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JUST LISTED: NOPO PERFECTION WITH DETACHED STUDIO!

Posted on by Aryne + Dulcinea

Aryne + Dulcinea Present:

NOPO PERFECTION WITH DETACHED STUDIO!

7248 N Macrum Ave, Portland, OR 97203

Offered at $499,900

   2 BEDROOM |  1 BATH |  1,813 Sq Ft
MLS #24141460| TAXES: $3,282

 

 

 

Everything you need in your new home is here! Step into this light-filled University Park gem with wood floors, wood burning fireplace, stylish touches throughout, high-end lighting and hardware, and remodeled kitchen and bathroom. This ray of sunshine is complete with two bedrooms and a full bath with clawfoot tub. Abundant potential in the clean, open basement with extra ceiling height and a side entrance. In the heat of the summer or the cool of the winter, enjoy your covered back porch. Grow food in your raised beds, tinker in your potting shed, or entertain friends and family on the deck under the lights. Work or play in the detached finished studio which boasts hickory wood floors, custom Moroccan lighting, a loft space, and more. With a 78 Walk Score and a Biker’s Paradise Score of 99, get to grocery stores, cafes, Forest Park, and around the city with ease!

OPEN HOUSE:

SAT 4/6 & SUN 4/7 from 1:00-3:00 PM

 

 

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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.

Spectacular Vernacular ~ One of a Kind in University Park

Posted on by Bonnie Roseman

6941 N McKenna Ave

Portland, Oregon, 97203

OFFERED AT $639,000

3 BED| 2.5 BATHS | 2,088 SQ. FT. 

MLS# 24254726 | TAXES: $4,492

JUST LISTED: University Park Classic Craftsman

Posted on by Aryne + Dulcinea

Aryne + Dulcinea Present

UNIVERSITY PARK CLASSIC CRAFTSMAN… AND IT’S GIVING SPA-OASIS!

5266 N Syracuse St, Portland, OR 97203

Offered at $889,000

   3 BEDROOM |  2 BATH |  2,568 Sq Ft
MLS #23038210 | TAXES: $6,017


Welcome into this light-filled, classic University Park Craftsman just steps off the park. Delight in the bright formal living room with hardwood floors, fireplace, and attached private porch. Nourish yourself in the fully remodeled kitchen with space for a coffee bar. Have dinner parties in the dining room with French doors leading onto an expansive deck with built-in benches. The main floor offers a guest suite/family room with a door out to the garden – great for multi-generational living or visitors. Upstairs find two additional bedrooms. The extra large primary with two closets and floor-to-ceiling windows facing the trees. Enter the deluxe spa-like bathroom with custom tile, a cedar tub, a large rain shower and skylight. Lots of storage throughout, this home also features a spacious basement with side entrance, and extra large lot. Many updates throughout, with new exterior paint. With a 73 walk score and a 98 bike score, get around the city with ease!

OPEN HOUSE:

SAT 5/20  from 1:00-3:00 PM • SUN 5/21 from 1:00-3:00 PM

WHAT’S AROUND?

  • McMenamin’s St. John’s Theater & Pub
  • Cathedral Coffee
  • St. Johns Beer Porch
  • The Sparrow Bakery
  • Safeway
  • Portsmouth Park
  • Cha Cha Cha Taqueria
  • Nature’s Pet Market
  • StormBreaker Brewing
  • Ace Hardware
  • New Seasons University Park
  • Two Stroke Coffee
  • Lombard House
  • Tienda Santa Cruz
  • Fred Meyer
  • Bahn Mi Up
  • University of Portland
  • Burgerville
  • The Great North Coffee

HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

GENERAL FEATURES

  • Updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1909 University Park Craftsman on an oversized lot
  • Fresh paint inside and out in 2023
  • Furnace refurbished with new mechanical system and components in 2023
  • New wiring on upper level in 2023
  • New roof in 2016
  • Seismic retrofit in 2015
  • Central AC installed in 2012
  • Sewer and water lines replaced in 2009
  • Tankless hot water heater and furnace installed in 2009
  • Updated plumbing in 2009
  • Refinished hardwood floors throughout the house

