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JUST LISTED: STYLISH + STATELY IN LAURELHURST

Posted on by Aryne + Dulcinea

BACK ON THE MARKET!

Stylish + Stately In Laurelhurst

610 NE Cesar E Chavez Boulevard, Portland, OR 97232

Offered at $940,000

   6 BEDROOM |  3.5 BATH |  4,682 Sq Ft
MLS #23414583 | TAXES: $14,244

Rare & historic Arts & Crafts home situated on large lot with 2-car garage. Grand living & dining rooms welcome you with stunning architectural details, mahogany woodwork, stained glass, fireplace, & built-ins. Exceptional floor plan with gourmet eat-in kitchen with butler’s pantry & access to 2 private patios & lushly landscaped grounds. This home boasts a light-filled sunroom with wrap-around windows, 6 bedrooms including primary suite, 3.5 bathrooms, finished top floor & full basement!

OPEN THIS WEEKEND

SAT 2/4  from 1:00-3:00 PM

SUN 2/5  from 1:00-3:00 PM

WHAT’S AROUND?

  • Paadee
  • Gado Gado
  • Mikkiko Mochi Donuts
  • Montelupo Italian Market
  • Güero
  • Cheese & Crack
  • Ken’s Artisan Pizza
  • Laurelhurst Market
  • Hello Sunshine Art + Vintage
  • Laurelhurst Park
  • Whole Foods Market – Burnside
  • Providore Fine Foods
  • Trader Joe’s
  • Laurelhurst Theatre
  • Portland Nursery
  • Oblique Coffee Roasters
  • Puff Coffee
  • Soro Soro Cafe
  • Crema Coffee + Bakery
  • Vino Wine Store
  • Migration Brewing – Glisan

HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

GENERAL FEATURES

  • Majestic historic custom built 1913 home in the heart of Laurelhurst
  • Grand staircase, stained glass windows and formal entry
  • Refinished mahogany woodwork and built-ins throughout the house
  • Red brick exteriorOriginal hardwood floors on 3 levels • New hot water heater 2021
  • Low radon test in 2020
  • New electrical sub-panel 2020
  • New metal roof in 2014
  • Updated copper plumbing
  • Decommissioned oil tank 2004

MAIN LEVEL
KITCHEN

  • Beautifully remodeled large eat-in kitchen with butler’s pantry, stainless steel appliances, ample storage and high ceilings.
  • Wood floors, white subway tile, black matte granite counter tops
  • Direct access to front patio
  • Entry to attached 2 car garage
  • 1/2 bath

LIVING ROOM

  • Wood burning fireplace, stained glass windows, built-ins
  • French doors to sun room

SUN ROOM

  • Brick walls and tile floor
  • French door to small nook overlooking the front yard

DINING ROOM

  • Mahogany wainscoting and built in hutch w/ bar and stained glass cabinet doors
  • Pocket door
  • Entry to butler’s pantry and kitchen

SECOND LEVEL

  • 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on the second floor
  • Primary suite features fireplace, full bath w/ new wallpaper, bonus room (nursery, office, small bedroom or den)
  • French doors to balcony in second bedroom

THIRD LEVEL

  • 4th bedroom with skylights, fir floors, built-in twin beds, ceiling fan and full bath w/ claw foot tub
  • 5th bedroom has fir floors and built-in desks

BASEMENT

  • Full unfinished basement accessed from interior through kitchen and exterior at side door
  • Wine cellar and tasting space with ample lighting and built-in shelves

OUTDOOR SPACES

  • Attached 2 car garage and driveway with interior access to the house. Large flat roof. Could it be a roof top deck?
  • Gorgeous gardens with mature landscaping and lush plantings on west and south sides of home
  • Level large front and side yards
  • Charming private patio off kitchen

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

RARE LAURELHURST ARTS + CRAFTS

Posted on by Aryne + Dulcinea

Rare Laurelhurst
Arts + Crafts

610 NE Cesar E Chavez Boulevard, Portland, OR 97232

Offered at $995,000

   5 BEDROOM |  3.5 BATH |  4,682 Sq Ft
MLS #22663267 | TAXES: $14,436

Historic one of a kind Laurelhurst home teeming with versatility, filled with style and classic details throughout. Enjoy formal living and dining rooms, foyer, sunroom, hardwood floors, fireplace, stained glass windows, refinished mahogany built-ins, gourmet kitchen with butler’s panty, wine cellar with tasting room, built-in office spaces, 5 bedrooms, and 3.5 baths. A finished attic and full basement offer bonus spaces galore! Enjoy your private patio just off the kitchen and the lushly landscaped grounds. With a walk score of 80 and biker’s paradise score of 94, get around the city with ease.

