40 NE 41st Ave Portland, OR 97232

Beautiful, elegant and gracious 1916 home filled with storybook charm. First time on the market in 75 years! Located in the beloved historic Laurelhurst Neighborhood, this nicely updated and well-maintained home is ideally located on a quiet and curved bike-path street. Romantic covered front porch to enjoy the tree-lined view. Welcoming entryway into the large living room with gorgeous hardwood floors and wood-burning fireplace. Fabulous formal dining room with beautiful built-ins, buffet and French doors opening to a second covered porch. 1,368 SF of main level living feels luxurious with wide open living spaces and beautiful hardwood floors. The main level includes two generous bedrooms, a nicely updated bathroom, a wonderful hallway for circular flow, and spacious kitchen with breakfast nook and easy backyard access. The second floor offers refinished fir floors, two full bedrooms (one with fireplace), an extraordinarily big bathroom with two sinks, and a bonus room next to a sizeable attic. Ripe and ready to convert into another bedroom! Downstairs you will find a big, fun and warmly lit family room with new carpet, nostalgic knotty pine walls and plumbing from previous bar sink. You will also find utility room (workshop space), extra-large laundry room and a sweet half bath. With separate outside access the 1,156 SF basement offers a “blank slate” equity opportunity or potential ADU. The delightful, big and private back yard offers a nice patio for entertaining and still plenty of green lawn and garden space. Long private driveway and nice usable detached garage. Exterior dog wash station with hot and cold water. Decommissioned oil tank and new HVAC in 2023, new water line from the street to the house in 2007, and new 200-amp electrical panel in 2005. Epicenter to over 50 coveted neighborhood hot spots, within minutes. Please see carefully curated “What’s Nearby” list for all the fun restaurants, cafes, parks, and shopping. Bike and Walk Scores: 99/77. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10237400]