Rosy Rose City Bungalow
1323 NE 60th Ave 2BR/1BA $224,900. This sweet little house is a winner, especially at this price point. Yes, you will be very close-in, yes the systems are updated, yes it has charm, and yes, the basement adds some valuable space & more potential. The downsides? There is an eating area but no formal dining room; the street is busier than average but not a major artery; and well, that’s pretty much it. Blink a few times, and I suspect this one will be gone. more info + photos

Welcome to Grandma’s
6403 NE 38th Ave $239,000 2BR/1BA. In a quiet little pocket just north of Fernhill Park lies this lonely little house. Step back in time, although not a time known for its quality finishes and craftsmanship. Sadly, there is much to do here in the way of “sweat equity” for this reason, but most of it is in the cosmetics spectrum. Hardwoods under carpet, some newer mechanicals, etc. but it does pale compared to the “Rosy Rose City” bungalow for $15K less that I saw an hour before. more info + photos

Concordia Clunker
5526 NE 39th Ave 3BR*/1BA $299,000. A clean, freshly-painted small bungalow in the northeasterly corner of the neighborhood; but beyond that, disappointing in its layout…note my asterisk above, because although the house is billed as a 3BR, it is really a 1BR plus two bonus rooms. The street is also “spotty” and close to Killingsworth; a fair deal perhaps at about $250K. more info + photos

Cozy Craftsman Perfection
3225 NE 25th Ave 2BR/2BA $419,000. If you want very much to be in Irvington, can live in a small house but want a sparkler, this is it. Priced nearly $50K below what it sold for just two years ago, and beautifully remodeled or restored in every corner, this 1925 bungalow is in the heart of the ‘hood and tough to criticize. There is a nice family room and pretty bath in the basement, too. more info + photos

Going, going,...
4207 SE Clinton. 2BR/1BA $319,900. This one deserved an advance email as by the time the blog goes up it could be gone. Curb appeal will bring you up the front stairs and roomy formal spaces with AMAZING original built-ins will leave you begging for more. The kitchen is my favorite kind: huge and functional w/room for your own style to emerge. Some new counters, sink, and a range, and it's a sweet place indeed. Two good sized bedrooms, a finish worthy basement, AND a studio out back make this a Clinton delight. Oh, and offers are being presented on Friday... more info + photos

1896 Brooklyn
3726 SE 8th Ave. 2BR/1BA $269,900. After reading my partners reviews, I might head north for a house under $250k instead, but this little turn of the century farmhouse has some charm starting with the front porch, and a pretty vintage fixture in the living room complemented by a stained glass window. The kitchen is "granite" new and there's an old butler's pantry that probably used to be the kitchen. Bedrooms are just ok, it has a main floor laundry, and the basement is probably only good for storage but has a shiny new paint job. more info + photos

Comfy Sellwood Townhouse
1442 SE Umatilla St. 2BR/2.1BA $299,900. Easy living in this 2004 built townhouse right across the street from Sellwood Middle School. These seem well built with nice finishes but not what some would consider top range (read: tile not granite). Nice tile though and this corner unit gets lots of light and feels, well, just comfortable. Would work for roommates too with 2nd bath attached to 2nd bedroom. more info + photos