3522 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97239

Duplex, upper level with deck. Character and old world charm. Lair Hill neighborhood is the oldest neighborhood just south of downtown Portland. It is between downtown and John's Landing neighborhood. This unit was remodeled in 2004 with double-pane windows, two lovely gas fireplaces (one small one in the kitchen next to the deck), updated kitchen and breakfast nook. It has two bedrooms with a third office space opening to an east-facing deck. There are three garden beds with grassy area. From a sliding glass door off the kitchen, you can access a large deck with benches and a view. Appliances: gas stove, French-door refrigerator, dishwasher, brand-new Maytag washer-dryer. Heating and cooling include air conditioning and forced air gas furnace. Recently added was R-35 insulation in the attic with a whole-house fan that pulls hot air out of the house as well. There are lovely hardwood floors throughout with a large breakfast nook next to the kitchen. There are one and a half tiled baths. Do not worry about parking. If you have a standard-sized vehicle, you will have a detached garage with storage space for no extra charge. In addition, there is parking on the street for another vehicle ($75/ year). Two Ri-Met bus lines on Barber Blvd., just steps away. Five minutes from downtown Portland. This home is managed and owned by one, responsive person, not a property management company. I often have people come back to town who have rented from me before and they want to know if I have any units open. Owner pays trash, water and sewer ($200/mo. value); Tenant pays gas and electricity; Tenant has access to detached, enclosed garage for small to mid-size vehicle. Unit may be available earlier.