jens olsen

Jul 03

Restoring the soul of a house

Doug

The turret house at 3880 NE Wistaria, built in 1928, has been through hard times the last 30 years. A Portland brother and sister duo who restore old homes purchased the house in February 2026 and are underway with restoration. New owners of the turret house at 3880 NE Wistaria have begun...

jens olsen beaumont-wilshire observed wistaria drive fixer-upper remodel

Dec 03 2025

Wistaria Drive landmark for sale

Doug

It’s always been a visual landmark on NE Wistaria Drive: the 1928 turreted English Tudor style house that anchors the big downhill bend at the confluence of Wistaria, NE 41st and Cedar Chavez Boulevard. The tower with its tip-top weather vane, 360-degree windows and tent-like roof dormers. The...

jens olsen beaumont-wilshire observed wistaria drive fixer-upper carl hummel remodel