UPPER LEVEL

  • Second story remodel in 2016 includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a large landing
  • Spacious master bedroom features: vaulted ceiling, skylights with electric blinds and remote, natural wood windows, built-ins + trim, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking backyard, 2 closets, and blackout blinds
  • New spa-like bath features: oil-rubbed bronze fixtures by Watermark, deep blue hand-crafted ceramic tile, spacious shower room with large rain shower head, heated tile floors, cedar soaking tub and skylight, cement countertops, and sink, private WC

BONUS SPACE

  • Large bedroom/bonus room addition to the back of the main floor in 2002
  • Multi-purpose space can be a 3rd bedroom, den, studio, home office or gym
  • Sliding door opens to back deck and spacious yard

KITCHEN

  • Remodeled gourmet kitchen and dining area in 2012
  • Quartz countertops and tile floor
  • French doors to the back deck
  • Heated tile floors
  • Viking Range

LIVING ROOM

  • Open and bright living room with large windows and fireplace
  • Jotul wood stove fireplace insert installed 2018

OUTDOOR SPACES

  • Fully landscaped backyard with large deck
  • Alley access

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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.

Kenton Bungalow

Posted on by Karim Alaeddine

3 Bedroom Kenton Bungalow

7854 N Washburne Ave | Portland, OR 97217

Offered at $499,900 | ML #22219645

3 Bedrooms | 1 Bath | 1,685 SF

Three bedroom Kenton Bungalow, perched on a sunny corner lot with private backyard and neighborhood vibes. Bright dining room & kitchen, charming living room w/hardwoods, gas fireplace and ooh la la, the windows. Two bedrooms and tiled bathroom on the main. Third large bedroom upstairs. Attached garage, exterior access to tall, unfinished basement. Ample storage, craft/shop area and gardening space. Blocks from parks, transit & amenities.

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A New Home for the New Year!

Posted on by Olivia Rush

Congratulations to my friends and clients, Parmeet and Vinisha! After a relentless search of countless homes, they couldn’t be happier with their brand new home!

I met Parmeet when we were both new to the real estate game. He is licensed across the river in WA, so I was happy to help him purchase a home large enough for his multi-generational family.

Our search took us to every quadrant of the city, and out to Beaverton as well. Parmeet, Vinisha, and his parents had specific layout needs, and the price needed to be just right. We probably toured 60 homes, primarily on the West side, before this NoPo custom construction caught our eye.

Just off Willamette Blvd in Arbor Lodge, this house had everything they were looking for – including a 2-car garage, a flat yard, and a view across the river from the primary suite. Within moments of arriving, we were discussing offer terms and price. The house had only been on the market 5 days. The listing agent said there were a few other interested parties, but after some careful questioning, we were able to determine that neither of those other buyers were serious.

Knowing the Seller wanted a quick sale, we offered a hassle-free, quick transaction and were able to negotiate $60K off the list price! We conducted inspections (ALWAYS do an inspection, even on new construction) and bided our time while we waited for closing. Not a moment too soon – the family moved in 12/22/21 and are hastily decorating for Christmas in the new home!

Here’s to many more holidays celebrated in this beautiful home. Cheers Parmeet and Vinisha!

 

VINTAGE RETREAT IN ARBOR LODGE!

Posted on by Aryne + Dulcinea

 

VINTAGE RETREAT IN ARBOR LODGE!

6524 N Fenwick Avenue, Portland, OR 97217

Offered at $594,900

   3 BEDROOM |  2 BATH |  2,243 SQ FT
MLS #21356169 | TAXES: $3,885

Step inside this classic Tudor featuring original mahogany built-ins and trim, original tile on the fireplace, oak and fir floors, formal living and dining rooms, and two full baths. Retro kitchen with eat-in nook, large basement spaces for storage and more, and cozy bonus room upstairs. Wooded green space in the backyard full of low-maintenance native plants and raised vegetable beds perfect for gardening and entertaining. With an 84 walk score and a biker’s paradise score of 100, get to all the places you love with ease!

