Upgraded and Energy Efficient in Reeds Crossing

3.375% Assumable FHA Interest Rate

6802 SE Blanton St., | Hillsboro, OR 97123

Offered at $516,000 | MLS #766759436

3 Bedrooms  | 2.5 Bath |  1,482 sq. ft.

Upgraded Reed’s Crossing townhome with an assumable 3.375% FHA interest rate! This gorgeous property is loaded with extras like a beautiful kitchen with quartz counters and stylish backsplash, floor-to-ceiling tile in the bathrooms, soaring ceilings with oversized 8 foot doors, high-end lighting, laminate flooring throughout the main, a/c, and so much more.

The premium location along a walking path means that you get to enjoy a larger yard with more light and no direct view of your neighbors! Owned solar panels and an EV charger keep energy costs to a minimum. Enjoy life in this wonderful, intentionally-built community full of parks, shops, and with a real “town center” feel. Only a 15 minute drive to both the Nike and Intel campuses!

Matterport Tour

Vintage Garage Vision: EV Charging!

Classic 1940 Garage

I have a confession to make: I owned an older Portland home for many years before I felt confident to park in the garage.  The small detached garage, facing a narrow alley, seemed like it might be tricky to maneuver a car inside.   Years went by, and I used the garage mainly for storing outdoor furniture and garden supplies. It was only when I purchased an electric vehicle that getting the car inside became important to me. Why? EV Charging of course!

My second challenge: the garage had no electricity, and was 30 feet from the house.

For a moment I was unsure of how to begin.  However! Having navigated dozens of inspection/repair contingencies, pre-listing home preparations, and unexpected challenges, I knew that the goal of charging my car at home was likely easily achievable.

The Preparation

First, I called an electrician. (If you ever need a referral for a contractor, painter, plumber, roofer, electrician, window person, etc- ask your realtor! We will have suggestions for you.)  My licensed and bonded electrician gave me a bid, and explained how the project would work, and to get started, asked me if I knew someone who could dig a trench: of course I did!

Whenever a project requires digging,  call before you dig!  The utility companies will come out and mark any utility lines on your property.  This is a critical step, to prevent digging into a gas, electric, sewer, or water line. Call 811, or 1-800-332-2344 a minimum of two days before starting any digging project.  In my case, this are area was free of utility lines.

The Trench

To dig the trench, I hired a trusted landscaper and his team. Although I considered doing it myself, or renting a trench digging machine, letting professionals do it proved to be fast, reasonable, and efficient.  It took just a few hours for a few people to dig through the rocky soil by hand, with picks and shovels.

Finally, the Electricity

Once the trench was in place, the electrician returned to install a conduit and the electrical lines.  He installed a subpanel in the garage, along with a light (let there be light, for the first time, in my garage: it’s fun to appreciate small things!) and a couple of outlets, including one 240 volt outlet placed to accommodate an EV Charger.   I mounted a new EV charger on the wall of the garage, plugged it in, and was all set!   It felt like a transformation to be able to not only turn on a light, but also charge my car in the garage.

*in case you notice that the roof of the garage looks rough in the photos, that was the next project!