5435 NE SKIDMORE ST Portland, OR 97218

Freshest house on the block! Bright, clean, and full of light, this home strikes the perfect balance between original charm and the ease of modern updates.This is the house with the pink door, the fireplace, and the breakfast room. The one where infinity decks stretch the indoors out to the lawns beyond. Two historic walnut trees anchor this corner lot on one of the sweetest streets around. Lovingly owned by the same family for over 40 years.New windows, roof, and siding — the big three envelope upgrades are done. All major systems, too: HVAC, water heater, and electrical panel. It's a home full of thoughtful, high-quality updates.The finished lower level is crisp yet cozy, ready to meet all your bonus-space needs. Perfect as a media room now, or with the addition of an egress window, a guest suite with full bath.Upstairs, the bedrooms are bright, with built-in bookshelves, generous closets, operable skylights, and blackout shades. Even the upstairs hall offers more, with space for a desk or a quiet reading perch.A main-floor bedroom adds flexibility. It's currently used as a den with easy access to outdoor dining beneath the twinkling lights of a mature grape arbor.Excellent garden storage and flex space await in the outbuilding, connected to the home by a covered walkway — perfect for barbecuing in any weather, just steps from the kitchen.This home feels cozy yet spacious, thanks to its strong connection to the garden, sky, and neighboring treetops. A rare blend of warmth, charm, and functionality that truly punches above its weight. [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10242187]