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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

Striking a Balance on Mt. Scott!

Posted on by Olivia Rush

Congratulations to my clients, Ty and Morgan, on the purchase of their new home on Mt. Scott!

Ty and Morgan were introduced to me by a mutual friend. They were open-minded about where they wanted to put down roots. Huge music lovers, they loved living in a city with so much good live music passing through, but were also open to having more space a bit further out.

Our search took us from North Portland to SE to Gresham, Happy Valley, and even Molalla! With each visit, their vision became a little clearer. Space, but not acreage. Updated, but with vintage charm in tact. Open to sweat equity, but not in a home untouched for 30+ years.

Our first offer could not compete with the 13 others that were submitted. It was a useful experience, however, helping Ty and Morgan recalibrate their expectations and sharpen their focus.

A few weeks later, we honed in on a nearby property that was a little rougher around the edges than the first, but move-in ready with lot of project opportunities. The house was on 0.4 acres, perched on Mt. Scott with a view of the city, and with a detached mother-in-law unit!

Our creative offer beat out 4 others, and during our due diligence period we were able to negotiate a $5000 credit to put toward some electrical and other minor repairs. Ty and Morgan are already lining up out-of-state visitors for the next few months, one of whom is their contractor best friend. Cheers to Ty and Morgan – let the summer BBQs and passion projects commence!