13450 NW Springville Ln, Bethany, OR 97229

This parcel, spanning 2.64 acres, includes a 3,200 square foot, two-story, single-family residential structure erected in 1983. The house is a concrete, earth sheltered structure with passive solar heating. Situated within Washington County, at the edge of and within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB), the area is zoned R-6. The property is a picturesque, tranquil setting with a north facing view away from the dense residential Bethany neighborhood. The unspoiled hilly acreage is an independent lot that was part of a 56 acre family farm no longer in business. With native cedar and fir trees that exude a pastoral feel and views of nearby farms and Forest Park, the property is in convenient proximity to downtown Portland. Located on the hillside, it is a testament to 1980s' sustainable architecture featuring a green roof. The property can retain its current single- family house, or be redeveloped into 13 to 16 homes with the option of additional units under the current Middle … read more …