Tag: Southeast Portland

My Favorite Shop on Foster Road

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Wild, Wonderful and oh so Fragrant.

Wild Mountain Wax Co.

6416 SE FOSTER RD | PORTLAND, OR 97206

This wonderful candle studio + gift shop features handcrafted goods from over 150 makers and artists! Their handcrafted soy based candles and body products are made in the Portland, Oregon studio using natural, non-toxic ingredients that are primarily sourced and inspired by life in the Pacific Northwest. They offer seasonal fragrances to fit every mood and fill your home with scent. They also feature hand-crafted jewelry, decor, and home accessories. This shop has been a great place to find the perfect gift on many occasions, and it’s one of my personal favorites.

Wild Mountain Wax Co. also offers an In-store candle jar return program that lets you earn free candles when you return the used candle vessels for reuse.

When you shop with local indie retailers and support local makers and small businesses, you are infusing connection and resources back into your home community. So shop small, shop local, and shop handmade!

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Interested in making Portland your home?

Call Cheri Harney, at 503-319-4858.

Just Listed | Light and Bright Hawthorne Victorian

Posted on by Sean Patrick O'Feery

LIGHT AND BRIGHT HAWTHORNE VICTORIAN

$549,000

1331 SE 36th Ave
Lovely Victorian in the heart of Hawthorne gets a gold medal for flow and natural light. Open floor plan with a generous sized living room and a wood burning fireplace. The built in bench makes the kitchen the perfect central hub. Putting the flex in flexible spaces, this home has an exterior entrance to the primary bed and bath for an opportunity to Airbnb, separate it off as a home office or whatever your heart desires. Tuck under garage and driveway for off street parking and bike storage. New carpet, new lighting and fresh paint throughout. Coveted Sunnyside Environmental School and close in SE location! Fully fenced yard for your pup.

 

Open House | Saturday Feb 19th from 12 – 2 | Sunday Feb 20th from 11-1

 

2 bed | 2 bath | 1720 sq. ft.
MLS# 22011413 | Taxes: $4629.88

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Just Listed! BEGINNER’S BROOKLYN BUNGALOW

Posted on by Bonnie Roseman

4036 SE 14th Ave.

Portland, OR 97202

Good things do come in small packages! A rare find indeed – this little craftsman cutie on a quiet street has a great front porch, good floor plan, an unfinished basement, a detached garage and an enchanting yard. All at an affordable sticker price, with a small carbon footprint. Add your finishing touches to make this baby shine. Breathe easy, a bunch of upgrades have already been done for you: Modern mechanicals (including newer electrical panel and central AC!), newer windows, seismic bracing, sewer line replacement, tank decommissioning and radon mitigation. Old-world features include original wood floors, archway, millwork, clawfoot tub and laundry chute. Washer, dryer, range, refrigerator and security system included. Home Energy Score is an 8, Walkscore is 80 and Bikescore is 100!! The Brooklyn neighborhood has great parks, access to Downtown, MAX, Sellwood-Moreland, Trader Joe’s and the Clinton-Division Street shops, eateries and watering holes. Hustle and grab your tool box!

OFFERED AT $399,000

2 BEDROOM | 1 BATH | LIVING AREA: 799 SQFT | BASEMENT 400 SQFT

MLS# 21330856 | TAXES: $3710.08

Delayed Gratification is a Pain

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Congratulations to Emily, Patrick and Elliott!

Key Day is always a big deal, but these keys in particular were a big hit with little Elliott. With the keys to their new home in her hot little hands she was ready to unlock every door in sight!

Unfortunately, this little family won’t be moving in for a few weeks. One of the terms that helped get their offer accepted was an agreement to allow the seller to occupy the home after the closing date.

That delayed possession can be a little frustrating for excited new homeowners. But in this competitive market a willingness to provide sellers with that flexibility can help get your offer accepted.

I’ll be celebrating with with these happy homeowners again in a few weeks when they take possession of their home and finally get to use those keys on the front door.

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Interested in making Portland your home?

Call Cheri Harney, at 503-319-4858.

New Beginnings & Rosy Richmond Retreats

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My clients, Andrew and Erina, currently reside in Seattle and are expecting their first child together soon. They also just closed on this lovely bungalow in SE Portland! Erina is a Portlander by birth and when we found this gorgeous home it was love at first sight for them both. Immediately they were a little overwhelmed with the competitiveness of the market and weren’t quite sure if they could write a competitive offer. Lo and behold, the listing agent followed up with news that for the SAME reason, other prospective buyers hadn’t written offers either! The sellers were left with no offers and encouraged my clients to write.

