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HOME & LIFESTYLE GUIDE VOL 22 ISS 9
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COVETED NW PORTLAND, FOREST HEIGHTS AREA BUT WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY TAXES. Fabulous street appeal with a fantastic water fall and professional landscaping. Completely private back yard with deck and out door living. Dramatic two story entry. Amazing remodel maintained to perfection. Stunning metal staircase. Wainscoting & crown-molding, two gas fireplaces. 3 bedrooms plus den/office. Formal living room, formal dining with slider to the backyard deck, beautiful kitchen opening to the great room with access to the backyard. Huge, finished garage with built ins, refrigerator and shop. Close to trails and parks. 10 minutes to downtown Portland.
BEAVERTON, WESTLAND FARMS. Impressive gated property. Lots of parking including RV. Beautiful street appeal. Built in 2006, 2737 SF, 4 bedrooms. Two story entry. Hardwoods and tile floors. Central AC. Formal living and dining room with coved ceilings. Huge family room. Kitchen with granite counters, eating bar, SS appliances, pantry, gas cooking, eat area with slider to backyard patio. Giant master suite. Close to shopping, restaurants, parks and paths. $495,900
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GARDEN HOME ESTATE. Fully fenced gorgeous grounds. On .31 of an acre, 13,504 SF lot. 360 degrees of landscaping. New oversized detached finished garage w/shop. New paint inside and out, new electrical, new carpet, new doors, new hardware. You will first enter the home through a welcoming courtyard. One level home with vaults. 1529 SF. 3 bedrooms, 2.1 bath. Both ends of the great room have beautiful French and designer slider doors that open letting the outside in, plus giving access to the yards. Perfect for entertaining, guests can be in the courtyard, great room, outside both doors and all will be at the same party. Family room off kitchen. Great room and dining also off the kitchen. Master bedroom with vaults, bath & door to the backyard. Close to restaurants, shopping, parks, paths & Multnomah Village. $410,000 CALL CINDY FOR PROPERTY DETAILS: 503.422.5186 CALL CHRISTIE FOR FINANCE OPTIONS: 503.307.9735 9295 SW Electric St. #B Tigard, OR 97223 NMLS 1482278. MLO 88082. 503.MTG.CAFE (503.684.2233)
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GORGEOUS WEST HILLS CRAFTSMAN nestled in trees on private drive, open kitchen/ great room, fabulous master, wine & media rooms & possible separate quarters. 4480 Sf 5Bd/4Ba $949,500
FABULOUS TERRITORIAL VIEWS Terrific home in a park-like setting w/ updated kit, 2 firepl, potential for 4th bdrm, 4 car tandem garage & newer roof, furnace & lg deck. 2428 Sf, 3Bd/3Ba $399,999
CUSTOM BUILT HOME on 18 acres in the Stafford area! Open kitch w/lg cook island, vaulted ceilings, spacious liv & fam rooms. Newer presidential comp roof, ext paint, stonework & decks. 3341 Sf, 3Bd/2Ba $800,000
PICTURESQUE SETTING Quality close in hm w/ extensive hdwd flrs, remod kit w/ brkfst bar & nook, 2 firepl, 3 decks & walk-in closets in all bedrms. 3200 Sf, 4bd/3ba $579,000
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CHARMING CAPE COD Stroll to Multnomah Village & Hillsdale from this view home w/ lots of character, big master, updates, 2 firepl, 2 decks & storage basement. 1727 Sf, 3Bd/3Ba $339,950
TIDY SINGLE LEVEL Outstanding value & square footage w/ new carpet, fresh paint, office/den, sunroom, skylights & tool shed on an oversize fenced corner lot with nice front & back lawns. 1512 Sf, 3Bd/2Ba $210,000
BEAUTIFUL GLENDOVEER Spacious home w/ a fabulous isl kit on an oversize 100’ x 100’ lot just 2 blocks to the golf course. 3198 Sf, 5Bd/3Ba $399,900
GORGEOUS REMODELED CRAFTSMAN. Great Rm flr plan w/frml liv & din. Grmt kit w/granite, SS applncs, Lg corner lot in desirable area! 3336 Sf, 4Bd/3Ba $625,000
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INVEST & PROFIT w/ this Rock Creek cul-de-sac hm close to golf course w/ lg vaulted LR w/ wdstv & bay window, sunrm w/ 6 skylites, huge granite isl kit, updated baths, firepl & new deck. 2832 Sf, 4Bd/2.5Ba $399,900
.36 ACRE RETREAT Remodeled hm w/ a fabulous kitchen w/ stainless appl, private master suite w/ fireplace-1 of 4, hdwd flrs, & newer roof, windows & furnace on a gorgeous oversize lot w/ deck & gazebo. 3165 Sf, 4Bd/2Ba $349,900
PICTURESQUE BUNGALOW St. Johns home on a wonderful street close to New Seasons w/ front porch, built-ins, wood-stove, newer windows & partial basement. 953 Sf, 2Bd/1Ba. $240,000
BACKS TO GREENSPACE Newer traditional style cul-de-sac home w/ vaulted ceil, isl kitchen w/ brkfst nook, fam rm w/ firepl, nice master w/ jet tub, bonus rm, hdwd flrs & huge deck. 3348 Sf, 4Bd/2.5Ba $525,000
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MOVE-IN-READY HOME IN DESIRABLE LOCATION $275,000 3BD/2.5 BA - 1,529 SF Spacious master w/ WI closet + full bath. Easy backyard maintenance. New interior & exterior paint! Enjoy the community fitness center, playground, pool & much more! CALL RACHAEL @ 503-330-1437
WONDERFUL 3 BD/2 BATH RANCH HOME $229,000 Located on a cul-de-sac in a lovely neighborhood. Vaulted ceilings in living room & kitchen - includes all appliances + island, eating bar and pantry! Attached double car garage. CALL RACHAEL @ 503-330-1437
SPACIOUS BUNGALOW IN NE PORTLAND $425,000 3BD/1 BA+full basemnt - 2704 SF Home feat. hardwood flrs, skylite & plenty of bult-ins. Private, fenced backyard & tool shed. CALL RACHAEL @ 503-330-1437
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3BD/2BA WITH GREAT FLOOR PLAN $265,000 Living room w/ FP & arched doorways. Newer SS appliances in kitchen. Deck & grassy, fenced yard. Move in ready! Will sell fast! CALL REBECCA @ 503-708-1609
