903 SE 17th Ave

This historic Portland is at its best, a vintage plex architecturally designed and built in 1909 an era when multi-dwelling units had just become an integral part of the city's urban landscape. This first-floor 2-bedroom, 1 bath, apartment features the best of that century a butler's pantry, original pocket doors between the dining and living rooms, natural wood wainscoting, and six-foot windows that flood the space with light. The floors are hardwood in dining room and living room. Bedrooms have new carpet. While keeping the Old World Charm, the apartment has been remodeled for modern convenience: new cabinets, silent drawer closures, a farm-style kitchen sink. The kitchen has a stainless refrigerator and a dishwasher. There is a gas cooking stove and gas furnace in basement. The bathroom has a modern vanity with built-in drawers, a clawfoot tub and a shower. The apartment has a full 1100 SF basement with washer-dryer hook-ups and lots of storage. Located on the Belmont bus line, the unit is a block from Colonel Sumner's Park and near Portland restaurants, coffee shops and markets. There is a shared garden space with picnic table for outdoor use. Each apt. has a raised bed for tenants use in the garden. There is an alley between the two duplexes where bikes can be parked. Rent is $2120 monthly. ( tenant pays utilities). Security deposit is $2120. Cats permitted (a pet deposit required). No dogs please. No smoking. Showing by appointment. Don't miss the chance to live in one of SE Portland's architectural classics! Saturday, Sunday between 1 and 2:30 pm, or text for another time. Owner pays for yard care and garbage removal. Tenant pays for utilities (gas, water and electricity). No smoking, cats ok with monthly fee, on street parking only.