16th and Brazee
Irvington Grand Dame
2426 NE 16th Ave., Portland, Oregon
$ 1,171,000
Sold
Originally built in 1909, this Irvington century home stands prominently today on one of the neighborhood's most cherished streets. Thoughtful stewardship and updating meet gracefully with timeless finishes noteworthy of Irvington's most prolific homes. As you approach the property you are immediately taken with its scale, accentuated by numerous gables which cascade to a third floor with ornamental knee braces, massive fascia and leaded glass which highlight its craftsmanship. A front porch with tongue and groove decking and period lighting welcome you into the home whose foyer is clad in stained millwork, built-ins and a one of a kind balustrade. The grand living room features expansive leaded glass windows, a hallmark wood burning fireplace and oak hardwoods that seamlessly flow into the dining room whose box beam ceilings, built-in hutch and noteworthy piano room reinforce the craftsman attributes of the envelope. Moving from the dining room or central hallway off the foyer you find yourself in a remodeled kitchen complete with a built-in dining area, cook's island and stunning french doors to the incredible back porch. Adjacent to the kitchen is a timeless powder room which you pass as you head upstairs to the second floor. On the first of two upper floors you find a sought after three bedroom and two bathroom configuration which has a noteworthy primary bedroom complete with sitting room and en suite bathroom. The additional two bedrooms, like the primary bedroom have newly refinished fir floors, original five panel doors and picturesque views from almost every vantage point. Beyond the second floor bedrooms and baths is an amazing third floor with countless built-ins, exposed collar ties and leaded glass windows that give you a sense of being among the tree tops. Heading back downstairs beyond the first floor you find a finished basement with over 1100 square feet. This level is home to a media room, fourth non-conforming bedroom with an en suite bathroom in addition to an additional bonus room which is perfect for an office or possible fifth bedroom. A laundry room and mechanical space round out the basement which has an easily accessible side door to the yard. The exterior is surrounded by stunning plantings with the eastern elevation anchored by an absolutely amazing back porch. The porch itself runs the entire course of the home's eastern footprint and features tongue and groove decking, soffitting, expansive ceilings and columns in addition to a capped railing design that allows for seating. A nicely appointed backyard space with newer cedar fencing, turf and an oversized garage with wood carriage door complete the backyard highlights. Taking this historic home from top to bottom and combining it with a location just blocks to Broadway Shops and the Lower Fremont Business District and you have one of the most noteworthy addresses in northeast Portland.
MLS#
21516762
Neighborhood
Irvington
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3.1
Square Feet
4200+ SQFT
Lot Size
5000 SQFT
Year Built
1909
Property Taxes
$ 11,579.46 (2020)
Floor Plan