521 SE 18th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

Welcome to the Buckman neighborhood in close-in SE Portland, where stunning old homes, great parks, restaurants, bars, and coffee shops reign! This beautifully updated classic 1904 Victorian is situated up off the street on this quiet residential block. Yet with a walk score of 94 and a bike score of 97, you are just minutes from fabulous food and drink, great music and events at Revolution Hall, the convenience of Oregon family-owned Market of Choice grocery store, the Hopscotch immersive art experience, and so much more. This home has been thoughtfully and practically updated while retaining plenty of original character. It has a Home Energy Score of 4, which is above average for a house of this age and size. Updates include: seismic retrofitting, owned solar panels, two new heat pumps installed in 2022 (one for upstairs, one for the main floor), new exterior paint in 2019, 250-gallon hot tub on rear balcony with brand-new motor, new paint throughout much of interior, new vanities and faucets in bathrooms, and much more. The ground floor features spacious, light and bright high-ceilinged rooms and a sizable kitchen with ample working space, storage and an eat bar. You'll find the fourth bedroom on the main floor with a full bath just next door. Upstairs, the sizable primary bedroom includes double closets, and the third bedroom accesses the upstairs deck with hot tub - perfect for relaxing in summer or winter and everything in between. The roomy, fully finished basement has a separate exterior entrance, and works great as a playroom, workout area, office space - or all three! The garage features an eco-roof and electricity. The private, fully fenced backyard has curved slate pavers with a fire pit in the rear garden and is a Certified Backyard Habitat. Don't miss this opportunity to be close to everything, while experiencing your own private oasis in this stunning Victorian home. A one-year warranty will be provided to the buyer at closing. [Home Energy Score = 4. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10227744]