OPEN THIS WEEKEND
SAT, 11/13 FROM 1PM – 3PM
SUN, 11/14 FROM 1PM – 3PM

PLEASE SEE LISTING FOR COVID-19 SAFETY PROCEDURES.

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? 

  • New Seasons Market
  • Tiny Bubble Room
  • MAX Yellow Line
  • Burrito Azteca
  • The Nite Hawk
  • Sushi One
  • The Old Gold
  • MAC Wine Cellars
  • Mee Dee Thai Cuisine
  • Fred Meyer
  • Look Long Brewing
  • Arbor Lodge, Peninsula, Patton Square, Gammans & Skidmore Bluffs Parks
  • Firelight Yoga
  • Stacks Coffeehouse
  • Backyard Social
  • La Bonita
  • Spitz Döner Kebab
  • Thai Ginger
  • Madrona Hill Cafe
  • Mad Science
  • Adidas Campus
  • Barlow Tavern
  • NoPo Paws
  • Letterpress PDX
  • Haymaker Whiskey Bar
  • Milk Glass Market

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:  

  • Arbor Lodge English style home with classic details, excellent bonus spaces and plenty of storage
  • NEW roof (2017), siding, and exterior paint
  • NEW – light fixtures, casement window on upper level, sash cords on main floor windows
  • Fresh interior paint
  • Original oak floors throughout main level and fir upstairs
  • Retro kitchen with nook, updated appliances including brand new stainless steel range (2020)
  • Gas fireplace with beautiful tile installed in 2008
  • Original mahogany built-ins and window trim in kitchen, living & dining rooms
  • Second floor primary bedroom, full bath and cozy library
  • Two bedrooms and full bath on main floor
  • Full unfinished basement with laundry, storage room and tuck under garage
  • Tuck under garage with newer (2018) custom hand built carriage style garage doors
  • Exquisitely landscaped, low-maintenance private back yard filled with native plants, a raised vegetable bed, cultivars selected to provide year-round interest and blooms. 
  • Tree-shaded deck perfect for backyard barbecues and summer happy hours
  • Mature fruit trees on side of the home
  • Automated timed drip irrigation system in front and back yards
  • WALK SCORE – 84, BIKE SCORE – 100

 

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 listed! Charming Portsmouth Bungalow

Posted on by Living Room Realty

5127 N Trenton St

Portland, OR 97203

Sweet-yet-cool 1920s bungalow on a large lot between two parks in Portsmouth. This classic charmer has a lovely mix of vintage character and modern touches that give it a contemporary feel. Curl up around the fire in the cozy living room with original built-ins. Cheery eat-in kitchen perfect for that morning coffee. Two bright bedrooms, plus a bonus room on the main level, ideal for working from home. The basement offers excellent potential to expand with lifetime waterproofing, framing, and egress windows already in place. Spacious backyard with sleek patio for year-round entertaining. Enjoy the small town neighborhood feel with easy access to all the hotspots of Kenton and St. Johns!

OFFERED AT $449,000

2 BEDROOM | 1 BATH | 1,536 SQFT

MLS# 21310393 | TAXES: $2060.36

 

Arbor Lodge Cutie!

Posted on by Veronica Powell

This Arbor Lodge cutie is SOLD!

If you are considering a move and live in the area (or want to!) I’d be happy to help.

The market is not as crazy as our springtime madness but listings that are properly prepped for market, priced strategically and marketed properly are still selling quickly.  If you’re thinking of buying, Fall is a great time to do that too!

Reach out! I’m happy to share our current market conditions with you.

Veronica Powell

Veronica@LivingRoomRE.com

503.936.3475

 

Historic Piedmont Bungalow

Posted on by Karim Alaeddine

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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St. Johns – Bungalows, Bridge, and Brews

Posted on by Living Room Realty

Hi, Readers!

Today I closed on a sweet little bungalow on the edge of town in St. Johns – a neighborhood close to my heart, having lived in NoPo the past 13 years.

