By Sam Wiener, May 19, 2026
By Sam Wiener, May 19, 2026
Hillsboro, 97123
View ListingTired of looking at cookie-cutter houses? Look no further & try this gorgeous updated 1928 charmer! Move in ready & already in peak Portland prime with color, quirky charm, and original built-ins throughout. This SE cottage has enough room for you and your loved ones to cozy up in the winter – pull a book from a shelf, snuggle into the quiet & bright (that’s right – all windows have been updated with Anderson double paned beauties) living room or share a meal with friends prepared in the kitchen with all newer appliances, (induction cooktop!) & stylish tile. On those hotter days, don’t worry, theres a new A/C! Classic hardwoods and calming color tones are just the start – add in a mostly finished basement with laundry room & nonconforming suite, a canning space & plenty of storage. Two bedrooms on the second floor share a half bath – it’s really the perfect private sanctuary. A fully fenced yard (using some new wine stained cedar), a covered patio with artful lighting, shed storage and plenty of room for your fur babies or a garden are secreted behind this purple palace, creating plenty of space for outdoor living throughout all four seasons of the year. As if all of this wasn’t enough… theres a 1200 sq ft double height garage that is a fully permitted build (with it’s own electric & plumbing!) with a new roof & a long term renter. This is a turn-key income property! Up to 1/3 of your mortgage may be already covered… or you can invest and convert this to an ADU. Zoned multi-family, City of Portland has verbally approved this site for ADU conversion with minimal fuss. Convenient access to Montavilla, Foster-Powell and the airport, this much loved gem stand out above the rest. Come see for yourself today!
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