736-740 SE 28th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

A classic mid century brick duplex in the heart of some of the best restaurants, coffee, shopping and parks in Portland. This comfortable home sleeps six with a sunny patio to enjoy, and a peaceful yard with a giant Deodora cedar tree. Youll be located near the junction of 28th and Belmont on a picturesque residential street, with easy access to the Belmont district, 28th Avenue Restaurant Row, Burnside, Hawthorne and Division St/Clinton districts. If you are comfortable walking, cycling, and taking the bus you dont need a car. The bus 15 is a block away, and takes you downtown, and to the Pearl District and NW 23rd, and connects with the light rail system (MAX), in the other direction it takes you to Mt Tabor Park. It takes about 45 minutes to walk the 2.2 miles to downtowns Pioneer Courthouse Square along a pleasant route. Laurelhurst Park and Colonel Summers Park are each within 10 blocks. Whole Foods, Zupans, and Safeway grocery stores are all within 10 blocks. The airport is about a 20 minute drive by freeway or surface roads, and about a $30 taxi ride.The specifics ... this mid century duplex was designed by the architect who lived next door, for his son. The units are side by side, and sited on a peaceful 14,000 sq ft lot. The large yard provides a peaceful retreat in the heart of the city. The current owners live in the other half of the duplex, and are happy to be a resource for information and advice on your stay in Portland. The guest home is approximately 1475 square feet with 2 bedrooms on the main floor, one has a queen sized bed, the other a double. Upstairs is a bedroom with 2 twin sized beds. The bathroom is on the main floor opposite the bedrooms, and at the base of the stairs from the upstairs bedroom. The main floor has hardwoods throughout. The living room has a couch and several chairs and opens to a sunny front porch sitting area. The dining room has a table that sits six. There is a flat screen TV with network and internet TV. A stereo system hooks to your computer or MP3 player. WiFi is available. Theres a full kitchen with all the basics to cook for your self, but with all the fun food choices in walking distance youll be tempted to eat out. The laundry is in the basement, in addition to storage. There is central gas forced air heat. No air conditioning, but window ventilation keeps the home comfortable on all but a few days of the year.$3,000 a month, one month minimum. Prorated after the first month. Utilities included. $500 refundable security deposit.