1725 NW 137th Ave

Fresh & Flowing With Light

4 bed, 3 bath // 1,991 SF // $465,000

Perched amongst tree-lined street in highly coveted Terra Linda neighborhood, this updated home will be love at first sight. Original oak hardwood floors, remodeled kitchen featuring quartz counters, modern back splash, skylight and dining nook. Updated bathroom with white subway tile, tile floor and craftsman sink. Cozy up around the living room fireplace or sprawl out in the lower family room. 3 beds up, 1 in lower. Flowing with natural light throughout, this home is fresh, functional and ready for your finishing touches.  Large, private backyard. Ample storage and two car garage.

A+ location for convenience and amenities in the heart of Cedar Hills. Walk to school, located under 1/2 mile from Terra Linda Elementary School and Sunset High School. Less than 1 mile from the home is Terra Linda Park, Safeway, Home Depot, Sunset Athletic Club, Columbia Sportswear Headquarters and much more.

MLS: 17598053

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Front & Back Yard

Dining Room // Family Room // Kitchen

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

11042 SW 39th Avenue

Crisp & Clean Traditional Southwest Abode

3 Bed, 2.5 Bath // 1,696 SF // $425,000

Crisp, clean, move-in ready home awaits in West Portland Park. Living with ease, this traditional floor plan welcomes guests with vaulted ceilings beaming with natural light. Main floor features two fireplaces, living and dining room, efficient kitchen with breakfast nook and family room. Glass slider off kitchen leads to private, level backyard, ideal flow for outdoor entertaining. Three bedrooms upstairs. Airy master suite with walk-in closet and bath. Two car garage, ample storage.

Excellent central location tucked amongst the tree's and nature trails in the heart of SW Portland. Quiet neighborhood with walkability. Easy access to 1-5, short drive to downtown, Multnomah Village, and amenities. Updates include: newer roof, fresh interior and exterior paint, new stainless steel stove and hot water heater. Fantastic value, a must-see!

MLS: 17558811

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Front & Back Yard

Living room // Dining room // kitchen // family room

full master suite & bedrooms

Bathrooms // Laundry room

garage

How To Throw a Block Party

Meet neighbors, build community, and have a blast with a summer block party

Block parties might be the best way to get out and meet your neighbors and help build community in your neighborhood. Once you know what to do, they're easy to organize and easy to throw as everyone helps to pitch in. If you've recently moved into your neighborhood, it's a great way to quickly meet everyone and start your relationship off well. Go out and make your block party your own, but here are the tools and ideas you need to get started:

STEP 1

Pick a date and put together a flyer

If you have a small tight knit neighborhood, reach out to your neighbors with a couple dates to see if there's a convenient time for everyone. If not, pick a Saturday when you think weather will be good. No date will work perfect for everyone, but steer clear from holidays when most people will likely have plans (4th of July, Labor Day, Memorial Day). 

Give yourself a couple weeks minimum to put together the block party. If you let the neighbors know too far in advance, there's a good chance it will slip their minds. For your 1st block party, 2 to 3 weeks notice should be perfect. 

Once you have a date, put together an easy to read flyer with all the details. Let your neighbors know when it it, where it will be located, what (if anything) will be provided, what they can do to contribute, and how to reach you if they have any questions. I'll touch on some simple ideas below that you can provide for the party to get neighbors excited. As an example, here's a flyer that I passed out for our neighborhood block party in Sunnyside. 

STEP 2

Get a Permit to Close Your Street

The city of Portland requires a permit to close down your street. It's a surprisingly simple process. I had an approval within 10 minutes after submitting my application. You'll need to provide the city with the details of your event and a traffic control plan to show where your "street closed" signs will go. Here's where you can grab a sample flyer, traffic control plan, and submit your block party to the city. 

STEP 3

market your block party 

Nothing beats good old fashioned door knocking and leaving flyers at neighbor's door. I had an absolute blast meeting neighbors I've never met before. Everyone was excited to hear about the party and most of the people that I met showed up. Leave a flyer with them with all the details or stick a flyer in their door handle if they're not home. People like to help, let them know what they should bring: chairs, a table, yard games, drinks, food for the BBQ or to share with neighbors are all good ideas. 

Nextdoor.com is a great app that connects neighborhoods. You can also post your block party on Nextdoor to easily reach neighbors that are already on the app or enlist help. I used Nextdoor to see if there were any neighborhood bands that wanted to play at out block party and lucked out with a band that was eager to help. 

Step 4

What can you provide for a great party?

While this is a community party with an easy shared venue, it will be greatly appreciated by your neighbors if you set-up or coordinate the basic items needed for a good party. Here's are some basic items needed for your block party:

• Plastic utensils
• Paper plates
• Napkins
• Plastic cups
• Water jug
• Condiments
• Grill for everyone to use
• Tables for food
• Yard games
• Speakers and music

If you love to entertain, here's some ideas to really liven up your party!

• Live band (there's a good chance there's a band in your neighborhood who would love to play)
• Drinks (a nice cold iced keg always goes over well)
• Inflatable pool (there's a good chance someone in the neighborhood has one they'd be happy to set-up)

Step 5

Rent barricades

You'll need to set up "street closed" barricades when your party starts. There's a couple different places in Portland to rent them, both vendors I reached out to cost $45 to rent their signs. Block Party PDX is right of Interstate Avenue in close-in north Portland. 

Step 6

Party on!

Have a blast meeting your neighbors, getting in on the good neighborhood gossip, and enjoying the community you call home!

9317 SW 54th Avenue

Gorgeous Pinterest-Worthy SW Abode

3 Beds, 2 Baths // 1,908 SF // $489,000

Tucked amongst the trees, this pinterest-worthy abode sits serene and stylish for it's lucky next owner. Fresh and modern, this home lives large both indoors and out. Main floor features formal living room centered around the fireplace, cozy family room, updated kitchen with entertainer's flow to dining space with slider to dual level deck. Upstairs boasts huge master bedroom with office, walk-in closet with organizer designer detailed bathroom remodel, two beds and attic playroom. Fully fenced yard with private, wooded setting.

Fantastic location located at the end of a quiet dead-end street in high-demand Ashcreek. Two blocks from Smith Elementary/Park, minutes to Multnomah Village, 1-5 and shopping. 

Like a page out of Pottery Barn, this home's extensive list of updates creates the quintessential contemporary look. Updates include: new roof in 2015, new flooring throughout, all new interior and exterior paint, Rejuvenation light fixtures, new stainless steel kitchen appliances, slate fireplace tile, new fencing, and front door. Most notable is the stunning bathroom remodel completed in 2016 featuring the hand-made European inset vanity, quartz countertops, his & her trough sink, and subway tile shower with glass door.

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Front & Back Yard

Living Room // Dining Room // Kitchen // Family Room

Master with office

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

attic playroom

597 NW 170th Drive

597 NW 170th Drive // 2,369 SF // $599,000

A slice of serenity awaits at this sprawling one level home on a coveted oversized corner lot. Fantastic foyer feng shui greets you with vaulted ceilings, open concept layout, and a wall of windows. Stunning chef's kitchen hosts handmade custom cherry cabinets. Family room off kitchen features slider to covered patio ideal for year-round entertaining. South facing garden with raised beds. High demand Five Oaks Neighborhood. 2.5 miles from Nike Headquarters.

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Exterior

ENTRY // LIVING ROOM // DINING ROOM

KITCHEN

BEDROOMS // BATHROOMS