14830 NW Gillihan Rd Portland, OR 97231

There are places that ask you to slow down—and then there are places that quietly insist on it.On a rare stretch of Sauvie Island, where open skies feel a little wider and the air carries the scent of rich soil and river water, this two-acre property offers something almost unheard of: your own private, sandy shoreline along the Willamette River.Here, mornings begin with coffee in hand and bare feet in the sand—just steps from your door. Cast a line before the world wakes, launch a small boat on a whim, or let the day unfold in quiet swims under the Oregon sun. With nearly 200 feet of beach all your own, the river becomes less of a view and more of a way of life.The land itself is fertile and full of possibility—garden rows, orchard dreams, or simply space to breathe. A classic daylight ranch style home anchors the property, while a two-stall horse barn invites a return to simpler rhythms. Above it, a sunlit loft waits patiently for whatever you’ve been meaning to create—art, music, writing, or something entirely your own.A detached two-car shop stands ready for projects, storage, or weekend tinkering, rounding out a property that feels as functional as it is inspiring.Just beyond your gate, Sauvie Island offers its familiar pleasures—seasonal farm stands, u-pick fields, and miles of trails where nature still leads the conversation.Properties like this don’t announce themselves loudly. They tend to be discovered, appreciated… and held onto.