • Room Description: _2nd Bedroom
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 11
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 12
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Lower
  • Bedroom 2 SqFt: 132
  • 2nd Bedroom Additional Features: Double Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet
Bedroom 3
  • Room Description: _3rd Bedroom
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 14
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 9
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Lower
  • Bedroom 3 SqFt: 126
  • 3rd Bedroom Features: Deck
  • 3rd Bedroom Additional Features: Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet
Dining Room
  • Room Description: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Builtin Features, Hardwood Floors, Sliding Doors
  • Dining Room Length: 12
  • Dining Room Width: 11
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room SqFt: 132
Family Room
  • Room Description: Family Room
Kitchen
  • Room Description: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Pantry, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance, Tile
  • Kitchen Room Features: Builtin Features, Eat Bar, Hardwood Floors, Pantry
  • Kitchen RoomLength: 14
  • Kitchen RoomWidth: 10
  • Kitchen Room Level: Main
  • Kitchen Room SqFt: 140
Living Room
  • Room Description: Living Room
  • Living Room Features: Bookcases, Builtin Features, Fireplace, Hardwood Floors, Sliding Doors
  • Living Room Length: 16
  • Living Room Width: 15
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Living Room SqFt: 240
Baths
  • Baths Lower Level Full: 1
  • Baths Lower Level Partial: 0
  • Baths Lower Level Total: 1.0
  • Baths Main Level Full: 0
  • BathsMainLevelPartial: 1
  • Baths Main Level Total: 0.1
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Baths Partial: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Baths Upper Leve lFull: 0
  • Baths Upper Level Partial: 0
  • Baths Upper Level Total: 0.0
Additional Room 1
  • Additional Room 1 Description: Entry
  • Additional Room 1 Length: 11
  • Additional Room 1 Level: Upper
  • Additional Room 1 SqFt: 187
  • Additional Room 1 Width: 17
Additional Room 4
  • Additional Room 4 Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Additional Room 4 Additional Features: Closet
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Security Features: Entry
  • SqFt Approximate Building Total: 1465

Property History for 2938 Southwest Fairmount Boulevard

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 13, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1915539691

$733,000

+2.9% / yr

Aug 16, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #602842769

$580,000

+3.3% / yr

Jul 27, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #138031019

$380,000

+15.7% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/13/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1915539691

$733,000

+2.9% / yr

08/16/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #602842769

$580,000

+3.3% / yr

07/27/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #138031019

$380,000

+15.7% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2938 Southwest Fairmount Boulevard

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$10,992 ($916 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,376 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,376 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1979ZoningR10CountyMULTNOMAHAPN1S1E09CB 00700Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2938 Southwest Fairmount Boulevard

This home is within Portland School District 1j.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ainsworth Elementary School
Public - K to 5
West Sylvan Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Lincoln High School
Public - 9 to 12
Portland Village School
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Ainsworth Elementary School
PublicK to 5

West Sylvan Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lincoln High School
Public9 to 12

Portland Village School
CharterK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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This home: 2938 Southwest Fairmount Boulevard, Portland, OR 97239
$733,000
3
1,465
9,583
2934 Southwest Fairmount Boulevard, Portland, OR 97239
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2
2,248
15,000
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2,566
14,000
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