Former Timbers star Diego Valeri puts NW Portland home with lap pool and trampoline up for sale at $1,199,000

Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri (8) bought the modern house new in 2017 when he was already on his way to being one of the most decorated and popular players in franchise history.

Valeri installed a private soccer field in the backyard of his modern house at 10400 N.W. Cornell Road in Portland.

People with an active lifestyle will appreciate the outdoor living spaces, says Brian Pienovi of Windermere Realty Trust, who shares the listing with his son and colleague Andrew Pienovi.

The two-story, custom house has 3,729 square feet of living space.

The five-foot, 10-inch-tall soccer player entered into rooms with ceilings that are 10 feet high or taller.

The dining area is incorporated into the great room next to the kitchen.

The open kitchen has a built-in, stainless-steel microwave, range, refrigerator, dishwasher and oven.

There are 8-foot-tall solid core doors and quartz countertops throughout home.

There are hardwood floors and a den on the main level.

Relaxing upstairs spaces include room for a foosball table.

The primary suite has sliding glass doors to the balcony.

There is a 10-foot-by-15-foot closet in the primary suite.

The bathroom in the primary suite a a soaking tub and a walk-in shower.

There are four bedrooms and three bathrooms.

A large covered patio is outfitted as an extension of the indoor living space.

The 0.36-acre, fenced property has a lap pool, built-in hot tub, pergola and trampoline

The property in the Cedar Mill area could serve as “your own sports facility,” with a lap pool, built-in hot tub, pergola and trampoline, says Brian Pienovi of Windermere Realty Trust, who shares the listing with his son and colleague Andrew Pienovi.

Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri blows a kiss toward the crowd after scoring his 100th career goal during Portland's match against LAFC at on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.

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Which is the better brag for a potential buyer: That former Portland Timbers star midfielder Diego Valeri lived in the modern house at 10400 N.W. Cornell Road just west of Portland or that the team’s “greatest player” left his soccer field setup behind in the backyard?

The 0.36-acre, fenced property could serve as “your own sports facility,” with its lap pool, built-in hot tub and trampoline, says Brian Pienovi of Windermere Realty Trust, who co-listed the house on Friday, March 4, with his broker son, Andrew Pienovi.

People with an active lifestyle will appreciate the outdoor living space under a pergola on the main level and a covered balcony with a fire pit off the main suite, adds Brian Pienovi.

The asking price: $1,199,000.

Former Portland Timber's Diego Valeri installed an at-home soccer field setup in the backyard of his home at 10400 N.W. Cornell Road.

Valeri bought the house new in 2017 for $910,000, according to public records. At the time, he was already on his way to being one of the most decorated and popular players in franchise history.

Valeri, now 35, won MLS Newcomer of the Year in 2013, MLS Cup MVP in 2015 and MLS MVP in 2017, when he scored 21 goals and notched 11 assists. He earned three MLS Best XI honors, in 2013, 2014 and 2017, according to OregonLive.

His transfer to Club Atletico Lanus, his boyhood club in Argentina, in January 2022 ended a nine-year run wearing green and gold in which Valeri scored 100 goals and 104 assists across all competitions.

He departs as the Timbers’ regular-season leader in goals (86), assists (91) and points (263). He also ranks second on the club’s all-time list for games played (262) and starts (230).

As part of Valeri’s transfer, the Timbers will play Lanus in a testimonial friendly match at Providence Park in 2023, with “El Maestro” playing with each team for a half. After his retirement, Valeri will become a Timbers ambassador, the team said.

During his time in Portland, Valeri led the Timbers to three MLS Cup appearances, which included a title in 2015. In 2020, MLS named Valeri to its “The 25 Greatest list,” which recognized the 25 most decorated and impactful players in league history.

The two-story, custom house has 3,729 square feet of living space.

The two-story, custom house in Washington County’s Cedar Mill area has 3,729 square feet of living space. There are four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The five-foot, 10-inch soccer player entered into rooms with ceilings that are 10 feet high.

— Janet Eastman and staff reports

503-294-4072 | jeastman@oregonian.com | @janeteastman

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