Today on tour Katrina took me to see a few drop dead gorgeous modern homes. I had planned on sticking close to the office but after seeing a few of the photos of this home my keys were in my hand and my pile of paperwork was left behind. This is why I love my job- it gives me the opportunity to go into some of the cities most beautiful homes, admire good furniture, amazing personal Art collections, clever design and see beautiful gardens and landscape. The stand out home for me today was 3820 SW Hewett Blvd. It is a 1942 home that has knotty pine details, gorgeous built ins and birch panelling and one of the more unique floor plans I have been inside of. They are calling it a 4 bedroom but it reads as more of a 2 bedroom with an adjoined  nursery or office to the master in my opinion. This is not the kind of house you buy for the number of bedrooms,  so I don’t think its much of an issue. The sellers have a beautiful collection of furnishings that make the home a complete story. Did I mention the views? The trees and west hills roll on for as far as the eye can see- stunning!! Listed with Kevin McCloskey of KM Brokerage for $879,900. Original owner was Herb Retzlaff one of the original partners and accountant for Fred Meyer grocery. 

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GREENFILL Design Build has a new Earth Advantage project in St. Johns that is one of the best values on the market. 1454 sq ft. 3 bedroom 2.5 baths built with locally sourced materials, bamboo floors, wool carpets, cambria recycled quartz countertops, open floor plans designed to take in a flood of natural light, secure parking and storage. The kicker is that all this is for the smokin’ price of $239,000 and the first year HOA’s are included. The location is a block to the St. Johns Bridge nicely nestled off to the side of St. John’s downtown village square. Listed with Greg Washington of the Hasson Company. 100% financing available through Key Bank. Call me today to learn more, I would love to show you one of these great homes. 

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One more happy buyer checking items off her bucket list and cashing in on the $8000 tax credit!  The proud new owner of this home came to me as a referral, expressing her desire to own her own home as she already had all the other “accouterments of adulthood”.  So there was nothing left to do but find a fabulous home well situated for this teacher who is frequently buzzing back and forth from Clackamas Community College to Portland State University.  No better ”in between” than the Montavilla neighborhood and just a short walk from the new MAX line!   This sweet two bedroom home on a nice private corner lot with AC was the perfect match.  Low maintance, great light with classic windows, an updated kitchen and a fabulous backyard patio make this the ideal landing pad for a woman who wants nothing more than to relax and enjoy friends when she’s not working!

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Good rents + hot location + well maintained duplex = slam dunk investment. You know what they say, “Location, location, location!” Smokin’ vintage duplex in Mississippi/Alberta Arts districts. Close to public transit, easy freeway access, walk to co-op, boutiques, cafes and restaurants. Good rental history, well maintained, classic OLD PDX style house that can be easily converted back to single family residence. Corner lot, light filled space, full basement for laundry and storage. Rebuilt detached garage would make awesome studio workspace. Good fenced yard & garden for urban farmer. Upstairs 1 bedroom 1 bath unit rents for $800 and  Downstiars 1 bedroom 1 bath unit for $895. Could be converted back to single family 3 bedroom 2 bath home. Call me for more info on this fabulous property or to set up a showing- 503-719-5588

A castle fit for a king & queen with room for their whole court!! This Multnomah village area home is a rare find for $650,000. Complete with full guest house for in-laws, renters or extended family. The home has all new windows, Pratt and Larson tile, craftsman moldings and details, exterior and interior paint, newly refinished hardwoods with beautiful inlays and wood mosaics on the main floor & upstairs. The gourmet kitchen has handsome basalt counters with a glass and slate mix mosaic backsplash, high end stainless steel appliances, downdraft oven, cherry cabinets and full family eat bar and kitchen nook. A professional interior designer chose the warm designer color palettes throughout the house. Soaring vaulted ceilings in the luxurious 24×16 master suite that includes a fireplace, spa bath and an adjoining 14×11 nursery/office. 5+ full bedrooms and 4 full baths for a total square footage of 4086! Plus over 750 sq. foot guest house in back that includes a second floor loft with double closets and deck overlooking yard, gourmet kitchen and full bath with tub. The generous yard has a spacious patio perfect for large parties, entertaining and back yard BBQ’s! . Seller has info and recently completed surveys for splitting lot and the two homes. Call today for more information regarding the house or for a private showing!

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