Tag: SE PDX

Celebration of Sunnyside

Posted on by Karim Alaeddine

SUNNYSIDE – A relatively small geographic area in Southeast Portland, surrounding Sunnyside Environmental School. Dense with character, color, flavors, vibes and great people, Sunnyside is an old-school neighborhood where the streets fill up when it’s sunny, gatherings pop up in the parks, 100 person bike rides cruise our streets. I really love it. My family has called this neighborhood home since 2009. Our kids grew up in the school classrooms, on the playgrounds.

Hawthorne to Stark, from the 20s to the 40s… There are only about 200 square blocks that can celebrate themselves as Sunnyside.

Sunnyside Environmental School – As a Sunnyside parent, I have endless gratitude for the teachers and staff at SES. They are advocates, friends, guidance counselors and some of the most inspired and committed people I’ve known.

Powell’s Books and the other Hawthorne shops have been on our weekly circuit for 15 years.

Restaurants: Indian & Lebanese bites, killer pizza & fried egg sandos, Turkish coffee & acai bowls. All the goodies…

SEE…

Sunnyside Environmental School

Posted on by Karim Alaeddine

As a Sunnyside parent, I have endless gratitude for the teachers and staff at SES. They were advocates, friends, guidance counselors and some of the most inspired and committed people I’ve known.

From the early days, SES was built with focus; children are pushed to develop the academic and social-emotional skills that lead them to be critically conscious, curious members of the larger community. Interconnectedness and environmental justice are core to the school’s philosophy. Read more about their mission HERE.

SEE…

Sunnyside and surrounding THEATERS

Posted on by Karim Alaeddine

Multiple vintage theaters flank the Sunnyside neighborhood. And there’s no way you don’t run into others from the ‘hood at the Baghdad, Laurelhurst or Cinemagic while you’re there. McMenamins has spent decades preserving old Portland buildings with theaters and legacy bars like Greater Trumps. Old Portlanders will complain about the fries (or the price of the tots), but the spaces are as much a part of Portland as the White Stag/Old Town sign.

From the days of Hawthorne Street cars:

Hawthorne Line, circa 1920 | Vintage Portland

SEE…

Vegan eating, shopping, and living in Southeast Portland!

Posted on by Bonnie Roseman

Where to get your (plant-based) munch on, broken down by quadrant: Part #2

We’re so excited to continue the Rose City tour with highlights from the Southeast – which is home to some of our top picks in all of Portland!
Known popularly for its cool & trendy vibe, you could certainly wander through the neighborhoods and discover any number of hip gastropubs and vegan delights. But if you want to live and eat like a local, read on for our personal recommendations and a couple of hidden gems!
We would be remiss if we did not give a special shoutout to Belmont Street. A lot may have changed since our Beloved Belmont post in 2019, but only for the better as it has become a veritable oasis of plant based culinary treasures!

Lilla

The only place to go when you are craving ethical Italian!
Where are they? 960 SE Madison Street
What do they offer?  The first fully vegan Italian restaurant since Portobello closed in 2016, Lilla is the creation of Indian-American chef Sanjay Chandrasekaran. Popularly known for his restaurant The Sudra (see Part 1 of the tour!), Chef Chandrasekaran prepares mouth-watering vegan temptations.
What do they value? Lilla is located in the spot where vegan Middle Eastern restaurant Tiny Aviv once sat. When Tiny Aviv closed, Chandrasekaran decided to continue the lease with a new concept, and Lilla was born! You can find the best Italian-style comfort foods, all while enjoying the fact that they are plant based and cruelty-free!
Menu – Click here
Lilla

Mirisata

Vegan Sri Lankan dishes of EPIC proportion!
Where are they? 2420 SE Belmont Street
What do they offer? Fully plant-based menu (plus brunch!) in casual atmosphere with counter service.
What do they value? Mirisata is proud to be worker-owned. They do not have a traditional “head chef” but instead collaborate on every dish to make original creations! Loosely translated from Sinhala, the name means “spicy curry” – and while not everything on their menu is spicy, you can be sure each item will be packed with flavor!
Our favs? First of all, prepare yourself for HUGE portion sizes! Our lunch there lasted all week, and Kendall took some to her non-vegan parents – they loved it! You have to try the Dolphin-style Kottu and Polos Cutlets.
Menu – Click here

Mirisata

Obon Shokudo

Meatless takes on Japanese comfort food
Where are they? 720 SE Grand Ave
What do they offer? Feel-good Japanese homestyle favorites that hit the spot!
What do they value? Obon owners Humiko Hozumi and Jason Duffany started their vegan concept by selling in farmers markets, then to the Morrison Market food hall, and finally to their brick and mortar location! Homestyle food is very important to them, with lots of house-made fermented foods and broths inspired by Hozumi’s family recipes.
Our favs? Hands-down, the Kakiage and the Kenchinjiru! They even have FREE dog sushi!
Menu – Click here
Obon Shokudo

