Stunning Sellwood

 

 

Top to bottom remodel of this home, privately nestled in a desirable pocket of Sellwood, offers contemporary style and amenities for modern living in one of Portland’s most established neighborhoods. Ideal location just one block from iconic Sellwood park with swimming pool and river access, and just steps from the heart of the business district with shopping, dining, public library and coffee shops! Offering 3 fully finished levels, the second floor of this renovated home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths including a primary suite with walk-in closet and conveniently located laundry room. The spacious main floor has banks of windows with custom window coverings allowing the flow of natural light, wood floors, formal living and dining rooms, powder room and a gourmet open concept kitchen. Boasting high end appliances, an island plus a charming bonus room for gathering as an eat-in kitchen or casual living space which opens to the backyard and deck for alfresco dining and summertime fun in the fully fenced backyard. The finished basement offers a family room, bonus area, 4th bedroom and another full bath. Say hello to passers-by while enjoying your morning coffee on the cozy, covered front porch. More than a pretty face, the mechanics have all been updated; plumbing, electrical, heating, seismic strapping and basement waterproofing with plenty of storage options. This beautiful home is turnkey spectacular for your enjoyment!

Creativity is intelligence having fun!! – Albert Einstein

Congratulations to Justin!!

Sometimes I meet clients who have a unique vision searching for a special property. This was definitely the case with Justin! He is an artist and psychologist who strives to bring people together and build community around him. What a gem! 

Once we met up and started looking I quickly realized how unique of a property he was looking for and I knew this would take some serious searching and diligence. I was ready to be patient and do whatever it took to make it happen for Justin. 

But then wouldn’t you know it, Justin must be connected to the stars because he made it appear! He found a darling house that fits his needs perfectly! It had been on the market for quite a while waiting for the perfect buyer. We were able to get a great offer accepted for Justin and we were off to the races!

I am so happy for Justin and I wish him all the best in his sweet new home!

Just Listed: Sunny in Sellwood

8412 SE 16th Ave

Portland, Oregon


Sellwood at its finest! Thoughtfully remodeled Craftsman, all while preserving many of the original architectural details. Updated kitchen and baths, new interior paint, upgrades to plumbing and electrical systems, and refinished hardwood floors. Other features include seismic and home energy upgrades, a high-efficiency furnace, and central A/C. Enjoy entertaining in this private backyard oasis. Beautifully landscaped and fully fenced. Covered front and rear porches, low maintenance synthetic grass, and raised planter boxes. The detached two-car garage is complete with an upstairs studio with ADU potential. This is one you won’t want to miss!


OFFERED AT $895,000

5 BEDROOM | 4 BATH | 3,294 SQFT

MLS# 21488131 | TAXES: $9,522.14

Finding Success in a Tough Market

There are lots of tough, “school of hard knocks” buyer stories out there right now, given the very strong Sellers’ Market we’ve been experiencing since the dawn of 2021.  But even in this seller-oriented market, we’ve been able to find success for many of our buyer clients.

Jim and Beth had been pondering a few different options for some changing family housing needs in their extended family.  They spent the better part of 2020 exploring and evaluating the market in and around Portland but nothing seemed quite right.  Then a house hit the market in January, just blocks from their current Sellwood home and it. was. perfect.  Clarity achieved!

Don’t get us wrong!  Of course, there were multiple offers and of course, Jim and Beth had to offer well above the asking price in order to win the home.  But all that evaluation time in 2020 helped Jim and Beth quickly understand the realities of the market.  They acted fast and were able to make informed decisions. 

On top of that, we were able to negotiate some rare pre-closing repairs at the sellers’ expense, and effective communication with the listing agent made for a smooth transaction… (well, except maybe for that small part about literally running for their cashier’s check, the day before closing!).  These were all good things for Jim and Beth who are working full time with small children at home, 24-hours, every single day.  Yup, whispered nap-time real estate conversations have become our specialty  (actually, we think whispered real estate conversations are super fun and calming so don’t be surprised if we start whispering if things start to get intense)!

Helping our clients evaluate and explore real estate options is an important part of our job.  We know that some time to thoughtfully explore and consider, spent in advance of your deadlines, can prove invaluable in the long or short run!

We’d be happy to help you explore your options and discover what makes the most sense for you.

Kari & Erika:  HouseLovePDX
971.322.6612 | 503.349.5449
www.houselovepdx.com