You might recognize Holst Architecture’s style when you think of the Clinton Condominiums, the Thurman Street Lofts, or the new Sunrose Condos on E. Burnside.  The Meranti Lofts by the same firm are equally cool in that simple, industrial modern, yet warm, kind of way.  There are currently two residential units in this small condo building that are available at ridiculously low prices. 

For a starting price of only $179,000 you can have a sleek corner unit w/ 2 bedrooms, 1 baths and 1,139 square feet.  Or, for $239,000 there’s a 2-level, 3 bedroom, 2 bath in 1,283 square feet.  

Both have concrete radiant heat floors, stainless steel counter tops, white walls, and a spread of windows with awesome southern exposure.  Walk or bike to all the yummy Division Street offerings, or step out your door to public transit. 

These are available on auction – please call Amber for details:  503-804-1261

Love modern asymmetry and appreciate anything that can save you up to 90% on your heating and cooling costs?  The Corehaus is the only home designed to the ultra efficient Passive House Standard that is currently for sale in Portland!  This ultra cool home lets you live with a small footprint, plenty of light, and central to everything we love about the east side.  Architect Robert Hawthorne and builder Bart Bergquist put hundreds of hours of perfectionist thought, study, and sweat into this one-of-a-kind home.

The members of GreenPDX were given a private tour of this house a few weeks ago to learn more about the Passive House standard requirements and what it took Rob and Bart to achieve such efficiency for the Corehaus. (See the full scoop on house details and photos from the tour here.)  Or to learn more about the Passive House movement in Portland, see my blog post here.

This super insulated home is offered at only $330,000, so please call me for a showing today:  Amber Turner 503-804-1261

I believe the Williams FIVE project is currently the best value in Portland!  Edgy and unique, cutting edge and green, this project really does define Modern Living.  Check out  http://www.williamsfivecondos.com/ for more details, then for a private tour to see all the goodies in person give me a call.  At the price of $249k (!) this really is a rare opportunity to own a unit in one of the city’s best examples of urban design and architecture.

This one’s HOT!  You won’t believe the eye-popping views and year-round abundance of natural light in this two-story corner Penthouse suite with floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall windows on both levels.  The main level offers living, dining, fireplace, full bathroom, and kitchen with a balcony large enough for a dinner party.  The lower level is all master suite space with the same great views, including a bedroom, sitting room, office area, a second fireplace, and full bathroom with stackable washer and dryer.  See it in person and you won’t believe the $285,000 pricetag.  A great investment steps to PSU, Portland Art Museum, the street car, the Park Blocks, Farmer’s Markets, Pioneer Square and more.  Check it out and tell all your friends – only ONE lucky buyer will get this rare 2-level Penthouse!

ML#10028794

1410 SW 11th Ave. #806, Portland 97201

Call Amber for a private showing:  503-804-1261

My favorite house today on tour was a 1955 classic mid-century ranch in SE Portland. The house has exquisite brick work on all sides and sits on a beautiful dead end street location with a .25 acre lot. The high points are original woodwork with built ins in all the bedrooms, yummy pecan hardwoods, a gracious formal living and dining room with casual family room and kitchen on the flip side, HUGE basement with shop, full bath and enough room I imagined another family or in-laws living comfortably in the space, radiant heat, generous outdoor spaces, and the period bath with soak tub and pink tile. The only thing left to do to polish this mid-century gem is a period appropriate remodel in the kitchen. My pick would be plywood cabinets and a white quartz counter to give it a fresh modern look. This would be an interior designers dream to showcase modern furnishings and fine Art with the bright large scale rooms. Listed with Laurie Sonnenfeld of Destination Realty for $538,000. 3400 sq ft 3 bed 2.5 baths. Give me a call and we can go check it out! 503-830-9596