Cultured Kindness

Vegan Cheese Shop
Where are they? 1217 SE Stark Street
What do they offer? Small-batch, ethically-sourced vegan cashew cheeses.
What do they value? From their website: Cultured Kindness conducts business as a socially responsible member of its community. Their mission is to spread ethical veganism by removing the obstacles that prevent people from choosing a vegan lifestyle. They believe that veganism is better for the planet, for individual health, and most certainly for the animals who suffer in the dairy industry.
Our favs? Cultured Kindness recently catered a Broker’s Open for us. We love the Mushroom Melt, as well as their cheese and cracker boards!
Menu – Click here
Cultured Kindness

Norah

Succulent seasonal Thai and pan-Asian fare!
Where are they? 3801 SE Belmont Street
What do they offer? 100% plant based pan-Asian food and inspired cocktails, with a menu that rotates seasonally. Nan and Prae are from southern Thailand, and draw inspiration from the region. (Norah’s sister restaurant is vegan-friendly Mestizo!)
What do they value? Norah is woman-owned. “The name Norah refers to a traditional dance reserved for celebrations and community gatherings in Southern Thailand where Nan and Prae grew up. The dance is a symbol of community vitality. We hope to bring that same energy of togetherness to the food we serve.”
Our fav? The Cauliflower Curry is INCREDIBLE! (roasted cauliflower, house curry & pickles, jasmine rice)
Menu – Click here
Norah

Plus – Bakeries and Grocery Stores!

Shoofly Vegan Bakery & Cafe

Local, fresh-baked vegan treats and wholesale items
Where are they? 2505 SE 11th Ave, Suite 101
What do they offer? An amazing concept, combining café and wholesale bakery – you can stop in to have goodies made fresh daily, OR buy their treats wholesale to sell in your own establishment! Click here to see all of the locations that proudly sell Shoofly products!
What do they value? It’s really important to Shoofly to use as many locally sourced ingredients as possible. You can be assured that their treats are made IN Portland, and with love!
Cakes & Special Orders

Shoofly

Cutiee Buys|Coffee Beer

Part convenience mart, part grocery store, everything delicious…and cute!

Where are they? 4138 & 4142 SE 42nd Ave
What do they offer? As the name might suggest, Cutiee Buys is a super cute convenience and grocery story…that’s ALL vegan! Next door at the iconic Coffee Beer, you’ll find…you guessed it…a selection of coffee and beer and plenty of tables indoors and outdoors to chat or simply relax.
What do they value? They value cuteness and kindness, and want everyone to feel welcome!
Coffee Beer menu
Cutiee Buys | Coffee Beer

Even More Vegan Favorites!

Eat, drink, and be ethically merry!
**At 8 years old, I had a revelation that animals meant too much to me to eat….then one day, I lost my vegetarian way. Years later, as I learned more about the planet and her inhabitants, I realized that, just as I avoid fossil fuels, I needed to wean myself off of animal products. While not everyone is ready to go vegan, in a city with such amazing options, perhaps it’s time for Meatless Mondays, or hey, how about Meatless March! – Bonnie

Hawthorne Victorian Charmer

Posted on by Karim Alaeddine

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.

Photo Slideshow

Just Sold: White Picket Dreams in SE

Posted on by Living Room Realty

A big congrats to my buyers who just purchased this classic PDX craftsman in Creston-Kenilworth. It’s a picture perfect property with lots of light, space, and cozy comforts. My clients are particularly excited about the roomy living area and the open chef’s kitchen. They’ll also really enjoy getting to sit out on their awesome front porch or the back deck in the upcoming Spring months. Creston-Kenilworth is a vibrant community with tons of shops, local restaurants, and abundant outdoor spaces/parks. It’s been a pleasure working with these folks and I am so excited for them. Congratulations! 

Vintage Hawthorne Restoration

Posted on by Karim Alaeddine

Vintage Hawthorne Gorgeous Restoration

1223 SE 15th Ave | Portland, OR 97214

Offered at $799,900 | ML # 21178203

4 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | 2,806 SF

Beautiful Hawthorne Foursquare, renovated from the studs out. Spacious master en suite w/walk-in closet & day-spa bathroom. Chef’s kitchen; seated island, quartz counters, tricked out cabs. Salvage Fir waterfall breakfast bar, fireplace mantel. Vintage woodwork, period lighting, Oak flooring throughout, laundry upstairs, 4 beds & 3 baths above grade. Ample growth room in the high & dry basement. Outdoor dining space, fully covered front porch. All systems updated, vintage charm in tact.

