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Portland Woodworker's Custom Cottage Sells Quickly for $745K

Expanded bungalow features white oak elements and outdoor entertainment spaces.

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1916 bungalow in Northeast Portland's Roseway neighborhood has been transformed into a unique, handcrafted home by its owner, a professional woodworker. The property at 3103 N.E. 71st Ave. features customized upgrades throughout, including a white oak bench and built-in cabinetry in the entrance hall.

    The two-level house boasts 2,317 square feet of living space, with refinished oak floors, windows with deep sills, and a mantel crowning the wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen has a vaulted ceiling, skylights, and a wall of south-facing windows, along with custom white oak cabinets and handmade wooden pulls.

    The main level has two bedrooms and a full bathroom with a cherry wood floating vanity, while the finished basement offers two additional bedrooms, a second full bathroom, and a flex space. A permitted studio apartment (ADU) is also included, featuring its own kitchen and bathroom.

    Outside, a west-facing cedar deck boasts a built-in pergola overlooking flower beds and a fruiting Shiro plum tree. The 4,356-square-foot lot also includes a hot tub. This customized bungalow has been one of the top 10 most viewed Portland homes for sale on Redfin, with listing broker Becca Barron describing it as an "artisan-inspired home" that draws in natural light through well-placed windows and skylights.

Portland woodworker's custom cottage sells for $745,000 in high-demand neighborhood.