By Natalie Strom, May 9, 2019
Finishing up an open house one Sunday afternoon, I got this call from Renee, a past client and friend: “So, I just came out of an open house in our neighborhood, and well, we’re actually just kind of blown away by it. Do you think it’s possible to go take a closer look at it, like right now?”
Always happy to jump, my answer was an immediate “Yes!”
Driving up to this spot, I realized I was heading into a section of Mount Tabor that somehow maintains both a manicured and intricate quality, like there’s a garden gnome under every lovingly plucked and pruned Japanese maple. And, here we were, within one of the most exclusive, upscale blocks in the entire city. I’m at once blown away by this find and thrilled to tour this slice of history.
And she was right, this house was a true stunner. Built in circa 1900, this house is absolutely chock full of undisturbed beauty. From the unpainted woodwork, the grand main floor spaces, the new deck, and so many balconies, just a tiny bit of elbow grease will make this majestic beauty shine again. And I was amidst the family that could do just that.
For Renee, Dolan, and their two school-aged kids, this house is all about where to install the rope swing (way up in that gigantic tulip tree!) and the fabulous yard. For Renee, it’s “How much food do you think we can produce here? Let’s utilize every spot of sun this space will produce.” And for Dolan it’s “I think all of my bikes will fit in this garage and we can still even plug in the electric car over here. Solar panels on this roof, new insulation, and energy upgrades will bring this place up to speed.”
It’s a home to last a lifetime (and more!) and a family perfectly suited to give it all the love it deserves.
Congratulations!
—Natalie
Natalie Strom
Broker | Earth Advantage | ADU Specialist | OR
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“A Zillion Stars”
Natalie Strom is a great communicator and loyal advocate.
With superior service and expert advice, Natalie delivers unwavering kindness for every client. With skill, enthusiasm, and knowledge of the industry, Natalie navigates and negotiates real estate transactions professionally from start to finish. An upbeat, yet calm demeanor helps people who work with her feel prioritized and understood. Natalie is versatile and experienced in handling residential real estate of all kinds, whether its buying or selling single family homes, investment property, or condos.
As a former marine biologist, Natalie worked on major marine oil spills, most famously the catastrophic BP spill, the Deepwater Horizon in 2010. This background underlies Natalie’s interest in our everyday human impact on the natural world, particularly in increasing energy efficiency standards for homes. Natalie has experience in building her own highly energy efficient detached ADU and has been an Earth Advantage Broker since 2018.
Natalie’s passionate about nature-based adventure travel, community, and making new friends. She enjoys time with her two teenaged boys, husband, and goldendoodle and has enjoyed SE Portland as her home base since 2000.
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