6225 SE Belmont St.
You will love the character and charm of this restored and updated home, built in 1902, an original in the popular Mt. Tabor neighborhood.
This Craftsman style bungalow is perfectly situated to take advantage of some of Portland's best features. Commuter-friendly and located "across the street" from Mt. Tabor Park, it is on Tri-Met line 15 which puts you downtown in minutes. Shopping and dining are within walking distance.
The neighborhood schools, Glencoe Elementary, Mt Tabor Middle and Franklin High are among the city's finest.
This oversized lot has been carefully landscaped and welcomes urban wildlife.
Garage
The 2-car garage is well set back. The driveway provides additional off-street parking suitable for car or RV.
Entry
A large formal entry greets the visitor with some of this home's period details, including original woodwork, antique combination electric/gas ceiling light, and embossed ceiling treatments.
Living Room
This home retains much of its original charm. The living room features a brick and tile fireplace containing a gas insert and opens through a large arch directly into the dining room. Ceiling lighting from Rejuvenation keeps with this home's period theme.
Dining Room
The dining room comfortably seats 10. Double French doors open into the "family room." The openness of all the rooms on the main floor, including easy access to the kitchen provide a perfect setting for entertaining.
Family Room
The family room offers two walls of large windows which look out onto a lovely private back garden. This bright room measures 10'x17' and provides a great space for casual dining, home office, or family gathering.
Kitchen
A fully updated kitchen is situated with access to the formal dining room and the family room. Lots of storage space is provided by the custom cabinets. Appliances incude dual-fuel Dacor range and dishwasher. A garden window looks out onto a deck and garden through the garden window.
Bedrooms
The three bedrooms each feature a walk-in closet, large windows for plenty of light and one has access to an enclosed sun porch.
Sun porch
This brightly enclosed sun porch offers a special "bonus."
Bathrooms
The large upper bath features a tiled tub/shower, large vanity, and lots of storage in custom cabinets.
The main floor offers a full bath which includes a tiled tub/shower.
Basement
The full basement (920 sq') is currently used for laundry, workshop, and storage including an office/craft room and a small, separate room for wine. With walk-out access to the back yard and plumbing roughed-in for a full bathroom, the basement offers excellent potential for a variety of uses, such as an "in-law" apartment, media room, or wine cellar.
The back door
Like numerous other Old Portland homes, the majority of the property is situated to the back of the house. The broad windows of the family room look out onto a lovely garden. The exterior has been carefully updated to retain the Craftsman style. "Lap siding, shake and bead-board" as well as decking materials are all low maintenance features. Add the new premium 30-year roof and you have a truly low-maintenance residence.
Garden deck
The landscaping of this large lot was created by a Master Gardener to provide an urban retreat. Focusing on trees, shrubs and hardy perennials for beauty with low maintenance.
Garden shed
A large garden shed, finished to match the house, is tucked behind the garage.
Fenced yard
The entire garden is securely fenced and offers access from the back of the property onto SE Morrison St. This facilitates easy recycle and trash collection.