7039 N Portsmouth Ave, Portland, OR, 97203

Enjoy the charm and versatility of this historic Portland foursquare home. Perfect as a personal residence or a rental investment for university faculty, students, traveling nurses, or nearby corporate transplants. Built with hand hewn half-stone half-cedar construction, the home is naturally insulated, providing cozy winters & cool summers. The covered front porch seating that wraps around to a concrete corner patio overlooks a lush yard, full of historic plantings & bulbs, unique varietals, espaliered apples & 15 mature fruit trees -all already pruned & mulched for winter. Inside, you'll find stunning original woodwork & a beautifully designed, easy-flow floor plan. Living, dining room & library boast oversized windows, washing the spaces in natural light. Updated electric, fresh modern paint, historic fixtures & hardwood floors extend throughout. Library has original pocket door. The bright kitchen offers exceptional storage with walk-in pantry & eat-in drop counter, & access to a large covered back porch. The upper bathroom is recently remodeled with marble tile, dual vanity w marble countertop, linen closet, & shower, plus the original claw foot tub/shower combo. The clean, dry basement sports the original workbench, two washers & dryer and is prepped for a living space conversion or ADU. The attic also has updated electric and plumbing for a studio addition with kitchen & bath. The property also features a private backyard with raised planting beds, two car parking, street parking, and per Multnomah County, a 2-unit ADU can be added in the backyard. Yard wall approved for fence install on top. Green spaces in three directions, on three major bus lines, full Overlook jogging & bike paths close at hand, & university campus just 3 blocks away. For more details, see the attached features list. This home has been full of family & laughter for decades & as a corner lot makes for sweet community engagement. The seller is completing a 1031 exchange.