1204 SE Bidwell St, Portland, OR 97202

Classic example of a 1905 "Porch-Gable" "Boom-Era" Bungalow in the heart of hip Sellwood! All the period details you're dreaming of with energy updates you'll appreciate! Featured in S8E5 of PORTLANDIA, this lovingly restored and considerately updated beauty boasts: Inviting front porch, living room with bay window, restored original wood sash windows with period-correct wavy glass, antique stained glass, original trim throughout, re-finished softwood fir floors, high ceilings, original front door with Edwardian accents and custom screen/storm door, dining room with large windows and barn door. Roomy updated kitchen with black slate floors, pantry and side entry/mudroom, room for small island; bathroom with restored antique claw-foot tub/shower. Primary bedroom with triple bay window. Fully finished basement includes second living room, a bonus room or large bedroom (non-conforming) with double closets, plus spacious laundry room and designated storage/utility areas. Boasting a practically unheard of home energy score of 8, this home is cozy and cost effective. Newer 97% gas furnace and hot water heater, 16 SEER AC, Electrical Panel 2021; insulation ranging from R7-R49; NEST thermostat; either restored or new windows. Great Location: Half block to Sellwood Library, 2 blocks to Sellwood Park and Oaks Bottom Nature Reserve, 0.4mi to New Seasons, and right in the midst of all the restaurants and shops Sellwood is known for. This home was also featured in Architectural Historian Thomas Hubka's article "Sellwood's Boom Era Houses", The Oregonian, Dec 28 2015 as a prime example of the Porch-Gable or Gable-Front style of home which boomed in Portland following the Lewis and Clark Exposition of 1905. Come check it out!! [Home Energy Score = 8. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10224651]