John Yeon’s Swan House Just Hit the Market in Portland for $2.2M
Year Built: 1953
Footprint: 4,296 square feet (4 beds, 4 baths)
Lot Size: 3.95 acres
From the Agent: "Designed for Dr. Kenneth and Virginia Swan by John Yeon in 1953, this rare Northwest Regional residence is located within one of Portland’s most remarkable architectural enclaves, neighboring Pietro Belluschi’s Sutor House and adjacent to Yeon’s celebrated Watzek and Cottrell houses. A sheltering roof superstructure unifies the home, covered walkways, and outdoor spaces, creating what Yeon described as a distinctly ‘northern sense of shelter.’ Original board-and-batten siding, slate roofing, copper gutters, stone walls, and expansive walls of glass reflect a restrained palette of authentic Pacific Northwest materials. Inside, cedar-clad living spaces, soaring ceilings, skylights, integrated architectural lighting, trademark louvered ventilation panels, and carefully framed forest views demonstrate Yeon’s mastery of light, materiality, and spatial planning. Thoughtfully updated for contemporary living, the home pairs its architectural pedigree with modern comforts, including a gourmet kitchen, updated baths, a cinema room, and outdoor amenities."
John Yeon helped define the Northwest Regional style, which is defined by clean lines, a focus on the landscape, and the use of local timber.
Set on 3.95 acres, the home is surrounded by the Sylvan Highlands, and in close proximity to the Hoyt Arboretum.
Tall. windows fill the living room and the adjacent dining room with views of the landscape.
An upper-level lounge area offers views of the forest canopy.
Other notable works by Yeon include the Aubrey R. Watzek House and the Portland Visitors Information Center.
4645 SW Fairview Blvd in Portland, Oregon, is currently listed for $2,205,000 by Jeff Weithman at Where, Inc.
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