8425 SE 57th Ave, Portland, OR 97206

Rare opportunity to own this mid-century architectural gem on .77 acres in the city w/mini orchard & 1400 SQFT 4 (!) car, tall-ceilinged, drive-thru garage!! This slice-of-heaven blends privacy of space w/the convenience of city living while feeling a world away in your own private oasis. While there have been updates over the years such as vinyl windows, some mechanicals, etc— there is massive potential to restore, reimagine or develop (buyer to do their own due diligence). Offering extensive flexibility & versatility, this unique mid-century’s appeal starts via the extensive breezeway (large enough to be driven through) to covered front porch w/decorative stone wall, period lanterns & matching hardware on original front door w/unique, wrought iron barrier door. Step inside to the entry w/cool light fixture and early open-concept, large living room w/grasscloth wallpaper & two-sided stone fireplace shared w/the kitchen & eating area w/built-in hutch. Period grasscloth wall paper. Spacious kitchen boasts original Frigidaire Flair oven & uber cool cove lighting w/wood accent. Spacious bdrms w/ample closet space. Coat closet to attic via stairs. Original pink-tiled bathroom! Vast lower level w/full bathroom offers great flexibility: home office, guest quarters, multigenerational living?? It includes a huge bonus room previously used as a bedroom, large laundry room & family room. Now, the property: There are two driveways to the house-on 57th & on Harney that lead to back of house & garage. Huge driveway can accommodate multiple cars along with enormous 4-car garage. Car enthusiast Mecca?; “party barn” w/all doors open; ADU potential? (buyer to do any due diligence); massive storage area— and still park some cars! Drive or walk through the breezeway to be greeted by a large black walnut tree that overlooks your own, sustainable mini orchard! Enjoy fresh homegrown bounty of apples, pears, figs, more… Front yard w/raspberries and blueberries. Welcome home!! [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10240108]