The Portland Hearthbeat Presents…
Arbor Lodge
Urban Oasis
6802
North
Montana
Avenue
$399K Asking
TWO Bedrooms + ONE Full Bath
1050 Sq Ft 1916 Bungalow
INFINITE Charm
A true unicorn—an adorable, move-in ready inner Portland bungalow for UNDER $400K! Situated on a corner lot in the Arbor Lodge neighborhood, this cutie is just 2 blocks from the nearest MAX stop and all of the convenient destinations along N. Interstate Ave.
The home boasts a revamped kitchen/bath, spacious primary bedroom, detached artist studio, and a basement with exterior entrance for additional storage. The yard is large and in charge with a giant covered deck ripe for outdoor entertaining, plenty of room for gardening (full sun spots galore!), and a potential to build an ADU or garage (buyer to verify).
The sellers have loved and cared for this home over the past 6 years, but the time has come for a new owner—perhaps it could be you! Read on for more information and stories about this lovely abode and life in Arbor Lodge.
Notable Upgrades
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New Interior & Exterior Paint
Every surface of this home, both inside and out, has been recently painted with high quality Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams paints.
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Deck Covering
The large deck covering offers shady spot to read a book on a warm summer day, gather with friends, or shelter from the rain.
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Kitchen Revamp
Refreshed with new fixtures and finishes in 2021, the kitchen offers the perfect mix of contemporary function and quintessential Portland bungalow charm.
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Artist Studio
This adorable studio space adds an additional 80 square feet of occupiable space to use as a space to take zoom meetings, workshop, or whatever your heart desires!
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Updated Bath
Classic pennytile flooring pairs tastefully with midcentury influences found in the walnut vanity, brass fixtures, and globe sconces in this classy full bath.
Property Highlights
Curb Appeal
The sellers share many fond memories of sitting on their large covered porch watching people walk by with their dogs and getting into friendly convos with neighbors. “The porch gets great evening light,” they said, “I love sitting down to read a book or have a glass of wine in the evenings after watering the plants.” One of their favorite rituals was to have a Passerbys frequently stop to compliment the home’s charming curb appeal. The quintessential bungalow architecture paired with its elevated positioning on a corner hill lot certainly give this house an undeniable street presence.
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The exterior has been newly painted with high quality Benjamin Moore exterior paint. The rich, dark teal gives a modern take on the classic blue bungalow aesthetic, with a peachy door for a pop of color.
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The new half lite door brings in additional natural light, adding to the abundance of light from the south facing windows in the main living areas.
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Professionally designed by Blessed Landscaping, the front yard integrates hardscaping accents with lively greenery. Two blueberries, some star gazer lilies, a yellow shrub, and some other flowers that will make the yard pop once the spring blooms are in full effect.
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Large enough to gather with a small group, intimate enough to enjoy a nice cup of tea on a crisp spring morning.
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No direct neighbors to block the south-facing windows or complain about noise from backyard gatherings!
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For a grand presence and added privacy (no direct sight lines from street).
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Call it what you want—a tree lawn, planting strip, parking strip, nature strip...these already house large planter boxes to the south with plenty more full sun space to add whatever your green thumb desires!
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“We have a lot of privacy living on the corner with no one beside or behind us, and with the house being raised up off the street always felt safe and private!”
The Kitchen
PORTLAND CHARM WITH CONTEMPORARY FUNCTION
When the sellers first bought this home, the kitchen was aesthetically and functionally challenged. In 2022, they upgraded the space from an awkward, outdated kitchen to a tasteful culinary workspace.
Green cabinets paired with the soft dusty rose walls give the kitchen a fun, charming character while the new stainless steel appliances and Cambria quartz countertops offer the functional updates of a modern kitchen. The sellers added a built-in pantry for additional storage—a coveted find!
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A premium material—durable and more resistant to scratches, chips and cracks than other surfaces. Quartz also resists water damage, stains, mold, and bacteria, making it an excellent choice for a high use area like your kitchen.
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A subtle texture with a big impact!
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The dishwasher and Refrigerator were replaced in 2021!
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The sellers reworked the formerly awkward kitchen layout they inherited to make room for a built-in panty for additional storage.
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Vented through the attic to the outdoors, keeping the air fresh and clean.
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A large ceramic basin provides ample space for dishes—and looks great, too!
Large Primary Bedroom
Why’s it gotta be so hard to find a starter home with a decent sized primary bedroom?! This home’s layout is highly efficient and packs a lot of punch for every square foot. This primary is a proportioned perfectly to fit a king sized bed flanked with bedside tables with some breathing room to spare. There’s a nook when you first enter that could easily be turned into a second built-in closet space, and we suspect that little corner jut-out is an old stack that could be removed to create more space if desired (buyer to do their due diligence)
This large backyard oasis served these sellers well over the past 5 years as the go-to hangout spot for friends on nice days. Whether it be reading a book in the shade on a warm spring day, gathering around a fire on a crisp fall evening, or hosting large summer barbecues with friends—these features make this a personal oasis and entertainer’s dream. On a clear day, you can see one of the mountains!
A Backyard Oasis
“OUR SECOND LIVING ROOM”
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It’s huge! Half is covered by a large pergola, while the other half is large enough to fit a long table for outdoor dinner parties.
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Providingmuch-needed shade on hot summer days and shelter on the rainy ones, the sellers used this area almost year-round.
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The side patio is mostly shade with dappled sunlight. The sellers used it to house their hot tub (sorry folks, they’re taking that with them–once you get a taste of the hot tub life you really can’t go back!).
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In contract to the shaded hang out spots, the rest of the yard gets a huge amount of sun throughout the day—perfect for vegetable gardens and plants with brilliant blooms. For you hydrangea and rhododendron lovers, the area under the large tree gets perfectly dappled light and shade. While the yard already has a great vibe, it’s a relatively blank slate with so much unbridled potential for a green thumb.
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Dreamy!
Artist Studio
Like many homeowners over the pandemic, the sellers made upgrades to make their quarantine life more enjoyable. The Artist Studio was constructed in 2020, adding an additional 80 SqFt of usable space (not included in listed square footage). The dutch style “Mr. Ed” door was repurposed from the front of the house, while the south facing window came from the old Multnomah County Library—features that are now part of the rich history of this home. Functionally, the heavy duty R-13 ceiling insulation does a great job regulating the temperature from chilly autumn days through toasty summer evenings. Whether the next owner decides to fully finish out the space or leave it in its current state of adorableness, the studio will undoubtedly provide a great space for the next owner to work on hobbies or enjoy as a secluded WFH environment.
Arbor Lodge
A vibrant nook of close-in Portland that juxtaposes urban energy with a quaint neighborhood feel. Stellar transit options, easy access to downtown and other Portland hotspots, urban conveniences, community-minded culture, and a bright future not only make this neighborhood an enjoyable place to live, but also a great opportunity to lay down roots and build equity.
The Photos
She’s a real beauty!
Chrystal Roggenkamp
Licensed OR Realtor + Architectural Designer
The Portland Hearthbeat / Brokered by eXp Realty
503.310.9056 | chrystal@theportlandhearthbeat.com
Hello! It’s my honor to represent the wonderful sellers of this charming Arbor Lodge property. My clients and I have worked hard to get this bungalow in tip-top shape for the next owners and hope you enjoy it as much as they have over the past 5+ years! If you have any questions or are interested in submitting an offer, have your Realtor contact me by phone or fill out the form below. It would be our pleasure to work with you to make this adorable house your home!
