The Horswell Collection's Online Real Estate Resource in Summerplace
NOTE: This domain and website is not affiliated with the Summerplace Homeowners Association. The Summerplace Homeowners Association's link is below and it manages the business and programs of the Summerplace community. This is a resource for buyers and sellers, as well as residents who enjoy Richard's recommendations and lifetime braintrust of the Metropolitan Portland area.
Welcome to The Horswell Collection's online real estate resource for Summerplace, the iconic 55+ residential development located in Northeast Portland, Oregon. This site is a compilation of information about Summerplace, real estate, and curated recommendations from Richard.
2025 Lady Bird Johnson Summerplace Garden Contest Winner
This Japanese Maple tree and its iconic airy aesthetic is no secret to residents in the last phase of Summerplace homes as a testimonial to exquisite taste. Layer on the intricate design and deployment of annuals and the rich textures that populate the yard, and the Grand Prize for the 3rd Annual Lady Bird Johnson Summerplace Garden Contest presented by The Horswell Collection at Coldwell Banker Bain is not hard to spot. Congratulations to the homeowner who received a $250 Home Depot Gift Certificate for exemplifying the ideals of quality.
The contest was developed by Realtor Richard Horswell as a way to recognize homeowners for excellence in gardening, a way to preserve and enhance home pricing in any neighborhood. For a no-obligation review of your property to potentially place on the market, please reach out.
PRESENTING the CAMBRIDGE | a residence of distinction in Summerplace
2037 NE 158th Place | Portland, Oregon 97230
Offered at $559,000
ABOUT RICHARD & SUMMERPLACE
Richard comes from a family with multi-generational ties that stem from the first phase of Summerplace beginning in 1979. His grandmother contemplated purchasing one of Summerplace's first model homes but waited to become the second original condominium owner in Windsor Place I Condominiums where he lived with her for five years before she resided at Assisted Living at Summerplace for 10 years. His mother is a current Summerplace homeowner in the last phase. Due to this longstanding affiliation, he knows the pulse of the community, its activities, and how to "plug in" to optimize the best experience a new resident can have.
Prior to Summerplace's construction, he would play in the fields as a child and explored the clubhouse as it was being built. He now serves as an insider source for buyers and sellers with his special knowledge of the development, its history, and bright future as one of the premier 55+ communities in the United States. Its enduring and relevant style and programming makes Summerplace a desirable and sought-after community. Enjoy!
Summerplace
Summerplace Homeowners Association is a best-in-class self-managed organization that manages the development. Consult this site for information applicable to CC&R's and the variety of amenities the community has to offer.
Relocation - Moving In or Moving Out of Summerplace
As a Portland native, Richard takes the artform of onboarding new residents to the Portland area seriously. Richard's Insider's Guide to the City of Roses is a 24-page folio with live links for secrets he's discovered over the years and is updated quarterly with new information.
Having participated in the transitions of numerous relatives seeking a higher level of care or assistance, Richard helps make the process easy through knowledge of most assisted living, nursing, rehab, and memory care centers. He can provide recommendations based on client needs and interests to environments that best suit the individual/s. His also has a network of qualified estate sale professionals and organizers.
A NOTE about FAMILIAR SURROUNDINGS . . . and transitioning into new living environments -
I recently had the opportunity to preview Columbia Place (formerly Assisted Living at Summerplace). As many of you know, my grandmother was one of the first residents in this Northeastern anchor to the community having moved from her condo at Windsor Place. While over 25 years has passed by, I walked into its doors and fell in love all over again with its curated environment, friendly staff, and positive outlook. As a real estate broker, I will not take non-transactional referral fees from businesses, and it is with pleasure that I can endorse this as an overwhelmingly acceptable place as a transition option.
Contact: Juli Lau, Sales Director, 913-345-1769 or juli.lau@columbiaplaceal.com
Moving into to Summerplace or transitioning out is based on a client-first, high-touch approach where the client is listened to and respected during the process to make their goals a central objective at all times.
Richard's Picks . . .
RECREATION | Numerous activities abound outside the walls of Summerplace!
Argay Park (Tennis Courts)
Cascade Athletic Clubs
Luuwit View Park - Summer Movies, Vistas, Dog Walking, and More . . .
Glendoveer Golf Course & Tennis Center
Glendoveer Walking Path
RESTAURANTS | Enjoy one of Richard's favorites in our area
Bumpers Grill - Outstanding Happy Hour
Giuseppe's - Visit the Lounge for classic Italian favorites
El Indio - Great conversation and Mexican comfort food.
Sa Bai Thai Cuisine - Praised by locals for outstanding quality.
Sayler's Old Country Kitchen - Meet new friends in a convivial lounge environment
Sextant Bar & Galley - Excellent Value and River View
Stagecoach Saloon (20101 NE Sandy Blvd) - Taco Tuesdays and Great Breakfast Special - a Summerplace favorite
Uncle Vinny's Pizza - Great Weekend Brunch Options
Wooden Chicken Pub - Known for its famous Halibut Fish & Chips - new ownership!
GALLERIES & UNIQUE FINDS
Downtown Troutdale offers a unique afternoon experience.
Contact me to discuss either seller or buyer representation or to discuss the real estate market in general. Thank you!
Richard Horswell
Real Estate Broker
The Horswell Collection™ | Principal Creative Executive
(503) 752-1345
richard.horswell@cbrealty.com