LOVELY 3BD/2BA CRAFTSMAN $510,000 Original hardwood floors & woodwork. Spacious kitchen, back alley access w/1 car garage. Great walking score! CALL CLAIRE @ 949-212-2063
EASY ONE-LEVEL LIVING $219,900 Home features vaulting ceilings through out, fresh paint, stainless appliances. Private fenced backyard plus covered patio from slider. Don’t miss this one! CALL RACHAEL @ 503-330-1437
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Charming 2-Level in Stewart Meadows Includes 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths & 1682 Sq Ft Cook’s Kitchen Boasts Maple Cabinetry, Eating Bar, Pantry Plus All the Appliances Generous Great Room Features Gas Fireplace and Spiral Staircase to the Bonus Rm Formal Dining Room Includes Bay Window and French Door Access to the Patio Vaulted Master Boasts Full Bath, Walk-in Closet and Dble French Doors to the Deck Upper Level Bonus Room with Deck Access...Perfect Family Room or Home Theatre Updates Include New Tear Off Roof, Hardi Plank Siding Plus Fresh Exterior Paint Private Yard, Nice Landscaping, Garden Shed & Double Garage w/Storage Shelving
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$850,000 2000’ OF ROAD FRONTAGE! Concept plat avail. Nice level parcel w/in the UGB, presently zoned EFU. 1 parcel between this & City Limits. When annexed new zoning will be residential. Call Ann 503-704-1617
$575,000 ~25 acres of beautiful land zoned C2 with many possibilities! Seller says there are 2 wells on the property & a sewer connection on Hwy 20. Call Buzi 503-318-5784
$999,900 Beautiful 58+ acres in the Urban Reserve of Sandy. Many feature possibilities! ~15 AC of marketable timber. Mt. Views! Call Buzi 503-318-5784
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$169,000 FORMER GRANGE! 3200sf Building with Territorial Views! For more details, Call Buzi 503-318-5784
$13,150 .11 ACRE CORNER LOT w/nice view! All proceeds from this sale go to Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital in Portland to help our furry friends! Mfg homes OK per city ordinance. Call Buzi 503-318-5784
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Former Grange Hall on almost an acre in Sutherlin OR. 2 nice buildings - one is Historic school house. Lg kitchen, dining room, bathrooms & storage in one, the other lg meeting room w/stage! Call Buzi 503-318-5784
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$150,000 LG COMMERCIAL BUILDING w/many uses! 1st floor w/Lg kitchen, Lg dining rms, 2 half baths, & 2 bonus rms. Lg hall w/10x17 stage upstairs. Formally Crowfoot Grange. Call Buzi 503-318-5784
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$199,000 Price reduced! 2BD/1BA Bungalow style home on 1.42 acres. Great area of nice homes - beautiful trees & creek along the back. Call Buzi 503-318-5784
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$173,500 Private 2 bedrooms/1 bath home on 5.32 acres. Great opportunity to build your dream home. For more details, Call Buzi 503-318-5784
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$289,000 Beautiful one owner ranch on .26ac lot. Home feats 3BD/1.1BA, coved ceilings, formal din rm, formal liv rm w/frplc, family rm w/wood stove, kitch w/island. Lg covered patio & Garden shed. Call JoAnne 503-630-6007
$252,500 Great Ranch Home convenient to bus line and shopping. Newer windows, roof, appliances, & furnace. Nice eat-in kitchen with large pantry, & a fenced back yard. Call Buzi 503-318-5784
$269,000 Beautiful home in coveted Sandy Meadows! Nice corner lot w/great room floor plan, 3BD/2.1BA, vaulted master w/soak tub, dbl sinks, WI closet. Upstairs laundry room. Lots of extras! Call Buzi 503-318-5784
the right home loan, right here. Steve Lowary Loan officer, NMLS #487488 503-805-0911 | SteveLowary@umpquabank.com Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender
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CUSTOM BUILT NEW BEAUTIFUL BUNGALO HOME! GREAT SIZED 6305 SF LOT! CONSTRUCTION! 3BD w/2 updated bthrms, All utilities available at street. 4BD/2.1BA, 2000sf located in hdwd flrs, Master w/bath, Bring your builder, will not last Gresham. $379,900 Landscaped w/vegetable gar- long! $124,900 den! $314,900
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Cris Hill (971) 275-6430 CHARMING & UNIQUE HOME with very functional 1990sf floor plan and space for everyone in the family! Huge yard, great to entertain, enjoy the Great NW! Close to everything. $299,900
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Patricia Savage (503) 495-5724 BEAUTIFUL SINGLE LEVEL CONDO in Semi-private location. 2BD/2BA w/attached garage in popular Progress Ridge! Near lake, Cinetopia, Whole Foods, Big Al's & several restaurants! $230,000
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PHOTOS! FABULOUS CONDO IN DOWNTOWN LAKE OSWEGO-2BR, 2.1 BA+LOFT/ BONUS, 1395SF. Features Gourmet Kitchen with Cherry Cabinets, Granite Counters, Stainless Appliances, Cherry Hardwood Floors, Gas Fireplace, 1 Car Garage, Courtyard Entry. $465,000
Lisa Hanson 503-741-5526 EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS! Custom built 2848sf home w/expansive wrap deck on exquisite cul-de-sac. 1/3 ac perched high w/Willamette River, Cascade Range, & Valley Views! $599,999
NEAR HIGH TECH CORRIDOR! 3BD/2.1BA w/Nice kitchen, Dining Rm & Living Room. Pavers in backyard & Garden on side. Walk to local store & restaurants w/Max nearby. $254,000
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The Most Common Home Renovation Pitfalls & Solutions By Chris Hillman
No matter how you look at it, home renovations can take up a lot of your time and even more of your money. Whether you hire professional contractors or take a more DIY approach, you’ll encounter potential pitfalls. Before you take the plunge on your next home renovation project, read these common mistakes and consider our simple solutions.
