Great Mid-century modern and mid-century modest architecture from the Portland Area! NOTE: THESE ARE NOT MY LISTINGS, merely of mid-century examples I've handpicked, but I can show them to you!!
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11/29/10: 1954 Alameda Standard Hipped Roof Ranch. NE, Alameda Pk) 3 beds, 2 baths. 2757sq ft. $469,000.
Fantastically original ranch in CLOSE-IN Alameda neighborhood! Very rare! One owner home. Fantastic original kitchen with untouched cabinetry, bay window dining nook. Sizeable bedrooms with Philipine mahogany woodwork throughout. Vintage baths. Huge basement with storage and bright rumpus room with fireplace and original flooring. Nice!! Listed by Cristina Foushee, Prudential NW.
Fabulous mid-century marvel with gorgeous paneling, kitschy period add-ons like built-in clocks, original perforated wall sconces, drop lighting etc. Fantastic period kitchen with in-counter range, original dishwasher, breakfast bar, untouched cabinetry with original hardware. Basement with fireplace and very attractive paneling. Huge .27 acre lot! Wow! Listed by John Hatch, Keller Williams.
Talk about built-ins!! Beautiful paneling and built-ins throughout!! Vintage kitchen with original marmoleum flooring, vintage subway tile countertops, untouched cabinetry, and super cute period stove! Vintage baths with similar tile, period sinks and fixtures. Nifty sunroom rife with opportunity. Gargantuan .74 acre lot in private setting! WOW! Listed by Eva Sanders, Meadows Group.
Wowee!! Really untouched! Vintage kitchen with period subway tile and aluminum trimmed marmoleum countertops, original cabinetry in original 40's situation. Living and dining room with attractive arches, coved ceilings and leaded glass built-ins, hardwoods. Cute vintage baths. Fantastic basement with bar, fireplace, period VCT tiles, and knotty pine paneling throughout! Cute! Listed by Shawn Skinner, REMAX Equity Group.
10/27/10: 1955 Russell Storybook 'Cinderella' Ranch. (NE, Tally-Ho Tract) 3 beds, 1 bath, 1080sqft. $195,000.
Adorable storybook in treed neighborhood with dovecotes, picture window, and shutters! Sorry, there are no interior shots.. Close to Glendoveer golf course. Large .17acre lot. Listed by Mary Mather-Slac, Vantage Point Properties.
Fantastic living room with brick fireplace, philipine mahogany mantel and built-ins, original lighting, and fabulous dividing wall. Modernist kitchen and bath updates. Amazing basement with built-in bar and fireplace. CUTE!!
Listed by Shannon Spense, ReMax.
10/18/10: 1965 Oak Grove Mid-century Ranch (Milwaukie, Arista Lts Tract). 4 beds, 2 baths, 1622 sqft, $249,900.
Original exterior - vaulted roof line, period-style fascia board, original globe lamps. Kitchen looks original with maybe newer
cabinet doors, but maintains hanging upper cabinets with wrought iron hangers. Vaulted beamed finished ceilings.
Has a ton of potential to be an MCM showplace. Listed by Terry Reede, Reede Realty.
10/18/10: 1969 Lake Oswego Mid-Century Modern Rummer (Lake O,Green Haven Pt Tract) 3 beds, 2 baths, 1702sq ft, $309,900.
This has all the hallmarks of a Rummer home and likely is (though the listing doesn't confirm it): Half Carport/half garage with transom right-angle windows, atrium entry. Original kitchen, original globe lighting, beamed t&g ceilings, even the bath cabinets and fireplace material scream Rummer. Lots of great potential! Listed by Josh Rudzek, Fairstone Properties.
10/07/10: 1954 Concordia Ken Berkemeier(?) Ranch-alow.(NE, No tract name).. 4 Beds, 2.1 baths, 3331 sq ft. $375,000.
Nice roman brick hipped roof standard ranch with a tuck under garage in trendy NE. Original kitchen has potential for cuteness! Fabulous pink/maroon vintage bath with original fixtures etc. Nifty basement with speedboat mural, vct tile and fireplace. .12 acre lot. Listed by Earline Penson, The Hasson Company
10/2/10: 1948 Raleigh Park Late Deco Ranch. (SW, Multnomah Country Club ADD). 3 beds, 4 bath, 3532 sq ft. $479,000.
