This beautifully preserved midcentury home was originally designed by Danish architect John F. Jensen in 1955, and it’s thought to be one of a handful of Jensen-designed residences in Portland’s Vista Hills neighborhood. It merges Scandinavian simplicity with classic Northwest regional style, and it sits on a quarter-acre lot surrounded by old-growth cedar forest and Japanese-inspired landscaping.

The home was purchased in 2004 by a pair of Nike executives, who carefully restored its defining midcentury elements while updating it for modern living with energy-efficient upgrades and water-saving plants. Inside, a palette of natural materials—including teak, cedar, and slate—anchor walls of expansive glass and soaring ceilings.

On the main floor, three small rooms were combined to create one relaxed open-plan kitchen/dining/living room with an exterior deck and views of the trees.

In addition to its four bedrooms and three baths, the home has a bonus room, a two-car garage, and a large storage room. Grounds designed by local firm Shapiro Didway ensconce an outdoor dining area and fire pit, topping off the serene and private forested retreat, currently listed for $1,350,000. Keep scrolling to see more of the interior.

9420 SW Malcolm Glen Street, Portland, Oregon, is currently listed for $1,350,000 by Jeff Weithman, Real Estate through Design, (W)here Real Estate.

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Project Credits:

Builder: Greg Larson Construction

Architect of Record: John F. Jensen

Landscape Design: Shapiro Didway

Interior Design: Ninni Studio

Sound Engineer: Integrated Technologies

Cabinetry Design: HenryBuilt

Artwork: Jenny Harmon Scott

Carvings: Totem Shiver