Tag: portsmouth

Just Listed: Fantastic Value in Portsmouth

Posted on by Andy Meeks

MODERN COMFORTS & CLASSIC LINES

8205 N. Woolsey Avenue, Portland 97203

Offered at $639,000

*Open Houses: Saturday, 11a-1p // Sunday, 1-3p*

4 bed | 3.1 bath
Three floors of living space: 1822sf
Year Built: 1909  |  Taxes: $4,478.50 (2022)
Schools: Astor K-8, Roosevelt HS
MLS # 23030090

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This classic PDX Foursquare was fully renovated in 2020, has three floors of living space, and plenty of room for everyone. Don’t miss this one!

This proud home has perched on this south-facing corner lot since 1909, and it was lovingly renovated in 2020 to include all the modern comforts and conveniences. The large bedroom suite in the basement has an exterior door and could easily become an AirBnB or rental unit. Low taxes, too.

Updates include a bright and spacious open kitchen, new electrical/plumbing, including a tankless gas water heater, fully electric HVAC system + large new windows, surfaces, and finishes.  It’s highly-efficient & climate-friendly with a perfect 10/10 Home Energy Score.

Crisp & well-maintained, the home lives large & it positively glows in afternoon light. The small-but-mighty lot packs a punch and provides options: plenty of south- and west-facing yard space for gardening, newly-poured concrete driveway, large covered front porch, and a private, fenced back patio.

Ideally located just blocks from the big trees and pickleball courts of Columbia Park, the views from the Willamette Bluffs & the Lombard business district, including New Seasons, Mock Crest Tavern and Green Zebra. Don’t let your clients miss this one!

Check out the listing and floorplan and then come take a tour. So much to love!

 

Portsmouth Single Level Living

Posted on by Kim Parmon

Attached Home with Private Yard

3906 N Juneau St,.  | Portland, OR 97217

Offered at $299,900 | MLS # 23600322

3 Bedrooms | 1 Baths | 978 sq. ft.

Sunny and spacious one level living! Unique attached home that lives like a detached property with an ample private backyard for gardening or play and its own garage. Features include: welcoming private front courtyard, bright eat-in kitchen with plenty of storage and slider to the patio, three roomy bedrooms, and laminate flooring throughout. Enjoy this convenient location that’s blocks from University Park and a short drive to downtown Kenton. HES=2

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Just Listed! 5816 N Oberlin St

Posted on by Greg Washington

5186 N Oberlin St

Portland, OR, 97203

This is an AWESOME house! Renovated and enlarged in 2014, this bungalow looks brand new in and out. The main floor has an open floor plan that includes engineered hardwood flooring, living room (gas fireplace, floor to ceiling built-in bookcase), formal dining room (wainscotting and box beam ceiling), large kitchen (stainless appliances, farm sink, granite counter, subway tile backsplash,built-in microwave, large island with granite counter and eating bar, butler’s pantry with wine cooler, separate large pantry, built-in bench in eating area) and tiled half bath with pedestal sink. 
The upper floor has 4 bedrooms, a laundry room (granite counter, tile floor, washer and dryer stay) and 2 full bathrooms. The master suite features a large bedroom, large bathroom (tile floor, granite counter, double sinks, soaking tub and large tiled walk-in shower) and a large walk-in closet. 

Other features include central A/C, a 95% efficient gas furnace, on-demand water heater, professionally landscaped back yard, large front porch and covered back deck, attached garage and a clean, unfinished basement.

OFFERED AT $799,000

4 BEDROOM | 2.1 BATH | 3002 SQFT

MLS# 22395711 | TAXES: $8,156.64

JUST LISTED: Spacious, bright and fresh in Portsmouth

Posted on by Andy Meeks

This spacious, bright and fully refreshed home offers a tremendous value.

In the past two months, the seller — who is the original owner — has lovingly updated so many key features to help the next owners feel right at home. The interior walls, ceilings and trim were professionally painted, new wall-to-wall carpet and luxury vinyl plank flooring was installed throughout the entire home, new light fixtures were hung on the first floor, and the kitchen has brand new Pental Quartz countertops, along with a brand new stainless steel sink and fixture. In so many ways, it feels like a new home.

The house greets you with a generous foyer that leads into the open-concept living room and dining room spaces. The high ceilings and fresh color palette create spaces that are airy, bright and inviting. There is plenty of room to entertain, and the gas fireplace offers an easy way to get cozy. The sliding doors from the dining room offer quick access to the south-facing backyard and patio during the warmer months.

Living is easy! Upstairs there are 4 large bedrooms, including the owner’s suite that has a huge (88+ sf) walk-in closet. Each bedroom is spacious with large closets and big windows. The hallway has two solar tubes that provide passive light, even on the gray days. There is a laundry room at the end of the hallway, right next to the second full bathroom with a tub. The attached oversized garage provides plenty of room for everyone’s gear and makes it easy to bring in the groceries.

The home was built in 2007 by Tom Walsh Construction to the high standards of efficiency required to be Earth Advantage Certified. The 92% efficient gas furnace was recently serviced, the roof received a 5-year certification, the exterior has been fully powerwashed, and there is fresh landscaping around the property.

