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503-935-2560
Smira Group
144 SE 78TH AVE, Portland, OR 97215
- $430,000
- 4
- BD
- 2
- BA
- 2,486
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $430,000
- List Price
- $435,000
- Closing Date
- Dec 23, 2025
- Days on Market
- 48
- Status
- SOLD
- MLS#
- 242146773
- Rent
- 1840
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living Area
- 2,486
- Lot Size
- 5, 000 to 6, 999 SqFt
- Region
- Portland Southeast
Property Description
Opportunity Awaits in Montavilla! This classic Victorian cottage sits proudly on an oversized corner lot in one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods. With two bedrooms and two baths on the main floor, plus two additional bedrooms in the finished basement, this property offers flexibility for guests, a home office, or creative space—perfect for many lifestyles.The main floor welcomes you with a formal entry and spacious living and dining rooms, all featuring warm wood floors. The updated galley kitchen includes a cheerful eat-in nook, quartz countertops, tile flooring, and direct access to a large deck and side yard—ideal for outdoor dining or morning coffee.Downstairs, the finished basement adds even more livability with a cozy family or media room, two additional bedrooms, a convenient laundry area, and generous storage space. Outside, the oversized fenced lot provides ample room to garden, play, or entertain. With a generous side yard, there’s exciting potential for an ADU or even a future home addition. The extra-long driveway offers plenty of off-street parking and includes a storage shed. Located just blocks from the Montavilla Farmers Market, beloved neighborhood shops, cafes, and restaurants—and with Mt. Tabor Park only minutes away—this home is perfectly positioned for those who value community, walkability, and classic Portland charm.A fantastic opportunity for investors or first-time buyers ready to roll up their sleeves, this Montavilla gem is ready to shine!Please do not disturb tenant—showings by appointment only. [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10242558]
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Additional Information
- Tax Amount
- $6,483
- Year Built
- 1892
- High School
- Leodis McDaniel
- Elementary School
- Vestal
- Middle School
- Roseway Heights
- Acres
- 0.14
- Living Area
- 2,486
- Stories
- 2
- Subdivision
- Montavilla
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Accessibility Features
- Main Floor Bedroom w/Bath
- Master Bedroom Level
- Main
- Cooling Description
- None
- Fuel Description
- Gas
- Heating Description
- Forced Air
- Hot Water Description
- Gas
- Exterior Description
- Wood Siding
- Roof Type
- Composition
- Sewer Description
- Public Sewer
- Style
- Bungalow
- Parking
- Driveway, RV Access/Parking
- Parking Description
- Driveway, RV Access/Parking
- Road Surface
- Paved
- Exterior Features
- Deck, Fenced, Tool Shed, Workshop
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Tile Floor, Washer/Dryer, Wood Floors
- Kitchen Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Quartz, Range Hood, Solid Surface Countertop, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tile
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Listing courtesy of Living Room Realty. Selling Office: MORE Realty.
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