PHOTO SLIDESHOW

Sweet 3 Bedroom

Posted on by Karim Alaeddine

Sweet 3 Bedroom

7104 SE Nehalem St | Portland, OR 97206

Offered at $350,000 | ML #21210813

3 Bedrooms | 1 Bath | 864 SF + Attached Garage

Sweet three bedroom set on an oversized lot. Wrap around yard with spaces for entertaining, gardening and playing. 1950s one-level features beautiful hardwoods, fireplace, open kitchen/dining with breakfast bar and backyard access for outdoor dining. Attached garage and mudroom/laundry, ample storage, updated windows, new interior & exterior paint. Home sweet home.

PHOTO SLIDESHOW

RICHMOND DREAMBOAT!

Posted on by Aryne + Dulcinea

Richmond Dreamboat!

2812 SE 34th Avenue, Portland, OR 97202

Offered at $629,900

  4 BEDROOM | 4 BATH |  2,240 SQ FT
MLS #21395864 | TAXES: $5,553

Step into this dreamy Richmond home complete with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors, fireplace, and a room with garden view dining! Swoon as you go from room to room! Cook in your large kitchen, or grill out back on the deck. Plenty of bonus rooms for home office or creative space, tuck-under garage, and spacious basement. With a walk score of 96 and a bike score of 93, walk to cafes, shops, parks, and get around the city with ease!

OPEN THIS WEEKEND
SAT, 9/18 FROM 1PM – 3PM
SUN, 9/19 FROM 1PM – 3PM

PLEASE SEE LISTING FOR COVID-19 SAFETY PROCEDURES.

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

  • Olympia Provisions Public House
  • Ava Gene’s
  • Adorn
  • Salt & Straw
  • Clinton Market
  • Sewallcrest Park
  • Lauretta Jean’s
  • Flying Cat Coffee
  • PDX Sliders
  • Cicoria Pizzeria
  • Pinolo Gelato
  • For Paws
  • Cibo
  • Division Wines
  • Atlas Pizza
  • Secret Forest Books

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

Conveniently located SE PDX Bungalow!

GENERAL FEATURES
– New electrical panel in 2014
– New roof in 2014
– Updated double hung Marvin windows
– Charming and open front porch
– Beautiful hard wood floors

PRIMARY SUITE 
– Bedroom, full bath and office/sitting area on second floor
– Skylights fill the room with natural light

KITCHEN
– Oversized kitchen with plenty of room for party planning and entertaining
– Marmoleum flooring

LIVING ROOM
– Open and bright living room with large windows & lovely built-ins
– Freshly painted & repaired wood burning fireplace will keep you cozy all winter long

DINING ROOM
– Incredible bonus space/4th bedroom overlooking the deck and backyard
– Surrounded by windows with a door to the deck
– Access from kitchen and bedroom

FLOORING
– Beautiful hardwood floors on main floor

BASEMENT FEATURES
– Full basement with laundry & plenty of storage

OUTDOOR SPACES
– New large back deck with central staircase leading to open yard
– Perfect for entertaining, gardening and playing
– Charming and open front porch

 

 

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.

Laurelhurst Traditional

Posted on by Karim Alaeddine

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.

Photo SlideShow

Sellwood Farmhouse

Posted on by Karim Alaeddine

Sellwood Farmhouse

1566 SE Linn St | Portland, Ore 97202

Offered at $575,000 | ML #21699311

3 Bedrooms | 1.1 Baths | 1,428 SF + Bonus Studio

Sellwood Farmhouse. Vintage details – modern amenities. Blocks from grocery, coffee, shops, parks, bike routes. Updates to most systems, hardwoods and new carpets, tile work and charming moudlings. Kitchen with pantry, dining nook and backyard access. Gardens, entertainment spaces, established flora and bonus exterior office/studio. Three bedrooms upstairs – creates spacious main floor; formal dining room, broad living room, entry and storage.

PHOTO SLIDESHOW

Shopping with Sally

Posted on by Alyssa Starelli

It was the middle of Covid 19, Year 2021 — both our faces covered by masks — I had only her smiling eyes to tell me if she really liked a place. A referral from a past-client/friend, Sally lamented not being able to have the ‘real’ Realtor experience (where you hop in a single car together and shop until you’re slap happy and speaking in code that both wholly understand) like her friend Corrinna had. But we made the absolute best of it.

Our first meeting we sat outside at the farthest ends of the longest picnic table, and over a beer I jabbered on about how the process would likely go with the current and ever changing constraints. We would drive separately “convoy style”, mask up, sani-up, and sometimes wait outside in the driving wind to get our turn at an open house. We’d be sure to cover our shoes and carry wet wipes to touch any surface — my germ phobia stronger than ever.

Vaccinated Sally holds her breath for a photo opp in the swankiest 1970’s time-capsule bar.

