5240 NW Cornell Rd
Sold 10/10/25
Sold 10/10/25
Description
Looking for a private oasis less than two miles from NW 23rd? Discover this one-of-a-kind urban retreat! This stunning log home sits high above the road on over eight acres of wooded seclusion, offering the perfect blend of privacy and convenience. Nestled next to Forest Park and surrounded by old-growth trees, the property includes its own network of self-contained hiking trails and a level yard—perfect for relaxing, playing, or entertaining. This rare find is full of authentic Northwest charm....Looking for a private oasis less than two miles from NW 23rd? Discover this one-of-a-kind urban retreat! This stunning log home sits high above the road on over eight acres of wooded seclusion, offering the perfect blend of privacy and convenience. Nestled next to Forest Park and surrounded by old-growth trees, the property includes its own network of self-contained hiking trails and a level yard—perfect for relaxing, playing, or entertaining. This rare find is full of authentic Northwest charm. Inside, a Kachelofen wood-burning fireplace provides efficient, cozy heat, complemented by a traditional furnace system for year-round comfort. Additional features include a two-car garage, a powered detached shop, two extra sheds, a serene pond, a gated driveway, and more. [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10239201]
- Listed by Michelle Koury • Windermere Realty Trust • 503-970-5092
- Listed by Mel George • Windermere Realty Trust
Property Details for 5240 Northwest Cornell Road
Style
Log
SubdivisionFOREST PARK
Parking FeaturesDriveway, Off Street
ZoningRF
ViewTerritorial, Trees Woods
Garage Spaces2.00
Parking Total2.00
LISTING CLOSED: 10/10/2025 12:00 AM
Property Details for 5240 Northwest Cornell Road
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 498976109 |
| Days on Market | 52 |
| Taxes | $16,614 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1990 |
| Lot Size | 8.14 AC / 354,578 SF |
| County | Multnomah County |
Location
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Sold By RE/MAX Equity Group
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Building Information for 5240 Northwest Cornell Road
Stories3Year Built1990Building Size-Lot Size8.14 AC / 354,578 SF
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$7,115 per month
30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest
Principal and Interest
$5,731
Property Taxes
$1,385
HOA Dues
$0
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1Property Information for 5240 Northwest Cornell Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- Country: US
- Directions: Cornell Road-Across from Bird Alliance of Oregon-Private road. Appt only.
- Road Surface: Gravel
School Information
- Elementary School: Forest Park
- High School: Lincoln
- Middle Or Junior School: West Sylvan
Parking
- Garage Type: Attached
Taxes and HOA
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Annual Amount: $16,613.73
- Parcel Number: R316604
- Parcel Number 2: R316632
- Tax Legal Description: SECTION 31 1N 1E, TL 600 7.76 ACRES
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Property
Lot Information
- Acres: 8.14
- Lot Description: Gated, Private Road, Secluded, Wooded
- Lot Size Square Feet: 354578.0
- Lot Size Dimension: 354,579 Sq Feet
- Lot Size Range: Acres7to10
- Lot Size: 7 to 9.99 Acres
- SqFt Source: Tax
Property and Assessments
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Water Description: Public Water
- Property Condition: Resale
- Year Built: 1990
Utilities
- Fuel Description: Propane
- Heating Description: Forced Air, Wood Stove
- Hot Water Description: Electricity
- Sewer Description: Septic Tank
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Description: Log
- Exterior Features: Garden, Outbuilding, Patio, Porch, Private Road, Rain Barrel Cistern, Satellite Dish, Tool Shed, Water Feature, Workshop, Yard
- Roof Type: Metal
Interior Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Window Features: Wood Frames
- Fireplace Description: Stove, Wood Burning
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, Laundry, Reclaimed Material, Skylight, Tile Floor, Vaulted Ceiling, Wood Floors
- SqFt Calculated: 2444
- SqFt Optional Level: Main
- SqFt Optional Level Total: 126
- SqFt Lower Level Total: 884