First things first – it’s St. Johns. Not St. John’s. Referencing it incorrectly is a dead giveaway you’re not from these parts. 😅

Next, St. Johns is probably best-known for the magnificent suspension bridge and scenic Cathedral Park. Jazz Fests, weddings, we even went to a musical rendition of Star Trek in the park one year… 🖖. What a place. I thought I’d share some info on the bridge itself, and its storied past. HERE is the Wiki link – fascinating stuff.

Stormbreaker Brewery on Lombard has some great burgers and a wide range of brews to choose from, including Kombucha. I’m sad they took their kale salad off the menu, but they do have a healthy kids’ menu and it’s got great outdoor seating options with super friendly service.

St. Johns is also one of the older neighborhoods in Portland, with turn of the century (or even older) homes and as such, you’ll find lots of charming, original bungalows. The house that sold today is one of the oldest in the neighborhood, dating back to the 1880’s 😱. Brian and Kelsey found me after I sold another home in the neighborhood, and they were ready to make a move back home to New Hampshire. This sweet home has balloon ceilings, a sunny yard, and Brian and Kelsey converted the garage into a superbadass gym. I’m grateful for them, and for having fellow Roomies Tracey Henkels and Jasmine Deathridge on the buyers’ side. Congrats all around! If you want to learn more about North Portland, have a house to sell or are thinking about buying, give me a call. We can go get a cuppa at SeeSee.

Till then, high fives!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contemporary 4 Bedroom

Posted on by Karim Alaeddine

Contemporary 4 Bedroom

4625 N Hunt St | Portland, OR 97203

Offered at $539,900 | ML # 21678490

4 Bedrooms | 2 1/2 Baths | 1,758 SF | 5,000 SF Lot

Contemporary 4 bedroom on a fantastic, sunny lot. 3 beds upstairs with 2 baths, laundry room and master suite with tiled shower & soaking tub. Main floor features a stellar open layout, modern kitchen with island, breakfast bar, pantry & outdoor dining access. Hardwoods, woodwork, fireplace, 4th bedroom/office and amazing light throughout. Fully fenced backyard with garden beds, covered entertainment patio, detached garage. Blocks from grocery, coffee, parks, transit, bike routes.

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THE DARLING OF UNIVERSITY PARK

Posted on by Aryne + Dulcinea

The Darling of University Park!

7422 N Hurst Avenue, Portland, OR 97203

Offered at $485,000

  3 BEDROOM | 1 BATH |  1,772 SQFT
MLS #21258733 | TAXES: $4,534

Please see listing for Covid-19 safety procedures.

Step into this 1942 NOPO traditional full of charming mid-century details! Light-filled with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, hardwood floors and an eat-in kitchen. Cozy up to the fireplace, garden in your front yard or back, and dream big in the basement – this one has a side entrance and the fixins’ to be an ADU, separate living area, or great bonus space! With a 65 walk score and 70 bike score, get around the city with ease!

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN SOUND FUN? NEED TO GRAB SOME GROCERIES?

      • Columbia Park + Pool
      • University of Portland
      • East Side Deli on Lombard
      • Walgreens
      • Green Zebra Grocery
      • Fred Meyer
      • Po’Shines Cafe De La Soul
      • Posies Bakery & Cafe
      • New Season’s Market
      • Sparrow Bakery PDX
      • Banh Mi Up
      • Gabagool
      • Petal Passion
      • Western Meats
      • Sassy Souk’s Pho & Boba Tea
      • Drunken Noodle
      • Tuk Tuk Thai

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

      • Charming, light-filled, mid-century traditional with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath and bonus space galore!
      • Hardwood floors on main
      • Open and bright dining and living rooms with beautifully tiled fireplace
      • Full basement with maximum potential – exterior entry, 1 bedroom and 1 bonus space, plumbing for bathroom, and laundry
      • Long driveway & attached garage
      • Large lot with lush and vibrant yards, lawn, patio and plenty of space for plants.
      • Upgrades abound: chimney, gutters, furnace, water heater, front windows, roof, kitchen counter + sink, bathroom, storm windows
      • Decommissioned oil tank

 

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.