Via this method, we plodded along for  months and saw heart-breakingly fabulous houses, moderately boring houses, definitely-too-hideous houses, and even a house that saw a good amount of adult-partying in the 1970’s and stayed that way! Despite the Covid modifications, we did shop to exhaustion and definitely found that special coded language that told me in a few words, maybe just a sigh, all I needed to know…

We wrote on a few houses and were painfully out-bid despite our best effort. It was a marathon-like challenge, but then there was one: a 1960’s Tri-Level nestled in the tall swaying pine trees, not far from Sally’s all-time favorite Grocery Outlet location, and a hop and skip commute from work.  It had more rooms than she’d even dreamt of. It was really cute and it felt right. We wrote a healthy offer and it stuck!  Weeks later Sally was picking up her keys and getting a 3 hr tour from the previous owners. That felt right too.

My promise to Sally is that when one day she decides to change homes, we’ll hop in that car and shop until we literally drop.

Congrats to you on your new purchase, Sally, and thank you so much for choosing me to be your Realtor.  Moreover, thank you to Corrinna for referring me to her long time best friend, who will now be my friend. I’m lucky to know gals like you!

Sincerely,

Alyssa

 

Woodstock Victorian

Posted on 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.

See Photo Slideshow

Classic SE Craftsman

Posted on by Karim Alaeddine

Classic Southeast Craftsman

4016 SE Harrison St | Portland, OR 97214

Offered at $625,000 | ML #20434852

4+ Bedrooms | 2.1 Bathrooms | 2,540 SF

Classic Southeast Craftsman with all the razzle dazzle. Fantastic layout, stellar neighborhood, vintage style, solid bones. Original character: millwork, mouldings, woodfloors, built-ins. 4 bedrooms plus office & 2 bathrooms above grade. Finished basement w/high ceilings, family room & 1/2 bath. Full covered porch & back garden deck. Blocks from Hawthorne & Division goodies.

SEE Photo Slideshow

 

Immaculate Comfort In Creston

Posted on by Andy Meeks

4303 SE 45th Avenue

This beauty embodies the Scandanavian concept of hygge by giving comfort and joy with its clean, bright and versatile living spaces. Exposed beams, hardwood floors and Jøtul woodstove give this immaculately-maintained 1923 bungalow a graceful elegance that warmly embraces you when you walk through the front door. This is the perfect home base for all of your adventures with tons of storage, generous work and shop spaces, and easy access close to everything.

The house lives large with over 2100sf of functional living space on three levels. Additionally, there is a 550+sf two-level, heated studio/shop in the backyard (accessible from both the side street and driveway). Fully-upgraded in 2009, this is an amazing space for immediate use as a studio, home office/business, or guest house above, and a shop/garage/storage below. Solid future potential as an ADU oasis.

 

The main level features great flow through three open, yet distinct, spaces – formal dining room, living room and a woodstove sitting room, as well as a large kitchen and a tidy, pristine bathroom. The kitchen leads to the lower level through a wide stairway to another living space, as well as two bedrooms, all with garden views, and an updated full bath/laundry room featuring a heated tile floor. The upper level has a bedroom + bonus room – office, yoga room, hobby space  – with lots of closet nooks for storage. There are so many storage spaces peppered throughout the house.

KEY DETAILS

  • #19448092

  • Offered at $529,900

  • 3 bed/2 bath

  • 2166 sf of living space on three levels

  • 550+ sf heated, two-level studio/shop in backyard

  • Jøtul woodstove

  • Detached garage

  • Great condition – impeccably cared for

  • Desirable corner lot with lots of bright light

  • Quiet neighborhood with great access close to everything

It’s ideally-located in a quiet neighborhood on a corner lot with ample space on all four sides. Sunlight is abundant and flows easily into all three levels through newer, efficient, double-paned windows. Mature, low-maintenance, professional landscaping in the front provides year-round beauty and appeal, and the wide (shared) driveway leads to a rebuilt, detached garage and large parking space. You can access the kitchen directly from the back door with groceries, or straight to the basement with muddy clothes from your latest PNW adventure.

The backyard is fully-fenced for furry friends and privacy, with a deck perfect for chilling in the sun and entertaining guests by the grill. All of the systems have been meticulously cared for, with fresh paint throughout much of the main and lower levels.

The neighborhood is perched on a rise with views of downtown a block away, and it’s just a short walk or ride to shops, parks and the 17 and 75 bus lines. The house is a .3 mile walk to Creston Elementary and 1.2 miles to Franklin High School. In addition, Creston and Woodstock Parks are both within .5 mile and it’s just a few blocks to Trader Joe’s, the 42nd Avenue bikeway, and new local fav Coffee Beer.

This home sweet home is waiting for you – don’t miss it!

ANDY MEEKS
Living Room Realty

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

My Zillow Reviews

Your referrals are at the heart of my business,
and always greatly appreciated. Thank you.