OPEN THIS WEEKEND

SUN, 10/02  from 12:00-2:00 PM

WHAT’S AROUND?

  • Paadee
  • Laurelhurst Park
  • Fifty Licks
  • Migration Brewing – Glisan
  • Guero
  • Portland Nursery
  • Staccato Gelato
  • Laurelhurst Theatre
  • Crema Coffee + Bakery
  • Providore Fine Foods
  • Flying Tortoise Food Carts
  • Burnside Whole Foods
  • Hello Sunshine Art + Vintage
  • Pambiche
  • Trader Joe’s
  • Gado Gado

HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

GENERAL FEATURES

  • Majestic historic custom built 1913 home in the heart of Laurelhurst
  • Grand staircase, stained glass windows and formal entry
  • Refinished mahogany woodwork and built-ins throughout the house
  • Red brick exteriorOriginal hardwood floors on 3 levels • New hot water heater 2021
  • Low radon test in 2020
  • New electrical sub-panel 2020
  • New metal roof in 2014
  • Updated copper plumbing
  • Decommissioned oil tank 2004

MAIN LEVEL
KITCHEN

  • Beautifully remodeled large eat-in kitchen with butler’s pantry, stainless steel appliances, ample storage and high ceilings.
  • Wood floors, white subway tile, black matte granite counter tops
  • Direct access to front patio
  • Entry to attached 2 car garage
  • 1/2 bath

LIVING ROOM

  • Wood burning fireplace, stained glass windows, built-ins
  • French doors to sun room

SUN ROOM

  • Brick walls and tile floor
  • French door to small nook overlooking the front yard

DINING ROOM

  • Mahogany wainscoting and built in hutch w/ bar and stained glass cabinet doors
  • Pocket door
  • Entry to butler’s pantry and kitchen

SECOND LEVEL

  • 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on the second floor
  • Primary suite features fireplace, full bath w/ new wallpaper, bonus room (nursery, office, small bedroom or den)
  • French doors to balcony in second bedroom

THIRD LEVEL

  • 4th bedroom with skylights, fir floors, built-in twin beds, ceiling fan and full bath w/ claw foot tub
  • 5th bedroom has fir floors and built-in desks

BASEMENT

  • Full unfinished basement accessed from interior through kitchen and exterior at side door
  • Wine cellar and tasting space with ample lighting and built-in shelves

OUTDOOR SPACES

  • Attached 2 car garage and driveway with interior access to the house. Large flat roof. Could it be a roof top deck?
  • Gorgeous gardens with mature landscaping and lush plantings on west and south sides of home
  • Level large front and side yards
  • Charming private patio off kitchen

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Selling a Historic Home

Posted on by Living Room Realty

There’s so much to love about a historical home.

The charm of a bygone era, the detail in craftsmanship, the originality, I could go on and on!

If you’re a homeowner of one, I’m sure you can relate. But… when it comes time to sell, how do you market and attract the right buyer? 🤔

Think about it… what’s the main selling point of a historic property? Charm, character AND originality. By emphasizing these qualities in the home, you’re setting yourself up for success. ⭐️

A few quick tips on how to do just that…

☑️ Work with a real estate agent who understands and has experience selling historic homes. Let’s be honest, selling a historic property is a different ballgame than your cookie-cutter modern home. You need someone who can speak to the benefits of an older home, from construction materials to the sustainability aspect.

☑️ Assess and analyze what features of your historic home could use some gentle updating. Key word… GENTLE! We’re keeping the originality here to preserve its value, but sometimes we need a little upgrading to features in the kitchen or bathrooms (Especially if there is something not functioning properly).

☑️ Protect your historic home’s charm with an easement. Historic preservation easements are a permanent restriction that protect a property from future alternations that would impact the historic integrity or character of the property. When you do this – you’ll need to make sure you’re attracting the right buyer who’s also invested in preserving the historic home.

