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Some homes catch your eye. This one invites you to stay and relax.
Perched above the street behind a classic white picket fence, this charming 1911 bungalow welcomes you with a sunny front porch that's just right for morning coffee, evening conversations, or watching life along Willamette Boulevard unfold. Inside, the home balances timeless character with thoughtful updates, creating spaces that feel warm, comfortable, and ready for everyday living.
The updated kitchen offers a fresh, timeless feel with plenty of room to cook and gather, while the adjoining dining room is not just a place for meals, but for game nights, holiday dinners, homework sessions, and lingering conversations. Just beyond, the inviting living room is filled with natural light and offers the kind of comfortable space you'll use every day.
Three bedrooms provide flexibility for whatever comes next, be it a home office, a guest room, a nursery, or creative space. The unfinished basement adds valuable storage today and exciting potential for tomorrow. With laundry already in place, it's a blank canvas ready for a workshop, home gym, movie den, or future expansion.
Outside, the oversized lot offers room to spread out that's becoming increasingly rare in Portland. Whether you envision raised garden beds, backyard barbecues, room for pets to roam, or simply a little extra breathing room, there's space to make it your own. The detached two-car garage and generous off-street parking (did you say you always wanted to have a camper van?) add everyday convenience that's hard to find in a classic bungalow.
Located just minutes from the University of Portland, St. Johns, neighborhood parks, local restaurants and food carts, and everything that makes North Portland such a beloved place to call home, this is a home with character, flexibility, and room to grow into.Come see why the front porch and yellow door are only the beginning.
St. Johns: Portland's Best-Kept Secret (For Now)
Tucked into Portland's far north tip, where the Willamette bends around a historic downtown, St. Johns has the kind of character that can't be manufactured. This is a neighborhood of century-old brick storefronts, a genuinely walkable town center, and the iconic St. Johns Bridge - its Gothic towers visible from Cathedral Park, where locals gather for summer concerts and sunset walks along the river.
The heart of the neighborhood is the N. Lombard/N. Philadelphia commercial strip, home to independent coffee shops, the beloved St. Johns Farmers Market (Saturdays, spring through fall), neighborhood dive bars, and family-owned restaurants that know regulars by name. It has small-town warmth inside city limits; people wave from porches, dogs are practically neighborhood mascots, and the annual St. Johns Parade draws the whole community out.
Getting around: Downtown Portland is about 20–25 minutes by car (a bit longer via the #4 or #16 bus), and the neighborhood sits just minutes from I-5 and Highway 30, making commutes to the Rivergate industrial area, the Swan Island employment corridor, or Vancouver, WA manageable. University of Portland anchors the southern edge, an easy 10-minute walk or bike ride for students and staff. Pier Park—one of Portland's largest, with a skate park, disc golf, and old-growth trees—is a five-minute drive or a pleasant 20-minute walk from most homes.
What residents love most: Affordability, relative to Portland's inner eastside and close-in neighborhoods, is a huge draw. You still get more house for your money here, including classic bungalows and craftsman homes with real yards. Walkability to daily needs (coffee, groceries, a good beer) ranks high, along with a strong sense of community identity; St. Johns residents tend to be fiercely proud of their neighborhood's distinct, slightly-removed-from-the-rest-of-Portland feel.
Buyers wanting genuine character, river views, and room to grow without big-city prices, St. Johns delivers something increasingly rare in Portland: an authentic neighborhood that hasn't lost itself.
7649 N Willamette Blvd
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