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Property of the day - The Elizabeth #508
333 NW 9th Ave #508 Portland, OR 97209

The Elizabeth is one of the Pearl District's most iconic buildings.  It sits on NW 9th Avenue between NW Everett and Flanders, in the true heart of the neighborhood.  It is grand, yet unassuming.  You'll find units of every size here, too.  From smaller homes around 700 square feet to two level penthouses over 3,000 square feet.  The building is served by a full service concierge, as well.

The Elizabeth - #508 - 735 square feet - 1 bedroom - 1 bathroom - 1 parking space - $274,000



Unit 508 is nice because it makes use some of the unit's open space with custom designed built ins.  When you're living in a loft, every inch of storage you can create is extremely valuable.  The next owner of this home will have a great spaces to store extra belongings and a great work area in the main living room, too.  There's also a custom sliding wall that encloses the bedroom space.

Views to the east let you get great glimpses of the park, too.

For more information on this great home in The Elizabeth, or for any other Portland area properties, feel free to call or email me!
- Blake
(503) 473-5097
blake@ellisnw.com

Property of the day - Rare 3 Bedroom Residence in Chown Pella
416 NW 13th Avenue #206  - 3 bedrooms - 2 baths - 2 parking spaces - 1930 square feet - $797,000



3 bedroom homes in the Pearl DIstrict are a bit rare, and when they do, it's typical to see them listed at or above the $1,000,000 mark.  

Today's property offers a nice amount of square footage in an historical building, the Chown Pella.  Built in 1910, it offers nicely finished loft spaces with large windows and exposed brick, and is located right in the center of the neighborhood on NW 13th, which is the site of the monthly first Thursday Art Walk.  

This particular home offers bamboo floors, slab granite countertops, built in storage, and is also wired for surround sound.  

For more information about this property, call or email any time!
-Blake
503-473-5097
blake@ellisnw.com


*Listing information courtesy of Keller Williams Realty

Property of the day - Park Place #909 
3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 parking spaces, 1880 square feet - $1,195,000



If you're looking for a truly one of a kind home in downtown Portland, this custom designed residence in the Park Place building is just right for you.  This home was a built to suit during the original construction of the building, so it is truly unique in every sense of the word.  SW Corner unit ensures that it's light and bright.  It's perched right above Jamison Square, so you get to enjoy an active view of the Pearl District's living room .  

There are custom features everywhere you look.  Exotic wood built ins, custom lighting, a sleek chef's kitchen, and amazing views of the neighborhood and the west hills.  

Truly a special home.  If you'd like more information, or an appointment to see this home in person, feel free to call or email!  
-Blake
503-437-5097
blake@ellisnw.com


*Listing information courtesy of Realty Trust Group.

Property of the day - 2 level condo in Park Place Condominiums
922 NW 11th Ave #606  Portland, OR 97209
1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, 1460 square feet, 1 parking space - $550,000

Now THIS is a loft.. There a several of these fantastic two level units in the Park Place building, which sits right on Jamison Square and right on the Streetcar line in the center of Portland, Oregon's Pearl District.  This home is ready to go!  Enjoy wide open public spaces that look out over the neighborhood and to the West Hills.  Floor to ceiling glass! 

The bedroom is a lofted space on its own private second level.  Flexible space for an office or sitting area, too.

Perfect for a true lover of urban living.  Head downstairs to Fenouil for a fine dinner or hop on Streetcar a block away!

For more information on this property or other Portland homes, get in touch!  Blake Ellis, 503-473-5097  or blake@ellisnw.com

*Listing information provided courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Professionals.

Property of the day - Tanner Place #309
725 NW 12th Avenue Portland, Oregon 97209


For those wanting to live in an established Pearl District building with a strong reputation without being in a huge tower, Tanner Place is an excellent option to consider.  It's a mid-rise tower built by one of the neighborhood's most reputable developers in 2001.  The units here are really nice.  Today's property is a corner unit on the 3rd floor, and it offers really great public spaces with really nice hardwood floors.  Every time I go in this building, the floors impress me.  Really high quality stuff!  This unit has walls of windows, too, which helps keep the unit light and bright even on a dreary winter day.

Unit 309 is 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1275 square feet and is priced at $580,000

For more information on this, or other homes in Portland, contact Blake Ellis, Broker, Windermere CCRGI @ 503.473.5097

***Listing information courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Professionals

Property of the day - The Elizabeth #411
333 NW 9th Avenue #411
Portland, OR 97209

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 734 square feet, 1 parking space, 1 storage unit, east facing - Offered for sale at $254,000

There are some fantastic units at fantastic prices all over town, and here's one of them.  Live in a top notch Pearl District building, The Elizabeth, for a manageable low price.  Unit 411 is a great east facing unit on the fourth floor.  It's an often seen floorplan with a twist - it's really wide!  This translates into all kinds of options for furniture layout, and really makes this unit feel much larger than its 734 square feet.  Also, this home offers a TON of storage!  There are closets and built ins all over!

Listing information provided courtesy of Reekie Properties LLC

Property of the day - Riverstone #614
820 NW 12th Ave #614
Portland, OR 97209


3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,616 square feet, 3 parking spaces, 2 storage units.  Currently available for $1,595,000

It isn't often that a special property like this comes available in the Pearl District.  A home with three bedroom suites AND a bathroom for the public space.  Wide open entertaining spaces and custom storage, lighting, and built ins are everywhere you look.  The interior design shows lots of contemporary flair - from cool glass walls to custom fabric paneled bedroom walls.  Elegant and sleek, this home is perfect for a true entertainer with an eye for the unique.

One truly rare aspect of this home is that is has all four exposures - North, South, East, and West.  That's almost unheard of in downtown condo living!

Take a look at some video clips of the home and see for yourself!

http://www.realtyimaging.net/vtours/20727/loader-nb.html

Listing information courtesy of Windermere CCRGI

Property of the day - The Henry #717
1025 NW Couch St. 

Property of the day - The Casey #304
311 NW 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97209


The Casey is a fantastic high end building located in the heart of Portland's Pearl District.  It sits at the corner of NW 12th Avenue and Everett Street.  Its clear even from the outside that The Casey is a special building.  It's the world's first LEED Platinum residential highrise condo tower, which means it was built with the highest standards of sustainability in mind.  The building features eco friendly finishes, solar panels and eco roof, a recycling auto sorting system, and more.  

In addition to all these eco friendly features, the building is truly luxurious. It has a beautiful lobby with custom art pieces and a full concierge service.

Unit 304 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,847 square foot home on the Everett Street side of the building.  It has a gourmet kitchen with cabinetry covered appliances and a huge center island.  Luxury touches are everywhere!  It's priced at $699,000.

**Listing information provided courtesy of Stephanie Bartelt, Inc.

Property of the day - Thurman Street Lofts #201
2538 NW Thurman St. 
Portland, OR 97210


Thurman Street Lofts is an award winning modern condo building tucked away in Northwest Portland. 
It has 16 units that range from 626 to 1,894 square feet.  The lofts feature impressive heavy timber beamed ceilings, cork floors, and huge expanses of windows to keep the units light and bright. This is a really special building that shows true forward thinking on the part of its developers.  It's thoughtful, innovative, and brings nature inside the living spaces.  

Unit 201, which is currently for sale for $319,000 is 883 square feet, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom.  It features a high end kitchen with honed counters, custom room dividers, and a convenient office space.  

Located at NW 25th and Thurman, this home is private and quiet, yet still close to NW Portland's fantastic amenities.  

**Listing information provided courtesy of Realty Trust Group, Inc.