The Pitfall: Poor Planning Isn’t it easy to browse home décor magazines and websites for inspiration to reinvent your space? Your imagination is a great start, but it may not be up to code. As tempting as it is to start a renovation project while your creative motivation is high, practical knowledge and thorough planning will always be what gets the job done on time and under budget. Every contractor can tell you stories about cleaning up someone else’s mess when inspiration outweighed preparation.
The Pitfall: D-I-Why Did I Think I Could Do That Myself? We’ve never had more information at our fingertips than we do today, and everyone agrees that a little self-confidence is a good thing. Online tutorials, materials lists, and social media do a great job of convincing us we are Norm Abram or Bob Vila, but there is a lot that separates the amateurs from the professionals. Experience, standards, regulations, tools, and materials are just a few numbers in a pro’s repertoire that can mean the difference between an elegant renovation and a complete fiasco.
The Pitfall: Flying By Night You’ve taken our advice and decided not to DIY your new roof. Great. Now you want to save money, so you decide to hire your dry cleaner’s brother-in-law’s cousin, who “does roofs on the weekends.” When the job is done, you’ve got $2,500 left in your pocket and your roof looks great. That is, until a thunderstorm passes by and suddenly your house has an unplanned skylight and indoor swimming pool.
The Solution: Do Your Homework The Solution: Pen and Paper Before you swing a sledgehammer, pick up a pen. Okay, these days it’s more likely to be a spreadsheet, but the goal is the same: know exactly what you’re doing before you do it. Research and list every step of your project, every tool and material you’ll need, and how much it will all cost. Measure carefully and write down every measurement. When surprises occur—and they will—stop and plan again. Don’t be afraid to go back to the drawing board, because the drawing board will save you time and money in the long run.
The Solution: Know Your Limits Before you begin planning any home renovation project, throw out your ego. You won’t be needing it. The very first question you must ask your-self is, “do I know what I’m doing or will I need a contractor?” Placing patio stones for a walkway? Go for it. Pouring concrete for a walkway? Let a professional handle it. Installing a light fixture? Give it a try. Rewiring your breaker box? Better hire an electrician. If you’re expecting a meticulous building inspector, if you have more than five figures on the line, or if you’re working with lethal voltage…call a pro.
Home renovating is an old-fashioned business, and you may benefit from choosing a contractor the old-fashioned way. Online reviews are convenient, but can be deceptive. When choosing a contractor, start by word of mouth. If your neighbor or coworker had a great roofing contractor, start there. Don’t be afraid to ask about licenses, membership to professional associations, and references. Get all estimates in writing and scrutinize every contract thoroughly before you sign. The value and structural integrity of your home may be at stake.
Source: http://www.styleathome.com/homes/renovating/6-tips-for-avoiding-renovation-mistakes/a/54012
Do You Have the
lushest lawn on the Block?
by Jacklyn Renz
It has been speculated by psychologists that a first impression only takes 15 seconds to happen, meaning a person has made up their mind about a new acquaintance in that short time frame. If we apply that same concept to home buying, then curb appeal has jumped to the top of the list in priority. As a matter of fact, the National Association of Realtors tells us that 63 percent of home buyers will drive by a property after viewing it online. Often, the curb appeal and landscaping of the home isn’t the most fun to do, but it is certainly one of the more important pieces of marketing preparation. A key factor to the curb appeal of your home is your lawn and its health. Here are some things to factor in when setting your lawn up to stay lush and beam above all others on the block.
Your Location Matters We all know the old adage “location, location, location”, but this time we mean a little something different. Consider the climate of your home’s location. Is it a dry climate? Is it prone to heavy rainfall? What about pests of the territory? Anything that flourishes naturally in your environment will be easier to maintain. Also, check into your local laws on watering, just in case there are restrictions on sprinkler systems due to drought in the area. Consider picking flowers that naturally resist local pest populations.
Plan Ahead Timing of lawn maintenance and planting is absolutely crucial. Different plants flourish in different seasons and take time to dig in. If you are planning on planting grass seed, it takes weeks for a seed to germinate and, even then, the climate conditions must prove stable for continued growth or the sprout will die. Take the time to plan out what improvements you may want to make, get the advice of experts whom you may hire to help, and save up the money you’ll need to make any changes.
Embrace the Investment If you have your financial ducks in a row, then don’t be afraid to invest some cash into your lawn to make it last and stay beautiful. Most of us will at least consider putting our home up for sale at one time or another, and the landscaping investment will make a difference in our home’s sale. If you don’t have tons of money to invest in elaborate landscaping, you should at the very least consider planting some colorful annuals and keeping the islands fresh.
Types of Grass The main spread of any lawn is its grass. Like the above section notes, climate is key when considering which type of grass your lawn has. If you are starting fresh, then your options are plentiful. For example, the ever-popular Bermuda grass grows well in tropical, hot, or dry climates. It also responds well to drought periods, or can be irrigated with the rest of the lawn. Another popular choice is Centipede grass due to
its reputation for being low maintenance. The less to maintain with a home, the better! For cooler regions, Ryegrass or Kentucky Bluegrass may be good options due to their cool or cold winter resistances.
The Islands As we cover the ground work of curb appeal, we next move to any islands on the lawn. An island is more than just a beauty mark on the grass, it can be essential to the health of the lawn. Why? Many islands surround large trees within the yard. This is because, chances are, that tree has a rather thirsty root system that will quickly drain a struggling grass population of much needed water. A larger tree will shield the sun. If you have several large trees and dying grass, consider making islands around those trees to not only have less bald or browned patches in the yard, but to also add an element of depth and a focal point to the lawn.
