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Charming St. Johns Bungalow

Posted on by Tracey Henkels

JUST LISTED:

9417 N Richmond Ave, Portland OR 97203

Offered at $359,900

2 BED | 1.5 BATH | 1458 SF | MLS# 19293810

Open House: Saturday 9/7 & Sunday 9/8 11am-1pm

Dreamy Bungalow with character galore, situated perfectly in one of Portland’s most sought-after neighborhoods! You’ll be immediately drawn to the classic front porch, gorgeous landscaping and timeless features.

An abundance of natural light greets you upon entering. Classic molding, gleaming hardwood floors, custom-made wood plantation shutters, stunning fireplace and mantle contribute to this inviting interior. Get in contact with these roller shutter people that can assist you installing them on you property for more security.

The dining area provides plenty of space for entertaining and perfect for intimate dinners at home.

Lovely kitchen featuring gas range, dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, waterproof laminate flooring, island, and an abundance of storage.

Master bedroom suite with full bath and ample closet space!

Carve out a place for yourself in the spacious finished basement with 3 bonus rooms and a half bath! So many possibilities with the bonus space including media room, home office, art room or storage space. Plus a brand new hot water heater!

A beautiful garden oasis waits for you outside! Gorgeous, established landscaping surrounds a darling patio- great for entertaining! Plus, you’ll enjoy an exterior storage shed, fully fenced yard, garden beds and fruit trees.

A short walk to the heart of St. Johns restaurants, shops, farmers market and all that this wonderful neighborhood has to offer.

Welcome home!

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Feeling the Love in SW Portland

Posted on by Tracey Henkels

Congratulations to Robin and Dave!

I must say, this transaction was so heartfelt and sweet, it confirms that I have the best job on earth!

I recently had the pleasure of helping my client Dave sell the townhome I helped him buy a few years ago, so he and his girlfriend, Robin could buy a house together! I’m overjoyed for the two of them!

It was wonderful touring houses with them; I’ve known Dave for many years (he’s a hoot!) and it was an honor to get to know Robin (she’s incredibly smart and funny!).  Together we saw many beautiful homes in some of Southwest’s greatest neighborhoods and because they were so put together and clear on what they were looking for, everything quickly fell into place!

They found a gorgeous, brand new home that checks all the boxes! I wish them many years of joy in this new home. Here’s to a fresh start!

Gorgeous Greenway Ranch

Posted on by Tracey Henkels

JUST LISTED: 8540 SW Parkveiw Loop, Beaverton Oregon

Offered at $495,000

4 BED | 2.5 BATH | 2024 SF | MLS# 19285315

Open House: Saturday 8/17 11pm-1pm

Come home in style! This is a classy split-level that lives large with ample natural light, tasteful updates throughout and a fantastic layout!

On the main level, the bright open floor plan surrounds you in style and comfort.  Beautiful, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, ample counter space and island. Convenient built-ins and pantry make this kitchen a chef’s playground!

The kitchen flows easily into the living room which is warm and inviting with plenty of space to lounge in front of the fireplace with a stunning mantle and picture window.

The lovely, formal dining room is ready for both entertaining and intimate dinners at home. From here, head through the sliding door onto the huge deck to take in the sun while overlooking the yard and greenery.

Continue through the main level to the generous master suite with an updated bathroom, big closet and plenty of natural light. Conveniently there are two more bedrooms on the main floor with ample closet space and gorgeous updated main bathroom with subway tile.

Carve out a place for yourself in the lower level with a huge family room, half bathroom, large laundry room and 4th bedroom.

Enjoy your summer days in the big back yard with ample space for gardening and entertaining. Sitting on an over-sized lot, this property backs up to Greenway park with trails galore!

Fall in love with this captivating, move-in ready and well-maintained home with wood siding and freshly painted exterior. This stunning home is waiting for you!

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With a Little Help from My Friends!

Posted on by Tracey Henkels

Congratulations to Jess and Julie on their Home Purchase!

This transaction was a great example of community and team effort! I would like to take this opportunity to give a shout out to the team of preferred professionals that have helped my business grow and thrive over the years. It means so much to me to support the businesses of folks to support me and my clients. I truly believe in that business model and I believe in contributing to my community in that way.

Firstly, Jess and Julie worked with my preferred lender JJ Lee Kwai at Two Rivers Mortgage and she is the definition of a rock star mortgage lender! She walked Jess and Julie through everything and even came to their signing to make sure she was right there in case they had questions or if there was an issue. I know this means a lot to clients and that’s why I love working with her.  Time and time again my clients sing her praise and she deserves every ounce of it.