The house is located just two blocks from beautiful McCoy Park and its many large, mature trees, play structures and the Community Garden, as well as two blocks from the Charles Jordan Community Center. The Lombard business district, including New Seasons, is just over 1 mile away, as is the underrated Columbia Slough nature trail to the north. The Bike Score is a 97, making access to the neighborhood and beyond a cinch.

There is so much house on offer here, and it’s ready to grow with you over the years. Don’t miss this one!

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Fun facts and history bonus: McCoy Court is named for the remarkable Gladys McCoy, Oregon’s first Black official in elected office where she served on the Portland School Board from 1970-1978 and continued to serve Portland and Multnomah County until her death in 1993. In 1972, her husband William McCoy was the first African American elected to the Oregon State Legislature. You can read more HERE from the Oregon Historical Society.

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

 

There comes a time when all the pieces fall into place!!

Posted on by Tracey Henkels

Congratulations to the Voelkers!!

 

I’m so thrilled for the Voelkers and their new home!! They exemplify patience and stick-to-itiveness! And now they have keys to a sweet 50’s ranch in a great neighborhood close to their friends. 

Everyone knows that things don’t always happen on your timeline. Sometimes you’re rolling with the punches and pivoting more than expected. The Voelkers were always game to try things out and walk away when it wasn’t right. That’s especially hard to do in a seller’s market and there’s no guarantee the next one will be any easier for a buyer. But, again, patience and persistence run deep in this family, and I admire that! Buying a home is no small thing and you should only buy the house that is right for you. This is surely the home that is right for the Voelkers! Cheers!

 

 

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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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.

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

North Druid Dreams

Posted on by Living Room Realty

This house really begs for you to come live the Portland Dream! This beautiful farmhouse in the Portsmouth neighborhood has been completely refreshed with new life-proof flooring, new carpet, fresh interior paint, stainless appliances and boasts a home energy score of 7! The front and back porches make a nice retreat and recent updates to the landscaping in the front and back yards ensure you’ll be ready to entertain next spring! The back yard is a true gardeners dream, there’s a  chicken coop for your babes to lay fresh eggs, a storage shed for all of those garden tools, raised beds with a drip system, and an amazing brick patio made with the repurposed brick from the home’s original chimney. Are you looking to sell your home in North Portland? There’s a good chance I’m your neighbor and would love to come chat about it!

Perseverance in Portsmouth

Posted on by Andy Meeks

This is a story of home-buying perseverance, knowing what you want, and not being afraid to go after it.

After five years in Raleigh, NC, my clients Zack and Catherine moved to Portland last summer. They immediately felt that Portland was just the right place for them. The place where they wanted to set down roots and buy a home. Zack manages a local coffee shop and Catherine works as a paralegal, and when we first met last fall they outlined their plan to slowly get to know the market, get their finances and lending situation in order, and aim to be moved into a new home by March.

As first-time homebuyers, they had enough saved for a downpayment and decided to use one of the excellent options that the Oregon Bond offers to first-time homebuyers. Ideally, their price-point was to be no higher than $300,000. And they knew exactly what they wanted: newer construction, low maintenance, walking distance to a grocery store, and easy access to mass transit – either bus or MAX.

Even though they were organized and wanted to take some time ramping up, it was soon clear that while there were houses out there matching their needs, they were few and far between and they would need to be more proactive in going after “the right place.” In fact, the very first house they identified matched nearly all of their criteria and they made an offer right away. That house had been on the market for over two months, and it seemed like everything was meant to be; however, the sellers received another offer that very same day and Zack and Catherine ended up in backup offer position. That house was just east of 82nd Avenue on a quiet side street.

Fast forward through three more weeks of searching through several outer eastside neighborhoods, during which we ran into a few other multiple offer situations, and even making a second offer on a sweet place near the MAX line in Hazelwood. They just missed out on that one, too. It was after learning that they didn’t get that house that they decided to take a break. They had been pushing hard for a few weeks and it was wearing on them a bit. This is an emotionally and physically taxing process, and they decided to take it easy through the holidays and resume in the new year. I thought that sounded like a great idea, and knew there would be more choices at that point, too.

Turns out that the very next day, a newer construction, freshly-updated and low-maintenance home in the north Portland Portsmouth neighborhood, just 0.5 miles from New Seasons and right on the busline, came on the market at their price point. And Zack and Catherine jumped at it. We visited on a dark evening in early December – among the shortest days of the year – and after a good tour, they decided to make an offer. This one was finally accepted. The third time was the charm!

The house, built in 2010 with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, was in excellent condition – and even had a brand new kitchen and bathroom. Wary of being outbid, Zack and Catherine bid a bit over asking price with a 30 day close and standard inspections. We were also able to negotiate replacement of some wall heaters and a new window screen, as well as several hundred dollars in closing cost credits from the sellers. Overall, it was a smooth transaction with no hiccups.

Zack and Catherine moved in last weekend, and their story is one that all first-time homebuyers should take to heart. You can still find a solid house in inner eastside Portland around $300,000, but you’ll have to be ready with a clear plan, be ready to compete with other buyers, and be willing to take the shot when you know it’s the right place. Perseverance through proactivity and patience!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANDY MEEKS
Living Room Realty

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

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