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Humboldt Fixer

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Kim Parmon

Light Filled and Full of Charm

4815 N Commercial Ave., | Portland, OR 97217

Offered at $335,000 | MLS # 419687830

2 Bedrooms | 1 Bath | 1,644 sq. ft.

Sweet fixer opportunity in vibrant Humboldt! This bungalow has only been on the market four times since it was constructed and is chock full of charm and Old Portland good vibes with features like original wood floors, inlaid tile, handcrafted millwork, and a unique backyard cordwood sauna. The main floor features a spacious living room, comfortable bedroom, and charming dining room that was previously an additional bedroom and may be able to be converted back.

Upstairs you’ll find a second bedroom as well as a bonus space that’s perfect for a home office, or explore turning it into a second bath. The unfinished basement has excellent head height and is a great place for storage with potential to be finished as more living space.

Bring your paintbrush, handy skills, and your artistic vision, the “dream of the 90s” is alive and well in this unbeatable location: hotspots on Mississippi and Albina are just blocks away. Walk score of 84, bike score of 90!

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Just Listed! A Gardener’s Dream!

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Jennifer O'Brien

8327 N Fessenden Street

Portland, Oregon, 97203

This home is a true gem that combines artsy and quirky elements that surround you with warmth and character. Charming period details such as hand-crafted doors with stained glass, built-ins, and cozy nooks are all waiting for you to call home. Inside features an open living and dining room, a full bathroom and a mudroom off the kitchen that opens to your outdoor oasis. Upstairs, you’ll find two bedrooms and half bathroom along with a light-filled landing for your office or artist’s loft. All of this is located on a prime corner lot, just a stone’s throw away from the 4 bus line. With just under 10,000 square feet (zoned RM2), this property offers endless opportunities waiting to be utilized. It includes space for outdoor entertaining, RV parking, ADU potential or the option to divide and build a 3-4 story dwelling up to 17 units, a 4-plex or attached homes (buyer to verify). So much potential to make it your own!

OFFERED AT $415,000

2 BEDROOM | 1.5 BATH

MLS# 23284077 | TAXES: $3,311

Totes Adorbs

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Karim Alaeddine

Totes Adorbs

11243 NE Shaver St | Portland, Ore 97220

Offered at $325,000 | ML # 21379827

2 Bedrooms | 1 Bath | 793 SF

Totes Adorbs! Super cute charmer on an incredible corner lot. Stellar layout features dining room, convenient laundry, indoor/outdoor living and two bedrooms all on one level. Incredible light and garden views throughout. Sweet character; built-ins, gas fireplace, vintage floors. Light, airy park-like setting on a large lot with established beds, garage and storage shed, summer dining patio and fenced yard. Blocks to parks, transit, schools. Welcome home.

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Woodstock Victorian

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Karim Alaeddine

Woodstock Victorian

6824 SE Knight St | Portland, Ore 97206

Offered at $425,000 | ML #21343852

2 Bedrooms | 1 Bath | 1,096 SF | Garage

Lovely Woodstock Victorian featuring vintage character throughout; millwork, woodfloors, high ceilings & covered front porch. 2 bedrooms, formal dining room & generous family room, all on one level. Private yard; fully fenced with re-built detached garage, dinner-party deck, established beds & outdoor shower. Systems updates: Roof, Electrical Panel, Sewer Line, Renovated Windows & Storms, Bathroom Fixtures. Mt Scott Community Center, Portland Mercado, bike routes, restaurants, cafes; all within 10 blocks.

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Affordable Remodeled Lents Farmhouse

Posted on March 23, 2019May 17, 2019 by Living Room Realty

Check out this sweet, professionally remodeled light and bright farmhouse. It’s a just down the road from the all of the new development in Lents Town Center.

Character abounds with high bead-board ceilings and five-panel doors. The new kitchen cabinets, butcher block counters, double farm sink and beveled tile backsplash create a clean, inviting farmhouse kitchen. And the master bedroom with double closets and slider to new deck give you more than you’d expect for a master at this price point. Double pane windows, high efficient furnace and laundry on main are nice added bonuses.

Plus, there’s an unfinished 300 SF attic ready for expansion when you are. Near the Springwater Corridor Trail, Max Green Line, and freeway checks all of the boxes for your commuting needs.

Are remodeled farmhouses your thing? I can’t take credit for the great work my clients did on this one in Lents, but family and I remodeled one in the Portland neighborhood of Montavilla in 2018. You can check out some before and after shots here