JUST LISTED: An Artsy Portland Bungalow in the Heart of Maplewood

May 22

Where quiet streets meet easy city access

Perched on a corner lot, 5232 SW Florida is an artsy bungalow filled with picture windows, skylights, blond hardwoods, period baths, and soulful old-house charm. Nothing about her feels cookie-cutter.

The main floor offers a bedroom with adjacent slipper-tub, while upstairs features a vaulted primary with generous closet space and a backyard canopy of mature trees. The beautifully tiled bathroom sits just adjacent to the primary, with a second small bedroom next door, perfect as a kids' room or home office. The kitchen is bright thanks to a skylight and door, with easy access through to the fenced backyard and garden.

Thoughtful updates and energy efficiency

Many windows are double-paned fir with screens, and the 2017 gas furnace includes A/C for comfort in every Portland season.

A fully finished lower-level suite, completed 2022

Downstairs, accessible through French doors at the front exterior with only one step, is a guest space completed in 2022. Complete with kitchen, bedroom, bath with walk-in shower, and laundry/storage, this level functions as a true in-law suite or income-generating rental. Extensive work by company Terra Firma keeps the space cozy and dry.

Outdoor living and the legendary Camp Shack

Outside, you can choose your favorite perch: the backyard deck or the covered front yard gazebo made for rainy-day musings. Then there's the whimsical "Camp Shack," part locomotive and part Amsterdam houseboat, available for purchase separately. It's a dreamy retreat for returning college kids, creatives, or guests.

Neighborhood walkability and Portland SW amenities

Life in this hood comes with hidden snicket paths, Little Free Libraries, winding roads, blue picket fences, and the beloved Maplewood Coffee & Tea just blocks away. Nearby favorites like Gabriel Park, the Southwest Community Center, Garden Home Recreation Center, and Fanno Creek Trail add recreation, livability, and small-town warmth.

This is a special home with soul and flexibility. It has provided years of comfort and peaceful respite.