PICKS OF THE WEEK Archive #6, 12/2009:

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12/28/09: 1952 Laurelhurst (SE) Transitional Ranch. 3 beds, 2 bath, 3008 sq ft. $425,000.

FANTASTIC vintage ranch in posh Laurelhurst, just across from Laurelhurst Park. This is a rare design for this neighborhood.
Turreted kitchen with original cabinetry, and swanky green tile. Original bath with vintage yellow and black tile scheme with foil wall paper,
reeded glass partition and original bath/freestanding shower, half-moon sink. Hardwoods and built-ins through out, including unusual
reeded glass dividers, and roman brick fireplace. Tuck-under 2 car garage!



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12/27/09: 1958 Burlingame-Hillsdale MCM. 2 beds, 1 bath. 1045 Sq ft. $239,900.

Cute MCM with huge potential located on a quiet hilltop walking distance from coveted Multnomah village. Make this house into what you want with little regret!
Period kitchen with vintage stove top range and wall oven. Hardwoods throughout, and lots of great windows.
Situated next to a recently restored/dwelled-out MCM, you could help mod-out the neighborhood!



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11/10/09: 1960 Hillsdale MCM (SW). 4 beds, 2.1 baths, 3108 sq ft. $600,000.

Beamed and vaulted swingin' 60's two storey MCM in Trendy Hillsdale. Great overhangs and beam-ends in low-pitch gables. Some updates. Bright and airy, with open floor plan, large kitchen and loads of room.



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11/10/09: 1947 Madison South (NE, Jonesmore Tract) Ranchelow (transitional). 3 beds, 1 bath, 2074 Sq Ft. $269,000.

Adorably vintage-intact! Original kitchen with book-matched maple cabinets, vintage scallop-edged updraft vent, period dishwasher!
Vintage baths with original cupboardry and aqua tiles!! Original fixtures throughout, vintage wall paper and paneling, 2 fireplaces, and a BAR!!
It's also very close in.. for those of you AFRAID of living past 82nd, this one is on 78th! woot.



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11/1/09: 1950 SE Arleta-Mt.Scott Standard Ranch. 3 beds, 1 bath. 2884 Sq ft. $279,000.

Wow, truly intact vintage darling! One owner - original builder! Vintage kitchen with marmoleum flooring and countertops.
Vintage pink/maroon tiled bath, paneled finished basement with fireplace and bar. Well maintained huge first home!



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10/19/09: 1956 South Tabor MCM (SE, Dawn View Tract). 3 beds, 1 bath. 1064 sq ft. $259,000.

Wow! Unpainted vaulted beamed ceilings, full wall paneling and fireplace, original kitchen with great cabinetry and countertop.
Bathroom is easily modded-out. This is that close-in dream MCM you're all looking for. JUMP!!



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10/14/09: 1964 Powellhurst Standard with MCM details! (SE, Honeysuckle Nbhd). 3beds, 2 bath. 1516 sq ft. $199,000.

Swanky exterior, interior has a ton of potential, especially at this price! Vintage bath with 'japanese soaking tub'. Large .16 acre lot with
inground swimming pool.



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10/13/09: 1955 Darmel MCM (Tigard). 3 beds, 1 bath, 1805 sq ft. $306,000.

Huge open plan with vaulted ceilings, original kitchens and baths, roman brick fireplaces, gorgeous paneling, and a large .33 acre lot. Neato!



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10/13/09: 1963 Humphrey Park/ Southwest Hills (SW) Pacific Northwest Style MCM. 3 beds, 2.1 baths, 2609 sq ft. $997,500.

Pristinely vintage with vaulted beamed ceilings, flagstone motif throughout, original kitchen and baths. Mature landscaping in japonica style,
in secluded setting with expansive decks. Wow!



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09/30/09: 1961 Concordia Split Level (NE). 3 beds, 1.1baths, 1800 sq ft. $215,000.

Fantastically vintage Total Electric Gold Medallion Home. 3/4-1/4 gabled roof (does anybody know the real name for this?), vintage kitchen
with aqua formica/lam, built-in clock, wall oven and countertop stove. Incredible paneling and roman-brick fireplace. Vintage baths with
original tiles. Full basement, huge yard. It is on a busy street, hence the great price!



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09/30/09: 1960 Mill Park (SE, Lambert Grove Tract) Flat Roof MCM. 3 beds, 2 baths, 1428 sq ft. $160,000.

Everyone can afford their own MCM! Here's a HUD owned property. Will need some fixing up but great potential. Vaulted beamed ceilings,
clerestory windows, roman brick fireplace. Huge .32 acre treed lot.



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09/24/09: 1954 Hazelwood MCM (NE). 2 beds, 1 bath, 1541 Sq ft. $229,900.

Super cute, very original! Awesome vintage kitchen (check out the glass cupboard doors and vintage DW) original lighting, f-to-c windows,
fireplace, and check out that BAR!! Nice roman brick and exterior decorative touches! .15 acres in nice area off Glisan! very central and
pretty close-in. It's been on the market for a while (they just don't get it!) so lets make a deal!!



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09/01/09: 1952 Eastmoreland Ranch (SE). 2 beds, 1.2 bath, 2563 sq ft. $550,000.

Wow, a coveted Eastmoreland Ranch, with May-esque sensibilities? Awesome paneling, original decorative glass panelled entry,
floor-to-ceiling windows, built-ins (everywhere), full wall brick fireplace, vaulted/beamed ceilings, vintage bath, courtyard carport-driveway entry. NEAT!!



