A Legacy Opportunity: Land for Sale in Portland, OR
- Amy McCormick
- Feb 2
- 5 min read
Ready to see it for yourself? Contact Amy today for complete property details and to schedule your private appointment. The homesite isn't visible from the road, so a personal tour is the only way to experience the full potential of this remarkable 40+ estate.
Tucked away on over 40 acres, this is the spot to build your dreams.
Offered at $1,300,000, this 41.54-acre piece of land is ready for your to start building as soon as you close. Here you can enjoy perfect privacy and plenty of space, along with stunning sunsets and nature all around, yet you are just thirty minutes from downtown Portland, 20 minutes from Nike HQ, or 15 mintes from Intel.
If you've been looking to build your legacy estate, we think this might be the property for you.
Don't miss a single detail, watch the full tour here!
Opportunity Knocks (Once Every Few Years)
This is the area in the hills above Portland to build the type of estate that lasts for generations, and on average acreage this large pops up about every 18 months of so. This one is truly build-ready, though. That's not just rare, it's provides a massive leap forward in the land use process (about a 2-year leap). All the heavy lifting has been done, and if a buyer chose to move forward with the plans already approved, they'd be breaking ground in a matter of months, not years.
(Please note, we can't represent exact timeframes for all the details outside of our control, such as financing approval, builder availability, and other unforeseen obstacles that often arrive during the build process. Buyer will need to perform all due diligence around timelines.)
Where the Forest Meets Your Favorite Coffee Shop
You get to have your forest and eat brunch in the city too.
Living off Skyline Boulevard means you're part of rural Portland's most coveted communities, where nature-lovers and city-lovers exist in perfect harmony. Here's what's within easy reach:
Forest Park (Just minutes away)
The legendary Forest Park is one of the nation's largest urban forests with over 80 miles of trails winding through moss-draped Douglas firs and towering Western hemlocks. The 30-mile Wildwood Trail is perfect for Saturday morning adventures.
Skyline Restaurant (Less than 10 minutes)
Located right on Skyline Boulevard at Cornell Road, this iconic 1950s diner has been serving what James Beard once praised as "one of the best hamburgers in the country" since 1935. It's a favorite among locals.
NW 23rd's Shopping & Dining District
Portland's Nob Hill is always buzzing with tourists and locals alike. From American-fare at G-Love to the rustic French cuisine of St. Jack, or phenomenal gluten-free baked goods at Kirari West, you'll have options to keep dining experiences exciting and memorable. Boutiques and shops, salons, bookstores, and, of course, lots of coffee shops, mean you can spend a full day there - there is so much to explore.
West Hills / NW Portland (~20 minutes)
The Oregon Zoo is just minutes away. Support wildlife conservation & education efforts with an annual membership.
The Japanese Garden: A true Portland treasure, this incredible sanctuary is a beautiful and peaceful place well-worth the visit, even in winter.
Cedar Mill, Bethany, & Beaverton (15–20 minutes)
Everyday Convenience: These areas provides easy grocery access, fitness studios, local services, and entertainment.
Coffee & Casual Dining: Insomnia Coffee, Grand Central Bakery, Salt n Straw are some favorites.
Shopping: The Streets of Tanasbourne and nearby retail corridors offer everything from boutique shops to big-box convenience.
Schools: This property is in the Skyline School (K–8) and Lincoln High School district, and there are many private and alternative schools throughout NW Portland offering strong academics, arts programs, and close community ties.
Everything's Already Done (the house is the next step)
Let's talk about what makes this land for sale in Portland truly exceptional. When people imagine buying land and building a home on it, most never consider the land use and site planning phases of planning. These are the "invisible jobs," the things that need to happen in the background before you even break ground for the foundation. This process can take anywhere from months to years to complete: permits, approvals, infrastructure planning, utilities, road/driveway access.
This property comes with Multnomah county-approved plans for a 3,757 square foot architecturally designed custom home by Stone Creek Building positioned on the property to capture the sunsets over the valley. With four bedrooms, three and a half baths, a dedicated home office the thoughtfully designed floor plan maximizes those western views while providing flow & functionality for everyday living.
But you don't have to use these plans. With such an incredible canvas, perhaps you have your own vision and your own architect and builder in mind. Perfect. The infrastructure is already in place—you'd simply need to resubmit the updated plans to Multnomah County for approval.
Infrastructure:
20-gallon-per-minute well, tested and ready—with stainless steel piping and a high-capacity pump.
Septic approval
An approximately 900-foot engineered gravel driveway
320-amp underground power all the way to the building site
Replanted Doug Firs - timber deferral for now; future revenue at maturation
More Than Pretty Views, It's Smart Living
While this property honors its natural setting, it's also equipped for contemporary living. The robust well and septic systems mean you're not dependent on city infrastructure, giving you both independence and lower ongoing utility costs. The 320-amp electrical service opens doors for modern conveniences from heated floors and whole-home generators to workshop equipment and EV charging stations.
The existing approved plans incorporate timeless design elements that work beautifully with the forested setting, but if sustainability is part of your vision, this property is primed for it. The southern exposure, abundant space, and solid infrastructure make it ideal for solar panels, rainwater collection systems, or geothermal heating and cooling. The surrounding timber provides natural insulation from wind and weather, while the gentle terrain allows for thoughtful grading that works with the land rather than against it.
Properties like this really are the whole package. This is the kind of place where you build your legacy, where your family gathers for decades to come, and where every season means the space around grows with you.
16424 NW Rock Creek Road is available now, listed at $1,300,000.
The homesite isn't visible from the road, so you'll need to schedule a private appointment to truly experience what this remarkable property offers.
Your blank slate is waiting. What will you create?
Land for Sale in Portland: Appointment Needed
This isn't the kind of property you can experience by scrolling through listings online. If it's the one you've been waiting for, it deserves more than a virtual tour.
Schedule your private showing with Amy McCormick and experience what 40+ acres of possibility actually feels like. Walk the homesite. Stand where your future home will be and imagine the life you're about to build.
Amy McCormick
📞 503-310-7803
The homesite is set back from the road and not visible to passersby, your private tour is the only way to see the full scope of this extraordinary property.
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