Spring Dreams

Posted on by Living Room Realty
Sometimes a house just calls to you and with everything in bloom that’s exactly what’s happening here in Portsmouth.
This light and bright 1940’s Cape Cod Bungalow maintains original charm with hardwoods, woodwork, hardware, and a retro kitchen. Updates include vinyl windows, new furnace and AC, new electrical panel, and custom carriage doors on the garage. Those carriage doors are 🤩!! The main living area has an open floor plan with the bedrooms at the back of the house for privacy. This little gem sits on a corner lot with two yard areas including a large fenced yard with deck for your summer gatherings. Close to food carts, New Seasons, Starbucks and more. 
If you haven’t explored North Portland now may be the time.

Piedmont Eye Popper! 😍

Posted on by Living Room Realty

Look at this amazing home!! I don’t care who you are – you love this house. It’s got all of the things. Not only is it an awesome Portland Bungalow, but it’s full of Craftsman charm with high ceilings, large windows letting in tons of light, plenty of bedrooms, stylish bathrooms, only the coolest light fixtures… you get where I’m going with this. Oh wait, but that kitchen! Then there’s the rest of the house, the partially finished basement offers tons of flex space and the backyard feels like a private oasis – perfect for an evening hang around the firepit. I highly recommend checking this place out, but be careful.. you might just fall in love.

 

 

 

 

P.S. Is it just me or does eye popper sound kind of gross? Maybe I’ve been working from home far too long with no “real” human interaction – all of the words start to look so weird. But I digress.

 

PICTURE PERFECT ST. JOHNS

Posted on by Aryne + Dulcinea

PICTURE PERFECT ST. JOHNS!

8324 N Central St., Portland, OR 97203

Offered at $485,000

3 BEDROOM | 1.1 BATH |  1,330 SQFT
MLS #20221620| TAXES:$4,025
Bike score – 88 | Walk score – 91

Please see listing for Covid-19 safety procedures.

Picture perfect St. Johns! Quintessential sun-drenched Victorian with open spaces, high ceilings and wood floors. Main floor has generous living room, updated kitchen and dining area, master bedroom and 1/2 bath. 2 beds with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams up and updated full bath. Detached office and storage shed in courtyard across from raised beds. Fresh paint inside and out. Large back yard is ready for your plans! 91 walk score, 88 bike score—get around town and cross the bridge to Forest Park with ease!

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN SOUND FUN? NEED TO GRAB SOME GROCERIES?

      • St. Johns Park & Farmers’ Market, Cathedral Park, Pier Park
      • Sparrow Bakery
      • Great North Coffee
      • Stormbreaker Brewery
      • James John Elementary
      • Banh Mi Up
      • Leisure Public House
      • John St. Cafe
      • St. Johns Coffee
      • Signal Pizza
      • McMenamins St. Johns
      • St Johns Twin Cinemas
      • North End Barber Co
      • Moonstruck Chocolate
      • Occidental Brewing Company
      • Gabagool
      • New Seasons & Fred Meyer
      • St. Johns Bridge & Forest Park

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

      • Charming Victorian Farmhouse with 3 bedrooms, 1.1 baths in the heart of St. Johns.
      • Freestanding office/bonus space with attached storage room in the side yard.
      • Fresh paint inside and out.
      • Hardwood floors throughout the  main floor. Wall to wall carpet upstairs.
      • Beautifully updated kitchen w/ newer countertops and tile plus stainless steel appliances.
      • 2nd story has 2 bedrooms with exposed wood beams, updated bath with double paned Velux Skylight. Stackable washer/dryer too!
      • Generous fenced side and back yards feature sun drenched raised garden beds, ample space to play, a shady back patio and garden shed.
      • French doors off dining room lead to sunny patio and side yard.
      • Bike Score – 88, Walk Score – 91

 

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.

