
7175 SW Dogwood Pl, Portland, Oregon 97225
Photos: Justin Jones Media
Styling: Vetiver Street
Today in the Studio
On a quiet cul-de-sac in Montclair, where the streets curve gently and the trees have had decades to grow, this midcentury home, thoughtfully updated for today, sits on a rare .81-acre corner lot, framed by maples, magnolias, cedars, and firs that create a natural sense of privacy and beauty.



Inside
Original wood vaulted ceilings draw the eye upward, while expansive windows pull your gaze outward to green in every direction, a layout rooted in its era but reshaped for how we live now.
The extensively updated kitchen and dining area sit at the center of it all. Morning coffee at the counter, dinners that stretch a little longer than planned,both inside and out, and a gorgeous built-in baker’s pantry and workstation that keeps everything organized and within reach.
The living room is defined by a dramatic rock fireplace, equal parts anchor and backdrop.
The layout offers flexibility without feeling overdone, with multiple bedrooms and lower-level spaces that adapt easily to work, guests, or time to yourself.
Outside
Outside, the experience continues in the broad and fully fenced yard with raised garden beds, a garden shed, meandering paths, and a thoughtfully designed treehouse. An outdoor fireplace extends the seasons, making the space just as inviting on a crisp fall evening as it is in the height of summer.
Around
Set in Montclair, an unincorporated pocket of Raleigh Hills in Washington County, you’re minutes from New Seasons, La Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie, and Fanno Creek Trail, with an easy commute to Nike and close proximity to Oregon Episcopal School and Portland Golf Club. It’s a home that carries its midcentury roots forward with ease and a quiet comfort designed for living well.

Recent stewardship improvement investment of $300,000+
Kitchen
• Fully remodeled kitchen including quartz counter tops
• All new kitchen appliances including a 6-burner Wolf oven, Bosch dishwasher, Best flush ceiling-mounted hood, and integrated Thermador fridge and freezer drawer
• Refinished kitchen floors
• New Marvin sliding glass doors
• Custom baker’s station and pantry
• Custom built-ins
Interior
• Noritz tankless water heater
• Upgraded gas lines
• Lower level fully repainted and ceiling tiles removed
• New basement flooring
• Bathroom updates
Exterior and Grounds
• Roof replacement
• Extensive tree maintenance
• Wi-Fi-enabled Rain Bird irrigation system
• New raised garden beds
• Upgraded fencing
• Leaf guards added to gutters
Built in
1958

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