Keep an Eye Out for Overcrowding As a long-term homeowner, it may be difficult to see certain overgrown aspects of the lawn that you have grown accustomed to seeing. With a lawn, at times less is more. Dig up any shrubs that have encroached on sidewalks, walkways, driveways, or porches. If a plant is out of style, then lose it. Consider getting rid of higher maintenance shrubbery or flowers that quickly die out and brown after only a few weeks of budding. If you focus your attention on just a few simple eye-catching pieces, then those pieces will reap the benefits of the lawn’s simplicity and a concentrated hand.
Keeping It Cut The maintenance of your lawn is more than just mowing here and there. Different grass types thrive with different mowing schedules. For instance, it is recommended that Bermuda grass be mowed when it has reached around 1 to 2 inches in height. Another key to healthy grass is through dethatching. Thatch is composed tiny pieces of dead grass and clippings that have gathered on the top of the soil. A little is okay, but if the thatch is allowed to build up too much before nature breaks it down, then your grass could suffer from
insufficient water supply. Dethatch your lawn with a dethatching tool, which looks like a rake with blades on it. This will help keep your lawn well watered and will remain that luscious green we all love. However, it’s important to note not to dethatch during periods of lawn stress, such as summer time or drought.
Feeding with Fertilizer For some of us, fertilizer may be one of those complicated compounds that we purposefully avoid. Why use fertilizer on the lawn at all? Grass needs the high nitrogen content of certain fertilizers to have a healthy root system, which means greener, more lush grass. Depending on the needs of the species of grass on your lawn, the climate you live in, and the amount of rainfall you get, your feeding schedule will vary. Spring-time is the most important time to feed because the grass is coming out of a long winter. Shoot for fertilizing around the first mow. Add a lunchtime feed in late spring, a summer feeding, and once more in the fall. At the very least, once a year will help keep your grass green.
Maintaining Everything Else Once the grass has been taken care of, look to all the other plants too. Pruning is important for plants, but needs to be done properly. Websites, such as HGTV. com, provide pruning guides to help you along as you figure out when and what to cut. Hopefully, with the preplanning as discussed in the previous section, you have picked out low maintenance flowers and shrubs that don’t require much upkeep for your location. Of course, weed your flower beds and islands regularly before the appealing plants be-come overrun. In the fall, keep leaves raked regularly to avoid killing the grass.
Remember, when it comes to maintaining lawn lusciousness, simple is better. Plan ahead of time for what works for your location, your availability, and your pocketbook. Sources: movoto.com, turfgrasssod.org, HGTV.com, lesslawn.com, scotts.com, bank-rate.com, garden-counselor-lawn-care.com
THE DO’S & DON’TS
OF HIRING A HOME CONTRACTOR You have decided to take the plunge and finally remodel your home’s interior to match your mind’s eye. The dreaming, the planning, and the picking out of paint colors have all been completed, but now you need someone to help you accomplish your project. Selecting a home contractor can be overwhelming, so where do you start? What do you need to look for? Better yet, which aspects do you want to avoid? To get you started, we have compiled some do’s and don’ts for hiring a home contractor.
THE STARTING POINT
A great place to begin is with friends and family who have been pleased with a smooth process and a completed project by a contractor. Ask questions about whether or not the contractor stayed within their estimated bid, how they handled changes, and how well their work was timed. If this route stops at a dead end, then start with local building suppliers who have established relationships with contractors. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry also has a website, NARI.org, where you can search for a professional based on your specific needs and location. Don’t settle for someone who refuses to give out references or prove past job experience.
HIRING A PROFESSIONAL
When we say professional, we mean someone with plenty of experience and all the legitimate documentation that comes with it. Your contractor should be insured for the job and have a license specific to your locality. Different states and counties have different laws. Red flags for this portion include a license number that doesn’t check out when you call your state office, an estimate with no license number listed, or someone who wants you to be the one to pull any necessary construction permits (needed for the really big jobs) because this means that you are the one held liable if the job goes awry. The same state or county office that vouches for the contracting license will also have a record of any complaints. For companies, the Better Business Bureau is also a good reference guide for reviews.
MATTERS OF MONEY
Money is not something to be trifled with, especially for the really big projects. For starters, get a written estimate from the contracting company or individual. Make sure this is a fixed estimate, and ask for the person to itemize the charges. If they refuse to itemize and only offer a blanket sum, don’t do the deal. This could be trouble down the pike if there are any items, such as the wainscotting or luxurious pre-chosen tile, that you want taken off of the project. Without itemized charges, the pricing gets fuzzy. Also, don’t go for an estimate that is drastically lower than all of the others. This could be a sign of cutting corners or desperation for work; both are bad news. As far as payments go, never give money up front. One way to guard against this is to offer the first installment after the first day’s work is completed. Agree to a payment schedule that will follow closely with the construction schedule. Have all loans or insurance payouts be made out to you instead of the contractor so you can stay in charge of the money. Once the work is completed, we suggest living a few days with the changes to be sure everything is working properly before paying out the last installment, giving the contractor some monetary motivation to make any necessary changes. Now that the hard part of finding a reputable contractor is over, let the fun and creativity begin! There is nothing like doing a remodel that makes your house easier to live in and more of an extension of you.
SOURCES: THISOLDHOUSE.COM, NARI.ORG, ABCNEWS.GO.COM
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$375,000. BEAUTIFUL TRANQUIL SETTING Just across from the Clackamas River. Enjoy your own private neighborhood access to hiking, swimming, and fishing. Lovely home with huge multi-level deck for entertaining. Trees, river, wildlife, peace and quiet. Come see and enjoy nature with all the modern conveniences included. MLS# 16310487 Text P229890 to 85377 for more Pics!
$350,000. DIVIDABLE ACREAGE Beautiful private 9.4 acres with dwelling on hilltop for wide-angle views from property. Manufactured home is a FIXER. Fix up current home or build new home to suit. Property is Sub-dividable. Seller has approval from County. Property is under Forest Tax deferment currently. Buyer to do due diligence. A must see! Sold AS-IS. MLS# 16211291 Text P887356 to 85377 for more pics!
