Inside, you’ll find a cozy wood-burning fireplace, beautiful hardwood floors, and a wall of windows that let in loads of natural light. The updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances and a dining nook. The spacious 1,649 square-foot floor plan includes two bedrooms and one bathroom on the main floor and two more bedrooms, a second bathroom, a laundry room, and a bonus space on the lower level. Other features include an updated electrical panel and central air conditioning. Outside, enjoy the oversized private fenced-in backyard with a covered deck offering year-round entertainment, and a spacious grass area with mature landscaping. A detached garage provides more storage or a creative workshop. This charmer sits in the perfect location to all PDX has to offer. Minutes to breakfast cafes, freeway access, public transit, numerous grocery stores, Mt. Tabor and more!
Wow. This truly stunning home located in Hollywood/Grant Park has undergone a complete designer remodel that successfully preserved it’s beauty as a 1915 bungalow. The home is full of  light filled spaces that feel warm and comfortable, even on the rainiest of days. Your eye will be drawn to the custom cabinets and lighting, restored wood windows, restored hardware, and beautiful hardwood floors. Behind the scenes new plumbing, sewer, wiring and electrical panel, water main, HVAC system, radon system, and earthquake retrofit will keep your mind at ease! And just when you thought it couldn’t get better you’ll find the separate living space in the basement with it’s own laundry, full bath and private entrance.
I love working with our sellers to make their home shine when it’s time to list… it’s kind of my thing. đź–¤
Convenient condo living in the heart of the city. My clients just closed on this completely renovated unit close to everything in the Hollywood District. Â Two bedrooms, two baths and sleek bathrooms with slate tile showers, vessel sinks, and rain showers. Modern kitchen and deeded parking, plus a Murphy bed to give it that old Hollywood feel! Let me know how I can help you find your next fabulous urban hideaway.Â
Tucked in to a sweet spot next to the Hollywood neighborhood in the Laurelhurst school zone and flanked by two parks! A dog lover’s dream, Normandale Park has the best off leash set up evah. Move-in-ready English style home with gorgeous refinished oak floors, plenty of fresh paint and a high demand floor plan: living room, dining room, flex room with laundry connection, bedroom and bath on the main level, 3 bedrooms and a bath upstairs, plus overflow space in the basement with a wet bar. Quaint fireplace, winsome breakfast nook and distinctive archways. Slider to deck and low maintenance fenced yard. Great storage. Carport, two driveways and a shed.
Nestled on a quiet street, near the Historic Hollywood district, this cherished English cottage has been freshly painted in a tableau of creamy hues, the original oak floors just refinished and new carpet installed in the upstairs oasis. Modern kitchen with new refrigerator and dishwasher. Graced with French doors, ornamental arches and a wood-burning fireplace, the cozy interior is a dreamy place to call home. Room to expand or putter in the spic’n’span basement with bonus room. From the rock retaining wall that greets you at the lovely front yard to the fantastic backyard with a deck, you will relish the mature landscaping and lush lawns of the outdoor spaces. A stone’s throw from the New Deal Cafe, the Farmer’s Market, Normandale Park, MAX, and more!
This is a rare opportunity to own a coveted design from one of Portland’s most influential early-century architects. The Rosegate building, located in the Hollywood neighborhood, was designed and built in 1932 as a cutting-edge apartment building by Ewald Theodore (E.T.) Pape, active in the city from 1920-1945.*
The Rosegate is located 4353 NE Halsey Street and is a gated community of 20 units tucked discreetly off of the main street and just one block from the Hollywood MAX station. It combines modern conveniences with classic design, a secure gated entrance and private, garden-level entries. Unit #4 boasts a spacious 2 bed/1 bath layout with gleaming hardwoods, original light fixtures and preserved details like a leaded-glass china cabinet and handmade wrought-iron railings. It’s been well-maintained, lovingly cared-for, and it retains so much original charm from the 1930s (also considered the height of the other Hollywood’s “Golden Age”).
Pape is credited with introducing and refining the two-story townhouse apartment design to Portland. One of the hallmarks of Pape’s designs was that each unit in his buildings had an individual floor plan and was considered innovative for the era “with major emphasis on livability and eliminating the stigma of apartment living by providing individuality and separate entrances for each unit.”** It really is a perfect combination of modern living with vintage, throwback style.
