6451 NE 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97211
SOLD
List Price $614,900
3 bed · 2.5 bath | 2368 sq. ft. | Lot size 4,791 Sq. Ft. | built 1913
Woodlawn classic vintage bungalow with wood-burning fireplace, generous and newly-rebuilt front porch, back covered porch + flexible layout. 2 bedrooms and a bath upstairs as well as one bedroom and bath on the main floor. French doors out to stunning, expansive backyard. Lovely upgrades inside and out and untapped potential in the 852 sq ft basement. Tucked into the vibrant Woodlawn/Dekum neighborhood, this bright and inviting home is within easy distance to parks and restaurants.
MLS# 22552327 | HES: 1 | BikeScore: 96!
Schools: Elementary: Woodlawn Elementary | Middle: Ockley Green | High: Jefferson/ Roosevelt (buyer to verify)
Living Spaces
Full length porch on front of home, cover over doorway. Enter from the street into a large living room anchored by oak hardwood floors and rebuilt fireplace with a new mantle. The dining area has a view of the backyard and large Norway Maple - a “Crimson King” tree through gracious french doors, looking out to the garden. A second dining area, the breakfast room is adjacent the kitchen and surrounded by windows and bathed in light. A spacious basement - all 852 sq ft of it - is renovation ready, with loads of room for storage. Upstairs, a second bath is flanked by two large bedrooms, each with double closets.
Flex and Outdoor Spaces
The generous backyard is beautifully landscaped, with paths, benches and statuary. Gorgeous, mature red maple provides shade and brilliant fall color. Lot offers room for expansion with plenty of gardening space left over. Safely entertain year-round on the covered front or back porches. A nicely sized bedroom right off the front hall may also be used as an office, library or den.
Amenities
Mythic beauty
A tranquil and lovely statuary ‘graces’ your new backyard (the birds will love it, too!) Three Graces depicts the three daughters of Zeus, each of whom is described as being able to bestow a particular gift on humanity: Mirth, Elegance & Beauty.
Wrapped up
Welcome summer dining al fresco from your colorful and sprawling back porch. Or greet the neighborhood and passers-by from the full length front porch. It’s a business in the front, party in the back kind of house!
Indoor outdoor
Light and bright french doors from the dining area to the backyard allow for a verdant view and easy access to the great outdoors. Breakfast nook off the kitchen also opens into the covered back deck. 2 points of access for backyard bliss!
Neighborhood
Woodlawn Park
The oldest settled community in the Albina neighborhood,
Woodlawn is full of historic charm. Quiet family-friendly enclave close to great restaurants, groceries, parks and a community garden. Don’t miss the quaint Saturday Farmer’s Market in the Dekum Triangle running June-October.
Convenient to I-5 and wonderful for cyclists!
Woodlawn Park
City Park - 8 ACRES OF PARKLAND
This 8-acre park features splash pads, playground, athletic fields and amphitheater. Easter Egg hunt and summertime Movies-In-the-Park are highlights!
Woodlawn Coffee & Pastry
dining - 808 NE Dekum St.
Cozy coffeehouse & bakery using seasonal, organic ingredients to make savory & sweet meals all day.
Ps & Qs Market
Grocery - 1301 NE Dekum St.
Upscale store for gourmet groceries, organic produce & dine-in or take-out seasonal deli fare. Delicious breakfasts and outdoor seating.
Firehouse
dining - 711 NE Dekum St
Wood-fired pizzas & other Italian eats served in an old firehouse with an open kitchen & courtyard.
A Poem - 6451 NE 9th Ave.
a string carries from our feet
to the door of our mouth
containing our path and place
glide the stairs to a door
let it expand, your open hand
to hold future shores and past sand
home, with hope and journey
the sigh of shoe drops
to canvas water of no ripple wood floors
this place is a path
the garden greets quick as a smile
wood floors sing creeks of midnight feet
cashmere, cocoa, moon gown
notes on the piano warm as faith
window gown butterflies spring room
caterpillar flower bloom
oohs of floor, ahhs of window
the heart travels paths
spider strands of glass remembrance
this porch has long eye open hands
to receive… sun, resolution
and peace among all visitors and dwelling
champion here in slippers and nestle
calm and strong tranquil belong
in seasons verbs and years reach
from porch launch serene, composed
knowing a calm door arm
waits to hold you in
futures bend forward in elegant theater
the home’s paths narrate playful days
chrysalis window crayon flying color light
cool caterpillars flower in garden moon gown
ponder in the tree’s turns
as the sparrows let you in their favor
gown glass elegant diaries
stream of porch birds sing intimate color
as much a place as a lifting path
held lavender laugh hands
take your shoes off
to paths of calming the horse, just sit
in gallery soft emotion
unfurl wing, sigh three fingers on a piano
love in you wants you pleasantly here
on a good stage for a play about calm
feel the leaves turn angel
in this present
in casual step you can walk to
dinner, café, prayer, sparrow bursting shrubs
this house that visits you in dreams
home of travel within, anchors and sails
Tom Blood