Property Watch: Here's What a Mil Will Get You in Portland

"We've rounded up six homes currently for sale around $1 million to see what they have to offer. The result is a mix of classics, like bungalows and foursquares from the turn of the century, with newer kids on the block, such as a condo in a converted trolley station. Many on the list have remodeled kitchens, two have potential Airbnb quarters, but only one is an utterly unique 1990s floating home on the Willamette River."

"Here, that means over 3,000 square feet with two floors, an unfinished attic, and full guest quarters in the basement, currently used as an income-producing Airbnb. It's a floor plan that feels both generous and accommodating, made especially so by a 2014 remodel by Portland firm Arciform, and the big front porch, lovely kitchen with island seating, and a surprise hot tub tucked into the back deck."

"This midcentury (1961) in the Mt. Tabor neighborhood makes all the right moves, whether it's the preserved features, like the tongue-and-groove vaulted ceilings and two brick fireplaces, or the wide range of upgrades throughout. The latter includes things big and small, from a new roof and gutters, to pretty quartz counters and Rejuvenation hardware in the kitchen, and floating decks and raised garden beds in the backyard."

Around the $1 million mark, Portland homes include historic bungalows and foursquares, midcentury houses, converted commercial buildings, and a 1990s floating home on the Willamette River. Many properties feature remodeled kitchens, outdoor living additions like decks and raised garden beds, and amenities such as hot tubs. Several listings include separate guest quarters or basement units currently used as income-producing Airbnb spaces. Renovations and preserved original details coexist, delivering spacious interiors, vaulted ceilings, brick facades, original fireplaces, and modern finishes. Neighborhoods represented include Overlook, Mount Tabor, and the Northwest District, each offering distinct character and views.

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