By the next day they were pending, and now here we are at closing! What a wonderful twist of fate. My clients love it so much, they’re purchasing half the furniture with the home. It helps that the sellers are master woodworkers and made the furniture themselves! Once again, a huge congratulations to Andrew and Erina on their perseverance, patience, and poise throughout this process. I’m so excited for them to begin this new chapter with a beautiful home and family on the horizon. Special thanks to Elizabeth Wren Shiffler at Urban Nest PDX for facilitating the sale! 

Third Time’s a Charm!

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Try and try again.

Home-buying is competitive lately, but newlyweds, Eamon and Pam were successful with the 3rd offer they submitted. We went in strong with an offer at 5% over the listing price and they included a commitment to move forward with the purchase as long as the home appraised for at least the listing price. That did the trick. Inspections took place during the chaos of the February ice and snow. Despite the crazy weather we got the job done and negotiated seller credit to cover some important repairs for the home.

The South Tabor home has been owned by the same family for 90+ years, since it was built in 1930. There’s a nice big yard that overlooks another neighbor’s even larger yard. The setting almost feels like it backs up to a park. Rarely do we find a small home with grand house features like this one. The living room has charming leaded glass windows and a fabulous fireplace. Built-in cabinets add old-world charm. The bathroom is spacious with cool vintage tile and hardwood floors run throughout the main floor. Clearly the house has been lovingly cared for by it’s original owners, but there’s great potential for the buyers to invest some sweat equity and polish things up a bit. Maybe someday they’ll finish off the basement. But for now they are picking out paint colors, planning a garden and settling in nicely to the South Tabor neighborhood. Congratulations to my favorite pandemic newlyweds!

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Interested in making Portland your home?

Call Cheri Harney, at 503-319-4858.

Just Listed! Contemporary Ranch in Mt. Tabor

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6135 SE Sherman St, Portland, OR 97215

RMLS #21480847

Price: $635,000

Lovely, updated daylight ranch in Mt. Tabor. Buyers will appreciate the fresh paint, new carpeting, laminate flooring, and updated bathrooms. Floor plan is convenient with 3 bedrooms and two baths on the main level. Primary bedroom has ensuite bath and french door access to the deck and backyard. Lower level includes a large family room, bedroom/office, full bath and laundry/multipurpose area. It would also make a great roommate space with the potential for separate living area. Great proximity to Mt. Tabor park, trails, reservoir, dog park, community garden, and bike routes.

Home Energy Score: 3
Bike Score: 81

4 Bedroom | 3 Bath | 2209 Sq.ft.
2 Car Garage | 5,000 Sq. ft. lot with fenced backyard

Built 1984
Taxes: $6,416

Take the 3D Tour

 

floor plan

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Interested in making Portland your home?

Call Cheri Harney, at 503-319-4858.

Checking all the boxes in Woodstock

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Finding their dream house in Woodstock!

I worked with Abby and Wes when they sold their first home earlier this summer. We had negotiated two months of occupancy time so they could stay on in that house while they looked for their next one. They were super motivated and looked far and wide for their next dream house. We toured homes from Fairview all the way down to Oregon City. They kept a close eye on every home that came on the market.

When this one in the Woodstock neighborhood popped up we managed to be the first people to tour it. Their “new” home was built in the early 1900’s, but it’s had plenty of beautiful renovations and is pretty turn-key. Wes and Abby knew within minutes that this was “the one.” Their dream house has a gorgeous updated kitchen with stainless appliances and quartz countertops. There’s added convenience with a dedicated laundry room adjacent to the kitchen.

By next spring their garden dreams will be coming true in the nice big fenced yard. The house is large enough to allow everyone to work from home without driving each other nuts and there’s plenty of space to host out-of-town family for visits. Wes has grand plans for setting up a workshop space in the basement. Abby is thrilled to be living just a few blocks away from her dear friend. Coincidentally, I just helped that same friend buy a house in Woodstock. I think it was meant to be!

Most important of all, their toddler is absolutely tickled that Mom and Dad bought her a house with a staircase. Welcome home! I think you’re going make lots of happy memories in your new dream house!

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Interested in making Portland your home?

Call Cheri Harney, at 503-319-4858.

A House For RaRa

Posted on by Leanne Bach

I’m going to talk about one of my all time favorite home love stories that recently happened. I feel like I appreciate these little victories even more now, due to the pandemic.

