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Portland,OR 97201
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,260 sqft
Price per Sqft $416
MLS Listing ID 344811407
Style Bungalow, Loft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Year Built 1921
Annual Tax Amount $6,374
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 3,049 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Welcome to this one-of-a-kind urban sanctuary—a true piece of Portland's story. Originally built in 1910 as South Portland's first branch library, this distinctive home was moved just one block to its current location around 1920. Local lore tells of children forming a line, passing books hand to hand, as the library's collection was moved to the Customs House (which still stands in nearby Lair Hill Park).Today, this historic building has been thoughtfully transformed into a loft-style residence, blending history with modern comfort. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area is the heart of the home, featuring soaring 12-foot ceilings that practically beg for a library ladder, and a cozy wood stove that makes the space feel warm and inviting. The updated kitchen boasts quartz countertops (2021) and an extra-quiet dishwasher with a third rack (2025). The bathroom offers timeless charm with traditional mosaic tile and a spa-like shower complete with dual shower heads and controls. Outside, enjoy a charming backyard oasis, rare in the city, with a fenced yard (2020), dog run, garden, and a newer concrete pad (2023). Additional practical features include a durable metal roof, tankless water heater, and a small cellar storage area. Take a look today! [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10011367]
Location
State OR
County Multnomah
Area _148
Rooms
Basement Exterior Entry, Partial Basement, Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings
Heating Forced Air
Cooling None
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Stove, Wood Burning
Appliance Free Standing Gas Range, Gas Appliances, Quartz
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio
View City
Roof Type Metal
Accessibility MinimalSteps,WalkinShower
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Level, Private
Story 1
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public Water
Level or Stories 1
Schools
Elementary Schools Ainsworth
Middle Schools West Sylvan
High Schools Lincoln
Others
Senior Community No
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,StateGILoan,VALoan
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,FHA,StateGILoan,VALoan
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