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THE PERFECT OPEN-LAYOUT! Quaint & Private 3BD/1.5BA, 2120sf home ft. Renovated bath/shower. Roof in great condition. Backyard offers covered patio, 2 sheds, firepit, & dog run. $289,900 Call Tailor 503.593.7538
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HISTORIC 1915 CONSERVATION DISTRICT HOME. Artistic, quaint, & comfortable Bungalow on .32 AC lot. Bsmnt + Detached gar. Com./Res. Tax incentives. Room to build shop, 2nd home etc. $373,000
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SPRAWLING RANCH HOME ON 3.4 AC! 3BD/3BA, 4629SF, lower level w/wet bar, 2nd laundry & BA. 3 car garage. 4000SF finished shop w/gym & full BA. 2900SF Barn w/power, water, hay loft, tack room & 10+stalls. Outdoor kitchen & spa. Offered at $875,0000
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DARLING RANCH HOME on cul-de-sac. This home has a excellent floor plan with 3BD/2BA. Sit and enjoy the backyard under your covered patio. Mature landscape, garden boxes, grapes, & berries. Greenhouse, pool, & spa. Offered at $365,000`
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BANK OWNED - HOT DEAL! Cute manufactured home! Nice acreage, great floor-plan! Buyer to verify all property information, including schools. CALL CHRIS ANDERSON 503-780-4336
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Dreaming of having your own wine label? Turn key winery, mature grape plantings & high traffic location. Two houses-one currently used for Tasting Room. ML# 15535459 Beth 971241-2509 Text P952029 to 85377 for Photos!
Wonderful Day Ranch home w/breathtaking views on 10+ AC. Tastefully updated 3BD/3BA. Seller to pay $5,000 towards completing Mast Bdrm at closing. ML# 16631435 Chris 503-9397481/David 503-435-8647 Text P576525 to 85377 for Photos!
Wonderful 1 story home on 47+ acres w/ great views! 2BD/2BA w/office. Shop, Arena, 2 pole barns, RV parking, greenhouse & Backup generator. ML# 16217689 Donna 503-3127538 Text P472972 to 85377 for Photos!
YAMHILL
$1,395,000
Beautifully crafted log home w/views of Mt. Hood, Mt. Saint Helens & Mt. Rainier. 5 BD/5.1BA, 2 full kitchens, open liv w/frplc, laundry rm on each level. ML# 16697710 Melinda 503-812-4588
Wonderful 3BD/2BA Ranch Home on over an acre w/Valley & Mountain Views! Beautiful gardens, mature landscaping, fruit trees & a pole barn. ML# 16047527 David 971-2842758/Danise 828-335-6902 Text T1080846 to 85377 for Photos!
3BD/2.1BA home in desirable McMinnville neighborhood. Lg lot w/stamped concrete sport court & driveway. Updated kitch & flrng. 13’ coved liv rm ceiling. ML# 16080566 Amy 971-241-4712 Text P190509 to 85377 for Photos!
Gated Hilltop home in 4 private ac w/nature views. Cedar home w/1200+ SF of decking. Cathedral ceilings w/natural light. Detached garage w/4 car Tandem. ML# 16309618 Darian 503-730-6361 Text P314978 to 85377 for Photos!
NEWBERG
$795,000
Great location bordered by Hwy 219 & Wilsonville Road. Zoning is M2 Light Industrial. 60x36 metal building currently used as auto repair shop. ML# 16603206 Dixie 503-5504465/Karen 503-860-9155
Hard to find small acreage just the right distance from town. Beautiful views from deck. 30x40 shop. RV parking. 3+ bdrms. Newer vinyl windows & siding. ML# 16600571 Kirt Amundson 503-435-9322 Text P252992 to 85377 for Photos!
Custom 5BD/3BA Craftsman home near Michelbook Golf course. New ext paint, Hrdwds, Kitch w/Granite, lg Bonus rm w/ balcony, & 3 car garage. ML# 16567522 Alan 503-434-0545/Mary 503-434-0255 Text P277250 to 85377 for Photos!
2 homes - 3BD/2BA Ranch & Mobile. 39ac. w/26 acres w/water rights. 25,000sf of barns, riding arena, breeding lab, & stalls. ML# 16113836 Ron 503-550-0188 Text P875981 to 85377 for Photos!
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$479,900
Wonderful home on cul-de-sac w/optimal views. 4BD/3.1BA, Wine/Butler’s rm, Kitch w/2 WI-Pantries, Granite, & cherrywood cabinets. Private yard. 2 car garage w/ shop area. ML# 16561753 Stacey 971-237-9306
$469,900
Single level home on 2 acres. 3BD/2.1BA, formal liv, fam, & din rm. Lg kitch w/eating bar. Bright sunroom w/access to deck. Utility rm w/half bath & lots of storage. ML# 16490704 Laura 503-550-6034 Text T11855012 to 85377 for Photos!
$1,135,000
Private wooded oasis w/Mt Hood views in the Portland West Hills. 3BD/3.1BA, 3135sf w/ bamboo flrs, SS applncs, dual frplcs, mstr bath w/heated flrs. ML# 16116167 Matt 503-8807570 Text P237585 to 85377 for Photos!
Luxurious 4BD/2.1BA home w/all daily liv on main flr. Cherry cabinets, s/s applncs, gas cook island, walk-in pantry. Upper deck/covered lower patio. ML# 15326398 Dixie 503-5504465 Text P987823 to 85377 for Photos!