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08/26/09: 1965 Argay Terrace Brick Daylight Ranch (NE) 5 beds, 3 baths, 4174 Sq Ft. $399,000.

Awesome modernist brickwork on this standard day ranch with great views in lovely Argay Terrace (the "Dr.Seuss Neighborhood"). Center fireplace, wet bar, swimming pool,
terraced decking = great party house! Mostly vintage kitchen, lots of original woodwork and trim, tons of space!



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08/17/09: 1967 Marylhurst Heights (West Linn) Tri-level MCM. 3 beds, 2.1 ba. 2122 sq ft.$369,000.

WOW! What a great price!! Very vintage, classy MCM in posh West Linn. Vaulted beamed ceilings, floor-to-ceiling and clerestory windows
throughout, stone fireplaces and planters. Original kitchen with AWESOME period "pickled" cabinetry. Gorgeous .42 acre lot.
Convenient tuckunder double garage.



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07/28/09: 1955 Marshall Park/Maplecrest (SW) MCM. 3 bed, 2 ba. 2036 sq ft. $425,000.

Stunning interior!! Seemingly completely vintage vaulted beamed MCM atop second living quarters = A rare 2 level MCM!
Floor-to-ceiling windows, vintage paneling, brick fireplaces, original kitchen, large .4 acre lot. Close in SW! WOW!!


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07/17/09: 1953 Arbor Lodge (N) Standard Ranch, Dwellified. 2 beds, 1.1 baths. 1784 Sq ft. $349,900.

Modern take on a mid-century standard. Dwellified updates - cedar siding, custom modern cabinetry, walnut stained floors, modern baths, horizontal fencing,artist's studio, finished basement.



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07/17/09: 1950 Mt. Tabor/Montavilla (SE) Contemporary Ranch. 2 beds, 1.1 baths, 863 sq ft. $260,000.

Kitschy cute! Lots of rickrack shelving in the original kitchen with vintage tile! Beamed ceilings, oak floors, clean lines. Situated in a
pocket of like homes in a very convenient area, near trendy Stark St.



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07/09/09: 1951 Alameda Ridge (NE) Ken Birkemeier MCM. 4 beds, 2.2 baths. 3055 Sq ft. $799,000.

What a stunner! Built and lived in by Ken Birkemeier, my favorite local architect! Mostly vintage intact with tasteful updates. Spectacular view,
great location, Birkemeier signature brick bond, and a knotty pine basement!!



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07/09/09: 1955 Beaumont Wilshire (NE) Brick Standard Ranch. 4 beds, 2 baths. 2331 sq ft. $319,500.
Cute roman brick, gabled standard ranch, with awnings! Vintage kitchen and bath. Sweet yard, and in the heart of it all. Close to Alberta Arts and Beaumont!



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07/08/09: 1955 South Tabor (SE) Brick Fronted Standard Ranch. 3 beds, 2 baths. 2352 Sq ft. $295,000.
Charming red roman bricked ranch.Vintage glass divider, brick fireplace, raceway ceilings, hardwoods, vct tiles. Covered patio and shaded dog run. Close to Mt. Tabor.



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06/16/09: 1967 Riverdale/Palatine Hill (SW) PacNwStyle/Mid-century Mod. 5 beds, 2.1 baths, 3450 sq ft. $725,000.
This house was on the Richmond School Mid-century Mod tour a few years back, short-sale now. What a deal!
Swank mid-century home with modernist/dwellified updates. Floor to ceiling windows, wrap-around deck, huge flag stone center-fireplace,
3 level living. Prestigious SW address and great schools.

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06/16/09: 1959 Laurelhurst (NE) Custom Hipped-Roof Ranch. 2 beds, 2.1 baths, 2633 Sq Ft. $498,500.
Custom-built one owner home, original throughout. Roman brick fireplaces in living room and kitchen. Vintage PINK bathroom. Huge basement. Close-in!!


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05/20/09: 1956 Parkrose Heights (NE) Standard Ranch. 3 beds, 2.1 baths, 2109 Sq Ft. $249,900.
Vintage intact!! From the aluminum trimmed formica counter tops to the basement bar, this house is a vintager's dream! To-die-for paneling,
great games room, gorgeous yard and great accessibility - freeways and main thoroughfares!



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05/12/09: 1948 Milwaukie Modern Ranch. (SE, Ardenwald) 3 beds, 1 bath. 1368+ sq ft. $279,900.
Wowza! Modern open plan living, vintage ikea kitchen. House is connected to an 832 sq ft electrified studio/shop by a 22 ft covered patio -
great potential for second living area or artists haven. Patio has swanky ' Lanai' potential!!
Large .38 acre lot, just minutes east of Sellwood! Close to downtown cutie Milwaukie too.



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05/12/09: 1951 Eastmoreland Heights (SE, Campus Heights Tract) Storybook Ranch. 3 beds, 2 baths. 2740 sq ft. $359,900.
Fantastic storybook ranch complete with dovecotes! Original windows and lap/brick facade. Large vintage basement with great paneling.
Super close-in in a prestigious east-side neighborhood. Oversized double garage. Neat!



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05/12/09: 1960 Happy Valley Ranch. (SE, Mt. Scott). 4beds, 1.1baths. 2061 sq ft. $269,500.
Mid-century Wower!! Great roofline, original features throughout. Paneling, built-ins, vintage kitchen with formica/aluminum trim, a real laundry room!. Double sink bath - all the amenities of a true ranch! Large .28 acre lot just minutes from the I-205.



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Note: THESE ARE NOT MY LISTINGS - JUST INCREDIBLE ARCHITECURE that I've HANDPICKED!! Call me and I can show them to you!

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