According to the ABT-UNK website that has thoughtfully researched the building’s history, “[a]Â July 26, 1931 article in the Oregonian entitled “New Apartments Ready” had “Landscaping is Feature” in its subtitle, and a whole paragraph on the topic:
‘Landscaping of the project, which is built around an open garden plot, is extensive. Rock gardens, grass plots, shrubbery clumps and a large pool with double waterfall are included in the landscaping scheme.” It appears some of the landscaping has changed a little over the years, but that has not diminished its loveliness.'”
And it’s true: the first thing that strikes you when visiting the Rosegate is the absolutely gorgeous, English-style gardens full of vibrant rose bushes, boxwoods, coiffed trees, and precisely-manicured lawns. ‘Charming’, ‘inviting’ and ‘secluded’ jump to mind, despite being centrally-located in the vibrant Hollywood neighborhood and business district.
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Gated entrance
Lush lawns, cozy corners
Lovely garden-level entrance
Living room, original fixtures
South-facing windows
Dining room, original built-in
Granite, gas stove, back entrance
South-facing windows, closet organizers
Second bedroom
Jetted tub, laundry
Beautiful, well-kept landscaping
Manicured gardens
The large living room greets you upon entering the home and is kept bright by the three south-facing windows looking out to the gardens, highlighted by the quality top-nailed hardwood floors. Period details abound with the restored, original light fixtures, handmade, wrought-iron railings, and an original built-in china cabinet in the dining room with leaded glass. The entire first floor is devoted to living space, with the dining room connecting through a graceful arched ceiling and flowing to the kitchen. The kitchen is set-up for efficient prep work and abundant storage, and includes new sink hardware, gas range, dishwasher, granite countertops, and a well-placed sink window and back door that promote refreshing cross-ventilation in the warmer months.
There are two large bedrooms upstairs, both featuring hardwoods and bright south-facing windows. The master bedroom features custom closet organizers, and is slightly offset from the hallway to provide an added measure of privacy. The bathroom features a geometric, black-and-white tile floor, jetted bathtub with a smart glass enclosure, and an east-facing window. The bathroom closet contains a stacked washer-dryer for easy laundry days.
Quite simply, and true to the intent of E.T. Pape, the Rosegate puts a premium on convenience, livability and privacy.
Private, covered and deeded parking is included, and the HOA fees include all utilities and heat (except for electricity), as well as the extensive landscaping and exterior maintenance. (There currently isn’t another condo unit on the market in this area with deeded private parking in this price range.) Rental cap space is still available, if you decided to rent out this unit at a later date. Also, there is no smoking anywhere on the property – in the common areas or in the units themselves. This is the result of a forward-looking, engaged association that is constantly working to make improvements, as well as help create a comfortable, livable environment. The community is very strong, as a result of low turnover and engaged residents who are committed to being connected with one another.
Finally, the location is exceptional in the heart of Hollywood, and couldn’t be more ideal for all sorts of transit modes and destinations. The Hollywood MAX is less than one block away, and nearby amenities include Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, the Hollywood Theater, the Hollywood Farmer’s Market, Fleur de Lis Bakery, The Moon and Sixpence, Sizzle Pie, and the Hollywood branch of the county library system, to name just a few (but what else do you really need?). And if you do have a car parked in the private, deeded, covered carport that comes with this unit, you can easily scoot downtown via Broadway, Sandy or the Banfield, or quickly jet towards PDX or Mt. Hood on I-84 with entrance/exit ramps all within two blocks. The Walk Score is 94 and the bike score is 92.
Care-free (car-free?) modern living with vintage style. This truly is the Golden Age of Hollywood!
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*BONUS: here’s some additional information about E.T. Pape’s influence on Portland apartment architecture from a fascinating 1997 application by John Tess and Robert Mawson to the National Register of Historic Places for multiple two-story apartment buildings and condominiums designed by Pape in Portland from 1920-1945:
“The essence of E. T. Pape’s contribution to Portland housing was the refinement of a particular apartment house type which he had introduced, namely, the two-story townhouse. The projects were well constructed and well appointed without being luxurious. The hallmarks of these complexes are adopted as the registration requirements for the multiple property submission. In addition to the basic requirement of integrity, to be eligible, the apartment building must be two stories in height, have individualized floorplans, and place more emphasis on liveable space than exterior showiness. It must have separate front and rear entrances and individual street numbers, and it must have interior features of some quality.”