Great 3BD/1.1BA home. Kitch w/granite & maple cabinets. Living room w/bay window & gas frplc. New deck, fully fenced, low maintenance backyard. ML# 16673243 Laura 503-550-6034
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BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION! 3BD/2.1BA, liv & fam rms, slab granite counter tops, SS appls, laminate & tile flrs. Home sits well off Burnside in beautiful & quite setting. Bob Sisul 503-703-3233
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AMAZING VIEW FROM THIS BRAND NEW HOME! 4BD/2.1BA, 9’ ceilings, hrdwds, formal din, & liv rm. Kitch w/Quartz counter tops, SS appliances & pantry. Huge patio & beautiful back yard. Bob Sisul 503-703-3233
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BEAUTIFUL 2 LEVEL CONDO. 3BD 2.1BA, living & family rooms. Slab granite counter tops, SS appliances, laminated & tile floors, 9’ ceilings on the main floor. Bob Sisul 503-703-3233
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GORGEOUS TRADITIONAL HOME w/ City & Mt. St. Helen views. 4BD/2.1BA, kitch w/granite, double ovens, island & pantry. Fam rm w/ built-ins. Fireplace in LR & FR. Stuart Gunderson 503-319-4455.
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$629,500 GORGEOUS CUSTOM HOME on 2 acres. 4BD/2.1BA w/hrdwd flrs, 9’ ceilings, solid slab granite, kitch w/custom cabinets. 3 car garage. This home is a 10! ML# 16526237 Lindsey Dudevoir 503-953-4117 Text P991769 to 85377 for Photos!
$285,000 VERY PRIVATE & the perfect
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$849,000 AMAZING MT. HOOD VIEWS on 1.85 private acres! 3508sf home w/5BD/4BA, 4 bay shop/RV Garage, 3 stall barn, x-fenced, pasture, arena, dog kennel, parking, garden, deck, & patio. Bonnie Drake 503-313-6192 Text P1006162 to 85377 for Photos!
$699,000 GREAT ROOM DESIGN. Approx. 3000 sf, 3BD/2BA + office. Formal Liv & Din Rms. 24’ x 42’ RV garage/shop. Cyclone fenced yard on .74 acre. Located in Mt. Shadows subdivision. ML# 16259669 Judy Ricks 503-319-0836 Text P1006153 to 85377 for Photos!
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$799,000 AMAZING MT. HOOD VIEW from this 3BD/1BA Farmhouse! Huge shop w/80+ usable acres! Out back has a garden area, greenhouse, hen house, & hay storage. ML#15591902 Valerie Gillum 503-449-4435 Text P887208 to 85377 for Photos!
$379,950 PRIVATE 1 ACRE MT CHALET near thousands of acres of BLM property! Like New 3BD/3BA Open Great Room style w/Hdwd flrs, gas frplc, soaring ceiling, & French drs to deck! ML# 16254330 Mark Shearman 503-804-2651
$397,000 SPRAWLING RANCH on .21 acre w/everything you need! 4BD/2BA, 2 gas FP, laminate flrs, bonus liv area, & master w/skylite & sliding door to deck! ML# 16631033 Jewel Stockli 503-936-2432
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$1,299,000 GORGEOUS HOME ON 2+ AC! 5200sf w/Vaulted ceilings & grand windows. Gourmet ktchn w/Viking aplncs, & granite. Aptmt above barn. Outdoor ktchn, w/frplc & sports court! ML# 16078430 Valerie Gillum 503-449-4435
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place to build that special dream home on the River! Spectacular views of Sandy River. Great steelhead & salmon fishing. ML# 12124995 Steve Summer 503-880-5231 Text P913432 to 85377 for Photos!
home in Kensington Bluff. Cherry hrdwd flrs, custom cabinets, custom lighting, kitch w/ nook & island. Patio deck w/retractable awning. ML# 16303883 Karen Smith 503-661-6195 Text P972209 to 85377 for Photos!
approx 741’ of Deep Creek frontage min from Clackamas! Apprx 2000 native plants/ trees planted in 2014. 12x20 Storage bldg. 100gal propane tank. Daylene Gourde 503-799-1226 Text P755662 to 85377 for Photos!
6+ Acres w/4 Bdrm home, approx 40x100 ft shop, Zoned R2, potential development, 44+ lots. ML# 15416517 Jewel Stockli 503-936-2432
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Beautiful spacious home with 2 master suites on main level! Light and bright with wall of windows on both levels! Great room w/ floor to ceiling rock fireplace. Open kitchen with huge island! Huge deck on both levels. Potential for 2nd living quarters downstairs w/ 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms (not completely finished) 2 garages & tons of storage. Mature yard w/garden. $648,950
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VERY NICELY KEPT 3BD/2BA Commonwall home, close ENJOY SMALL TOWN LIVING in this single level home! to schools, shopping & more! Fenced yard, mature land- 3bd/2ba, 1446sf with room for RV’s on a large lot. scaping, deck & heat pump. $210,000 $225,000
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As a premier real estate agent in the Portland area, I’m here to provide you with all the resources and information you need to buy or sell real estate. I work with buyers and sellers in the greater Portland area, including Milwaukie, Happy Valley, Tigard, Oregon City, West Linn, Lake Oswego, Beaverton and many surrounding areas. I look forward to hearing from you! Text P737237 to 85377 for Photos!
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$444,900 Make an offer soon and close in time for Summer fun! Your own patch of paradise, spacious home perfect for a large family with an appetite for entertainment! Large deck & large in-ground pool, 2nd family room w/ custom bar, near 1/2 acre of tree lined bliss to explore and enjoy! Newer roof, Furnace, H20 & more! 1015 mins to DT & I205. West Linn
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to inspire Your Space by Sumita Dalmia Is your family hankering for more space? If you love your home too much to move, then ask a loft specialist to measure up your home’s attic space, or think about converting that empty nook into a private escape in your own home. Whether you have the
Home Office It’s easy to free up space in the corner of the kitchen or the living room by moving your desk and office space to the loft. It will be a quieter and calmer environment, and you can benefit from the loads of sunlight pouring through a skylight above your work station.
Guest Bedroom If you have family or friends that visit often, it would make sense to create a bedroom for them. Position the single beds under the eaves so that they have enough height to stand up in the center of the room. This way, you can throw out those air mattresses and sleeping bags and allow them to feel well rested and comfortable when they come over.
room to create extra bedrooms, a library, or simply a cool playroom for the kids, converting the loft can add a definite wow factor to your home.
