4 Weeks from Hair Cut to Closing: Congrats Makayla and Chancelor!

Recently, I was getting my hair cut, listening to a story my hair stylist had been telling me for a couple years: she LOVES her neighborhood.  She owns a home with her husband that is a bit small, but they can’t imagine leaving the area and felt priced out. On this day, she was even talking about consulting an architect to build a second level onto their single story house.

Just three days later, my hair whisperer called to say they were on their way to an open house, “to check it out”.  It was love at first step.  The 117 year old home had original leaded glass, wood floors, remodeled bathrooms and kitchen, and a front porch with roses creeping over the railing.  I looked through the listing details and spoke with the listing agent to determine what offer terms would be meaningful to the sellers.  I also put together a report of recently sold comparable homes to determine price, and worked with my buyers’ lender to be sure we were putting together a plan to succeed. My buyers weren’t the only ones who loved the house: by Sunday afternoon there was an offer deadline, and we ultimately competed against three other offers.

Less than 36 hours after the open house, I made a phone call a bit past my own bedtime to share the good news that the offer had been accepted! With a short timeline to closing, we got to work on inspections–which are no joke with a vintage house–and spent the week meeting with additional specialists and obtaining assessments and estimates.

I had the good fortune to be working with my skilled colleague Kim Parmon as the listing agent on this home purchase.  It’s gratifying as an agent to work with someone equally skilled and committed on the other side. This helped us quickly find solutions that satisfied both the buyers and the sellers. In addition, our team at Root Mortgage and First American Title went the extra mile to bring everything together, including overcoming last minute challenges.

Today, exactly four weeks after my hair cut, we closed on their ‘dream house’.  On this rainy fall evening, my buyers unlocked the door for the first time to begin a new era in the neighborhood they love, with the bigger, character-filled home they didn’t think was within reach.

Congratulations, Makayla and Chancelor!!

Enchanting Multnomah Farmhouse

Enchanting Multnomah Farmhouse

8235 SW 30th Avenue | Portland, Ore 97219

Offered at $775,000 | ML #22577043

5 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | 2,883 SF | 0.33 Acres

Enchanting Multnomah Village farmhouse with guest suite, set on an incredible 1/3 acre lot. Vintage details; hardwoods, millwork, clawfoot, covered front porch. 3 levels above grade with 5 bedrooms, open kitchen/dining with sitting areas, private deck overlooking the amazing yard. And wow, the gardens… an oasis of mature plantings, raised beds, natives & bountiful fruits ‘n veg. Only 3 blocks to Multnomah Village amenities, cafes, restaurants.

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Alberta Arts Farmhouse

Alberta Arts Farmhouse

5132 NE 14th Place | Portland, OR 97211

Offered at $599,900 | ML # 21167509

3 Bedrooms | 1.1 Baths | 1,997 SF

Alberta Arts Classic Farmhouse. Wrap around porch, vintage mouldings, flooring, hardware & lighting. Classic layout; 3 bedrooms upstairs, entry w/balustrade, formal living & dining rooms with high ceilings. Kitchen features working island, walk-in pantry and backyard access. Set up above the street on a private, sunny lot just a block from your abundant Alberta amenities.

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Dreamy Alberta Oasis

Dreamy Alberta Oasis

4524 NE 12th Ave | Portland, OR 97211

Offered at $575,000 | ML # 21565798

3 Bedrooms | 1 Bath | 1,964 SF | 5,000 SF Lot

Dreamy Alberta Oasis. 3 bedroom with tuck-under garage & two bedrooms upstairs. Modern bathroom & kitchen, vintage millwork, tile & finish details and ample storage throughout. Updated systems and unfinished basement space. Formal dining room & sunny breakfast nook, covered front & back porches, master-tended gardens with natives, edibles, entertainment spaces and established goodies. Blocks from parks, grocery, bike routes & Alberta Arts amenities.

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MidCentury Marquam Hill Condo

MidCentury Marquam Hill Condo

908 SW Gaines St #1 | Portland, Ore 97239

Offered at $199,900 | ML # 21025716

1 Bedroom | 1 Bath |  562 SF

Midcentury Marquam Hill Condo. 1 bedroom unit with separate storage & deeded parking space. Updated kitchen & bathroom with stone counters, modern cabs, stainless appliances, tile and ample storage. Oak hardwoods and vintage details, modern finishes and great windows with garden views. Move in ready, all appliances included. Classic ’60s building with brickwork, basement spaces and a courtyard setting. Blocks from OHSU, Tram, Marquam Nature Park and trail system.