**Architects of Oregon: A Biographical Dictionary of Architects Deceased – 19th and 20th Centuries, by Richard Ellison Ritz, noted by the ABT-UNK website.]
Amazing blend of old and new. Photo courtesy of Chris Bonner
Entertainer’s Delight
Ted and Angela said they like to entertain, so when I stopped by on their first day in their new home to find there had already been a steady flow of visitors and a gathering was in progress, it was clear this was the perfect spot for them.
Sometimes, as a real estate agent, I get that feeling that a place is just right for my clients and it is so rewarding when it all comes together. The moment I opened the door to this classic, yet re-envisioned 1920 Craftsman style home, I knew it was ‘the one’. I called Ted and Angela on the spot and asked how fast they could get to Portland from their home in Seattle. We had looked at enough homes together that were not quite right and I did not want them to miss this one which had everything on their list.
The right kitchen. Really a righteous kitchen! The massive custom designed island and hutch will be the center of parties and of life in this awesome Hollywood neighborhood home.
Old Friends
Thank you to Rachel for referring her childhood friend!
For Angela this is a homecoming. She grew up in Portland and is returning to lots of old friends and family, while for Ted, this is the first time Portland will be home. As for Sammy, the canine of the family, home is wherever his people are; being near Grant Park, with its off leash area, completes the dream.
Walk to everything from this contemporary move-in ready 2 bedroom 2 bath condo near the Hollywood District. Gorgeous bamboo floors & ceilings, granite countertops in kitchen, bathrooms with marble floors, quartz countertops, and slate tile with rain feature shower heads. Desirable corner unit with deeded parking spot. This convenient location is on bus line, near max line, food carts, Hollywood Theater, trendy breweries and eateries, Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Normandale Park, Hwy 84 and so much more! No rental cap!
Hop in your DeLorean folks because we’re going all the way back to the year 1910. William Howard Taft is president and racing has taken America by storm. The first Indy 500 is still a year away and Henry Ford won’t perfect the automotive assembly line for another three years.
Portland visionary Fred T. Merrill hopes to break into the regional racing circuit by bringing auto, motorcycle, and horse racing to Portland. That year he opens the Rose City Speedway at NE 71st Avenue. Merrill is so sure of his vision that in 1916 he boasts, “There is not a better mile dirt track for auto racing in America than the Rose City Speedway” (Oregonian, 21 May 1916).
No one knows for sure how Merrill could have been so wrong but in 1921 the racetrack closes. Its final event is a staged steam locomotive collision. This last ditch effort to get Portlanders excited about the automotive industry is a failure but another fad is teeing up and about to take off.
That same year, golf-hungry local A.H. Gould is looking for a place to practice his swing. He notices the unused racetrack on one of his daily constitutionals (this is the 1920’s after all) and pin points it as the perfect place to hit some balls. In an act that we’d surely condemn today, he sets fire to the grassy speedway and sets up a modest 9-hole course.
Once the smoke settles, locals are all fore his brilliant idea. Construction begins on a permanent golf club in 1922 and in 1931 the Rose City Golf Course Clubhouse, now on the National Register of Historic Places, is completed.
This public course is now the second oldest in the state of Oregon. Throw your clubs in the trunk and head over for a round of golf. Just be sure to watch your speed.
NEW PRICE!!! Remodel this charming cosmetic fixer and make it shine! This light filled bungalow has been home to the sellers for over 4 decades. The living & dining rooms are bright and open and the large kitchen has French doors that lead to the back deck and private yard. Four bedrooms and 1.1 baths, an expansive basement with a separate entrance, storage galore and a hidden bonus space! Excellent city wide access. Walk, bike or ride to Hollywood Theatre, Whole Foods, Fred Meyer, Grant Park, Multnomah County Library, Hollywood Farmer’s Market, cafes, & more. EASY TO SHOW!
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