Split Level Living Space If you are lucky enough to have plenty of height to play with in your loft, then consider using two levels to define areas with different uses. Create a warm and cozy living room feel with a bedroom combo raised on top for dual practicality. Raising the bed with bookshelves also allows you to use the space as a study.
Cozy Den If you have a grumpy teenager who usually doesn’t want your company when they have friends over, give them the gift of a den. This space can be ideal for gaming, gossiping, and dancing to their favorite songs, without you having to sacrifice your primary family room area.
Kids Playroom Using bright and uplifting colors in addition to a large skylight to let sun in, this space can be transformed into a child’s bedroom, especially since the little ones are less likely to hit their head on the ceiling! Place down a colorful rug, a chalkboard wall for kids to draw on, and splash some paint on a feature wall to make the space inviting for kids! Consider using a cheap vinyl tile flooring so that the kids can also use their as their arts and crafts area and you don’t have to worry about the carpet.
Extra Storage Is there anyone that doesn’t need additional storage in their house? How about a place for all of those shoes? Or those photo albums and keepsakes? Your coin collection? Try installing shelves, drawers, and sliding closet doors to create a space where you can hide off-season coats, shoes, old books, and those knick knacks that you just aren’t ready to throw out yet!
Add Whimsy to Your Garden for a Unique Look How would it feel to step out of your home
and into another world? That is what a whimsical garden oasis can provide. Full of personality, unique touches, and creative character additions. A garden with whimsy will leave you feeling inspired and whisked away to another world! What can you add to your garden to achieve this wonderful whimsy? Read on for ideas.
by Jacklyn Renz
Calling All Creatures What would a whimsical garden be without creatures to populate it? There are some staple features such as gnomes and fairies that offer that fun, lighthearted touch. Also, trending these days with garden whimsy are colorful frogs, owls, birds, and other friendly faces. The great thing about the character of creatures is that they can be off-the-wall and funny, adding humor, smiles, and laughter to your playful garden palace.
Begin with the Pathway For starters, a unique pathway to your garden will be fun to follow. Pathways are an important part of the landscape because they define the border for foot traffic. Large cobblestones are unique, adding a smooth hardscape texture to the entire garden. Try round cut-outs from an old stump. Something as simple as pebbles lined with colorful flowers will serve a double purpose of drawing the eye towards your garden and adding a pop of color.
Night Lights for Night Owls Perhaps you are more of a night owl than a morning bird. Lighting will bring a spark of wonder to any night time garden space. The skyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the limit with lighting! Any unique glass or ceramic piece can be easily turned into a lantern with a simple candle. If electricity is accessible, then hanging lanterns made from mason jars and christmas lights can do wonders. There are store-bought options as well. Cascading lights hanging from a tree, or several, can be used to create a co-coon of light surrounding the garden.
Invite Wildlife As with any garden space, watching wildlife can be a fun past time while you sit and enjoy na-ture. Invite these creatures in with unique feeders and houses. Birdhouses are especially versa-tile whilst creating your whimsical world. Paint them any color or stain that is needed for the space. These feathered friend feeders can be hung overhead from branches or posted at any height to keep the space evenly filled. Birdbaths make a beautiful whimsy highlight and can be decorated with stones, vines, or lights.
Have a Seat Trinkets and Detail The little details in a garden make for fun conversation pieces. The smaller pieces can be col-lected and added over time without crowding the scenery. Things like painted stones, mush-room figurines, small creatures, and colorful glass bottles are just a few of the trinkets that come to mind. If you have a theme, such as garden tea party or vintage vacation, then stick with the items that will elaborate on your chosen theme. Not only will these trinkets add fun elements to the space, they will make for a great collector’s hobby too!
Plants Not Just for Pots It’s no doubt that any gardener loves a variety of plant life. Now is the time to use that wide spectrum of loved foliage to add pops of color to the landscape. But don’t stop there. The fun thing about whimsy is that almost anything can be used as a planter. Old tables, rusted chairs, bathtubs, instruments...we’ve seen it all! One quick note is to be sure that anything used as a planter have adequate drainage for your plants.
New Life for the Old Shoe Now is the time to resurrect life into the once tossed out and forgotten things. Birdbaths make beautiful miniature gardenscapes. Broken pots can be stacked and planted with cascading vines that pour over into the garden. Old garden gear such as wheelbarrows, rusted shovels, and worn out wagons can be used as planters or centerpieces. Try grouping together some of those flea market finds for a fun focal point.
What would any garden be without a place to sit and enjoy it? It’s more than just patio furniture that we can add to the garden (although patio furniture will work just fine). If you are handy at sewing, make your own outdoor pillows using a unique print of your choice. Old furniture can be repurposed for life outside. Use tree stumps with added seat cushions. Swings aren’t just for the young; add a metal swing, with hanging lights and throw pillows. Whatever it is you do with seat-ing, be sure it’s comfortable. Without proper seating, your gardenscape can’t be properly en-joyed.
Fairy Gardens Another staple item for a whimsical garden scene is a fairy garden. A fairy garden is a small garden complete with living structures (for the fairies, of course), architecture, and growing plants. This cute little garden highlight begs for the artist to have their way in creating a minia-ture garden world. A fairy garden also serves as a wonderful project to work on with your kids. Start them out early and their thumb will be green in no time.
Flowing Fountains Your whimsical garden has satisfied the visual and tactile senses thus far, but what about some sweet sounds to satisfy the ear? This is where fountains come in. They are a gentle flow of wel-comed relaxation. Fountains have a wide range of size and come in a variety of shapes. De-pending on your tastes, fountains can be simple with stones, plant life, and pebbles, or a bit more elaborate, made out of the more unusual of things, like an old piano (yes, these do exist) or a watering can.
Vintage Finds for Whimsical Flair It seems that vintage is all the rage these days, and gardening is no exception. For added depth to the garden, draw the eye upward with tree decor. Use vintage tea cups and tea pots dangling from the branches overhead. Tarnished silver pieces can be nailed to fences or trees for a fun indoor feel. If you have adequate shelter, vintage books, suitcases, or trunks can be added for both reading material and drink placement.