 

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Gorgeous Foursquare

Gorgeous Foursquare

4425 NE Cleveland Ave | Portland, Ore 97211

Offered at $725,000 | ML #21171781

3 Bedrooms + Sunroom | 2 Baths | 1,992 SF

Gorgeous Foursquare w/Craftsman details; high ceilings, stunning woodwork, built-ins & bench seats. 3 bedrooms upstairs with renovated bathroom, laundry & bonus sunroom. Designer kitchen w/pantry, bountiful storage, custom tilework, quartz counters & Viking range. Exterior-access basement w/office/guest room, full bath & add’l storage. Updates; windows, A/C, tankless H2O, seismic retrofit. Fenced yard features stone patio, South facing garden beds, bamboo screening. Blocks to dining, cafes & shops.

 

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Sellwood Farmhouse

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.

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Classic Vernon Bungalow with Backyard Oasis

Just Listed: 5936 NE 17th Ave

Offered at $515,000
3 Bed | 1 Bath | 2236 SF | MLS# 21259073  | Taxes: $2,893

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Come for the location, stay for the updates and charm! This classic Vernon Bungalow sits proud with timeless architectural features, formal dining room with vintage built-ins, light-filled rooms and a detached bonus space with vaulted ceiling.

A sweet front porch and fresh exterior paint will catch your eye upon arrival. Entering into the living room, you’ll feel the love: with gleaming hardwood floors, classic woodwork and a charming wood-burning fireplace.

While this home retains much of its original character, the updated kitchen boasts updates including gorgeous quartz countertops, stylish hardware, tile backsplash and plenty of extra storage in the pantry. The kitchen flows into the formal dining room. It’s just perfect for big dinner parties and intimate dinners alike.

The layout of the home is ideal, with 2 bedrooms and a bathroom on the main level. The second floor offers a lovely third bedroom with wonderful natural light and room for a spacious home office.

Moving through the kitchen you’ll find your backyard oasis! This fully fenced sanctuary feels very private and is brimming with beauty. You’re going to love this converted garage! A clean and spacious room with raw wood beams, this could be an office, detached living space, home school room, yoga room… really, the possibilities are endless!

The full, unfinished basement with an exterior entrance is clean and ready for projects and lots of storage. Complete with newer 96% efficiency furnace! Plus a great shed in the backyard for bike storage.

This location is absolutely ideal! Situated on a quiet street, easy walking distance to Alberta Park, the Alberta Arts district and so many restaurants & shops on Killingsworth!

So much to love in this well-maintained and inviting classic Vernon Bungalow!

Gorgeous Sunnyside Bungalow

Gorgeous Sunnyside Bungalow

718 SE 32nd Ave | Portland, Ore 97214

Offered at $599,900 | ML #21012755

3+ Bedrooms | 1 Bath | 2,607 SF

Gorgeous Sunnyside Bungalow, perched above the street, flooded with light and layered with love. Decades of stewardship from generations of artists. Airy, spacious 1400+ SF main floor with formal entry, dining, stellar kitchen w/breakfast bar, nook and walkout to private backyard deck and patio. Upstairs 3rd bedroom & office/flex space. Unfinished basement with tall ceilings and updated systems. Vintage details throughout; built-ins, lighting, flooring and millwork, hardware and fireplace. Blocks from Laurelhurst Park and Belmont goodies.

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Classic Richmond Bungalow

Classic Richmond Bungalow

3228 SE 23rd Ave | Portland, Ore 97202

Offered at $550,000 | ML #21662512

3 Bedrooms | 1 Bath | 2,171 SF | Garage

Classic Richmond Bungalow. Gorgeous chef’s kitchen with stone countertops, built-in breakfast nook & tons of storage. Generous bedrooms & sunny open landing upstairs with 3rd bedroom on the main. Vintage details throughout; abundant built-ins, millwork, wood floors & fireplace. Unfinished basement has great potential. Updated systems include; windows, electrical, plumbing, furnace, water heater, seismic retrofit. Fenced garden full of natives & entertainment spaces. Blocks from People’s Food Co-op, New Seasons, coffee shops and dining.

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