Fairytale Fixer: The Sleeping Beauty of Beaumont
Have you ever driven down 41st on the Alameda Ridge and been curious about the stunning medieval-looking castle-like home on the corner of Wistaria? The one with the turret and the Grey Gardens vibe?
For decades, Portlanders have wondered what secrets lie behind those arched windows, what the view might be from the top, what it currently looks like inside… and what it could look like again.
Now is your chance to find out.
For the first time in 30 years, this iconic 1928 storybook home is coming to market. She is ready for a new steward — someone who cherishes vintage architecture, loves a good restoration, and wants to preserve a piece of Portland’s history.
Yes, she needs a lot of work, but the bones are breathtaking, and the character is unmatched. This is an incredible and unique restoration opportunity for the right buyer. With vision, skill, and heart, this home can once again be the Beaumont Beauty she was always meant to be.
If you’ve ever dreamed of rescuing a historic home, or longed for a once-in-a-lifetime project that leaves a legacy — this is your moment.
3880 NE Wistaria Drive, Portland, OR 97212
4 bedrooms • 2 full + 2 half bathrooms
Approx. 3,494 sq ft
Offered at $650,000
Home History
Tour and Offer Information
Tours can be scheduled via Aligned Showings. Please ask your agent to request an appointment, then fill out the showing waiver, found on RMLS. Once signed and returned, the showing appointment will be approved. Agents: please do not show this house without scheduling an appointment first and returning the waiver. Tours will not be allowed on Wednesday the 26th, and Thursday the 27th of November, for the holiday.
This home will not qualify for a loan or financing — as-is, cash offers only. It’s a heavy fixer and will require substantial work. Please include proof of funds with your offer.
Offers, if received, will not be reviewed until December 8th, 2025. Please submit your offer by 9 am on December 8th, 2025, and set the expiration no earlier than December 9th at 5 pm.
Thank you so much for your interest!