$500,000

648 Se 20TH Ave, Portland, OR 97214

3 beds |
1 bath |
1,953 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1892
2,178sqft lot
—— car garage
$256/sqft
Listed 17 hours ago

Property Description

Located in the heart of Portland’s highly sought-after Buckman neighborhood, this charming home offers the best of urban living with shops, restaurants, cafés, and public transportation just moments away. Rich in period character, the home showcases timeless architectural details including high ceilings, tall baseboards, detailed door frames, picture rail moldings, a classic clawfoot tub, and the original front door with crystal door knob and glass transom. Thoughtful updates blend seamlessly with the historic charm, featuring fresh interior paint and durable LVP flooring throughout. The spacious basement offers excellent ceiling height, an exterior entrance, and endless potential as a blank canvas for additional living space, studio, or flex area. Outside, the freshly painted wood lap siding and scalloped wood shingle accents beautifully reflect the home’s historic character. Recent exterior improvements include fresh landscaping, a new retaining wall, and new back steps. Laundry is conveniently located in the basement and includes a washer, dryer, and utility sink. [Home Energy Score = 4. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10247914]

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: May 7, 2026
Data Last Updated:: May 7, 2026 at 9:41PM
Listing Office:: Rarebird Real Estate : 503-451-0545
Listing Agent:: Brian Eustis : 503-490-4001
MLS ID:: 480896210

General: LaundryLuxury vinyl plankWasher dryer
Appliances: Free standing rangeGas appliancesPantryRange hood
Basement: Exterior entryFull basementUnfinished
A/C: None
Heating: Forced air

General: Lap sidingWood sidingFencedPatioPorchPublic roadYard
Style: Stories 1Victorian
Parking: On streetParking spaces: 0

Roofing: CompositionShingle
Windows: DoublePaneWindowsVinylFrames

Road/Access: Paved
Originating MLS: Regional Multiple Listing ServiceInc.
County: Multnomah

Zoning: GARRISON'S SUBBLOCK 6S 1/2 OF LOT 5R167934

Water: Public water
Sewer: Public sewer

Source: Regional Multiple Listing ServiceInc.

This listing courtesy of Brian Eustis , Rarebird Real Estate

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