History off Hawthorne
Quintessential Southeast Bungalow
1624 SE 50th, Portland, Oregon
$ 460,000
Sold
A detailed black and white sketch of a bungalow-style house with a covered porch, multiple windows, and shingle siding. It features a staircase leading to the entrance, surrounded by shrubs and trees.
Built in 1907, this classic craftsman bungalow sits prominently in Mt. Tabor, just a block from the bustling shops of Hawthorne Boulevard. This home's rich architectural past is evident from the moment you approach the front door. A stunning stucco and batten facade fills the sweeping front gable of the home where deep eaves and exposed rafter tails extend to provide both form and function. Below the noteworthy gable is a gracious front porch decked with classic tongue and groove fir boards and accented by a serious of doubled up doric columns which draw your eye back to the dentil ledge and strong knee braces above. You enter the home where you are greeted by a gorgeous foyer that extends to a central hallway that offers you access to one of the home's two bedrooms, the living room or dining room. Among the noteworthy features of the living room are the original chandelier that serves as the space's axis, the stained millwork, original fir floors and stunning bay windows which include a rare divided light pattern and broad transom capping the home's main front picture window. The dining room is grand for this century home and features an original custom built-in hutch complete with mirror and sconces integrated into its casing. An original dish ledge and stunning period chandelier round out the room which leads you into a butler's pantry that is arguably one of the home's most distinguishing features. The butler's pantry was seamlessly integrated into the flow pattern of this home and upon moving through it from the dining room to the kitchen you realize how clever the original architect was. Countless shelves and original cabinet built-ins make up the incredibly functional pantry which not only extends the function of the kitchen but serves to accent the industrial past of the craftsman movement. The home's kitchen has been carefully updated to include new white cabinetry and quartz countertops which blend in perfectly with the original wood floors and original cabinets in the pantry. An Enclume pot rack and gorgeous stained back door play of the classic white backdrop of this kitchen which takes advantage of its standing above the gorgeous brick patio and carefully landscaped yard below. Beyond the formal spaces and kitchen are two gracious bedrooms which bookend a beautiful bathroom which also pays homage to this home's past. A clawfoot tub anchors the west wall of the home's main bathroom, while a mushroom pedestal sink and rare antique high tank toilet balance the opposing wall. Stunning colors, original light fixtures, stained millwork and careful stewardship round out what may be one of the most stunning main floors you will ever see in a one story, turn of the century bungalow. The lower floor has also been carefully maintained and includes updated mechanicals, an internal waterproofing system and ample space to embrace one's hobby or capture a considerable amount of storage space. With an incredible walk score, immediate access to public transit, an address in the Atkinson catchment area and a location at the foot of one of Portland's most sought after neighborhoods, this 1907 bungalow not only serves as a testament to the owners' meticulous and lengthy stewardship, but serves as an ideal reference to the most cherished aspects of the American Craftsman style and British Arts and Crafts movement.
MLS#
18586847
Neighborhood
Mt. Tabor, Sunnyside
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
1500+ SQFT
Lot Size
5000 SQFT
Year Built
1907
Property Taxes
$ 3,993.86 (2017)

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