Sold: Riverside Mt. Hood Cabin in Rhododendron

furnished knotty-pine cabin in Mt. Hood forest

Portland Monthly called it “A Dreamy Riverside Cabin,” and buyers agreed. The cabin at 74902 E Road 28A in Rhododendron was listed on the market by Neighbors agent Becca Barron on November 3, 2025, went pending in 10 days, and sold December 19 for $523,000.

The cabin

Set on a wooded, secluded lot along Camp Creek near the Zigzag River, the cabin has 1,225 square feet with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a bonus loft. It sleeps up to seven.

  • Knotty pine paneling and a wood stove

  • 20-foot vaulted ceilings with two skylights

  • A wall of windows looking out over the trees and creek

  • A remodeled kitchen and a soaking tub

  • A deck, a metal roof and board-and-batten siding

  • Sold fully furnished, including the decor Portland Monthly singled out

Why it sold quickly

Mt. Hood cabins with water frontage, an updated interior and furnishings included don’t come up often at this price. This one is about an hour from Portland and close to skiing, hiking and the river, and it was ready to use the day the buyers got the keys.

Buying a cabin on leased forest land: quick answers

What does “leased land” mean for a Mt. Hood cabin?
Some cabins in the Mt. Hood area sit on land the owner leases rather than owns. You buy the cabin itself and pay an annual lease fee for the land. This cabin’s lease is $2,232 a year.

Can I live in a cabin like this full-time?
Usually not. Cabins on leased forest land are generally limited to recreational use, so check the lease terms before you buy.

Can I get a mortgage for a leased-land cabin?
It can be harder, since many lenders won’t finance a home on land the buyer doesn’t own. This cabin sold to cash buyers only, which is common for these properties.

What should I check before buying?
The lease length and renewal terms, the annual fee, any rules on rebuilding or renovating, and how water, septic and access work.

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