Questions? Let’s connect!

SOPHISTICATED PORTLAND IN LAIR HILL

Posted on by Aryne + Dulcinea

SOPHISTICATED PORTLAND IN LAIR HILL

124 SW Meade Street, Portland, OR 97201

Offered at $722,000

   3 BEDROOM |  2 BATH |   2,904 SQ FT
MLS #21083774 | TAXES: $7,921

Step into this elegant Victorian home with modern amenities and upgrades throughout. Tucked away on a quiet street and stylishly appointed, this classic home boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, open gourmet kitchen, den, sunroom, and bonus space upstairs. The primary bedroom has a separate space for office or creative pursuits. Complete with full basement with cedar closets and tuck under garage, private landscaped yard, a 77 walk score, and an 83 bike score so you can get around the city with ease!

PLEASE SEE LISTING FOR COVID-19 SAFETY PROCEDURES.

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? WALKABLE FAVORITES + WALK TIME!

  • 3 – 5 Minutes
    • Cedarwood Waldorf School
    • Under Armour/Duniway Track
    • MAX Orange Line
    • 7-Eleven convenience store
    • Lair Hill Park
  • 10 – 20 Minutes
    • PSU/Lincoln Hall
    • Terwilliger Blvd Parkway
    • South Waterfront
    • OHSU Tram
    • Keller Auditorium
    • Waterfront Park
  • 25 – 40 Minutes
    • Pioneer Courthouse Square (Portland’s Living Room)
    • Powell’s Books
    • The Pearl District
    • Portland Art Museum
    • Providence Park

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:  Welcome to the Susie C. Post House #4 in the heart of Lair Hill!

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Eligible for placement on the National Register of Historic Places
• Original wood siding and stained glass door
• ADT security system and sensor lights over the garage
• Velux Skylights throughout the home! All operate by remote and have blackout blinds
• Newer oak flooring in dining room and passageway
• Original fir floors in salon and main floor bedroom
• 50 foot sewer line (2019)
• 50 year roof (2004)

SALON

• Beautiful walnut built-ins
• Newer sheetrock on ceiling
• Newer light fixtures
• Gorgeous wide pocket door separating dining room • Fresh paint

LIVING ROOM

• Opens to kitchen
• Vermont Castings Vigilant wood stove
• Comfy and convenient couch is built-in!

SUNROOM

• Bright south facing addition completed by the previous owners
• French doors open into the living room
• Open closet with window built in 2021
• Concrete aggregate floor continues out to back deck

KITCHEN

• Beautifully remodeled open and bright
• High end stainless steel appliances: Bertazzoni range (2013 Bosch) dishwasher (2002)
• Nutone kitchen exhaust vent
• Butcher block and marble counters

SECOND STORY
  • Primary bedroom features dressing area with closets, built in desk, skylight and newer sliding doors that lead to a private deck with a view
  • New remote controlled Sun Setter awning provides excellent shade for hot days
  • Library ladder leads to a secret loft, with a skylight, above the primary bedroom – fantastic storage space
BATHROOMS

Main floor bath

• Complete remodel in 2015 features a pocket door to the sun room with slate tile flooring, Carrera marble wall tile and an ADA height Toto toilet

Second floor bath

  • Complete remodel in 2011 with honed granite countertops, glass block shower surround and an ADA height Gerber toilet
  • Laundry closet with new washer and dryer
BASEMENT
  • Full unfinished basement with workshop, cedar closet with two sets of double doors
  • Tuck-under attached garage has room for a car and plenty of storage
  • Sump pump installed by Terra Firma (2016) diverts water draining to a trench drain
HVAC
  • Carrier central AC unit (2007)
  • Carrier natural gas furnace (2012)
  • Rinnai Tankless water heater (2009)
WINDOWS
  • Main floor features 14’ windows
  • Custom window coverings throughout the house
  • Newer Thermopane double hung windows in the main floor bedroom, kitchen, and living room
  • Original windows have newer sash cords
OUTDOOR AMENITIES
  • Plenty of privacy in the backyard provided by landscaping and fences. East side fence was installed in 2008, south and west fences were installed in 2020
  • Fantastic potters’ shed/greenhouse with electricity
  • Firewood, contained bamboo, and tomato vine on west side of yard
  • Two new hose bibs and valves
  • Patio off sunroom and kitchen perfect for dining with natural gas piped out for outdoor a grill (no more propane tanks!)

