The Power of the Pause // Closed in NE!

I am so freaking PROUD of these first-time homebuyers!!!

Mollie and Troy found me on the interwebs and we began working together last spring. We saw a slew of homes, but Mollie & Troy were *underwhelmed* by the selection within their budget.

They decided to hit the pause button for a year and committed to saving up more money before jumping back in.

Like clockwork, Mollie and Troy hit the ground running in 2024. We met on January 9th. In just a few days, we saw 7 properties and zoomed in on a funky ranch in Russell w/ fun angles and windows for days, PLUS so many updated systems.

Mollie and Troy made some tweaks to their initial offer to beat their competition, and had their offer accepted January 12th. Inspections went extremely well (a realtor’s dream) and we STILL negotiated $4100 in credit for some maintenance items.

Thanks to the incredible Beth Imhoff at Academy Mortgage (@mortgages.by.beth), we closed early on January 31. It seemed quick, but it was many months in the making. They hit pause first to fast forward later!

Mollie and Troy had a vision, committed to their goals, and made it happen. Cheers to you and to the power of the pause.



Just Listed – Bright Beaming Beaumont Bungalow

This cheeky bungalow straddles Beaumont and Rose City Park and begs the question – why not both?! There’s a whole lot of best-of-both-worlds going on at this classic Portland home. Wave to neighbors from the front porch or enjoy the privacy of the massive backyard? Store all your gear in the ample basement or the extra deep detached garage? Modern updates or timeless classic charm? She simply says, YES!
Just minutes from all the buzz on Fremont and Rose City Park, this 2 bed 1 bath home sits in one of the most enjoyable neighborhoods on the east side. Walk up the inviting front porch and into a spacious, bright living room. Features such as the original hardwood floors, sconces, and wood-burning fireplace will immediately make you feel at home.
You’ll want to spend all your time in the refreshed kitchen, complete with new quartz counters, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel fridge and gas range, and cabinet pulls (2023), plus beautiful wood cabinets and a dining nook w/ wainscoting. Both bedrooms comfortably fit king beds and offer ample closets + loads of natural light.
The unfinished basement, with ceilings approaching 7′, offers another space to set up your shop/studio/makerspace. The extra deep garage is perfect for storing all your PNW adventure gear. A spacious, fully fenced backyard w/ garden beds, apple trees, and drip irrigation system extends your living area and is ripe for backyard entertaining.
Updates include fresh interior paint, newer gas furnace (2018), newer sewer line (2016), sub-slab depressurization radon mitigation system (2016), oil tank decommissioned (2016), stainless steel fridge and gas range + hood (2023), and brand new roofs on house and garage (2023). Walkscore 75; bikescore 97. You’ve got just enough time to settle in and gear up for sunshine season!
2 bed | 1 bath | 1308 sq ft | 0.11 acres | built 1926
Listed at $535,000

Just Listed in Sabin: Sunny, Classic Craftsman

SHE SHINES: CHEERFUL, CLASSIC CRAFTSMAN IN SABIN    $799,000

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Hello, Little Miss Sunshine! Imagine waking up in and coming home to this beauty,  nestled on a quiet street in the heart of NE. Plenty of space inside and out for all your gatherings and hobbies year-round. Ample covered front porch perfect for morning coffee or afternoon lounging. Original hardwoods, windows galore streaming light from every direction, and charm oozing from each corner of this lovely home.

 

The large, open kitchen features wooden cabinets offering loads of storage and space for a breakfast nook. Off the kitchen lies one of the bedrooms, perfect for an office space or guest room. The main level also features a full bath, light-filled living room, and dining room with woodstove. Upstairs you’ll find a huge primary bedroom + two more lovely bedrooms and another full bathroom. From the primary bedroom window, gaze out across the street at a full lot dedicated to a native species garden and habitat.

 

The possibilities abound in the high-ceilinged, full-sized, partially finished lower level, which can be accessed both from inside the home as well as from an exterior entry on the north side of the house. One side of the basement features a large storage space and laundry. The other side has been finished to include a large and bright living room with cork floors, a sweet kitchenette, an extra bedroom and en-suite bath. *Please do your own due diligence on this work.* ADU potential? Multi-generational living? Maker space? It’s up to you!

 

Year round living continues outside in the fully-fenced backyard. The back porch features custom-designed woodwork by the owner, with more options for outdoor eating or hangin’ beneath a large covered patio. Pathways lined with luscious plants including a mulberry bush, apple trees, grapes, and strawberries amble around the space. The garage is fully functional as a garage, but would also be perfect for workshop, art studio, or play space. Additional storage units for tools and gardening are situated out of the way, along the north side of the house.

 

Updates include newer gas furnace (2009), electrical panel (2014), water heater, AC, woodstove (2015), newer hardwoods in primary bedroom, and some interior paint, plus basement updates. Incredible location: accustom yourself to a life of convenience on 12th, with Whole Foods, Irving Park, shopping, bars and restaurants just blocks away. Walkscore 89, bikescore 80. Come take a load off!

4 bed | 2 bath | 1 car garage | 2860  sqft | 0.11 acres
MLS# 22605870 | Taxes: $4645 | built 1915
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Just Listed: Ainsworth Bungalow with ADU & Endless Opportunities!

This versatile, charming, and income-generating bungalow offers countless living options! Perched above the Ainsworth park blocks, vintage charm is preserved in the details: the hobbit door, coved and tray ceilings, original hardwoods, and penny tile floors.

The kitchen features a gas stove, large dining space with picture window maximizing natural lighting, wooden cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and newer light fixtures. The kitchen and dining space open to an ample living room, the focal point of the home. Curl up with a book or host game night here, enjoying the cozy warmth of the wood-burning fireplace. 

Continue on to 2 bedrooms (one accommodating a king size bed and the other with a custom Murphy bed) and darling shared bathroom. The basement features a large flex space with kitchenette, bedroom with egress window, a full bathroom, and separate utility room with laundry. With direct access from the main house and additional exterior entry to the basement, the options are endless. Entertaining, work from home, guest space, or a potential second ADU? You choose!

The large 2-car garage was completed in 2020. Above it is a design-forward 400sqft ADU with all the goodies: custom woodworking, engineered maple hardwoods, quartz counters, Ikea cabinets with semi-handmade faces, Fisher Paykel refrigerator, dish drawer, and gas stove + Bosch washer and dryer, subway tile in shower, instant hot water heater (gas), double paned wood windows, and air-sourced heat pump for heating and cooling for year-round comfort.

The fenced backyard features raised beds and a newer paver patio for summer evenings under the stars. A wide gate provides direct alley access. Oh, and did I mention there’s a sauna? Come fall in love!

3 bed | 3 bath | 2 car garage + ADU | 2298 total sq ft | 0.11 acres | built 1928

702 NE Ainsworth St, Portland, OR 97211 | MLS#: 22221306

Offered at $725,000 | Click for more photos!