A big shout out to Uli Sommers, my favorite inspector. Working with Jess and Julie on this house, Uli was very thorough in her work and thoughtful in her delivery and advice. Uli had a few recommendations for repairs and once those were complete, she happily came back out to re-inspect and put my client’s minds at ease. I know that everyone who works with her is going to get the best service at the best price.

Mike Reed from First American Home Warranty is my go-to person for home warranties! Jess and Julie are very pleased to have a home warranty from First American. He is very customer service oriented thanks to all the services he gets from companies like Salesforce and it shows!

My assistant, Jasmine, played a huge role in this transaction! She was right there to help Jess and Julie with all aspects of the transaction including showings and inspections. Together we provided a higher level of service than I could have on my own. I genuinely appreciate her hard work, dedication and commitment to my clients!

Jess and Julie have the coolest pup in town, his name is Luigi. They also have a sweet kitty named Oliver and I hear that he’s going to be getting the swankest catio in town!

Clinton Division Darling

Posted on by Tracey Henkels

JUST LISTED: 2817 SE 18th Ave, Portland OR 97202

Offered at $499,900

2 BED | 1 BATH | 1893 SF | MLS# 19247675

Open House: Saturday 7/27 12pm-2pm

Here is the effortlessly stylish, close-in Victorian you’ve been waiting for! This charmer sits pretty with a darling front porch, tasteful exterior color palette and lovely, original architectural features- just steps from Division!

Upon entering through the original front door into a classic, Victorian foyer you’re immediately surrounded by gleaming hardwood floors and a spacious, enchanting interior.

Make your way into the inviting, light-filled living room showcasing the home’s millwork, high ceilings, tall windows and commitment to both elegance and simplicity. A bay window in the living room foreshadows your relaxing weekend mornings unwinding at home.

The living room eases into the dining room which offers enough charm for intimate dinners at home while spacious enough for large gatherings and entertaining.

Flowing nicely from the dining room you’ll enter into a lovely kitchen with modern comforts and classic vintage style. Featuring a gas range, dishwasher and plenty of storage. The breakfast nook is a sweet spot to enjoy your morning coffee.

As you head up the staircase to the second floor you are greeted with more vintage character in the original hardwood stairs, original wood railing and stairwell window. The second floor boasts two lovely bedrooms with tall ceilings, big closets and ample natural light.

This home carries it’s history with pride while touting many updates: electrical, tankless hot water heater, fully insulated exterior and some upgraded double pane, wood windows. Home Energy Score of 8!

The basement has a bonus room perfect for a home office, playroom or gym in addition to an abundance of storage space- PLUS a separate laundry room! An exterior door brings you from the basement to the large back yard, ready for gardening, entertaining or enjoying as you please.

Enjoy a stroll through the coveted Hosford-Abernathy neighborhood to cafe’s, restaurants, grocery stores, shops, bus lines and minutes to downtown! This is home is a bicycler’s paradise with a bike score of 100 and a walk score of 91!

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Happiness is a Coral Door

Posted on by Tracey Henkels

Congratulations to Whitney and Brad!

In real estate, there is truly nothing better than a GREAT referral and I am thrilled to have been referred to Whitney and Brad by their friends who are also my wonderful clients!

The first thing we did was set up a buyer meeting with Whitney and Brad to establish what they wanted most: a home with enough room to grow as a family, vintage character, a beautiful yard and a garage.  And with that, the search was on!

It turns out that this was not their first rodeo and I could tell, Brad and Whitney were smart buyers. They had a keen eye for potential in fixers and were thrilled when they found a super cute ranch with a Coral door! It checked all their boxes: extensive yard, decent garage and stylish character!

Whitney and Brad are now homeowners and I couldn’t be happier for them!

Tigard in Comfort + Style

Posted on by Tracey Henkels

JUST LISTED: 9479 SW 92nd Ave, Tigard OR 97223

Offered at $335,000

3 BED | 3 BATH |  SF 1551

MLS# 19270780 | HOA $190 Month

Open House: Sat 6/22 12pm-2pm

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Step into this immaculate, contemporary townhome with fantastic layout! High off the street, the main level of the home is easy living with an open floor plan, 9ft ceilings, hardwood floors and ample natural light throughout.

The kitchen touts stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, gas range, ample counter space and breakfast bar. The dining room flows easily between the kitchen and living room and provides comfortable space for entertaining and intimate dinners alike.

In the living room, you can relax in front of the gas fireplace with stylish mantle or enjoy lounging in the sun on the private balcony overlooking greenery.

