Some properties are defined by their features. Others by how they make you feel. This one is defined by both. From the moment you arrive, the pace of everyday life feels a little farther away. Quiet without feeling isolated. Private without feeling remote. Connected to nature without giving up convenience. It's a balance that’s getting harder to find.
This custom home was designed for easy living inside and out. Five acres that feel like an escape without functioning like a second job. The area around the home is landscaped, level, and usable with space for RVs or a future shop. The remaining acreage takes care of itself. Wildlife shows up regularly. Neighbors don't.
A gated entry and paved driveway set the tone. Inside, the open layout flows easily from room to room. High ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a two-story stone fireplace anchor the living area. The chef’s kitchen is fully equipped, functional and connected to the spaces where people naturally spend their time. With the primary suite, a second bedroom or office and full bathroom all on the main level, stairs become optional.
Outside, the covered patio with built-in gas fireplace is a genuine four-season space. Valley views are the backdrop while sipping coffee in the morning or grilling in the evening. The swim spa runs year-round. Relax under the stars or get in a workout with the counter-current swim system. For those who want to do more with the land, there is room for a garden, greenhouse, chickens, or a hobby farm. With a fully owned solar array that powers the entire home and two EV chargers, the savings in utility costs are substantial.
Damascus sits on the east side of Happy Valley, at a quiet edge of the Portland Metro area with shopping, dining, and everyday amenities in every direction. Close enough to easily commute to Portland, catch a flight at PDX, or head to Mt. Hood, yet far enough from everything to actually feel like you’ve left.
Now and then, you might want to escape city life. Fortunately, the community of Damascus is not far. Here you can enjoy a country experience just outside Portland: walk through the woods, fish, or visit a working farm.
Located in Clackamas County between Happy Valley and Boring, Damascus offers a blend of rural character and city convenience. The area traces back to the 1850s and 60s, when early settlers, including potter Edward Pedigo, established the community along the historic Barlow Road. A post office under the name Damascus opened in 1867, cementing the area's identity.
Agriculture remains part of the community's character today. Damascus is home to working farms and nurseries, including Siri and Son Farms, a fourth-generation organic farm, along with Phil's Farms, Blue Mountain Nursery, Pleasant Valley Greenhouses, and Tony's Garden Center, where locals can find seasonal produce, plants, and garden supplies.
Outdoor recreation is close at hand as well. The Clackamas River and Mt. Hood are both a short drive away, offering fishing, hiking, and year-round recreation. Highway 212 and Highway 224 provide direct access through the area, connecting to Interstate 205 and Highway 26 toward downtown Portland and Portland International Airport.
It's a setting that balances open space and rural charm with easy access to everyday city life.