Right after my daughter was born, I received a referral from some friends for a family relocating to Portland. Being a fairly new mom herself, my client and I bonded over our interests in cooking and our knack for sending late night emails when our children were asleep. Her family included her husband, son and her mother, whom is nicknamed RaRa by her grandson (my daughter thinks this is her real name).

Fast forward almost 5 years and this family and I vacation together. Our children play and argue and make believe to their heart’s content and the adults discuss how nice it would be to make a compound for us all to live in. Not a REAL compound, of course, but houses right next to each other so we can watch each other’s kids, have late night visits and sleepovers and parties where nobody has to drive home. “Future goals,” we said! 

Although my clients fit perfectly into their house, RaRa had a plan to move out eventually, when her grandson was older and in school. She wanted space of her own, as we all do. She started poking around here and there, but nothing screamed out as being the perfect house. The goal was to be within walking distance, mind you, the neighborhood they live in is very popular. Properties go for a premium and competition is fierce. I knew if I saw anything hit the market that I felt would be suitable for RaRa, I’d have to move quickly.

One night, I was perusing properties for my own purchase and came across a lovely house that was literally 1 block down from my friends. I texted them all immediately, stating how exciting it would be to be their neighbor, when the lightbulb exploded in my face and I realized how perfect it would be for RaRa. Unbelievable. This would be too perfect for them. We are mid-pandemic at this point and haven’t seen each other for a few months. We all met at the property with our face masks and sanitizer in tow. Even through all the barriers, the excitement was palpable. We found THE house for RaRa. We made an offer right away and I made sure to put a package together that the sellers could not refuse. Failure was not an option. And we got it. “Hands down,” the seller’s agent said. 

Inspections went well and we closed without any drama, of course. My clients have not been able to move in yet, because the sellers are waiting for their new home to be built, but we are all excited for our future gatherings there. Easter egg hunts where our kids can run in circles around the house, within the safety of a fenced yard. Watching people walking through the farmers markets from the amazing front porch. Sitting on the back patio after sundown, enjoying our wine over the fire table. The kids pitching a tent in the front yard, the backyard or the sideyard, ha ha! I’m simply over the moon that RaRa can be so close to her family and not only enjoy her own space, but have her grandchild run back and forth from his home to hers, which is so important for her. It’s like a dream come true. Now I have two homes on the same block that will always be a home away from home.

 

Adventures in Real Estating: Selling During Covid

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This dreamy South Tabor farmhouse of infinite possibilities just sold in the midst of covid panic at $52k over asking with 7 offers in just 3 days.  Many congratulations to my client — all his hard work getting this gem ready for market paid off big time!

Before covid began, we met to discuss how he could best prep his home for the market.  I always recommend scheduling a consult and walk through with your REALTOR® before embarking on home projects. This can save you lots of time and money, as we are able to identify which changes will have the greatest impact on your sale in the current market. In this case, most of the work was focused on the exterior, but inside, fresh white paint and top notch staging brought the house to life in a whole new way!

 

 

 

Here is the living, dining area and kitchen before…

 

 

 

 

 

And after!!

 

 

 

 

 

It was as if the whole house sprang to life! I remember walking through after it was painted and could practically feel the walls beaming and calling out for the next stewards of home.

view from South Tabor

One of the aspects I love most about this home is the SPACE! All kinds of spaces for all kinds of imaginable fun. Outside there is not only a nice sized grassy backyard + side yard perfect for garden beds, but also a hot-tub cabana, big locking bike shed and a carport with storage and workbench. Inside, the 3 bedroom/2 bath home also includes a den and office upstairs while the basement offers a finished bonus room, laundry area and unfinished space for storage or projects. But I think my FAVORITE space is the upstairs bathroom ~ clawfoot tub and Mt. Tabor views? Yes, please!!

 

My seller put a lot of love into creating a lush grassy backyard where an old blank deck lived before and added many sweet details and upgrades to the exterior to boost curb appeal and honor the 1910 vintage of the home.

When the time came to list, we had just hit the 1 month mark into this new covid reality and I offered my best advice on competitive pricing as things were still feeling a bit uncertain in the market of pandemic proportions. Covid protocol for all potential buyers meant current preapproval letters, masks, shoe covers and hand washing at the beginning and ending of each showing. No more than 3 people in the house at a time and 30 minute showings with 15 minute buffers. When the listing went live we had  immediate interest and within 48 hours over 40 showings were scheduled.  Three days later, my seller went pending with a solid offer that beat out 6 others at $52,000 over asking and stellar terms.