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Just Sold: Historic Head-turner in NW Portland

Posted on by Living Room Realty

2076 NW Kearney St, Unit 3 Portland, OR 97209 

Own a piece of Portland’s history with this Colonial Revival masterpiece. Set proudly above the street, this architectural grande dame is just two blocks from the heart of NW 23rd. Two bedroom unit newly renovated for contemporary living with exquisite attention to detail and historical preservation. Open concept kitchen features new sleek backsplash, quartz countertops, and floating shelves. Gorgeous original details including picture-rail moulding, millwork, fir wood floors, claw foot tub and lovely stained glass window. This unit has fresh paint throughout and brand new stacked washer and dryer. Large communal balconies perfect for balmy summer evenings. Building includes bike and deeded storage, as well as property tax abatement through 2024. 98 walk score and 96 bike score, right around the corner from the streetcar, Salt & Straw, Papa Hayden, Trader Joe’s, and so much more!

2 Beds | 1 Bath | 1042 sqft. | Sold for $479,000

Just Listed: Perfect Portsmouth Bungalow

Posted on by Living Room Realty

5254 N Princeton St. Portland, OR 97203  

Beautiful built-to-last bungalow nestled on a large corner lot across from Portsmouth Park. Savor summer with a glass of lemonade on the front porch swing. Inside, this thoughtful Portland classic honors the home’s history with crown molding, large leaded glass windows, vintage light fixtures, and original hardwoods. Sunny kitchen features an island and cheery breakfast nook with gorgeous original built-in. Four bright bedrooms and two full baths. Plus, plenty of ADU potential in the inviting finished basement with its own private exterior entrance, or the oversized two car garage! Expansive fenced yard with lovely landscaping. Excellent location near Lombard dining, shopping, and just up the street from University of Portland.

 4 Beds | 2 Bath | 3210 sqft. | Offered at $650,000

Sold! Beautiful Historic Victorian in Lair Hill

Posted on by Living Room Realty

Thoughtfully restored historic Victorian featured in Portland Magazine. The entire Lair Hill neighborhood was built around The Frazier House in 1893 because of its prime location and views of Mt. Hood and the Willamette River. This quiet property is set back from the street, making the private wrap around porch perfect for warm summer gatherings. Dramatic 12 foot ceilings and original Fir floors on both first and second floors provide wow factor. Stay cozy in the winter with the original wood-burning fireplace. Top to bottom renovation included new foundation, electrical, windows, AC, half basement, energy efficient thermostat and much more! The kitchen was extensively updated, including magnificent custom-made cherry and glass cabinets. Includes three spacious bedrooms to retreat to at the end of a long day. The second-floor bathroom was also upgraded with skylight, heated floors and clawfoot tub. The downstairs bathroom has a new custom-built marble shower. Artists will love the staircase leading to a clean unfinished attic that could be a dream creative loft space. Ideal location just minutes from South Waterfront, downtown Portland, OHSU, and the Ross Island Bridge!

3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom / 2854 sq.ft. / Sold for $649,000

A bridge across a Steiner

Posted on by Alyssa Starelli

This Fall, I was able to help clients buy their dream home, a magical log home on the river built in 1939-40 by the revered Steiner Family.

This home had been lovingly restored with all the particular “Steiner” features intact — from vertical barked logs, to wood-batten chinking, wrought iron closures, speakeasy-windows in doors, and especially the ornate balustrade from hand picked bent-wood lumber. Too many features to list, but what’s special about this house is the lantern-lit BRIDGE, spanning the living room and connecting the two sides of the home!

To own a Steiner home, whether it be one of the hundreds of Steiner cabins or a stately log home such as this, is a true dream for most Oregonians and as a realtor, just as special to assist in conveying this home to its future stewards.  I will mark working on this home as one of the highlights of my career.

To read more about this home, read here: Steiner

To read more about John and Henry Steiner, click here: https://mthoodmuseum.org/steiner-cabins/ or visit the Steiner Exhibit at Mt. Hood Cultural Center, at Government Camp, Mt. Hood, OR.

To buy tickets for the annual Steiner  Cabins Tour, click here: https://mthoodmuseum.org/event/steiner-cabins-tour/