University Park Craftsman

Posted on by Karim Alaeddine

University Park Craftsman

7311 N Jordan Ave | Portland, Ore 97203

Offered at $559,900 | ML #20094658

4 Bedrooms | 2 1/2 Bathrooms | 1,930 SF

Gorgeous 2019 University Park Craftsman. 4 bedrooms in a stellar layout. Bright, open main floor with office/guest room, chef’s kitchen with island/breakfast bar. Large covered patio & front porch. Amazing master suite with soaking tub & walk-in closet. Hickory flooring, quartz counters, built-ins, fireplace. Laundry up, detached garage, ample storage. Updates:  A/C, custom blinds, smart thermostat & doorbell. Blocks from grocery, parks, cafes/dining.

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Beautiful Overlook Bungalow

Posted on by Karim Alaeddine

Beautiful Overlook Bungalow

2125 N Humboldt St | Portland, Ore 97217

Offered at $575,000 | ML #20509684

3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 2,234 SF

Beautiful Overlook Bungalow. Covered front porch, brick patio and spacious yard w/natives, trees & garden beds. Open plan layout features family room, dining room & kitchen w/breakfast bar. Upstairs; 3 bedrooms & tiled 2nd bathroom. Bungalow charm; wood floors, french doors, Morso woodstove and basement w/wine cellar & passage to tuck-under garage. Updates include windows, electrical, plumbing… blocks from cafes, dining, grocery, transit, park.

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St John’s Foursquare

Posted on by Karim Alaeddine

St John’s Foursquare

9232 N Syracuse St | Portland, Ore 97203

Offered at $599,900 | MLS #20190629

4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 2,680 SF | 6,100 SF Lot

Gorgeous Portland Foursquare set on an oversized lot in the heart of St. John’s. Vintage character, updated for modern living. Dreamy built-ins & woodwork. Sunny yard with established landscaping, patio dining, newer garage/shop & artist’s studio. 4 bedrooms up; views of West Hills. Formal dining room, broad kitchen & pantry, remodeled bathrooms & laundry. Custom art studio with skylights & power. Updated systems; insulation, electrical & plumbing. Blocks from Cathedral Park & local amenities

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PIEDMONT ENGLISH

Posted on by Karim Alaeddine

PIEDMONT ENGLISH

928 N Holman St | Portland, Ore 97217

Offered at $499,900 | MLS #20354337

1 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom | 2,480 SF | 6,000 SF Lot

Vintage character, modern amenities. Built in 1932, this gorgeous Piedmont English boasts cathedral ceilings, hardwoods, built-ins, ironwork & leaded glass detailing. Recent renovations include gourmet kitchen (custom counters, tiling & top-end appliances), remodeled bathroom & systems upgrades. Unfinished basement with tall ceilings & oversized garage. Established native landscaping all around this beautiful corner lot two blocks from Peninsula Park

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Mock Crest – The Real Deal in NoPo

Posted on by Living Room Realty

Hi readers! In today’s installment in my #realestatelife I get to tell you about my personal neighborhood: Mock Crest. It’s nestled between Kenton and St. Johns (NoPo Pro Tip note: it’s St. Johns not St. John’s), between Lombard and the curves of Willamette, down from the University of Portland. It’s a great place to bike/walk/run/wander. It’s also home to the giant blue Victorian that’s currently a U of P rental on Willamette, built by the neighborhood’s namesake, John Mock.

Aside from the Mock House, homes here are mostly traditional, Cape Cod or Bungalows, with the occasional ranch (my jam) peppered in. The streets are lined with Lindens, which are beautiful in fall but kind of pains in the A the rest of the year — they’re year-round producers of pollen, seeds and need TLC. But, they’re great for swings and sure do create a picturesque backdrop. If you’re looking for an awesome place to Trick-or-Treat with the kiddos this year, this neighborhood is a great option. Our neighbor Jeanne at the end of the block gives out full size Snickers bars, which pretty ruined it for the rest of us. 🙂

If you’re a burger fan like me, let me tell you – THE BEST ONES IN PORTLAND can be found at the Mock Crest Tavern. If Linda is on the grill, you’re especially lucky, she’s a burger artist. The tots are perfectly crispy, and there’s great live music/open mic nights.

