Hawthorne Victorian Charmer

Hawthorne Victorian Charmer

2124 SE Salmon St | Portland, OR 97214

Offered at $625,000 | ML #22147227

3 Bedrooms | 1.1 Baths | 1,906 SF

Victorian charmer in the heart of Hawthorne. High ceilings, vintage woodwork, lighting and hardware. Bright, flowing main floor features glorious windows, formal dining room, large kitchen & dining nook. Back deck opens to cute, South facing garden spaces. Updates to windows, systems, foundation,  insulation. Rare three bedrooms upstairs. Ample storage and laundry/shop space in basement. Blocks to Farmer’s Market, cafes, Hawthorne shops & dining, parks & bike routes.

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Historic Piedmont Bungalow

Historic Piedmont Bungalow

6532 N Congress Ave | Portland, OR 97217

Offered at $449,900 | ML # 21537525

3 Bedrooms | 1 Bath | 1,884 SF

3 bedroom Bungalow in historic Piedmont. Vintage 1928 charm & updated throughout. Newer roof, new exterior paint, remodeled bathroom & kitchen with quartz counters, tile work, new appliances & fixtures. Hardwoods, craftsman woodwork, beautiful gardens & entertainment areas. Unfinished basement with good ceiling height. One block from Peninsular Park, tennis courts, gardens, public pool.

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Alberta Arts Farmhouse

Alberta Arts Farmhouse

5132 NE 14th Place | Portland, OR 97211

Offered at $599,900 | ML # 21167509

3 Bedrooms | 1.1 Baths | 1,997 SF

Alberta Arts Classic Farmhouse. Wrap around porch, vintage mouldings, flooring, hardware & lighting. Classic layout; 3 bedrooms upstairs, entry w/balustrade, formal living & dining rooms with high ceilings. Kitchen features working island, walk-in pantry and backyard access. Set up above the street on a private, sunny lot just a block from your abundant Alberta amenities.

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Dreamy Alberta Oasis

Dreamy Alberta Oasis

4524 NE 12th Ave | Portland, OR 97211

Offered at $575,000 | ML # 21565798

3 Bedrooms | 1 Bath | 1,964 SF | 5,000 SF Lot

Dreamy Alberta Oasis. 3 bedroom with tuck-under garage & two bedrooms upstairs. Modern bathroom & kitchen, vintage millwork, tile & finish details and ample storage throughout. Updated systems and unfinished basement space. Formal dining room & sunny breakfast nook, covered front & back porches, master-tended gardens with natives, edibles, entertainment spaces and established goodies. Blocks from parks, grocery, bike routes & Alberta Arts amenities.

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Laurelhurst Traditional

Laurelhurst Traditional

305 SE 45th Ave | Portland, Ore 97215

Offered at $850,000 | ML # 21601953

4 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 3,256 SF | 8,432 SF Lot

Laurelhurst Traditional. Generations of meticulous care. Generous floor plan with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, bonus/sun room & expansive family room. Woodfloors, coved ceilings, built-ins, fireplace, renovated bathrooms, kitchen & formal dining. Incredible 8,432 SF lot with established natives, garden beds, entertainment patio & hidden secrets. Updated systems; seismic, plumbing & sewer, wiring & panel, hi-eff water heater, furnace & ducting, gas lines & appliances. Detached oversized garage with loft storage. Blocks from Laurelhurst Park.

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Vermont Hills MidCentury

Vermont Hills MidCentury

3622 SW Iowa St | Portland, Ore 97221

Offered at $699,900 | ML # 21140679

4 Bedrooms | 2 1/2 Baths | 2,972 SF | 8,800 SF Lot

Vermont Hills Midcentury with classic ’60s details in architect-designed floorplan. Mount Hood views, original Oak flooring, Mahogany trims & abundant built-ins. Updated kitchen with dining nook, tile, cork flooring, access to sunroom/patio & multi-level backyard with established natives & edibles. 4 bedrooms & 2 baths on main level. Basement family room with 2nd fireplace & 3rd bath. Double garage, laundry room & additional basement storage.  A mile to Gabriel Park, community center & local amenities.

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Contemporary Craftsman with ADU

Contemporary Craftsman with ADU

1406 NE Ainsworth St | Portland, OR 97211

Offered at $799,900 | MLS #20042836

4+ Bedrooms | 3 Baths | 3,213 SF | Attached Garage

Contemporary Craftsman w/ADU. Whole house renovation in 2006. Systems & finishes updated throughout. Permitted basement ADU w/private outside entrance. Glorious ceiling height, incredible light, great garden spaces and designer finishes. Vintage character w/modern amenities & style for miles. Three bedrooms upstairs include large master with private balcony. Formal dining and breakfast bar in south-facing kitchen on the main. Ample closets and storage, detached garage, established landscaping. At the intersection of Alberta, Woodlawn & Concordia neighborhoods.

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Bringing Their Best To The Table

Today is closing day for my clients Paxton and Maryann, and I’m so excited to hand them their keys this afternoon. It’s been exactly one month since we looked at houses together and then wrote an offer that very day. These two knew what they wanted and went after it. We had an aggressive plan to win the multiple bid situation by committing to a (relatively) fast timeline of a thirty-day close with the type of loan they were using. And I can confidently say that we wouldn’t have hit that timeline if it wasn’t for their positive attitudes and calm demeanors. They brought their best to the table during the past month, and that made a huge difference.

The past thirty days consisted of a steady diet of fairly intense inspections and repair bids, subsequent negotiations and follow-up work, and long checklists of lender requirements. All of this was capped by a last-minute scramble to get all of the closing docs to the escrow company in time for their signatures yesterday. And it really all did come together — fairly smoothly, in fact, and entirely successfully. A huge reason for this was Paxton and Maryann’s approach: one of optimism, assertiveness, a consistent focus on details, and a big helping of kindness and compassion.

Ultimately, what matters in every transaction are the people involved, and the attitudes, perspectives, and levels of flexibility they bring to the table. Buying and selling a home is a financial transaction, a legal commitment, and a whirlwind of activities that no one normally encounters. And even if you’ve bought or sold before, it’s probably been some time since the last experience, and so each time feels fairly new. And sometimes that can feel overwhelming, both emotionally and physically. We’re all human and can struggle at times with the challenges we face, and this shouldn’t come as a surprise. It’s my job as an agent to advocate for my clients’ needs, protect their interests, and advance their goals, while at the same time maintaining a professional approach and helping them navigate the sometimes choppy waters of the home-buying rollercoaster of emotions and experiences.

We had a big, hairy audacious goal of receiving a new roof, radon mitigation system, oil tank decommissioning, as well as a large seller credit to cover electrical and plumbing deficiencies, and we worked together as a team to pull together multiple bids in a short timeframe. Paxton and Maryann kept their cool, calm demeanor in reviewing all of these, while at the same time maintaining a clear focus on their needs and ultimate bottom-line that they needed to move forward. We understood that the sellers felt especially challenged by the large repair and credit requests, and generally overwhelmed with all that needed to happen in thirty days, and Paxton and Maryann consistently provided flexibility and understanding that helped keep the deal together. While they made it seem easy, they probably didn’t realize that theirs was a strength and combination of positive attributes that is not common. That’s the definition of solid team right there.

Clients like Paxton and Maryann help make transactions easier and, most importantly, more enjoyable. By bringing their best attributes to the table, they reached all of their goals and they get the keys to their very first home today. Congratulations, Paxton and Maryann – and thank YOU for your great work!

ANDY MEEKS
Living Room Realty

Licensed Oregon Broker  | Earth Advantage REALTOR®
andy@livingroomre.com | 971.400.0195 | PDX

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