In Portland, a Woodsy Midcentury Seeks $1.6M After a Dramatic Revamp

Twyne Design updated the 1950s home with a matte black exterior, colorful tile, and a statement steel fireplace.
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Location: 5105 NW 137th Avenue, Portland, Oregon

Price: $1,635,000

Year Built: 1959

Renovation Designer: Twyne Design

Footprint: 3,537 square feet (three bedrooms, five baths)

Lot Size: 1.15 acres

From the Agent: "This midcentury home on a spacious, wooded lot has undergone a recent, designer-led remodel. Think luxe, natural, and handmade materials for a Euro-inspired look, accented by pops of pattern in the bathrooms. Completed by Twyne Design, the renovation is informed by a global spirit: a serene, curated backdrop ready for your own collections and travel mementos, and a soothing place to return thanks to its location. The natural setting also inspired the remodel, as large picture windows frame forest views, and material choices, like steel, white oak, and handmade Clé Tile, underpin its connection to nature. Select midcentury characteristics remain, while the roof, mechanical systems, and layout were all updated for modern living."

The home now features a sleek, black exterior that helps it blend into its natural setting. 

The home now features a sleek, black exterior that helps it blend into its natural setting. 

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Inside, a soaring, steel-clad fireplace separates the spacious living areas.

Inside, a soaring, steel-clad fireplace separates the spacious living areas.

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Capped with vaulted ceilings and skylights, the dining area features a wet bar and sliding glass doors that lead a large courtyard. 

Capped with vaulted ceilings and skylights, the dining area features a wet bar and sliding glass doors that lead a large courtyard. 

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The lower-level suite has its own entry, making it an ideal flex space for working or hosting guests. 

The lower-level suite has its own entry, making it an ideal flex space for working or hosting guests. 

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The courtyard is an idyllic setting for outdoor entertaining.

The courtyard is an idyllic setting for outdoor entertaining.

5105 NW 137th Avenue in Portland, Oregon, is currently listed for $1,635,000 by Jeff Weithman of Real Estate Through Design / Where, Inc.

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