4040 Southwest 53rd Place

Sold 4/15/26

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,186,500

6 beds5 baths6,021 sqft

4040 SW 53rd Pl, Portland, OR 97221

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.64 acresLot Size

1914Year Built

$197/sq ftPrice per sq ft

$850/yrHOA Fees

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Grand residence in Wilcox Estates designed by renowned architect Kirtland Cutter. He worked with the Wilcox Family in the early 1900's to build their summer Wilcox Manor home & additional homes and structures That included this grand architectual gem . Cutter designed many well known homes, lodges and clubs includng the Autzen Mansion In NE PDX. This home bodes elegant colonial styling consistent wtih the Wilcox Manor. Grand formal rooms and living areas all situated on a fabulous .64 acre (27,900sqft)...Grand residence in Wilcox Estates designed by renowned architect Kirtland Cutter. He worked with the Wilcox Family in the early 1900's to build their summer Wilcox Manor home & additional homes and structures That included this grand architectual gem . Cutter designed many well known homes, lodges and clubs includng the Autzen Mansion In NE PDX. This home bodes elegant colonial styling consistent wtih the Wilcox Manor. Grand formal rooms and living areas all situated on a fabulous .64 acre (27,900sqft) level lot with spacious lawn and wonderful garden spaces. Ballroom sized formal living room with french doors and fireplace. Beamed ceilings in the formal rooms and barn doors in places give this home it's character. A lovely main floor primary suite with built in bookcases and built in features plus walk in closet. . Small kitchenette in this suite plus the primary bath is one of five baths beautifully updated in 2024. . Upstairs this architecturally significant home offers five spacious bedrooms + a bonus with clear fir floors under carpeting and great closet space with many offering walk in closets. Great floorplan with family room adjoining kitchen with pegged oak wood floors and generous eating area. Kitchen with loads of glass front cabinetry and drawers for storage. A regal sized formal dining room with wainscoting and lovely peg oaked wood floors and french door entry. Primary could also be used as mother in law apartment or Nanny's quarters if needed. Outdoors offers a stamped concrete patio off living room, a gorgeous newer cedar deck with built in bench seating. Lovely garden plantings plus raised beds for your gardening pleasure. All situated on a private cul-de-sac in Wilcox Estates just minutes to downtown, OHSU and shopping & services in Raleigh Hills. HOA offers wonderful pool and tennis courts. Close to private schools OES, Jesuit High and Catlin Gabel. A wonderful treasure of an estate.

Listed by: Bob Atkinson • Where, Inc

Listing closed: 04/15/2026 12:00 AM • Source: RMLS, MLS#: 788074216

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Property Information for 4040 Southwest 53rd Place

Property Details

Taxes: $19,568 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Multnomah County
Style: Colonial, Traditional
Subdivision: Wilcox Estates
Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street
Garage Spaces: 2.00
Parking Total: 2.00

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1914
Lot Size: 0.64 AC / 27,878 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Accessibility Features: Main Floor Bedroom Bath, Minimal Steps, Utility Room On Main
Country: US

Directions: X SW 55th Dr.East on SW SW Windsor/ SW Thomas to 4040 SW 53rd Place
Road Surface: Paved

School Information

Elementary School: Bridlemile
High School: Ida B Wells

Middle Or Junior School: Robert Gray

Parking

Garage Type: Attached

Taxes and HOA

Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $19,567.54

Parcel Number: R306198
Association Fee: $850.00
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Status: Active
Association Contact: Ann Burton
Association Name: Wilcox Estates Homeowners
Association Phone: 503-523-9089
Association Email: board@wilcoxestates.org
Association Address: TBD
Tax Legal Description: WILCOX ESTATES, BLOCK 11, LOT 3

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Property

Lot Information

Acres: 0.64
Lot Description: Cul_de_sac, Level, Private

Lot Size Square Feet: 27878.0
Lot Size Dimension: 27,900 sqft
Lot Size Range: Sq Ft20000to Acres1
Lot Size: 20,000 Sq Ft to .99 Acres
SqFt Source: Realty

Property and Assessments

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential

Water Description: Public Water
Property Condition: Approximately
Year Built: 1914

Utilities

Cooling Description: None
Fuel Description: Electricity, Gas

Heating Description: Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant
Sewer Description: Public Sewer

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior Description: Shake Siding, Wood Siding
Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced, Garden, Patio, Porch, Raised Beds, Security Lights, Yard

Roof Type: Composition

Interior Features

Basement: None
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Slab

Window Features: Storm Window
Fireplace Description: Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 1
Interior Features: Central Vacuum, High Ceilings, Laminate Flooring, Skylight, Soaking Tub, Tile Floor, Vaulted Ceiling, Vinyl Floor, Wainscoting, Wallto Wall Carpet, Wood Floors
SqFt Calculated: 6021
SqFt Lower Level Total: 0
SqFt Main Level Total: 3438
SqFt Upper Level Total: 2583
Bedrooms Total: 6
Stories: 2
Baths Total: 3.2