Absolutely stunning late deco detailed mid-century ranch. Reeded glass side lights surrounding a vintage 40's deco door. Living room with gorgeous curved wood fireplace mantle with tile and full mirror, hardwoods and picture window. Absolutely amazing vintage kitchen with period fridge and stove, coved marmoleum with trim, and super cool dinette booth! Beautifully paneled master bedroom with fireplace! Absolutely 100% period bath with vintage tile and fixtures. Large .38 acre lot! Wow! Listed by Kathryn Madison, Windermere.
For all you 70's lovers... Redwood paneling everywhere, untouched beamed t&g ceilings, vintage modernist kitchen with clean lines and
original fixtures including wall oven (flair?) and counter-top stove. City view, .25 acre lot!! Listed by Ritchie Metzler, Urban Pacific Real Estate.
UNTOUCHED!! Fabulous mid-century die-cut masonite dividers, awesome paneling and built-ins, vaulted unfinished lap ceilings, absolutely original
kitchen with formica aluminum trimmed countertops. Gleaming hardwoods throughout, and an incredible view of Waverly Countryclub from across Wilamette River. Half acre lot!! Listed by Bill Marquard, The Hasson Company.
Fantastically period Westside Ranch. Original brickwork, paneling, lighting, vct floor tile, etc. Vintage baths with
original cabinetry, tile, tubs and fixtures. Top that off with a super cute built-in bar. On a huge .31 acre lot! Listed by Lori Tideman, WorldRelo Inc.
One of everybody's favorites - a Tabor ranch facing Mt.Hood. Fantastic view from several balconies. Flagstone fireplaces,
vintage kitchen with minor updates, cross mullioned windowed doors ala storybook style..umm did I mention the view? Listed by Brandi Arnold, Windermere Realty Partners.
08/27/10: 1960 Russell Mid-Century Modern Ranch. (NE, Dalziel Terrace). 3 beds, 2.1 baths, 3766 Sq ft. $310,000.
This is one of my favorite houses in Portland. On a quiet street with a view, it's a pristine version of our favorite architecture!
Unpainted tongue-and-groove beamed vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling & transom windows, vintage kitchen with clean-lined
modernist cabinetry - including hairpin-leg built-in desk, vintage baths with original tile, amazing basement rumpus room with roman brick fireplace, original vct, beamed t&g ceilings.
THIS IS A SHOWPLACE. Now get over your fear of the deep NE, and let's write an offer! Listed by Jeanne Lisak, REMAX.
08/11/10: 1960 Blue Heron Bay Lake Oswego MCM (S, Lake View Villas). 3 bd, 2ba, 2572sqft. $575,000.
Incredible lakeside mcm with boat house! Vaulted beamed ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, stellar lake view, dreamy paneling throughout, modernist vintage kitchen with period appliances, basement rumpus room with wet bar/2nd kitchen! Okay maybe LO isn't so bad!! Listed by Mary Jo Avery, REMAX.
08/11/10: 1955 Lake Oswego Neo-Colonial Ranch (S, Palisades Park Tract). 3 beds, 1.1 ba, 1276 sq ft. $310,000.
Darling traditional ranch ala 'Lucy and Desi Move to the Countryside'.. Open beamed and vaulted ceilings with warm knotty pine
paneling and rick-racked built-ins. Original kitchen with hammered iron hardware, built-in wall oven, etc. Cross mullioned windows, hardwoods, and an attractive .29 acre lot. Listed by Karen Johnson, Tall Trees Realty.
08/10/10: 1957 West Linn Contemporary Ranch (S, unknown tract). 3beds, 3 baths, 2016 sq ft. $285,000.
Fantastic open-ceiling plan with amazing wood and cork paneling, vaulted ceilings, transom windows, full wall roman brick
fireplace and vintage baths. Original kitchen with hanging cabinets, in-counter stovetop, wall-ovens and built-in clock.
Large .37 acre lot. Listed by Ray Howard, Medak Realty.
08/10/10: 1958 Concordia Standard Ranch (NE, Van Laeken Addition) 3 beds, 2 baths, 2661sq ft. $399,900.
