Welcome to the Chalet at 1111 NW 53rd Drive

This is a rare opportunity to live on one of the most unique streets in Portland, NW 53rd Drive. Nestled in the heart of Forest Park, you will find yourself surrounded by nature and quiet with four trailheads right on NW 53rd, yet just minutes from NW 23rd, downtown Portland, and Beaverton.

This meticulously maintained grand Chalet-style house on 3+ acres boasts an open and airy floor plan with abundant natural light streaming through large windows. The two spacious living rooms feature cozy fireplaces (one with a stove insert), perfect for relaxing on chilly evenings. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's delight, featuring high-end stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, ample cabinet space, dish washer, trash compactor, hot and cold inSink Erator, and ice maker.

The primary suite is a true retreat with a luxurious en-suite bathroom complete with a jacuzzi tub, a separate shower, heated towel rack, and dual vanities. The additional three bedrooms are generously sized, providing plenty of space for family or guests. The home also includes a third-story open loft and a large sunroom off the kitchen, either of which can be used as an office, gym, studio, or media room. There is also a bonus wet bar room downstairs, featuring a glass rinser and european beech wood counter top and shelves.

Outside, the beautifully landscaped yard is ideal for entertaining with a large two-story (1400 sq ft) partially covered deck, with mount points for your hammock and a hot tub with a recent controller and 220VAC pump. It is perfect for summer barbecues, a soak after a day of outdoor activities, or simply enjoying the serene surroundings. The elevation and tree canopy mean cooler temps than in the city (up to 10°F).

In addition to a spacious two-car garage, the property also features a detached 200 sq ft custom shop, which could be turned into an office or according to your imagination. It is insulated with finished ceiling and walls (lower half in Hardy board and clad in stainless) and has a 70A subpanel, exhaust fan, cold water, floor drain, and propane hook-up. There is also a 96 sq ft shed, walled on 3-sides, for firewood, yard tools, etc. Both of these are metal construction (all framing, siding, roofing, roll-up door) on full cement foundations.

The 20kWH partial-home backup generator, emergency heat, water heater, and stove top use LPG. The LPG tank is owned, not rented, and sits on a full concrete foundation behind the shed and out of sight. The generator has an ATS and powers the furnace, well, septic, refrigerator, and various plugs and lights in the kitchen, primary bedroom, grand room, and miscellaneous others. The monitored home security and smoke detector systems cover the house and the shop and are owned, not rented.

Every enhancement or repair made has been with efficiency, longevity, and low maintenance in mind. The furnace, heat pump, and water heater are all high efficiency units. The floors of the lower level are tile and insulated highly durable bamboo. The roofs of all three structures are standing seam metal roofs, but the fascia and rake boards and exposed beams are also clad. The gutters are all european style aluminum half-rounds, which are rust free and much easier to clean. The decks are pressure treated wood and walkways are stone or pavers. Even the landscaping is low maintenance.

The property taxes and utility bills are low as the home is located in unincorporated Multnomah County and is served by a private well and septic system. The well produces 17gpm (at the last test) and includes a softener, green sand filter, and two fiber rough filters. The inSink Erator in the kitch is fed from a line before the softener, but after the filters and water is delicious. The septic and sand filter systems have been maintained every 4 and 2 years, respectively and are free of issues and are well hidden from view.

The 3.11 acres are split into two tax lots, 2.97 and .18. The small lot is located within Portland City limits. The larger lot and all others along NW 53rd can not be subdivided, nor can new dwellings be built upon them, at this time. Buyer should verify on their own whether the small lot could have an ADU or be sold separately.