4242 SW Hewett Blvd, Portland, OR 97221

Beautifully updated and perfectly positioned on a prestigious Southwest Hills street, this 2,762 sq ft daylight ranch offers spectacular, unobstructed valley... and territorial views. The main level features expansive windows, gleaming hardwood floors, and a remodeled quartz kitchen with stainless gas appliances that opens to the dining area. Downstairs, you'll find a spacious primary suite complete with a luxurious heated tile floor bathroom and dressing room, plus a family room and additional bedrooms. With two full-length decks, this home offers incredible outdoor living spaces and parking for up to 6 cars, all located within the highly desirable Ainsworth/Lincoln school district boundaries.

MAIN LEVEL — Views & Entertainer-Friendly
- Living room and dining room with hardwood floors, gas fireplace, and direct access to the upper deck
- Remodeled kitchen with quartz counters, eat-bar, stainless steel gas appliances, and hardwood floors
- Bedroom 4 / Den with hardwood floors and closet
- Half bath (powder room)
- Direct access to the attached 2-car garage

LOWER LEVEL — Bedrooms & Family Room
- Spacious primary suite with deck access, extensive built-ins, and a dressing room/walk-in closet
- En-suite primary bath featuring a quartz dual-sink vanity, expanded limestone shower, and heated tile floor
- Family room with second gas fireplace and access to the lower deck
- Two additional comfortable bedrooms (2nd and 3rd)
- Full hall bathroom
- Dedicated laundry room with tile floor and built-in storage

HIGHLIGHTS
- 4 bedrooms • 2.5 baths • ~2,762 sq ft
- Phenomenal unobstructed valley and territorial views
- Two expansive decks for outdoor living and entertaining
- Central A/C + forced-air gas heat
- Two gas fireplaces
- Attached 2-car garage + large driveway (parking for up to 6 cars)
- Private, tree-lined ~0.37-acre sloped lot
- Highly desirable Ainsworth Elementary / Lincoln High boundaries

KEY TERMS
- Rent: $4,00 / month
- Security Deposit: $4,000 (equal to one month's rent), subject to screening outcome and compliant with PCC 30.01.087.D limits
- Application Fee: $35 per adult applicant (18+), non-refundable, set to actual cost of screening per PCC 30.01.087
- Lease Term: 12 months minimum
- Availability: Available Now
- Estimated Move-In Cost (well-qualified applicant): First month's rent + security deposit = $8,500, plus $500 pet deposit per approved pet if applicable
- Pets: Allowed with approval; $500 refundable pet deposit per pet, $50/month pet rent per approved pet. Service animals and assistance animals accepted as required by federal, state, and local law, and are not subject to pet deposit or pet rent
- Smoking/Vaping: Prohibited anywhere on the property, including the garage, decks, and yard
- Parking: Attached 2-car garage + driveway parking
- Renter's insurance required, minimum $100,000 personal liability

APPLIANCES & SYSTEMS (Tenant to Verify Exact Inclusions)
- Stainless refrigerator, built-in dishwasher, built-in microwave, garbage disposal, gas range
- Washer and dryer included (tenant to verify condition at move-in)
- Central A/C
- Forced-air gas heat
- Two gas fireplaces

UTILITIES & SERVICES
Tenant pays all utilities unless otherwise agreed in writing. Providers/services for this property:
- Electric: PGE (tenant account)
- Gas: NW Natural (tenant account)
- Water/Sewer: Portland Water Bureau (tenant account)
- Garbage/Recycling: Local franchised hauler (tenant account)
- Internet/Cable: Tenant choice, subject to availability
- Yard care: Basic yard care is tenant responsibility unless otherwise agreed in writing

SCHOOLS (Tenant to Verify Current Boundaries)
- Elementary: Ainsworth Elementary
- Middle: West Sylvan Middle School
- High: Lincoln High School
(Portland Public Schools. Boundaries subject to change; applicants should verify directly with PPS.)

FLOOD ZONE
Property is not in a designated 100-year flood hazard zone based on currently available FEMA flood mapping. Applicants are encouraged to independently verify.

LEAD-BASED PAINT
This home was constructed prior to 1978. Federal law requires the landlord to provide all tenants with the EPA-approved Lead-Based Paint Disclosure and the "Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home" pamphlet at lease execution.

EQUAL HOUSING & SOURCE OF INCOME
Spear Northwest is an Equal Housing Opportunity property manager. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, disability, source of income, or any other protected class under federal, Oregon state, or City of Portland law.

All lawful sources of income are accepted and considered, including but not limited to: employment income, self-employment income, Section 8 / Housing Choice Vouchers and other rental subsidies, Social Security (SSI/SSDI), VA benefits, child support, spousal support, retirement income, and verified savings or assets. For voucher holders, the income standard is applied to the tenant-paid portion of rent only.

APPLICATION & SCREENING — CITY OF PORTLAND (FAIR Ordinance, PCC 30.01.085–.087)

All occupants 18 and over must submit a separate application and complete screening. Screening includes credit, criminal background, rental history, eviction history, and income verification, conducted in accordance with FCRA, ORS 90.295 / 90.303, and Portland City Code 30.01.085–.087.

TIMING (PCC 30.01.087.C — 72-Hour Rule)
- This ad was posted on 05/01/2026 at 10:00 AM.
- Applications will be accepted beginning 05/04/2026 at 10:00 AM (72 hours after posting).
- Complete applications received on or after this time will be processed in the order received (first-in-time).
- Applications received before 05/04/2026 at 10:00 AM will be processed with an 8-hour delay relative to applications received during the open window, per PCC 30.01.087.C.

INCOME STANDARD
- Income standard is generally 2× monthly rent unless otherwise required by law.
- For voucher holders, the 2× standard is applied only to the tenant-paid portion of rent.

ACCESSIBILITY
- This unit is not advertised as a Type A "accessible" dwelling unit.
- Reasonable accommodation and modification requests will be considered in accordance with fair housing law. Applicants will receive the City of Portland's Notice to Applicants regarding the right to request a Modification or Accommodation.

INDIVIDUALIZED ASSESSMENT (PCC 30.01.086)
Spear Northwest will use an individualized assessment to evaluate applicants. Reasons for screening denial may include:
1. Criminal conviction history (subject to look-back limitations)
2. Derogatory credit history
3. Derogatory rental history
4. Income less than 2× the rental rate (or equivalent for voucher holders)
5. Inability to verify application information

Spear Northwest's full written screening criteria are available on request prior to application and at the time the application is provided.

APPEALS & SUPPLEMENTAL EVIDENCE
Applicants are welcome to provide supplemental evidence to mitigate potentially negative screening results. Applicants have 30 days to appeal denied applications, during which time they may correct, refute, or explain negative information forming the basis for the denial. Approved appellants are prequalified for any rental opportunities at landlord's properties for 3 months following the approval date, and screening fees will be waived during that 3-month period (subject to certification that no disqualifying conditions have changed).

REQUIRED CITY NOTICES
Applicants will receive the Portland Housing Bureau's Statement of Applicant Rights and the Notice to Applicants Regarding Right to Request a Modification or Accommodation, as required by Portland City Code.

THIRD-PARTY APPLICATIONS
Spear Northwest may accept 3rd-party applications (e.g., Zillow) for initial screening; however, final approval and placement requires completion of Spear Northwest's in-house application and verification. If you' Read More