517 NE MONROE ST

OPEN SUN, 9/20, 12-2 PM! Welcome to this sweet and inviting bungalow located in the heart of Portland’s vibrant Eliot neighborhood. Start your day with coffee on the welcoming front porch or unwind in the evening while taking in the energy of this beloved neighborhood. Inside, abundant natural light fills the home and highlights the newly refinished hardwood floors. The inviting living room is centered around a beautiful wood-burning fireplace, creating the perfect gathering space for cozy evenings at home. Built-ins add both character and functionality, while the adjacent dining room flows naturally into the kitchen. The remodeled kitchen features a French-door refrigerator, high ceilings, and a spacious walk-in pantry area with the flexibility to serve as an eating nook. The main level offers two bedrooms with high ceilings and Fir floors, along with a full bathroom featuring a tub/shower combination. Upstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms (one non-conforming, and the perfect flex space for a family room, den, or play room) all with brand-new carpets, plus a second full bathroom with a shower. The spacious basement offers excellent ceiling height, a laundry area, abundant storage, and plenty of flexible space for a family room, home gym, hobby area, or additional living space. Outside, the fully fenced backyard is ready to enjoy, with raised garden beds, mature fruit trees, and a spacious, level yard offering endless possibilities for gardening, entertaining, play, or simply creating your own urban retreat. And the close in location is hard to beat. Enjoy easy access to Irving Park, neighborhood coffee shops, cafés, food carts, and public transportation, all within walking distance. This is Portland living at its best with an inviting home in a vibrant neighborhood including plenty of space, character, and flexibility. Newer interior/exterior paint, carpets, countertops, boiler, water heater, roof and more. Make this wonderful home your own after a visit.