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I posted about the new Reworks projects in Sellwood not long ago, but was even more excited to see one of their original Kerby Street Homes come up for sale this week.  You might remember these from the B.I.G Tour  in 2006.  This is where I first fell in love with the loft style mixed with sustainable elements.  Being a real estate broker means I get to see a lot of homes that I like, but I don’t often find something I love through and through, regardless of price point.    These are worthy of love. Clean, modern, industrial-elegant, eco-chic, warm, cool, open, private – simply put: balanced.

The lighting - both natural and architecturally implemented, is perfect.  The use of open space is balanced by the separation of the different levels.  The smart pantry, the cool roll-up garage door for Portland’s perfect summer days and nights, and the extra window in the kitchen that brings in more of the outdoors all makes this home feel special.  The downstairs might seem simply utilitarian at first glance, with attached garage, bedroom and bath, but the slightly curved hallway and beautiful finishes, causes one to give it a second look.

Three bedrooms, two baths, close to Alberta Arts, Mississippi District, and freeway access.  Green features are too many to list, but include zonal radiant floor heat, HRV (heat recovery ventilator), rainwater catchment system, solar hot water, prepped for solar PV, pervious driveway pavers, low/no VOC finishes, and so forth. 

These don’t come up for sale often, so seize the opportunity and call me to see these in person – so worth it!  -Amber- 503-804-1261

4917 N KERBY AVE | 1,872 sf | ML#10037199

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Posted May 5th, 2010 in Blog, Featured, Green Listings | Comments Off

The Tandem Duo has an industrial-modern exterior shell, with an open and unique interior floorplan.  The split levels, exposed wall beams, and mesh-metal stairways gives you a sense of super powers - you can see in through walls and walk on air. 

These homes include radiant heat floors, ample windows for lighting and passive heating and cooling elements, sustainably harvested wood elements, drought tolerant landscaping, as well as Energy Star appliances.  The close-in location and smaller footprint offers an overall “green” lifestyle.

Located in the heart of the Burnisde near Noble Rot, Ken’s Artisan Pizza, and Bamboo Sushi, these 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom duoplexes are listed by Eric Hagstette of Meadows Group.

2732 SE Pine St | 2,367 sf | ML#10034490

Please call Amber Turner at Living Room Realtors for a private tour:  503-804-1261

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Posted April 30th, 2010 in Featured, Green Listings | Comments Off

This 2bed/2bath home is listed with Deborah Martin of Windermere.

5704 N. Montana | 1,570 sf | ML#10021699

Posted March 29th, 2010 in Blog, Green Listings | No Comments »

This home includes extensive green features such as reclaimed fir, radiant heat, on-demand hot water, concrete counter tops, bike storage, and passive cooling.  This 2 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath residence is listed with Daria Crymes at Living Room Realtors.

4504 N. Vancouver  | 1581 sf | ML#10023766

Posted March 29th, 2010 in Blog, Green Listings | No Comments »

If you were on the B.I.G. Tour about 4 years ago you saw the modern, green condos Reworks built just south of NE Alberta, with roll up garage doors going out to balconies overlooking the park, concrete radiant heat floors, and an overall fresh design and plenty of light.  They sold quickly!

Now, finally, the same design/build company is back on the scene and has completed new attached housing units in Sellwood.  These “Eight x 17″ green homes meet Earth Advantage and Oregon High Performance Home standards with their non-toxic finishes and spray foam insulation, fiber cement and cedar siding, mix of metal and eco roofs, solar hot water system and more.  For more information and images, visit their website:  Eight x 17

Starting at $639,900 for 4 bedrooms & 2 1/2 baths, these properties are listed with Dan Powell and Metropoint Real Estate, Inc.

1671 SE Lambert St. | 1,950 sf | ML#10016275

Posted March 17th, 2010 in Blog, Featured, Green Listings | Comments Off

South facing organic gardens,bamboo floors,low VOC paint,THE latest heat pump, bio-swales, so much to love in this 2007 3BA 21/2 BA home in New Columbia looking out on a green space.  Listed for $211,900 by Isabelle Zifcak of Mt. Tabor Realty.

9422 N WOOLSEY AVE | 1,460 sf | ML#10012963

Posted March 17th, 2010 in Green Listings | No Comments »

These homeowners took a home with wonderful, old character and completely restored it using myriad green applications. Including healthy finishes, high efficiency furnace, and outdoor rain garden to help with water runoff. Listed by Bianca Hart of The Hasson Company

2617 NE Wasco Street | 2,934sf | ML#9084011

Posted March 12th, 2010 in Green Listings | No Comments »

GreenPDX members received a tour of the Ash Creek House from the architect, Paolo Scardina, and the owner.  There were over 30 people in attendance so we split off into groups to separately explore the upstairs and lower level with the experts.

The house is “LEED for Homes Plantinum Rehab Certified,” which means that besides being beautifully redesigned, it has so many sustainable, high efficiency features that it’s impossible to list them all here. To name a few: geothermal ground source heating and cooling, heat recovery ventilator, all Energy Star appliances, 100-year cellulose insulation, naturescaping, bioswales, and a creek out back that is home to salmon and trout!  All of this in the city, in a house where 99% of the remodel construction waste was either reused or recycled.

Listed by Hilary Bourassa and Darcie Pelsor of Oregon First, this house is a green homeowners dream at $550,000.  To see this bright beauty, give me a call for a special showing!

8020 SW Elmwood Street | 2,500sf | ML# 10012339

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Posted March 10th, 2010 in Blog, Featured, Green Listings | No Comments »

This modern green home was the second in Portland to earn LEED Platinum for residential. In other words, it has so many sustainable features I can’t list them all here. Including: sustainably harvested wood floors and reclaimed wood details, hydronic heating system, harvested rainwater system, heat recovery ventilator, intense insulation and a metal roof. Gorgeous! Listed with Bob Zaikoski of Portland Modern.

623 SW Orchid | 1,987sf | ML#9079191

Posted March 9th, 2010 in Featured, Green Listings | No Comments »

The bungalow is a classic style we all love, and this one is no exception.  Look closer, however, and you’ll discover more than just the built-ins and sprawling front porch.  This 4 bed/2.5 bath home has reclaimed wood floors, recycled concrete roofing with a 50 year warranty, a tankless hot water heater, dual-flush toilets, low VOC paint, a 95% Eff. gas furnace…and numerous other green aspects.  Simply put, you won’t find these features on those older bungalows that look good from the curb.  You’ll fall in love with the amount of light and livable space, not to mention the 2nd story balcony with views.  Earning both Earth Advantage and Energy Star certification, this home would be a joy to show you.  Call me today for a private tour. Listed with Adam Rust at Destination Realty. 

501 NE Rosa Parks Way | 2,000sf | ML#9057266

Posted February 25th, 2010 in Featured, Green Listings | Comments Off