




9648 N Central St, Portland, OR, 97203
About This Home
This isn’t just a home, it’s one that grows with you.1925 Dutch Colonial in the heart of St. Johns, one of the area’s original farmhouses, full of warmth, character, and everyday livability. With 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths, the layout offers flexibility for how you live, gather, and unwind. Two bedrooms and a full bath on the main level create easy, comfortable living, while three bedrooms upstairs offer space to spread out.At the center of the home, the kitchen is filled with natural light and looks out onto something truly special, a lush, established organic permaculture garden. This is not just a yard, but a thriving urban food forest with apple, peach, pear, plum, persimmon, jujube, raspberry, huckleberry, and more. A space to slow down, harvest, and connect to the rhythm of the seasons.Recent updates including new flooring in the kitchen and bathrooms, updated appliances, attic insulation, fresh exterior paint, and new windows bring ease to daily living while still leaving room to make it your own.Outside, alley access and a flexible backyard create opportunity for gathering, projects, or expansion. A dedicated pad for a tiny home, 50-amp hookup, and additional power for a sauna or greenhouse support a lifestyle that blends creativity, sustainability, and possibility.The basement offers additional potential with a legal egress window and separate exterior electrical access, opening the door for future living space or dual living, buyer to verify.Just minutes from Pier Park, Cathedral Park, Forest Park, and the shops, cafes, and local favorites that define the St. Johns vibe, this home offers a rare balance of charm, community, and connection to nature.A home that invites you to live simply, gather often, and grow something meaningful. [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10227309]
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Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1925
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Aluminum Siding,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Dutch Colonial
- Property subType: Residential,Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Disposal,Free-Standing Range,Free-Standing Refrigerator,Range Hood,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedroom2
- Features: Walkin Closet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 198
Bedroom3
- Features: Walkin Closet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 81
Bedroom4
- Features: Bamboo Floor, Closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 99
Bedroom5
- Features: Closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 81
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: Main
Family Room
- Level: Main
Features
- Granite,Closet,Walk-In Closet(s),Cook Island,Kitchen Dining Room Combo,Living Room Dining Room Combo,Bookcases,Kitchen Island,Tile
- Window features: Vinyl Frames
- Flooring: Bamboo,Hardwood,Laminate
Heating
- Heating features: Forced Air 90
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,522
- Total interior livable area: 2,522 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Cook Island, Kitchen Dining Room Combo
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Features: Living Room Dining Room Combo
- Level: Main
Master Bedroom
- Features: Bookcases,Closet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 126
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Main Floor Bedroom Bath,Accessibility
Details
- Parcel number: R264103
- Zoning: R5
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck,Porch
- Exterior features: Fire Pit,Garden,RV Hookup,Sauna,Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Lot size: 4,791 sqft
- Features: Level,SqFt 3000 to 4999
Parking
- Parking features: On Street,RV Access/Parking
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
