5742 N COMMERCIAL Ave, Portland, OR 97217

• 3 beds |
• 1 bath |
• 2,492 sqft

Property Description

This Piedmont/Humboldt Foursquare home has been conscientiously restored and maintained by the owners over the past 30 years. Set on a pretty tree-lined street, the location is a perfect combination of similarly-sized neighbors and stature, while just 2 blocks from cafes, coffee, shops, the library, and Peninsula Park and Rose Garden. The owners' love of gardens is evident upon first approach to the front yard and porch. Once inside, an airy sunlit formal entry leads to the large living room with bay windows and a formal dining room with built-in benches. The updated kitchen offers a dedicated 6x10 eating nook, a 6-burner gas stove, and covered back sunporch. Moving up the well-appointed staircase are 3 generously-sized bedrooms and closets, and a full bath. Visitors will note preserved period and architectural details throughout the main and upper levels. The high-ceiling basement offers potential expandability - it has an enclosed 'toilet room' and a utility sink. Outside, east French doors lead to a deck and serene, enchanting backyard. The owners' love of flowers and gardening is evident here. Raised garden beds are already planted with vegetables for the season. (See "What Are in the Gardens"). Mechanical upgrades for this stately home include: 2026 exterior paint; 2025 knob and tube wiring removed from attic and basement; 2025 added attic insulation to R49 value; 2024 upgraded interior basement parge coat on 2 walls; 2022 sewer line and water service replacement; 2021 all wood floors refinished throughout; 2018 new tear-off roof. See Improvements and Upgrades list for much more. The owners have stamped and engineered plans for adding a half bath on the main level and expanding the kitchen by enclosing the back sunporch. The city approved the design and historic zone overlay. The sellers also had a different design drafted to add a half bath without the expansion of the kitchen. Both designs will be available for view inside the house. See you soon. [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10247720]

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

May 14, 2026

Data Last Updated:

May 18, 2026 at 4:41PM

Listing Office:

Urban Nest Realty : 503-432-8126

Listing Agent:

Tina Schafer : 503-515-4875

MLS ID:

566830367

Interior

• General: Ceiling fanCork floorGraniteHardwood floorsHigh ceilingsSoaking tubTile floorWasher dryer
• Appliances: DishwasherDisposalFree standing gas rangeFree standing refrigeratorGas appliancesGraniteStainless steel applianceTile
• Basement: Full basementUnfinished
• Heating: Forced air
• Eco/Green Feature: Insulationand ceiling insulation

Exterior

• General: Shake sidingWood sidingDeckFencedGardenPorchRaised beds
• Style: Four square
• Parking: Parking spaces: 0

Construction

• Roofing: Composition
• Windows: StormWindowWoodFrames
• General: Concrete perimeter

Location

• Originating MLS: Regional Multiple Listing ServiceInc.
• County: Multnomah

Lot

• Zoning: PIEDMONTBLOCK 12LOT 12R243250

Utilities

• Water: Public water
• Sewer: Public sewer

Financial

• Source: Regional Multiple Listing ServiceInc.