2505 NE 42ND AVE, Portland, OR 97213
- $700,000
- 3
- BD
- 2
- BA
- 2,962
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $700,000
- List Price
- $770,000
- Closing Date
- May 28, 2026
- Days on Market
- 35
- Status
- SOLD
- MLS#
- 773270049
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Partial Bathrooms
- 1
- Living Area
- 2,962
- Lot Size
- 5, 000 to 6, 999 SqFt
- Region
- Portland Northeast
Property Description
This Grant Park home soars among the highly desired tree-lined avenues & top-rated schools which buyers wait for! Priced to sell – don’t miss this! Steeped in history & lovingly held for 46 years, this 1911 Craftsman 4-square is a rare blend of timeless character, thoughtful updates & exceptional versatility. Rich with original detail, the home showcases box beam ceilings, classic built-ins, & expansive wood floors. A wood-burning fireplace anchors the living space, while sunlight pours generously into the dining area, creating a warm & inviting atmosphere. The kitchen honors its heritage with original features, complemented by a newer Bosch stovetop & dishwasher, vintage double ovens, & a generous central island for tasks & gatherings. Upstairs, a beautifully renewed bathroom preserves the look of original tilework & oversized tub, pairing historic charm with modern comfort. The spacious primary bedroom is a serene retreat, with a converted sun-porch as walk-in closet & access to the bath. The property offers remarkable utility & future potential. An oversized garage with access from Brazee St, ensures ease for coming & going. And, the impressive attached shop—complete with exhaust fan, full bath, a newer electrical panels (working in concert with the original in the basement,) & a reinforced cement buttress—supports projects or perhaps a living-space? The huge (630 sqr ft) deck on top of the shop & garage sits on heavily reinforced walls with rebar every 18 inches in both directions, for entertaining, container gardening, & a future ADU! Additional features include a poultry coop, a full-house fan for cooling, & a large attic with headroom & development potential. Fresh interior paint enhances the main living areas & flexible lower-level spaces. Ideally located just blocks from Trader Joe’s, Grant Park, & convenient mass transit, this is a home where historic beauty, modern, modern livability & future opportunity converge. [Home Energy Score = 2. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10246349]
Additional Information
- Tax Amount
- $8,416
- Year Built
- 1911
- High School
- Grant
- Elementary School
- Beverly Cleary
- Middle School
- Beverly Cleary
- Fireplaces Total
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Garage Type
- Attached, Extra Deep
- Acres
- 0.12
- Living Area
- 2,962
- Stories
- 2
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Master Bedroom Level
- Upper
- Fireplace Description
- Wood Burning
- Fuel Description
- Gas
- Heating Description
- Forced Air, Forced Air - 90%
- Hot Water Description
- Gas
- Exterior Description
- Wood Siding
- Roof Type
- Composition
- Sewer Description
- Public Sewer
- Style
- Craftsman, FourSquare
- View
- City
- Parking
- Driveway, Off Street
- Security Or Entry
- Entry, Security System Owned
- Parking Description
- Driveway, Off Street
- Road Surface
- Paved
- Exterior Features
- Deck, Patio, Porch, Poultry Coop, Workshop, Yard
- Interior Features
- 4th Floor, Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, Laundry, Murphy Bed, Water Purifier
- Kitchen Appliances
- Built-in Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Appliances, Island, Pantry, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tile
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Listing courtesy of Property Group NW. Selling Office: Urban Nest Realty.
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