- SqFt Main Level Total: 1456
- SqFt Upper Level Total: 988
- Bedrooms Total: 3
- Stories: 3
- Baths Total: 2.0
Master Bedroom
- Room Description: Primary Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom Additional Features: Double Closet, Walkin Closet
- Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
- Primary Bedroom SqFt: 216
- Primary Bedroom Length: 12
- Primary Bedroom Width: 18
- Primary Bedroom Features: Hardwood Floors, Skylight
Bedroom 2
- Room Description: _2nd Bedroom
- Bedroom 2 Length: 12
- Bedroom 2 Width: 11
- Bedroom 2 Level: Main
- Bedroom 2 SqFt: 132
- 2nd Bedroom Features: Hardwood Floors
Bedroom 3
- Room Description: _3rd Bedroom
- Bedroom 3 Length: 12
- Bedroom 3 Width: 11
- Bedroom 3 Level: Main
- Bedroom 3 SqFt: 132
- 3rd Bedroom Features: Hardwood Floors
Dining Room
- Room Description: Dining Room
- Dining Room Features: Formal, Hardwood Floors, Living Room Dining Room Combo
- Dining Room Additional Features: Vaulted Ceiling
- Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
- Room Description: Family Room
Kitchen
- Room Description: Kitchen
- Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Pantry, Range Hood, Solid Surface Countertop, Stainless Steel Appliance, Tile
- Kitchen Room Features: Builtin Features, Dishwasher
- Kitchen Room Additional Features: Free Standing Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Peninsula, Solid Surface Countertop
- Kitchen RoomLength: 12
- Kitchen RoomWidth: 13
- Kitchen Room Level: Main
- Kitchen Room SqFt: 156
Living Room
- Room Description: Living Room
- Living Room Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floors, Living Room Dining Room Combo, Skylight
- Living Room additional Features: Vaulted Ceiling
- Living Room Length: 19
- Living Room Width: 25
- Living Room Level: Main
- Living Room SqFt: 475
Baths
- Baths Lower Level Full: 0
- Baths Lower Level Partial: 0
- Baths Lower Level Total: 0.0
- Baths Main Level Full: 1
- BathsMainLevelPartial: 0
- Baths Main Level Total: 1.0
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Baths Partial: 0
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Baths Upper Leve lFull: 1
- Baths Upper Level Partial: 0
- Baths Upper Level Total: 1.0
Additional Room 1
- Additional Room 1 Description: Loft
- Additional Room 1 Length: 13
- Additional Room 1 Level: Upper
- Additional Room 1 SqFt: 325
- Additional Room 1 Width: 25
Additional Room 2
- Additional Room 2 Description: Sun Room
- Additional Room 2 Length: 14
- Additional Room 2 Level: Main
- Additional Room 2 SqFt: 140
- Additional Room 2 Width: 10
Additional Room 3
- Additional Room 3 Description: Bonus Room
- Additional Room 3 Length: 33
- Additional Room 3 Level: Lower
- Additional Room 3 SqFt: 825
- Additional Room 3 Width: 25
Additional Room 4
- Additional Room 4 Features: Builtin Features, Hardwood Floors, Skylight
- Additional Room 4 Additional Features: Wainscoting
Additional Room 5
- Additional Room 5 Features: Exterior Entry, Patio, Skylight
- Additional Room 5 Additional Features: Tile Floor
Additional Room 6
- Additional Room 6 Additional Features: Washer Dryer
Amenities
Amenities Information
- Internet Service Type: Satellite
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
- Security Features: Security Gate, Security System Owned
- SqFt Approximate Building Total: 3454
Public Records for 5240 Northwest Cornell Road
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$16,781 ($1,398 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,444 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,444 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt884 SqFtStories1Lot Size338,026 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1990ZoningRFCCountyMULTNOMAHAPN1N1E31DB 00600Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 5240 Northwest Cornell Road
This home is within Portland School District 1j.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Charter - | K to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Forest Park Elementary School PublicK to 5 | ||
West Sylvan Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Lincoln High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Opal School Of The Portland Children's Museum CharterK to 5 |
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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