8116 N Hartman St Portland, OR 97203

Finding the home that fits your dreams takes a bit of magic. This one's been quietly waiting, tucked in one of North Portland's beloved historical neighborhoods. Conjured, lavender-hued and garden-wrapped, an evergreen door waits at the end of a gate-framed path, eager to welcome you. This cottagecore midcentury home is surrounded by well-established, low-tend plantings from blueberry bushes, to fruit-bearing kiwi & grape vines. This kind of garden doesn't ask much of you, just your presence, a morning coffee, & your willingness to pick when ripened. Built in the 1950s & updated w/the care & intention of an artist, this midcentury dream features hardwood floors throughout, freshly painted interiors, & updated kitchen built to invoke all the bounty the gardens have to offer. Modern comforts align w/nature in this 10/10 HES home featuring tankless water heater (offering ample shower capacity - unlimited & guilt-free), while a 3-yr-old furnace warms your winters, & solar panels deliver savings in summer (even when running the AC). With 200-amps, full home re-insulation, & EV charger at the driveway gate, this house is prepped for a life in harmony. Relaxing in the secluded & lush backyard enchants, w/ a ground-level brick patio, elevated lawn for lounging, covered patio area, & raised beds, ready for tomatoes, herbs, & other cultivations to take root. Plus, a new storage shed to keep it all tidy. Inspired? Let whimsy lead you to the professional onsite studio where a soundproof creative space awaits. Ideal to cast your creative fortunes in: a recording studio, podcast booth, film/video production, dance or art studio, or home theater. Just outside the studio - a climbing wall lures you to expel the days' tensions.The highly walkable neighborhood includes Pier & Chimney parks, Saturday farmers' market, & an actual corner store (& 4 other major grocers) all in easy reach. It's a cozy cottage built for making magic, for creating, growing, & exploring - & it's calling you. [Home Energy Score = 10. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10247613]