Now that you have some ideas for your unique whimsical garden space, go and have fun. There is no limit to whimsy, so let your creative juices flow freely!
Sources: pintrest.com, thegardenglove.com, fairygardening.com
EYE CATCHING CHANGES You Can Make to Any Room Is it time to change things up in your home? Follow these easy tips and suggestions to make drastic or subtle changes to any room.
Start small. For those of us who like switching things up every now and then, there are so many options that can really make any room look like it had a makeover. Simple items such as vases, picture frames and accent furniture makes a room look completely different. Choosing a coordinating color or an accent color can be the foundation of the vibe you are trying to achieve in any room. Switching out old photos frames for new or vintage frames makes the walls pop. Take it a step further by switching out the actual photo itself to incorporate moments that represent you such as wedding photos or a favorite family vacation photo. Floating shelves are also a great option to break up a boring wall by placing them at different eye levels. This can also elongate and widen a small room by making it appear to be bigger.
Consider paint or wallpaper.
Change up your furniture.
If you are focusing on changing things
Another easy idea to switch things up is
up on the walls, don’t be afraid to paint
to buy new furniture. You don’t have to
or buy wallpaper. Choosing a wall color
spend an excessive amount of money.
that coordinates with any accent colors
Set your budget and shop for your wal-
in the room is a great idea. You can paint
let! You can even go to resale stores or
walls a solid color, or even be brave and
thrift shops to find cool furniture pieces.
paint stripes, or a chevron pattern on
New couches, sofas and lounge chairs
an accent wall. If painting seems like a
make any room pop! If you’re unable to
daunting or time consuming idea, there
buy new furniture, try inexpensive blan-
are easy options like self-adhesive wall-
kets, colorful throws or accent pillows
paper or self-adhesive design stickers.
to make a quick and easy change. Slip
Wallpaper can quickly change the design
covers for furniture can also be a great
of any room! It’s an inexpensive idea that
option as they are easy to remove and
can work with any budget. To make a wall
can make an old couch go from drab to
color pop, you can also consider chang-
fab! Accent pieces such as side tables or
ing the lighting in any room! Lamps,
a coffee table are great purchases that
bulbs, and chandeliers come in all types
can be used for years!
of shapes, styles, and colors. A new coordinating light fixture can help achieve the
An even easier idea to change your
look in any room you want to redesign.
room’s new look is with an area rug. Start by deciding on the color you want the rug to be, and then choose a texture. Thick rugs or rugs with patterns and designs on them make any room pop and get a subtle or drastic change. Area rugs or runners are also great because they are typically small, inexpensive, and can be placed in areas with heavy floor traffic to save your carpet underneath.
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5 OUTSTANDING CRAFTSMAN HOME Has all of the luxury you would expect through the gates of Salishan Hills and just 2 hours from Portland. This 4BD/3.5BA, 2993sf home is everything you could ask for. Rich cherry floors, slab granite counters, custom tile, & plush carpet. Two gas fireplaces keep you cozy. Ocean & forest views too!
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3 BEDROOM 2 BATH HOUSE that needs your hammer and nails. One Bedroom and Bath on Main floor, Two Bedrooms and Bath upstairs. The Basement is original and ready for your creative ideas. Cash Only. MLS 16577260. Contact Roger Erickson for more info. 503504-1202 PORTLAND
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EXQUISITE NEWLY BUILT IN DESIRABLE HURTING FARMS! 4BD/4BA, 1/2 ac lot. High Ceilings, Open Concept. Formal Living, Dining, & Family. Cherry Cabinets & built-ins. Brazilian Cherry floors, heated Granite Counters. Master on the main w/Fireplace. $1,395,000
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BETHANY NEIGHBORHOOD & .34 ACRE LOT! This 3BD/2.5BA home has it all! Fantastic layout w/open Kitch, formal Din, Liv, & Fam rms. Master on the main w/lg walk in close & partial heated bathroom flrs! Covered front/back (TimberTech) decks. $754,900
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HOME/DUPLEX 3 BLOCKS FROM NW 23RD! RARE investment opportunity for commercial storefront & 3BD living upstairs. 2BD downstairs w/granite counter! Currently rented & used as duplex. $798,000
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BEAUTIFUL 1.48 ACRE VIEW LOT OFF SKYLINE BLVD! Property has been surveyed, lot confirmed & septic approved w/City of Portland. Preliminary plans for 3,600 sq. ft. Contemporary home (4BD, 3BA, 3 car gar.) included w/sale! $199,950
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TEXT P817322 TO 85377 HARD TO FIND CLOSE IN VIEW PROPERTY WITH 2 ACRES!! 10-15 minutes to Tanasbourne & DT PDX. Gorgeous Mountains, Hillside and Valley Views. Private setting cleared for your dream home. Flat ground-room for horse (animals) BUILDING READY! 15.07 acre parcel for sale for $499,000 as well! $399,000
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RIVER FRONT HOME ON 1.34 ACRES! Updated kitchen, newer carpet & fresh paint. Full basement w/ private entry- separate guest quarters that includes kitchen, bathroom, laundry and bonus/storage room.Currently rented as two separate units. Great live or rental potential! $429,000
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NEARLY 1/2 ACRE WITH 4 BEDROOMS! CLOSE to Washington Square. R-12 Zoning has potential for multi-family residents. Possible for either attached or single family units- Buyer to do own diligence. $299,900
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Rare beach front house in Cannon Beach with haystack views!!!!! Radiant Heat Flooring, Custom Cabinets, Viking Appliances, Killer Views! Custom Baths, Jet Tub. Built to last. Rustic Modern Style. Rare opportunity! $1,089,000
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EXCEPTIONAL LINCOLN CITY VIEW LOT across street from the Ocean front. Down the street from famous Nelscott Reef surf break & Canyon Beach Park! Photo is of beach, not actual lot. $69,000
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