7039 N PORTSMOUTH Ave, Portland, OR 97203

$869,900 Asking Price

4 beds
2 baths
2,674  sqft
Built in 1907

Enjoy the charm and versatility of this historic Portland foursquare home. Perfect as a personal residence or a rental investment for university faculty, students, traveling nurses, or nearby corporate transplants. Built with hand hewn half-stone half-cedar construction, the home is naturally insulated, providing cozy winters & cool summers. The covered front porch seating that wraps around to a concrete corner patio overlooks a lush yard, full of historic plantings & bulbs, unique varietals, espaliered apples & 15 mature fruit trees -all already pruned & mulched for winter. Inside, you'll find stunning original woodwork & a beautifully designed, easy-flow floor plan. Living, dining room & library boast oversized windows, washing the spaces in natural light. Updated electric, fresh modern paint, historic fixtures & hardwood floors extend throughout. The bright kitchen offers exceptional storage with walk-in pantry, drop counter, & access to a large covered back porch. The upper bathroom is recently remodeled with marble tile, dual vanity w marble countertop, linen closet, & shower, plus the original claw foot tub/shower combo. The clean, dry basement sports the original workbench, two washers & dryer and is prepped for a living space conversion or ADU. The attic also has updated electric and plumbing for a studio addition with kitchen & bath. The property also features a private backyard with raised planting beds, two car parking, street parking, and per Multnomah County, a 2-unit ADU can be added in the backyard. Yard wall approved for fence install on top. Green spaces in three directions, on three major bus lines, full Overlook jogging & bike paths close at hand, & university campus just 3 blocks away. For more details, see the attached features list. This home has been full of family & laughter for decades & as a corner lot makes for sweet community engagement. The seller is completing a 1031 exchange. PLEASE WATCH VIDEOS FOR MORE GREAT INFO! [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10234431]

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Hardwood floors, High ceilings, Marble, Tile floor, Wainscoting, Washer dryer
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Disposal, Free standing range, Free standing refrigerator, Pantry, Plumbed for ice maker, Tile
Basement:
Finished, Full basement
Heating:
Forced air
Fireplace:
Electric, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1

Exterior

General:
Stone, Wood siding, Covered patio, Patio, Porch, Raised beds, Yard
Style:
Four square
Parking:
On street, Parking pad, Parking spaces: 0

Construction

Roofing:
Composition
Windows:
WoodFrames
General:
Concrete perimeter

Location

Road/Access:
Paved
Originating MLS:
Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc.
County:
Multnomah

Lot

Zoning:
PORTSMOUTH, BLOCK 16, LOT 8, NLY 21' OF LOT 9, R248296

Utilities

Water:
Public water
Sewer:
Public sewer

Financial

Source:
Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc.

This listing courtesy of:
RE/MAX Equity Group, Holly Manchester

About Portland, OR

Housing

Number of Units
428,822
Median Home Value
$473,531
Median Rent
$1,251

43.72% of housing units are renter occupied.

5.89% are vacant.

Commute

Car
46.63%
Public Transportation
6.64%
Walk to Work
3.11%
Work from Home
40.47%
Other
0.60%

The median travel time to work is 17 minutes.

People

Population
933,432
Median Age
38.50
Median Household Size
2.55

Education

High School
15.24%
Associate’s Degree
6.78%
Bachelor’s Degree
30.17%
Graduate Degree
20.64%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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