8440 N SWENSON St, Portland, OR 97203

$649,000 Asking Price

3 beds
2 baths
2,880  sqft
Built in 1907

Timeless beauty in St. Johns! This historic residence, originally constructed by the proprietor of St John Brick Works, has been thoughtfully restored, blending original charm with contemporary enhancements. The home welcomes you with a stately covered porch where you can while away the afternoon rain or shine, sipping beverages with friends or curled up with a good book in a porch swing. As you enter the house you will be wowed by all the natural light pouring in through the large windows in the living and dining rooms. High, coved ceilings allow these sizable rooms to feel even more expansive, illuminated, and airy. It is easy to imagine music and laughter floating through the air while entertaining guests in this inviting space.The floor plan allows for easy, single level living with all three bedrooms and both bathrooms on the main floor--the primary bedroom boasting a lovely tiled ensuite. Prepare your scrumptious meals in the spacious, updated kitchen that is well equipped with stainless steel appliances and a gas stove. Once you throw open the back door, you'll see a whole new world awaits! An 8,000+ Sqft., fully fenced back yard just waiting for your green thumb and landscape design. So much room that you could easily have a food forest, flower garden, vegetable garden, and some chickens! Large mature trees provide both shade and privacy.This home is not only a beauty on the outside, but has the lovely systems updates on the inside to match. Updated electrical and plumbing and new windows, just to name a few. The vast, open basement with high ceilings, has ample space for storage and its own entrance, which may present potential for an ADU. Don't forget that this home is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from beautiful Pier Park! And, this home is located oh so close to all the fun and delicious offerings of St Johns--Wonderwood Springs, Gracie's Apizza, The Fixin' To, St. Johns Twin Cinema, and so much more! [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10046727]


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Hardwood floors, High ceilings, Laundry, Tile floor, Vinyl floor, Washer dryer, Wood floors
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Disposal, Free standing gas range, Free standing refrigerator, Granite, Stainless steel appliance
Basement:
Exterior entry, Full basement, Unfinished
Heating:
Forced air 95 plus
Fireplace:
Wood burning, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
Kitchen cabinets, Main floor bedroom bath, Minimal steps, Natural lighting, Walkin shower

Exterior

General:
Brick, Wood siding, Fenced, Porch, Yard
Style:
Bungalow
Parking:
Driveway, Rv access parking, Parking spaces: 1

Construction

Roofing:
Composition
Windows:
DoublePaneWindows,VinylFrames

Location

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

Lot

Zoning:
OAK PARK ADD 2, BLOCK 2, LOT 11&12, R228839

Utilities

Water:
Public Water
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc.

This listing courtesy of:
Living Room Realty, Constance Rigney

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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