Remarkable Retreat Tucked in Portland Heights: $2,000,000
2351 SW Montgomery Dr, Portland, OR
4 bed | 4 1/2 bath | 5037 sq. ft. | MLS# 21549990 | Taxes: $20,177 | Lot Size: .13 Acre
Some houses are worth flying in to see. That’s how my clients felt about this Portland Heights home. A custom remodeled sanctuary with a private courtyard, outdoor kitchen and in ground pool. The luxurious primary suite has two full baths, two walk in closets, and attached sitting room. Houses like these are hard to come by in Portland, and for those not looking to remodel a house they just move into, when you find the perfect one for you, you jump on it.
Beautifully updated for convenient, comfortable living. The main floor great room layout is perfect for busy every day lives and great for entertaining. The lower level family room has a slider to a 2nd balcony and a wet bar, great for cozy evenings and ready for your next party. A nicely placed 3BR/2BA + laundry are all on the same level. This one is move in ready and oh so lovely! Check out the link below for more photos and info.
Elevated corner lot with West Hills views. 3,762 sf home features updated kitchen with pantry, stone counters, breakfast nook & connected sunroom. Master suite w/walk-in closet, jacuzzi tub with a excellent natural hot tub water cleaner. Daylight guest quarters in lower level, 3 fireplaces, hardwoods, custom stained glass, storage galore, 2-car garage. Expansive gardens: established flora, fruit trees & berries, pond, terracing, garden shed & entertainment spaces with spacious territorial views.
Despite the three minute drive to downtown, you’ll feel miles away in this splendid craftsman cottage! Built in 1918, this well kept cottage is tranquil & cheery. Nestled between the hustle of the city & Markham Nature Park, once here, you won’t want to leave! Generous skylights bring sunshine into cozy rooms. Period lighting, gas starter fireplace, Wolf oven/range, refinished hardwoods & a thoughtful utility room make modern living easy. One bedroom up, one bedroom down, the full bath on the main features both a stall shower & clawfoot tub. Through one of the many doors, discover the peaceful deck & teahouse, offering a quiet respite from the city.
What do you really really want? Are you a buyer trying to find a home that that zig-a-zag-ahs all the boxes? Are you looking for a unicorn of a house?
What about you, sellers? Do you want to sell your home, but really need certain things? There’s price (obvs), but what if you need to find a new home before you can move? Or a fast closing?
Buyers – Tell me what you want
Buyers sometimes beat out the competition for their dream house because they made the highest offer, but sometimes it’s more about the terms. Alyssa and Stephen had a very specific home they were looking for, in a few specific neighborhoods. They loved some of the older neighborhoods in the West Hills and Beaverton, and were looking for:
a split level home
with a short commute to work
energy efficient
has been updated but without taking away the original character of the home
newer windows
a shop
a big yard for the dog
an open layout
an office area separate from the living space
main systems of the house to be updated, but not completely remodeled because they want to put their personal touches on it
After missing out on one because we didn’t have our pre-approval ready yet, we went out to tour a few houses. On our second tour, there were four houses on the list Well, the one they said they were least interested in seeing, turned out to be the unicorn! Whoo Hoo! The only problem is that once they made the decision to write an offer we learned that this home checked a lot of boxes for many other buyers too.
Sellers- What do you really really want?
Alyssa and Stephen wanted this house. It was the one for them! So, what did we do to beat out the competition? Well, we knew that people would be offering a little over asking, so we did that to match nearby comps. But how to make us stand out? I gave the listing agent a call and talked it over. My goal was to help them write an offer the sellers would be happy about and didn’t cost Alyssa and Stephen more than necessary.
We learned that the sellers hadn’t found their next home yet, and may need to stay in the home after closing. This worked out just fine for Alyssa and Stephen because they were in no rush to move. They were renting and were going to need to break their lease anyway, so waiting a little while was a-ok with them. We offered the sellers a free month in the house after closing so they could have time to find their new home. To make it extra sweet, we also offered to let them stay longer than a month if needed, and just asked that they cover the cost of Alyssa and Steve’s rent if they decided to extend.
Zig-a-zag-ahhh
The sellers happily accepted and Alyssa and Steve didn’t pay more than they needed to and got the house of their dreams.Their flexibility in timing is what ended up sealing the deal for them! They just closed on the home, and learned that the sellers have an accepted offer on on their next home, so they may not need to extend their stay after all. 🙂
A little communication goes a long way when you’re buying and selling. Tell me what you want and need and I’ll look for the common ground with the other side. Finding out what everyone really really wants and learning how to make all sides happy is fun, sometimes tough, but rewarding!
Alyssa and Steve sign for their new home!
Congrats Alyssa and Steve! I can’t wait to see what you do with your new home.