Plenty of comfort on the third level with a generous ensuite master and second large bedroom with full bathroom. Bright natural light in the bedrooms with ceiling fans for comfort and closet organizers for ease of use.

Carve out a place for yourself in the large suite on the lower level with a full bathroom and third bedroom. This level has so many options: private home office, the potential for ADU or separate living quarters for guests. Plus stay comfortable all year with central air conditioning and gas forced air heating.

Great location just minutes to Washington Square Mall, Highway 217 and the Sunset Corridor.

Fall in love with this captivating, move-in ready, townhome. It’s waiting for you!

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Pulling out all The Stops

Posted on by Tracey Henkels

Congratulations to Cissie!

I recently had a great experience helping one of the coolest ladies in Portland buy her first house! Cissie is sharp, kind, effortlessly cool and plays bass in a band called The Stops. She found a super cute single level ranch on a quiet street in NE Portland’s Hazelwood neighborhood with fruit trees and a big yard.

Also, because Cissie doesn’t drive, this transaction got me thinking about Portlanders who live without a car and are buying a house on a tight budget. Through the process of showing her houses and neighborhoods, I gained a lot of knowledge around which outer neighborhoods are best for car-less commuters. After working with Cissie I’m happy to report there are many great places in a modest price range with great transportation options!

Compared to most, Portland is a wonderful city to have a car-less lifestyle. The commute might be soggy from time to time, but definitely do-able. If you ask most people where a good place to live without a car in Portland might be, you might get an answer like: The Pearl or close in parts of the city. But prices are sometimes steep in those areas and competition is high. What I noticed is that parts of the Eastside as well as parts of North/Northeast Portland are perfect for public transportation and bike commuters and the price point is within reach for a lot of first time home buyers!

Cheers to our New Home Buyer!

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Congratulations to first time home buyer Emily!!

Emily is the coolest! I met her through my assistant, Jasmine, who met her years and years ago while both of them were working hard to grow in their careers and bartending on the side. These days, both have hit their stride professionally and Emily is now an Environmental Engineer and killing it in her field! 

Emily is a laid back person, an avid bicyclist and came to us looking for a sweet little house in N Portland. She lived with roommates and loves how financially beneficial that living arrangement can be. Her list of needs was very reasonable, said she could live with any kind of imperfection in a home as long as she had a great bike commute and the house was in move in ready. Easy enough! …And maybe too easy because low and behold the SECOND house we showed her was a true gem!  The perfect size, in great condition, a garage for bike repairs and easy access to a bike path! We jumped on the opportunity and now Emily is the proud owner of a lovely home! She might even have enough space for puppy, yay!

Don’t be surprised if you see her cruising around St Johns on her bike with a huge grin on her face!

Serene Woodstock Gem

Posted on by Tracey Henkels

JUST LISTED: 4043 SE Long St

Offered at $425,000

2 BED | 2 BATH | 1360 SF

Open House Saturday 5/11 & Sunday 5/12 1pm-3pm

 

How charming! This lovely, classic Cottage is a real gem! Solidly built and well maintained, it offers tall ceilings, big bright double pane windows, beautiful warm wood floors, generous kitchen, formal dining room and plenty of storage. French doors open onto the oversized, covered deck overlooking the treetops and lush landscaping. The outdoor living room is dreamy.

Upper level bestows a full bathroom and two bedrooms with generous closets and ample natural light. Gorgeous custom vertical grain Douglas fir built-in shelving in Master bedroom. View of the West Hills!

The basement has high ceilings, and oversized windows bringing in plentiful natural light. The three rooms include a full bathroom, a great space for family room, media room, home office or future ADU. Lastly there is a large laundry room with work space, ample storage, and a ground level entrance.

The backyard offers beautiful flowering shrubs, established landscaping and fruit trees galore: apple, pear, Japanese pear, fig & persimmon. Patio under the deck is surrounded by greenery and ready for lounging in the shade on hot summer days. The yard is fully fenced for privacy which makes this a delightful space for entertaining or enjoying on your own.

Features include: brand new water heater, updated plumbing, newer sewer line, recently finished deck, newer Tuff shed & updated windows.

Located on a quiet tree lined street in an ideal close-in SE location. Just one block from Trader Joe’s and bus line. Close to the heart of Woodstock, Reed College, restaurants, shopping (New Seasons) and easy access to all the city has to offer.

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Perrrrrrfect Hillsboro Home- MEOW!

Posted on by Tracey Henkels

Congratulations to our delightful first time home buyers!

