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.

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."

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The home features two fireplaces that are suspended from the ceiling.
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The home’s interior features a series of split levels and spaces with double-height ceilings.
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The home’s interior and exterior are wrapped in cedar.
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The home has six levels, and the top floor is holds an office.
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A large workshop has a roll-up garage door for moving projects in and out.
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6432 SW Burlingame Place in Portland, Oregon, is currently listed for $820,000 by Kim Kress of Eleete Real Estate.
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