Amazing SE Portland Home to Share

Available June 1 or July 1, 2026

Looking for like-minded housemates to share a warm, well-kept home in one of SE Portland’s best neighborhoods. This is a great fit for someone established—still active, social, and independent—who values both community and calm. This is a real home from 1929 arts and crafts era architecture.

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📍 Location & Neighborhood

* SE 34th Ave — 2 blocks north to Hawthorne, 6 south to Division
(restaurants, cafés, bars, shops, Powell’s Books, and the Bagdad Theater)
* Tree-lined street with lots of bikes and a friendly, lived-in vibe
* Strong neighborhood feel—neighbors know each other, monthly soup nights

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🏡 The House

* Welcoming front porch with chairs, Tibetan prayer wheels, and twinkle lights (great for watching Pedalpalooza roll by)
* Entry foyer with coat closet and French doors into living room
* Bright living room with morning light, hardwood floors, working fireplace
* Formal dining room (seats 6+) with antique sideboard
* Spacious, functional Kitchen:
* Gas stove
* Multiple prep areas + ample counter space
* Coffee bar + side porch access
* Dishwasher

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🛏️ Your Space

* Comfortable bedroom on main floor or upstairs (both fir queen; bed available if needed)
* Large closets
* Attached bathroom

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🛁 Bathrooms

* Main bath (near bedroom/kitchen): large sunken soaking tub + shower, updated sink, dual flush commode
* Upstairs bath with walk-in shower + 2 skylights. Spa like setting
* Bonus bathroom off side porch

☝️Upstairs

* Two bedrooms with large closets (great for clothes + storage)
* Bathroom with walk-in shower and skylights

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🧰 Bonus Spaces

* Upstairs hallway foyer nook used as small office with sit stand desk
* Huge daylight basement with high ceilings:
* Washer/dryer
* Ping pong + exercise space
* Lots of Storage
* Second living room / TV room downstairs
* With extra room for office
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🌿 Outdoor & Storage

* Large backyard with 6 burner grill, seating, decorative lighting, fire-pit
* Garage for bikes, tools, more storage + extra fridge
* 2–3 car driveway
* Woodshed stocked for cozy winter fires
* 3 planter boxes with lots of room for growing a garden. We could even get chicken chickens.

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💰 Costs

* ~$1050/month
* ~$125 utilities (approx)
* Monthly cleaner (~$50-75 each)
* 1-year lease
* Responsive property management company

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👤 About Me

I’m a really active and busy. male, retiring June 30 after a long nonprofit career. Divorced, socially connected, organized, clean, and tidy. I enjoy live music, travel often, and appreciate a home that’s both relaxed and respectful.

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👤 About You

* Ideally 30+ and financially stable (professional)
* Dependable, communicative, and considerate
* Clean and organized in shared spaces
* Social but not looking for a party house
* Values a balance of connection and independence

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🧩 Household Vibe

* Friendly, easygoing, and adult
* Open to occasional shared meals or groceries (omnivore)
* Moderate alcohol fine, but low-key
* Guests/partners welcome a few x/week (but no de facto third roommate)
* Minimal TV in main living room (separate TV space downstairs)

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If this sounds like your kind of place, reach out and tell me a bit about yourself, your lifestyle, and what you’re looking for in a home. Email me or reply here. Thank you.