Master Bedroom

Room Description: Primary Bedroom
Primary Bedroom Additional Features: Double Closet, Suite, Wallto Wall Carpet, Wood Stove

Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Primary Bedroom SqFt: 777
Primary Bedroom Length: 21
Primary Bedroom Width: 37
Primary Bedroom Features: Beamed Ceilings, Builtin Features, Exterior Entry

Bedroom 2

Room Description: _2nd Bedroom
Bedroom 2 Length: 18

Bedroom 2 Width: 29
Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 2 SqFt: 522
2nd Bedroom Additional Features: Vaulted Ceiling, Walkin Closet, Wood Floors

Bedroom 3

Room Description: _3rd Bedroom
Bedroom 3 Length: 21

Bedroom 3 Width: 13
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3 SqFt: 273
3rd Bedroom Additional Features: Walkin Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet

Dining Room

Room Description: Dining Room
Dining Room Features: Beamed Ceilings, Formal, French Doors

Dining Room Additional Features: Wainscoting, Wood Floors
Dining Room Length: 15
Dining Room Width: 19
Dining Room Level: Main
Dining Room SqFt: 285

Family Room

Room Description: Family Room
Family Room Features: Beamed Ceilings, Eating Area, Exterior Entry, Family Room Kitchen Combo

Family Room Additional Features: Wood Floors
Family Room Length: 13
Family Room Width: 24
Family Room Level: Main
Family Room SqFt: 312

Kitchen

Room Description: Kitchen
Kitchen Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Solid Surface Countertop

Kitchen Room Features: Beamed Ceilings, Builtin Range, Dishwasher, Family Room Kitchen Combo, Microwave
Kitchen Room Additional Features: Double Oven, Free Standing Refrigerator
Kitchen RoomLength: 8
Kitchen RoomWidth: 24
Kitchen Room Level: Main
Kitchen Room SqFt: 192

Living Room

Room Description: Living Room
Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings, Fireplace, Formal, French Doors

Living Room additional Features: Wallto Wall Carpet
Living Room Length: 39
Living Room Width: 24
Living Room Level: Main
Living Room SqFt: 936

Baths

Baths Lower Level Full: 0
Baths Lower Level Partial: 0

Baths Lower Level Total: 0.0
Baths Main Level Full: 1
BathsMainLevelPartial: 2
Baths Main Level Total: 1.2
Bathrooms Full: 3
Baths Partial: 2
Total Bathrooms: 5
Baths Upper Leve lFull: 2
Baths Upper Level Partial: 0
Baths Upper Level Total: 2.0

Additional Room 1

Additional Room 1 Description: _4th Bedroom
Additional Room 1 Length: 15

Additional Room 1 Level: Upper
Additional Room 1 SqFt: 210
Additional Room 1 Width: 14

Additional Room 2

Additional Room 2 Description: _5th Bedroom
Additional Room 2 Length: 12

Additional Room 2 Level: Upper
Additional Room 2 SqFt: 204
Additional Room 2 Width: 17

Additional Room 3

Additional Room 3 Description: _6th Bedroom
Additional Room 3 Length: 14

Additional Room 3 Level: Upper
Additional Room 3 SqFt: 378
Additional Room 3 Width: 27

Additional Room 4

Additional Room 4 Additional Features: Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet

Additional Room 5

Additional Room 5 Additional Features: Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet

Additional Room 6

Additional Room 6 Additional Features: Vaulted Ceiling, Walkin Closet, Wood Floors

Amenities

Amenities Information

Association Amenities: Pool, Tennis Court

Multi Family

Multi-Family Information

Security Features: Security Lights, Security System, Security System Owned
SqFt Approximate Building Total: 6021

Property History for 4040 Southwest 53rd Place

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 6, 2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1935629609	$1,186,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/06/2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1935629609	$1,186,500

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

Public Records for 4040 Southwest 53rd Place

Taxable Value

Land

Additions

Total-

Tax Record

2025

$19,568 ($1,631 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

6,016 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

6,016 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

27,900 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1914

Year Renovated

1914

Zoning

R10

County

MULTNOMAH

APN

R306198

Schools near 4040 Southwest 53rd Place

This home is within Portland School District 1j.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Bridlemile Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.4 mi
8/10	Gray Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.6 mi
8/10	Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.3 mi
9/10	Portland Village School	Charter - Choice school	K to 8	2.9 mi
8/10	Emerson School	Charter - Choice school	K to 5	2.9 mi
8/10	Metropolitan Learning Center	Public - Choice school	K to 12	2.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Bridlemile Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.4 mi
8/10	Gray Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.6 mi
8/10	Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.3 mi
9/10	Portland Village School CharterK to 8 Choice school	2.9 mi
8/10	Emerson School CharterK to 5 Choice school	2.9 mi
8/10	Metropolitan Learning Center PublicK to 12 Choice school	2.9 mi

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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