Nab This Six-Story "Tree House" in Portland for $820K
Architect James Oliver’s quirky ’70s home has spiral staircases, suspended fireplaces, a catwalk, and an office perched in the forest canopy.
Architect James Oliver’s quirky ’70s home has spiral staircases, suspended fireplaces, a catwalk, and an office perched in the forest canopy.
Location: 6432 SW Burlingame Place, Portland, Oregon
Price: $820,000
Year Built: 1971
Architect: James Oliver
Footprint: 4,560 square feet (3 bedrooms, 5 baths)
Lot Size: 0.19 Acres
From the Agent: "Designed by Oregon architect James Oliver as his private residence, this singular home celebrates craftsmanship and connection to place. A wooden trestle bridge leads to glass doors that open to a secluded, wooded slope. Inside, loosely set stone bricks create a quiet, grounding rhythm underfoot. Spanning multiple levels linked by sculptural spiral staircases, the home reveals inventive details no longer permissible by today’s codes. A catwalk with a glass‑surround niche offers a serene perch for birdwatching. At its core, a 1970s‑era kitchen island anchors a fir breakfast bar and matching circular dining table. Above, a loft once served as Oliver’s sky‑high office, complete with a train track suspended from the ceiling that ran its full length. This lived‑in modern tree house blurs the boundary between architecture and forest."
Photo by Caleb Vandermeer Photography
The home features two fireplaces that are suspended from the ceiling.
Photo by Caleb Vandermeer Photography
Photo by Caleb Vandermeer Photography
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