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2008 Pick of the Week Archive, through 5/08

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04/29/08: 1962 Wilsonville Butterfly Roof MCM Ranch. (Wilsonville). 3 beds, 1 bath. 948sq ft. $219,950.
Cute MCM with butterfly roof (which is new btw) in Wilsonville. Beamed ceilings, decent kitchen. At this price You could remodel the remodel!


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04/29/08: 1955 Skyline Walter Gordon Custom MCM. (SW). 4 beds, 3.1 baths. 5048 Sq ft. $1,925,000.
1.8 acre lot, built-ins, great paneling, floor to ceiling windows, a pool, and some remodeling, but if you can afford 2 mil....


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04/23/08: 1971 Highland Hills Taliesen Rummer MCM. (Beav) 4 beds, 2 bath, 2200 sq ft. $540,000.
Rummer flip: Viking, Hansgrohe, Milgard, Duravit, Blanco w/cork floors and Zebra wood counters.


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04/23/08: 1957 Tremont Park, Woodstock (SE) Standard Ranch. 3 beds, 2 baths. 2178 Sq ft. $329,900.
Adorable original knotty pine kitchen, dutch door etc.. nice original storybook features. 400sq ft shop with alley access. Full basement with fireplace and nice paneling.


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04/20/08: 1958 Starkwood (Ventura Park, NE) Storybook Granny Ranch. 2 beds, 2 bath. 1406 Sq ft. $249,900
Darling Storybook.Vintage features throughout! Original Kitchen (check out that stove!!) and baths, brickwork and built-ins.
Big 80x100 lot. Convenient to Max/Freeways.



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04/20/08: 1950 EastPortland Park (West Cully) MCM. 2 beds, 1 bath. 1088 sq ft. $225,000.
Hey you 'must live close-in' kids, don't miss this cute little mid-century just a few blocks from the SPARE ROOM!!
Walk to trendy Alberta Arts and still live affordably!



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04/20/08: 1973 Willamette Heights (NW) Contemporary. 2 beds, 1 bath. 1112 sq ft. $735,000.
16ft vaulted ceilings, wall of windows, architect built. Situated near Forest Park trail head.


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04/13/08: 1958 Multnomah Village (SW) MCM. 3 beds, 1.1 baths. 1745 Sq ft. $329,900.
WOW! Tis too cute! Floor-to-ceiling windows, two fireplaces, beamed and vaulted ceilings, original kitchen!! (mini basement - 200 sq ft!) huge lot!


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04/13/08: 1956 Lorene Park (NE) Ranch. 3 beds 2 baths, 2465 sq ft. $349,000.* NEW Price June 08!!!*
Vintage throughout with modern essentials - new windows, biodiesel and wired for sound!! incredible TIKI BAR!!! Awesome close-in NBHD!! Run, don't walk!!



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03/20:08: 1960 NE Fernhill Transitional Ranch. 2 beds, 2.1 baths. 1839 sq ft. $359,950.
Wow!! I've been waiting along time for this house to hit the market! Clerestory windows, incredible paneling, miles of built-ins, brick fireplace. Close-in NE.



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03/13/08: 1964 Argay Terrace Modern. 3beds, 2 beds. $365,000.
Awesome beamed ceilings, nice woodwork all throughout and check out that COPPER fire place hood! Stylish! Includes Swimming Pool!



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03/05/08: 1959 NE Seymorr Terrace (Parkrose) Storybook Ranch. 3 beds, 2 bath. $329,900.
Wow, total "town and country" neo-colonial! Knotty pine and hammered iron kitchen! Beam and plaster ceilings, knotty pine paneling. Adorable!!
Check out the scenic mantel painting!! Get out your plaid davenport and bear rug and you're ready to go!!



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02/28/08: 1966 Menlo West Rummer MCM. 3 beds, 2 bath, 1508 sq ft. $399,900.
Court Yard design by Oakland for Eichler and built by Rummer. Mahogany paneling. WOW!! Very unique plan for Rummers!



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02/25/08: 1959 NE Rose City Hipped Roof Ranch. 3 beds, 2. bath. 2574 sq ft. $389,900.
One owner ranch!! Funky basement bar! Huge estate-like lot, two car garage/shop with room for TOYS! Close in!



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02/25/08: 1955 St. Johns Miner's Addition Standard Ranch. 3 beds, 2 bath. 2432 Sq ft. $300,000.
Untouched ranchhome. Original kitchen, built-ins, paneling, hardwoods, etc. Huge basement rumpus room with, fireplace, VCT,
BAR and vintage soda-shop style bar stools! Partitioning huge lot, buyer of house has 1st right of refusal.



