3801 NE 73rd Ave, Portland, OR 97213

This is a cozy home with a really nice fenced in backyard that sports a tool shed, vegetable garden, and a wonderfully huge maple tree that provides amazing shade in the summer. Built in 1925, it wasn't insulated because Philo Farnsworth didn't invent it until 1927. However, in May of 2015, I had the entire house insulated (including the basement and the attic!) because I bought a brand new 96.6% efficient natural gas furnace. (I figured it didn't really make sense to buy a fancy new ultra energy efficient furnace if the house leaked hot air like a politician answering reporters' questions :) Anyway, I also bought a brand new energy efficient refrigerator, microwave range, and toilet (low flow uses only 0.7 gallons of water per flush, and this is good because it lowers your water and sewer bill every month.) Then I put in brand new windows, because it doesn't make sense to get a fancy new ultra efficient furnace AND insulate the whole place if your windows leak. Anyway, now everything's brand new and it's super cozy. I've lived here for almost 9 years now, and it's a terrific place. Wonderful neighborhood with great schools. Great neighbors. A minute drive to Safeway, and if you want to head downtown you can get there is just 10 - 15 minutes if you avoid rush hour traffic.