1930s charm meets endless potential at 731 NW Yamhill in the heart of McMinnville. This character-filled home offers a rare opportunity for visionaries to restore and reimagine a classic property in one of Oregon’s most beloved wine country towns. Warm hardwood floors and graceful coved ceilings hint at the home’s original beauty, ready for updating. With flexible space and untapped upside, there’s exciting potential to create a spacious primary suite upstairs or expand the home to suit your needs in the large unfinished basement. The expansive lot invites possibilities—gardening, entertaining, or future improvements—while preserving that sense of small-town charm.Perfectly positioned just moments from downtown McMinnville’s shops, tasting rooms, and local favorites, this location blends convenience with the relaxed pace of wine country living. Whether you’re an investor or a dreamer ready to bring new life to a vintage home, this is a chance to create something truly special.
Designed by James Meyer, this contemporary townhome residence sits just minutes to downtown and OHSU. Gracious windows frame beautiful views towards the Cascades to the East and North to downtown. These expanded views include Mt. Hood, Mt. Saint Helens, the Willamette River and multiple bridges, and nighttime city lights. The orientation provides an abundance of light and spectacular sunrises. A barbecue and garden area are located just off the entry. The upper level includes tall ceilings in the living and dining rooms and the kitchen. Recently refinished maple hardwood floors throughout this level and include the stairs and landing on each level. The living room includes a gas fireplace. The kitchen offers quality finishes and lots of storage to enjoy cooking and entertaining. The dining area and living room flow seamlessly to a deck with beautiful views, creating a wonderful space for indoor/outdoor entertaining and relaxing. The middle level features both a large primary suite and a spacious junior suite. The primary suite offers a walk-in closet, soaking tub, walk-in shower, and a private deck to enjoy your morning coffee – you will be in your own oasis. The spacious second bedroom includes views to the mountains and downtown. A laundry room with storage rounds out this floor. The lower level boasts a generous studio with a kitchen and an exterior entrance. This space has many flexible options – home office, separate living quarters, or workout space/media room, the possibilities are endless! A full bathroom, large closet, utility/storage room and single-car garage complete this level. The lovely setting is conveniently close to the city – just minutes to downtown Portland, OHSU, the South Waterfront, Terwilliger and the expansive Markham Trail system.
Sue Sullivan
Listing Courtesy of RMLS / Windermere Realty Trust / Sue Sullivan