The 1955 stunner boasts forest views from every room.
This beautifully preserved midcentury home was originally designed by Danish architect John F. Jensen in 1955, and it’s thought to be one of a handful of Jensen-designed residences in Portland’s Vista Hills neighborhood. It merges Scandinavian simplicity with classic Northwest regional style, and it sits on a quarter-acre lot surrounded by old-growth cedar forest and Japanese-inspired landscaping.
The home is tucked behind tranquil, mature landscaping.
Chuck Collier Schmidt
The home was purchased in 2004 by a pair of Nike executives, who carefully restored its defining midcentury elements while updating it for modern living with energy-efficient upgrades and water-saving plants. Inside, a palette of natural materials—including teak, cedar, and slate—anchor walls of expansive glass and soaring ceilings.
A built-in bench sits outside the entry. The tongue-and-groove siding is painted a rich charcoal.
Chuck Collier Schmidt
A bright-yellow door leads into the foyer and reveals the living room of the 3,630-square-foot home.
Chuck Collier Schmidt
See the full story on Dwell.com: This Pristine Portland Midcentury Will Let You Live Among The Trees for $1.35M
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