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Listed by Portland's Alternative Inc., Realtors

$499,000

Est. payment - /mo

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3 Beds

1 Bath

1,690 SqFt

New

8604 N VAN HOUTEN AVE Portland, OR 97203

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,690 sqft

Price per Sqft $295

Subdivision Portsmouth Neighborhood

MLS Listing ID 458926578

Style Mid Century Modern, Ranch

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1954

Annual Tax Amount $3,473

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 5,227 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

First time on the market in 30 years. A true mid-century original: intact, unapologetic, and increasingly rare. Set quietly on Van Houten, a true gem of a street, this is the kind of MCM that almost never comes to market: not reimagined, not stripped down, but preserved in all the right ways. New roof, newer gutters, fresh paint and a garage that is ready for your dream office or living space conversion. Original red Formica countertops, warm wood trim, built-in cabinetry, sliding closet doors, and groovy heating covers are all still here, authentic details that define the era and are nearly impossible to replicate. Clean lines, giant picture windows, a versatile layout, and beautifully maintained hardwood floors ground the home in that effortless mid-century sensibility. The way it lives is just as compelling. Light moves easily through the spaces, settling into a charming kitchen nook and carrying throughout the home. The lower level adds real, usable square footage, flexible and functional without compromise. Step outside and the exterior feels like a private woodland with redwoods, fruit trees, blueberry bushes, an olive grove, and layered plantings cultivated over decades. The property has been intentionally planted with natives and perennials, to be low maintenance while still maintaining maximum beauty and bounty. The space is quiet, secluded, and deeply personal. Positioned between St Johns and Kenton, with easy bike and transit access to both, plus nearby access to both McCoy and Northgate parks, this is a truly special neighborhood. This is more than location, it's a community. Properties like this don't come around often. And when they do, they rarely look and live like this.

Location

State OR

County Multnomah

Area _141

Zoning R5

Rooms

Basement Full Basement, Partially Finished

Interior

Interior Features Hardwood Floors, Laundry, Washer Dryer

Heating Forced Air

Cooling None

Appliance Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Stainless Steel Appliance

Exterior

Exterior Feature Covered Patio, Dog Run, Fenced, Garden, Patio, Raised Beds, Tool Shed, Xeriscape Landscaping, Yard

Parking Features Attached

Garage Spaces 1.0

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Roof Type Composition

Accessibility BathroomCabinets, BuiltinLighting, GarageonMain, KitchenCabinets, MinimalSteps, NaturalLighting, OneLevel, Pathway

Garage Yes

Building

Lot Description Private

Story 2

Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public Water

Level or Stories 2

Schools

Elementary Schools Cesar Chavez

Middle Schools Cesar Chavez

High Schools Roosevelt

Others

Senior Community No

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, VALoan

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, VALoan

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