5 Foursquare Homes for Sale in Portland Starting Under $550K

Historic Portland properties are a priority for many people shopping for a new home. With most having undergone some sort of renovation or update, you’ll likely fine what you’re looking for—a modernized home with classic charm within your budget. We have the full map of Portland homes for sale.

We looked at Foursquares this week and found these 5 homes for sale in Portland starting under $550K. To find these homes, we searched “Single Family” and entered “Foursquare” in the search bar.

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Have a look and see which of these charming homes fits your needs!

1. 3726 SE Tenino St

Location, location, location! This light and bright 1910 traditional Foursquare home is within walking and biking distance to Eastmoreland, Westmoreland, Sellwood, Woodstock, and Tideman Park. In addition to its four bedrooms, it has a separate office with many windows, a large kitchen, and a full basement. Original hardwood floors remain on the main level. The home has a carport and lawn in the back. Plus, a new roof is being installed. Same owners for 57 years, so come spruce it up with your personal tastes and touches. Seller to credit purchaser $5,000 for purchaser’s closing cost!

2. 3786 SE 8th Ave

This classic Foursquare in the heart of Brooklyn neighborhood has it all! Enjoy mornings on the expansive front porch before heading into the light and bright home office/art studio. The airy living and dining rooms feature the home’s original charms: hardwood floors and built-ins galore. The kitchen opens out to a covered deck overlooking flower beds and a fenced yard ready for your green thumb touches. Entertain in style in the spacious rumpus room/bar and wrap up with a soak in the clawfoot tub—you earned it!

3. 2905 SE Woodward St

This renovated Foursquare located in the desirable Richmond neighborhood offers an office, second story balcony, beautiful wood floors on the main level, and a large basement for storage or possible ADU with separate entrance. The corner lot provides ample street parking, and the home is located just blocks from the best restaurants and shops SE Division St. has to offer. The property is only one block from the Clinton St. greenway, making it ideal for commuting the three miles to downtown Portland.

4. 1625 NW Johnson St

Classic meets modern at this cheerful NW PDX Foursquare! Nestled between the Alphabet and Pearl Districts, this spacious home features original charm with with updates throughout. There’s a gourmet kitchen, fireplace, engineered hardwoods, and updated bathrooms, with the roof and exterior paint updated in 2021. Sip your morning coffee on the updated front porch, and enjoy being blocks from many shops and restaurants. The primary suite opens to a private balcony, and the light-filled office space inspires! CM3 zoning allows for versatility, offering ADU potential in the finished basement.

5. 5106 N Albina Ave

This spacious, perfectly-situated PDX 1906 Foursquare has undergone a rare, recent studs-out remodel. Walk to Mississippi and Williams for the best coffee, restaurants, venues, grocers, parks, and more. Outside the home, you’ll find beautiful professional landscaping, fruit trees, raised beds, and a large covered patio with pavers. The remodeled basement could easily function as a duplex, multi-generational living, or separate business. The valuable RM2 zoning on a large corner lot provides lots of options for dividing or developing—buyer to do own diligence. The home has a Home Energy Score of 4 and a WalkScore of 92.The seller is an Oregon licensed Broker. Don’t wait!

Looking for a Charming Foursquare Home in Portland?

If you’re ready to start your real estate journey toward a historic Portland Foursquare—or any other style of home—get in touch with our top 1% buyer’s agents. We have 18 years experience in Portland and surrounding areas, and we can point your in the right direction and make sure your transaction runs smoothly from start to finish. Call us at 503-773-0000 or chat with the bot on our site!

Written by Stephen FitzMaurice
Published on June 28, 2022