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Staircase in the canopy: a Council Crest contemporary
3340 SW Fairmount Blvd, Portland, Oregon 97239
Rising from the trees along Fairmount Boulevard, this Council Crest contemporary pairs sweeping valley and Coast Range views with midcentury style and a strong connection to nature. Light-filled living, dining, and kitchen spaces open to a wraparound deck among the trees, while a feature fireplace anchors the living room. The private primary suite sits above the canopy with expansive views, a spa-like bath, and its own deck with hot tub. A sculptural staircase winds through a two-story atrium, and nearby wooded trails offer easy access to the outdoors just minutes from downtown.
The Carousel House at Council Crest
3332 SW Fairmount Lane, Portland, Oregon 97239
Built in 1969 by architect Marjorie Wintermute with landscape design by Barbara Fealy, the Carousel House pairs bold modern lines with warmth and livability, its clerestory ceilings and glass walls filling the home with light, nature, and timeless character.
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DEB KEMP
Owner & Principal Broker
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The Camera House at Council Crest
3200 SW Fairmount Blvd.
Nestled in Portland’s Council Crest, this 1976 NW Contemporary by architect Willard Martin lives large within its 1,762 sq ft. Featured on the cover of Sunset, the three-level steel-clad cube blends treetop views, flexible living spaces, and spa-like comforts—an iconic design that marries architecture, art, and nature.
Amid the canopy: A 1979 Northwest modern retreat
2938 SW Fairmount Blvd.
This 1979 James G. Tropfenbaum-designed home in Portland’s Southwest Hills blends modern simplicity with nature. Set on a wooded quarter-acre, its three bedrooms, warm materials, and expansive glass create a light-filled, treehouse-like retreat.
Architecture in balance: living at the edge of design and nature
3342 SW Fairmount Blvd.
Perched in coveted Council Crest, this 1989 custom home by Blum/Smith Construction is a masterwork of engineering and design. Anchored to bedrock by 21 steel piers, it seems to float among the trees, with vaulted ceilings, open spaces, and sweeping southern views. The 3,146 sq ft layout offers three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a well-appointed kitchen—all filled with light and framed by nature.