Incredibly close in grand looking ranch. Beautiful Philipine and blonde knotty pinepaneling, built in hutch, funky foil wall paper(s), roman brick fireplaces. Nice patio, private back yard, and a .20 acre lot in trendy NE Portland. Great walkscore! Listed by Andrea Johnson, REMAX.
08/10/10: 1959 Cherry Blossom Standard Ranch (SE, Cherry Blossom Park Tract) 3 beds, 1.1 ba, 1192sq ft. $214,750.
Fantastic Cherry Blossom neighborhood, super cute, clean, ranch on a culdesac with a territoral view. Cute birch kitchen with formica countertops and aluminum trim and cute shelving! Vintage pink bathroom! Cute back yard on a .20 acre yard.>br> Listed by Ed Medak, Medak Realty.
OH PANELING HOW WE LOVE THEE! Ive never seen so much Philipine Mahogany, Knotty Pine, and what I assume to be maple cabinetry. WOW!
Vaulted ceiling, floor to ceiling windows, vintage lighting, vintage kitchen with multiple storage cabinets and pink tile bath!
Large .20 acre lot! Listed by Nancy Klink, Prudential NW Properties.
08/10/10: 1957 Eastmoreland Standard Ranch (SE, Reed Garden Homes Tract) 3 beds, 2 ba, 2647 Sq ft. $529,000.
Pristinely vintage and rather rare for Eastmoreland, featuring great paneling and built-ins including a hi-fi with turn table!
Atomic starburst franciscan tiles in vintage baths. Large .22 acre lot. Nice!! Listed by Theresa DeSousa, JMA Properties, LLC.
07/12/10: 1959 University Park Standard Ranch. (N.Portsmouth Tract). 3 beds, 2 ba, 2160 sq ft. $325,000.
Super cute "granny" ranch with slick exterior - cross mullioned 'diamond' windows, vertical and horizontal siding flourishes,
and decorative cinderblock 'Stone' wall. Vintage pink and aqua bath with original tile and pink formica countertop.
Finished basement with checkered VCT tile and fireplace, and huge shop with storage. Listed by Rachel Freed, Keller Williams.
07/12/10: 1956 Robinwood MCM (S, West Linn). 4 Beds, 1.1 baths, 2456 sq ft. $259,900.
Wow - untouched Mid-Century Mod!! Vaulted, post & beam construction, transom and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout. Completely original kitchen with interesting cabinetry, wall oven and in-counter stove top. Tons of original built ins. Large .22 lot which backs onto a creek and greenspace. Listed by Raymond Gelbach, Coldwell Banker BSSP.
06/22/10: 1979 South Tabor Modular. 2 beds, 2 bath. 1536 sq ft. $129,000.
Fabulously funky mod modular on a .67 acre lot in the heart of South Tabor. Vaulted ceilings, Floor to ceiling windows, paneling throughout.
Original mod kitchen with unpainted cabinetry. Lots of potential for an awesome price!! Listed by Brenda Hereth, Coldwell Banker BSSP.
06/22/10: 1950 Kenton Transitional "Ranch-elow". (N, Victoria Pk Tract). 3 beds, 2 baths, 2170 sq ft. $342,000.
Darling early mid-century Ranchelow with vintage kitchen including vintage metal 'Morton' cabinetry with reeded glass cupboards. Vintage baths with pink fixtures. Original pickled wood doors and trim. Full basement with knotty pine wainscotting, period VCT tiles, and fireplace. Listed by Christopher Johnson, Windermere.
06/22/10: 1968 Hazelwood "Granny" Standard Ranch.(NE, Sutton Place Tract). 4 beds, 2.1 bath, 3012 sq ft. $325,000.
Charming untouched 'Granny Ranch', vintage kitchen, awesome basement with kitschy basement bar and fireplace in rumpus room, original throughout. Major potential for cuteness. Listed by Douglas Deines,REMAX.
06/03/10: 1971 Butteville Contemporary on the Willamette.(Aurora, Charbonneau Area, South of PDX) 3beds, 3 bath. 2400 sq ft. $650,000.
Fantastic 70's contempo right on the river near quiet historic Butteville, but only 1.5 miles from I-5. Great views of the river through huge picture windows. 2 master bedrooms, stone fireplace, sauna, private dock with lift, separate guest cottage/cabana!
