You wouldn't think it's possible to live both in the city & in the forest. To feel both connected to a neighborhood & also relax above it all. But life on Portland?s coveted Franklin Court offers this rare balance in NW Willamette Heights.Light emanates from every direction in this rebuilt 5 bed / 2.5 bath home. With 3 bedrooms and a family room (technically a bedroom) on the 2nd floor, and a master suite on the 3rd level, this home offers the space to celebrate together as well as room for everyone to have private space. Beautiful fir floors and large picture windows tie in classic details throughout.A flat neighborhood block is rare in Willamette Ht's with 5000 acre Forest Park (2 blocks away) and Franklin Court offers a community feel along with sweeping views. The large north-facing windows connect you to 3 mountains, the Willamette River, and the Cascade range.The first floor is ideal for hosting, with an open layout between the living room and dining room, as well as an eat-in kitchen for smaller meals. Walkable to shops on NW 23rd, Chapman Elementary School,Library,Public Transit and only minutes to Highway I-405, this home is connected to Portland while being nestled away. The 3rd-floor master suite includes sweeping views, two closets, a full bath, and an office with a sunrise view of Mt. Hood. Rebuilt in the early ?90s, One family has made this their home for over 30 years.The unfinished daylight basement of approximately 1,000 sq. ft w/ 2 ext. doors, is a blank slate for you to create.(apt., Air bnb?) The attached garage, double-long driveway, and ample on-street mean parking is always easy. All these traits together make this home a rare beauty beyond compare! OPEN Sun.4/30 2-4PM PLEASE REMOVE SHOES OR WEAR BOOTIES PROVIDED. Sq. Footage is apprx. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10213738]