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!
My latest clients were in a state of distress when they first called me just 2 weeks ago. A house full of furniture, boxes, work product & an adventure seeking feline can do that to a person. Especially when you’re a person on a deadline with a new employer in another part of the country. Yes the road was calling Joanne & Mike and they needed to get on it stat! It was obvious that a “hands-on” approach was needed here.
So we set about helping them coordinate and manage a rigorous cleaning, painting, landscaping, handywork & staging process. Then on to capturing, editing & producing media (one of my favorite steps). 10 furious days later and we hit the market today! Have a look by clicking the image below.
Better yet, just come on by the Open House this Sunday July 18th from 2pm to 4pm!
In the end, these clients simply believed that partnering up with a good (full-service) broker and getting the house ready for the spotlight will more than pay for itself. And who am I to argue?
Don’t miss one of the best condos in town! NW corner 3-bed, 2-bath unit in an elevator building with real dining room, spacious kitchen and three private balconies by which to enjoy the gorgeous views of the Willamette River, the Sellwood Bridge and the western sun!
Two deeded parking spaces, storage unit, newly painted bldg exterior & unit interior, & new building-wide pipes! All in the heart of adorable Sellwood for your walking or rolling pleasure. You’ll be hard pressed to find this much river/bridge view sf, at this price point, in all of Portland. See the 3-D Tour & more here: www.196SESpokane201.com
OFFERED AT: $515,000
3 beds | 2 baths | 1,550 SF
MLS# 20239694 | Taxes: $6,384 | HOA Dues: $650/mo (Gas, Water, Hot Water, Sewer, Trash, Insurance, Party Room, Commons, Grounds Maintenance, Building Exterior, Management)
Bright, western facing master with ensuite bathroom complete with easy step-in shower and soaking tub:
On the north side you’ll find two more bedrooms (one with small balcony), and a shared bathroom:
Host your own private gathering in this delightful and elegant community party room with outdoor patio, or meet here with your new building friends:
Just a half a block away you will find Sellwood Riverfront Park and its 7.6 acres. The park has paths, picnic tables, a stage, a boat dock on the Willamette River, canoe launch, restrooms, a dog off-leash area and public parking. Or head SE half a mile to New Seasons Market to stock up on your shelter-in-place supplies!
Greg and Catie spent a lot of time dreaming of what their first house might look like. They knew they wanted a three-bedroom home, ideally with two bathrooms. They also had some ideas about what the perfect location might be, but didn’t know which neighborhood they wanted to live in yet.
Lots of couples have a list of what they want in a home, but these two did something smart. Their list of qualities for their home and location centered around what they wanted their daily life to be like.
They wanted to be in a neighborhood with a friendly vibe, where they could walk from their home to their neighborhood café. Greg planned say hi to the barista, who knows his regular order, before catching the bus for a short commute to the office. Catie brought up hanging out in the backyard which would be fenced for the puppy they plan to adopt. After BBQing with friends, they’d move the party to their carefully curated basement tiki bar. They imagined friends and family from out of town staying over, being comfortable, and having their own bedroom and bath to use. Greg would have a room for his office/art studio, while Catie would have a garage to convert to her floral studio.
After really taking some time to imagine their life in their new home, their “Must Haves” list came together easily. As a result, the list for their first home and property went something like this:
Walking distance to restaurants, bars, cafes, and groceries.
Close to the river and parks.
Yard space for garden and outdoor entertaining
Garage
Basement with high ceiling
Three bedrooms, two baths
Open kitchen
Knowing all this, we looked in a few different areas. They looked at St Johns and Kenton first, but after spending an afternoon at Oaks Amusement Park, followed by a walk along the river at Sellwood park, and checking out some treasures at Old Portland Hardware & Architectural, they knew where they wanted to live.
Fast forward a couple months, and Greg and Catie are closing on their first ever home! The one they bought checks almost all the boxes! The few concessions they made, were the open kitchen and two baths. Instead, they bought their almost dream home at an awesome price that will allow them to remodel. Next, they’ll be adding a second bath to make a master suite, and opening up the kitchen to make it perfect.
Congrats Greg and Catie!
Greg and Catie in front of their new home in Sellwood!Greg and Catie (center) with realtor, Mel Marzahl (right) and mortgage broker, Carol Flanagan (left)