Throughout this transaction, both my seller and the agent on the other side were excellent communicators, easy to work with, and at the end of the day everyone wrapped up feeling really happy about the outcome. I am deeply grateful to my client for his ease in trusting my expertise and putting in the time and energy to give his house the best possible outcome in our market.

These are the stories that really light up my spirit: feeling the energy of a home brighten up with a little bit of love and elbow grease ~ the house that calls in its new owner like a match that was meant to be ~ clients’ joys of new beginnings ~ and navigating through unprecedented times with presence, awareness and clear communication. If you are curious about the market in these times, or are looking at buying or selling now or down the road, I am happy to chat over some socially distanced coffee or tea. Let’s connect!

Stay safe out there, be gentle with yourself, and take care of each other ~ we will get through this ❤️

 

 

 

Many Blessings,

Sarah

 

 

SOLD: Pristine Condo in Industrial Southeast Portland

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11th AVENUE CONDO PERFECTION  $325,000

1924 SE 11th Avenue, Unit 6
Tucked away in the energetic Industrial Eastside, this hard to find 2-bedroom condo’s pristine condition, quality finishes and efficient floor plan creates space for more fun and less chores.  Walking distance to Ladd’s Addition Rose Garden, coffee shops, restaurants galore, and local shops, as well as easy access to transit to explore every part of the city. This is Portland living at it’s best.
2 bed | 1 bath | 747 sq. ft.

JUST LISTED: EASTMORELAND TIME CAPSULE

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3681 SE LAMBERT ST

Portland, OR 97202

Just two blocks from Duniway Elementary School sits this gorgeous Eastmoreland traditional. Originally built in 1947, this southeast home pays homage to the architectural strengths of the cape cod era, elegantly presented on a great lot complete with alley access, established grounds and plenty of space. The main floor stretches over nearly a thousand square feet with newly refinished oak hardwood floors, a wood burning fireplace and updated south facing windows. Featuring gorgeous formal spaces, two main floor bedrooms and a carefully remodeled bathroom with new fixtures and flooring. Rounding out the main floor is a quaint, south facing kitchen which gives a storybook perspective of the surrounding homes and stands as a reflection of why Portlanders cherish this community so much.

The second floor is a pristine four hundred plus square feet with knotty pine, v-groove paneling, newer carpet and a native gable which could offer the possibility of growing the upstairs. In addition, this floor presents a nice closet and clever storage access to the adjacent attic. Moving downstairs, the expansive basement showcases what many have come to love from mid-century Portland construction. A classic board formed foundation anchors both finished and unfinished spaces which make up over 800 square feet. Complementing the gracious basement stairwell is an open family room, adjacent bonus room with potential to be a fourth bedroom, a mechanical room and laundry room.

Central air conditioning, vinyl windows, a composition shingle roof, covered patio and a detached garage are among a host of other assets this home features. Located within one of Portland’s most sought after school catchment areas and not far from the burgeoning Woodstock business district, this Eastmoreland gem is a rare opportunity to get into the neighborhood for under $500,000!

OFFERED AT $465,000

3 BEDROOM | 1 BATH | 2,294 SQFT

JUST LISTED: Creston-Kenilworth Cutie!

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4321 SE CORA STREET

Portland, OR 97206

Built in 1987, this rare true ranch in Creston-Kenilworth is waiting for your personal touches. This home has all the updated luxuries of a newly built home nestled beautifully in inner southeast Portland. A newer furnace, water heater, roof, windows and added insulation make this a unique opportunity for someone looking for a turn-key home in a popular location!

As you enter the home you are greeted by a light-filled spacious living room centered around a gas fireplace. Through the living room, a large sliding glass door separates the dining area from the private outdoor patio. The efficient kitchen features plenty of counter and cabinetry space with a large window overlooking the lush hedges outside.

The layout and flow throughout the home is easy to navigate and absolutely ideal for a home of this size. Three very spacious bedrooms showcase the ample storage throughout with oversized closets in each one. The large master suite has plush carpet, a full en suite bathroom and an extra closet! The full bathroom off the hallway is complimented by a bright skylight and large vanity. This home has plenty of space including a two car garage for parking or more storage. Outdoors, the raised garden beds in the backyard get plenty of sun and the tool shed has space for gardening tools and a lawnmower.

This sought after location is within half a mile of Trader Joes, Creston Park and many local restaurants and coffee shops. With up-to-date major systems and amenities, spacious living areas and an ideal layout, this adorable ranch is ready for you!

OFFERED AT $425,000

3 BEDROOM | 2 BATH | 1,328 SQFT