Blog Aryne + Dulcinea JUST LISTED: OVERLOOK'S GOLDEN RAY OF SUNSHINE

JUST LISTED: OVERLOOK’S GOLDEN RAY OF SUNSHINE

By ARYNE + DULCINEA, January 13, 2023

1522 N HUMBOLDT ST , Portland 97217

$499,000 (Sold)

  • 2 Bed
  • Bath

Portland, 97217

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  • Built in 1913
  • County: Multnomah

Overlook’s Golden Ray of Sunshine

1522 N Humboldt, Portland, OR 97217

Offered at $499,000

   2 BEDROOM |  1 BATH |  1,492 Sq Ft
MLS #22153759 | TAXES: $4,106

Your urban creative oasis awaits!! This Overlook home boasts two bedrooms, one bath, a large eat-in kitchen, formal living room with old growth quarter-sawn wood floors and gas fireplace, spacious primary bedroom with doors that open to the lush private back yard. The mudroom duals as a gallery space and the basement features a generous bonus room, laundry and built-in storage. Out back, step into a large detached garage/studio with excellent ADU potential – ready for work, creativity, fitness, or your big ideas! With an 81 Walk Score and 100 biker’s paradise score, get around the city with ease!

OPEN THIS WEEKEND

SAT, 1/14  from 1:00PM – 3:00PM
SUN, 1/15  from 1:00PM – 3:00PM

WHAT’S AROUND?

  • Parks: Overlook and Peninsula Park, Beach Community Garden
  • Groceries: New Seasons, Milk Glass Market, Cherry Sprout Market
  • Wellness: Firelight Yoga
  • Venues: Mississippi Studios
  • Cafe: Capitola Coffee, Sweedeedee, Tea Chai Te, The Stacks Cafe
  • Bar/Restaurants: Victoria Bar, Stormbreaker Brewing, The Old Gold, Macs Wine Bar, La Perlita, Fire on the Mountain, Lovely’s Fifty Fifty, Kate’s Ice Cream, ¿Por Qué No?, Spitz Portland, Atomic Pizza, Fried Egg I’m in Love, Backyard social, Lucky Lab Brewery.
  • Retail: Letterpress PDX, Paxton Gate, Miller Paint
  • PCC Cascade Campus

HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

GENERAL FEATURES

  • 2 bedroom, 1 bath bungalow with detached studio, mudroom and bonus space in basement.
  • Original detached garage was converted to professional artist’s studio
  • CM3 Zoning
  • EV charger at driveway
  • Fresh interior paint in 2023
  • Newly stained porch flooring in 2023
  • New gas furnace in 2021
  • New blinds in 2021
  • New water heater 2019
  • Mini split heating and cooling in detached studio in 2015
  • Roof replaced in 2014
  • Hardie Plank siding on house and studio
  • Charming and open front porch
  • Hardwood floors on main floor

DETACHED STUDIO

  • Large garage conversion to private studio space for making art, working from home, hosting guests, exercising or hanging out with ADU potential
  • Electrical upgrade for power to studio in 2015
  • Permitted mini-split provides heating and cooling

PRIMARY BEDROOM

  • Natural light from north and south
  • Glass door leads to patio, backyard and entrance to studio
  • Brand new closet organizer
  • Newly installed baseboards and ceiling fans

KITCHEN

  • Eat-in kitchen
  • Storage throughout
  • New Bosch dishwasher in 2020
  • New ceiling fans

LIVING ROOM

  • Two living spaces on either side of the entry
  • Original old growth quarter-sawn wood floors
  • Gas fireplace surrounded by built-ins

BONUS + BASEMENT FEATURES

  • Mudroom addition is also a gallery space! Bright lighting, storage, access to the backyard, and interior stairs to the basement
  • Full basement with laundry & plenty of storage
  • Basement bonus space is perfect for home office, gym, music or art studio

OUTDOOR SPACES

  • Large fully fenced front yard with trees, lawn and garden spaces
  • Spacious covered front porch
  • Lush and private back patio surrounded by bamboo.
  • Walk Score – 81
  • Bike Score – 100

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

ARYNE + DULCINEA

Aryne + Dulcinea, Earth Advantage Principal Broker | Earth Advantage Broker | ADU Specialists | OR

Aryne + Dulcinea are full-service, high-producing agents who know how to navigate the unique challenges facing the Portland real estate market. The secret to their success lies in their professionalism and complementary skill sets. In 2012, Aryne + Dulcinea seized the opportunity to combine their creative and technical acumen to create a values-driven, client-driven team unlike any other. They are expert negotiators and project managers with a strong background in creative marketing. They are fierce advocates for our clients.

Our passion for real estate is connected to our commitment to the Portland way of life - a dedication to sustainability and appreciation for all things local. As Earth Advantage Brokers and ADU Certified Specialists, our team is savvy in all aspects of alternative living practices from versatile housing additions, green building practices, and revenue-generating strategies. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne + Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Dedicated to serving buyers and sellers with expertise, enthusiasm, and attention to detail, Aryne adeptly navigates the Portland real estate market. Licensed since 2005, she honors our clients' wants and needs using her sharp negotiating skills and professional know-how to achieve the best results for everyone she serves. Aryne loves the Pacific Northwest! Outside of work, she enjoys hanging out with her husband, listening to music, going on road trips, and talking about everything under the sun. She looks forward to visiting her grown-up kids at college and watching them succeed in all their endeavors. She loves yoga, hiking, dinner parties, podcasts, and embracing all that Portland offers.

Dulcinea thrives on working with clients with a range of real estate goals. ​B​orn and raised in Oregon, ​Dulcinea comes to real estate with a background in design and ​education. She is an award-winning professional​ and a steadfast ​advocate when working for our clients. She has a keen eye for preparing properties for ​listing​ and finding properties that best serve our ​buyers​' objectives. Licensed since 2013, Dulcinea works in and around Portland. ​She is the mother of two and wife to her high school sweetie. In her free time, she stays busy with her family, traveling, creating community, cooking, gardening, making art, exploring, and dreaming big!

Click here to get to know Aryne + Dulcinea!
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  • aryne@livingroomre.com

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