If you love modern design like I do but still want to walk to the best of the Eastside  (Jaciva’s perhaps?) then Mt Tabor is the place to be.  This cool pad comes complete with views of downtown and a basketball court in the basement (and yes the ceilings are oh so high).

A perfect family house if you want those older kids out of the way with the master on the main and a 5+ room kid lair down in the glorious daylight basement.

6 bedrooms, 4 baths, 5000+ square feet, asking $679,000.  Listed with Patrick Henry at CB Seal.

Call today for a private showing.

 

 

Free & open to everyone

The Native American Housing to Homeownership Fair  

Saturday, July 25th, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. 

AT NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH and  (NAYA) FAMILY CENTER 

5135 NE Columbia Blvd  (Trimet #75 stops out front.)

Fun and informative Housing to Homeownership Fair.  There will be resources for both renters and home buyers at the event with booths,  workshops, free lunch, dance performance and a chance to win $2500 down payment assistance or $400 rent assistance.   This event is tailored to Portland’s Native American community but EVERYONE IS WELCOME.  Homeownership rates in Portland are over 65%, while only 25% of  the Native American community own their home.   Part of NAYA’s mission is to close this gap.   NAYA provides a path and the resources towards homeownership.  Renters, buyers, and current homeowners will find valuable help at the fair.  Come by and see me at my booth and get all the up-to-date news about real estate right now.

When first touring this listing with my client he didn’t even go inside the house for over 20 minutes, instead choosing to tour the pathways on the 1/3 acre property that wind around and through old pines and maple trees, complete with spiders webs and hidden benches for resting.  This property is Awesome –– with blueberries, apple trees, 3 large, raised garden beds with squash, lettuce, strawberries and more.  There’s a tea house with its wall of windows, built in bench and working woodstove for cozy days and nights where you desire being outside, but with a bit of shelter.  And, shiver me timbers, don’t forget the pirate’s tree house where you can hold lads and lassies hostage for gold (or fresh raspberries from the garden!).  There’s even a half-pipe ramp for skater friends built against the side of the house, and a new deck, and a hot tub.  As someone who likes to bike commute, my client has a challenging uphill ride back home from downtown Portland up through Riverview Cemetery and SW Arnold that is not for the weak of thigh, but he is excited about the opportunity to sweat off his workday.  The house itself was built mid-century and is in great shape, with clean lines, ample light, hardwoods, two fireplaces, and a fully updated kitchen.  And did I mention that this buyer asked if he could put his dog on the title?  Yes, he admits, he really bought the ample acreage for his best friend to enjoy.  Now who could deserve all of this more? 

Sold for $370,000

The bliss of finding an unspoiled gem! This modernist hideaway is the perfect urban getaway. Post and beam construction gives you flexibility to carve out any floor plan, original retro fixtures, cork window blinds, 2 corner fireplaces, huge outdoor patios that extend from interior rooms for fabulous indoor-outdoor flow. Save the pink bathroom candidate with dusty pink bath fixtures. A mosaic of unique wall paneling surfaces, wild tile and beautiful oak floors make this a fun project for the creative modern home enthusiast. The lot and location have a lot of wow factor. Private, treed and spacious just seconds away from Marshall and Tryon State Park. Listed with Beth Earnest of Keller Williams for $425,000. Call us today for a private showing.

D.J. COUPLE SEEKS HOME TO MAKE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC
The challenge for our savvy buyers who purchased this home was to find a place big enough to fit their enormous record collection. As working DJ’s this was no easy task! As luck would have it we found a great home in SE with a sound studio. The converted garage had a isolation booth and sound room already built out and the open floor plan of the 1940’s cape offers lots of room in the interior for more storage and entertaining. Hardwoods, large kitchen, 3 bedroom 1 bath, over-sized lot, and private back yard made this the complete package! The buyers worked with the Portland Housing Center to finance their purchase. The home was listed on the market for $178,000. We are looking forward to the house warming party!