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02/18/08: 1953 South Tabor Ranch. 3 beds, 1 bath. 2209 sq ft. $369,000.
PRISTINE!! Bookmatched Flame Birch piano-hinged cabinets, original coved marmoleum with decorative inlay, subway tile and formica.
Vintage bath, w/ pink and maroon subway tiles dwell-type horizontal fence, FLOR carpet tiles in bull basement.3rd bedroom is not legal,
but it's bright and comfortable! This one is a WINNER, if I don't say so myself (it's my listing!).


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02/15/08: 1970 Hyland Hills Taliesen Rummer MCM. 4 beds, 2 baths. 2177sq ft. $515,000.
Unrestored Rummer bordering private treed open space. 4 beds + office. Atrium not included in sq ft.



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02/11/08: 1955 N. Overlook Hipped Roof Ranch. 3beds, 1 bath. 2534 sq ft. $329,000.
Close-in Charmer!Original basement with swanky bar, paneling and marmoleum!!



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01/28/08: 1947 NE Hazelwood NBHD? - Frederick Park Tract (Just 7 blocks east of Lorene Park) Brick Standard Ranch. 3beds, 1.5 baths. 3718 sq ft. $244,900.
Holy Kitchen!! WOW. The neatest vintage kitchen I've seen in a long time! I'm speechless! Complete with diner seating and mural! they call it a fixer. HA!!
Outdoor Wall BBQ with SPIT!! WOW!



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01/26/08: 1951 Milwaukie Granny Ranch. 3 beds, 1.5 baths. 2174 sq ft. $ 265,000.
Perfect for you granny-ranch lovers!! 2 fireplaces, bonus room with VCT in finished basement. Vintage Kitchen, PINK formica or is that Red crosshatch?? WOW!!



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01/26/08: 1967 NW Rock Creek Tri-Level Ranch. 3 beds, 3 baths. 2300sq ft. $379,500.
Check this hidden treasure out. Some remodeling, but mostly intact. Airy, vaulted, and spacious. 2 fireplaces.



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01/19/08: 1957 NE Lorene Park Brick Ranch. 4 beds, 2 baths. 3026 sq ft. $390,500.
Wow, vintage quality intact! Ornate brickwork. Vintage kitchen with great original tile and cabinetry. Two kitchens, Three fireplaces.



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01/10/08: 1964 SW Eden Acres (Near Huber Park in Aloha) MCM. 4 beds, 3 baths. 1954 sq ft. $344,900.
Roomy MCM with updates... Large Private treed lot, light and airy. Forced-Air. 2nd living quarters w/ kitchen.



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01/10/08: 1941 SW Burlingame Traditional. 5 beds, 2bath. 3053 sq ft. $579,000.
Wow, talk about cute. Great views, original features, some mid-century updates. Tuck under garage, and basement bar with scalloped detail(painted but you can un-do that!).



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01/08/08: 1952 SE Reed/Woodstock Ranch. 3 beds, 1 bath. 2416 sq ft. $299,900.
This house has walkability!! Close to Woodstock, with view of West Hills. Original throughout, full basement includest original pool table and piano!
You could open your own honky tonk!



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01/06/08: 1954 NE Lower Cully Standard Ranch (one owner!!). 3 beds, 2 baths. 1579 sq ft. $303,900.
Close-in ranch with large lot. Some remodeling. Basement with den and bonus rooms!



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01/06/08: 1952 NE Roseway Ranch. 3 beds, 1 bath. 1460 sq ft. $269,900.*This House is Now Pending* (2 days on Market)
Tasteful Modern remodel. Fireplace and vintage paneling in basement.



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01/06/08: 1955 Mt.Tabor Hipped Roof Brick Ranch. 3 beds, 2 bath. 2200 sq ft. $447,500.*This House is Now Pending* (1 day on Market)
Mt. Hood View. Original kitchen with formica counters and original bath with subway tile, etc. Knotty pine basement bar!! Close in living!



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01/02/08: 1949 SW West Slope Hidden Village Brick Ranch. 3 beds, 3 bath. 2441 sq ft. $384,900.
Mostly original ranch with second kitchen! Nice vintage kitchens, paneling, and slate and brick fireplaces! Wow! FYI: Lot is being partitioned.



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01/02/08: 1955 ParkRose (Mar-Bar Acres) granny ranch. 3 beds, 1bath. 1296 sq ft. $189,900.
Sturdy ranch with all original features, just awaiting you to save it! Check out that great kitchen!! A little elbow grease and you've got a winner!



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