Emmalisa and Zack were great clients- pragmatic, researched, smart cookies and avid cat lovers. I didn’t think anyone loved cats more than I did! Zack even advised Jasmine on the perrrrfect cat for her daughter who has a history of cat allergies. What a dream to work with!

We looked at many houses in the Hillsboro/Beaverton area. There were some great houses that went pending before we could even get in the door and some not so great houses that we walked away from. At last, a 4 bedroom gem-of-a-house pulled at their heartstrings and became ‘the one’. It felt like home right away!

A quick, smooth, and friendly transaction made their dreams come true and I wish them all the best in their new home!

Stunning Clinton Abode

Posted on by Tracey Henkels

JUST LISTED: 2636 SE Tibbetts Street

Offered at $899,900

4 BED | 3.5 BATH | 2868 SF | MLS# 19273239

Open House Sun 5/5 1pm-3pm & Broker Open Tue 5/7 11:30-1:30pm

A rare find! Beautiful Old PDX style modern home, built both for efficiency and classic beauty. Perched up off the street this home offers light filled open spaces, gourmet kitchen, custom details and so much more.

Open plan living room, dining room and kitchen features soaring ceilings, wide-plank hardwood floors, big bright windows and a lovely gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas range and island.

Main level bonus office with timeless built-ins.

Second level features hard to find hardwood floors and 3 bedrooms with treetop views, including a lovely master ensuite with generous bathroom and walk-in closet.

Spacious 3rd floor walk-up with spectacular city views is great for family or media room.

Lower level offers private bedroom and full bathroom. Plenty of storage and extra deep garage with more opportunity for storage and/or shop.

Gorgeous, landscaped yard perfect for gatherings and dinner on the deck. Plus huge, inviting front porch overlooking a quiet street.  Walk to Clinton shops, restaurants and parks! This is perfection!

A Referral is the Highest Compliment!

Posted on by Tracey Henkels

Congratulations to Bruce and Julie!

Bruce and Julie just bought a beautiful home in Grant Park! I had the pleasure of meeting them through my lovely neighbors and nothing makes me happier than a GREAT referral! We worked together to sell their family home of 47 years, then purchase this darling Grant Park home which is much closer to their Daughter and Grandchildren. Julie brings her grandchildren to and from school everyday and now that transition is even easier. I am honored to have helped them into the next phase of their life!

All my best to the whole family!

Zen Buddhist Master… of Real Estate

Posted on by Sean Patrick O'Feery
The internet is a funny thing. Scott and Michele called me to help them in their search for a home in Portland. That is always a welcome phone call, and, of course, I asked them how it is that they had gotten my information. I’m always love to thank the person who refers me. Scott simply let me know that they had found me on the ‘inter-net’.  Well, ok then, let’s get to work!
We had a great time, found them a great house and the sellers were exceptional.  It was pure joy working together.
After signing I asked more about how they found me on the “inter-net” as I don’t advertise online.
In 2015 a client turned friend had written a client testimonial as follows:

“Sean has the cool-headedness of a zen master. The home buying process can be an emotional roller coaster and problems can spring up without warning much like ninjas during the unrest of the Sengoku period in the Iga Province of Japan. Without Sean’s professional guidance and emotional support, we would have been completely nervous and slack jawed going through the process. When Sean is your real estate agent, you get:

•Help when you have no idea what you are doing

•Someone who stays in contact with you

•An expert who knows ALL areas in Portland (this is a big deal because there are more hot neighborhoods than Voodoo donuts)

•A genuinely nice person (he won’t judge you if you want shag carpeting and a mirror over the bed)

•A complete professional who knows how to do paperwork and submit everything in an orderly fashion (hello DocuSign)

•A person you can trust to meet the inspector and anyone who needs to come over to the house (he met my mother and impressed her socks off, which never happens!)

In summation, Sean’s yoda-like temperament helps you get through the home buying process without you losing your mind. If you don’t know what you’re doing, go see Sean. If you do know what you’re doing, go see Sean anyway. Buddha has been quoted as saying, Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. The next best thing is to just contact Sean. He can help.”

 

Scott had entered ‘Real Estate Agent Portland Buddhist’ in a google search and I was the only agent to come up, thanks primarily do to Faith and her review of our time working together.
Good fortune finds a way and it came in the form of Scott and Michele for me.
Thank you both for your trust when you found out I was simply a recovering Catholic. Congratulations on your new home!
If you would like genuine, focused and sincere representation in the sale or purchase of your home please call or email, providing excellent service has been a long-standing source of pride.