O.P.I. Nails on Lombard is the place for some pamperin’ if you’re in the area. Tu, the owner, remembers everyone’s name. It’s kind of weird and definitely awesome. Their spa pedicures are legit and they do a great stone massage on your legs. Ahhhhhh. 

Columbia Pool, which is run by PP&R, is a great neighborhood indoor pool. They have terrific instructors and public swim times / lanes. The pool itself can get a little muggy and stuffy since it’s indoor, so be sure to layer if you are going to be a spectator. Be sure to walk around Columbia Park – it’s real pretty and was designed by the same architect as Central Park in NYC.

Every Thursday night on the way home from Parkour at The Playground Gym, we swing by Bong Teriyaki – which is in the Mock Crest Grocery building. Their spicy chicken combo is so good, and the family-run business provides consistently friendly and fast customer service. The servings are ginormous and my boys always eat all their dinners, veggies included. #Winning!

While not technically part of Mock Crest, Harper’s Playground is our family’s weekend stop. We even get to let Roz (our Boston Terrier/Boxer/Pit Bull) run free at the off-leash dog park. The playground was designed with mobility in mind, and features wheelchair- and walker-accessible play areas. There’s a huge baseball and soccer field, tennis courts and restrooms. Basically, a terrific place to picnic and while away a Sunday morning after soccer. We have our son Boone in Soccer Shots, which has regular practices there.

What’s also great, is there are some wonderful homes in the area available now! Take a look HERE and if you see anything that catches your eye, please reach out. It would be my pleasure to welcome you to the neighborhood.

Till then, high fives,

Cabin Fever in The City

Posted on by Bobby Curtis

Check out my latest remodeled Portland bungalow tucked in the trees of St Johns. When you open the front doors, you will be greeted with the warm, spacious living room with 12 ft cathedral ceilings and pine shiplap walls.

Step down into the large and cozy bedroom with pine wainscoting. Look out to the Evergreen in the front yard with a 7 foot wide tree trunk. Yep, you will feel like you’re in a luxury treehouse.

 

Continuing through the living room to the new custom kitchen with breakfast bar and quartz counters.

Dine in or step out to the large, private deck where you can BBQ, host friends, or have a cup of coffee in the morning.

Head downstairs to the inviting finished lower level with guest bedroom. Out the back door to the newer 392 SF garage with 9 ft ceilings and city approvable architectural plans for ADU conversion included. Friendly neighborhood and quick commute access.

For more info on this house, check out the listing here. Not quite right for you? If you’re interested in finding a remodeled house like this, or a fixer that can be restored, give me a call. I’m happy to help you in your search.

On the flip side, if you’re looking to sell your current home or investment property, I’m happy to get together for a coffee or whatever you drink to talk about your plans, and what’s important to you.

Bobby Curtis
Principle Broker
Licensed in Oregon
Licensed Contractor
CCB# 215071
503-502-3066

A love letter to a very special brunch spot

Posted on by Living Room Realty

If you’re anything like me, you LOVE brunch. Not only the food but the totally justified (compulsory?) day drinking that accompanies it. But not all brunches are created equal; sometimes you get served a saltless Bloody Mary that tastes like straight-up Clamato or a hash that comes out soggy from the inordinate amount of kale that was included for some reason. My partner and I have very different dietary restrictions and coupled with the sometimes outrageous wait times( I’m looking at you Alberta) for the places we like, brunch can prove to be a fruitless experience.

In our deep dive of what St. Johns has to offer we had the good fortune of coming across Paiku. From the specialty cocktails (big fan of the Orange Julio) to the flavorful hashes served with home-made hot sauces – this place is the Bona-fide real deal. Each meal is typically served with a biscuit or peasant toast (go with the peasant toast, you will not be disappointed) and a ramekin of some top notch home-made marmalade. There’s rarely if ever a wait and on Sundays they switch to a limited menu which makes their food expediting a lot quicker.

If you happen to find yourself hungry in NoPo and are looking for some killer brunch, give Paiku a try.

 

http://www.paikupdx.com/

 

P.S. I have yet to try any of their pies (which I believe is the intention of their namesake). Please go try one and give me the 411.