The Portland Hearthbeat Presents…

Cedar Hills
Mid Century

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1680 SW Huntington Ave

$549,000 | THREE BEDROOMS | 1.5 BATHS | 1430 SF

Property Highlights

This energy-efficient Irvington bungalow blends historical charm with a wealth of modern upgrades in one of Portland's most coveted neighborhoods—the ultimate trifecta of Portland living!

UPDATED
SYSTEMS

FLEXIBLE
LAYOUT

VAULTED
SUNROOM

OVERSIZED
GARAGE

PRIME
LOCATION

The Neighborhood

Cedar Hills is one of the Portland area's most coveted neighborhoods. With its charming streets and close proximity to the lively Cedar Hills Crossing, it perfectly blends suburban tranquility with urban excitement.


Commonwealth Lake Park, a fantastic oasis nestled within the neighborhood, is just three blocks away. Locals enjoy the scenic walking and biking trails around the lake while fishers, birdwatchers, and nature photographers consider it a go-to for the wildlife it attracts. It's one of the few metro spots where fishing is allowed—the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife actually keeps it stocked with with trout!

Cedar Hills crossing is a commercial hub, where many inner PDX favorites, such as Salt N’ Straw and Bamboo Sushi, have opened satellite locations. There’s a movie theater, bowling alley, and tons of both and franchised shops and services for daily convenience.

Midcentury
Charm

Cosmetic updates were selectively performed to elevate the space without stripping the home of its original character.

The wood paneled wall in the formal living room acts as a period appropriate focal point and provides a visual anchor to the large open floor plan, giving the space a warm blend of cozy nostalgia and stylish sophistication.

“Our pets love the fireplace”

With their luxurious Lopi woodburning fireplace insert (installed in 2022), the sellers and their furry family members frequently enjoyed evenings gathered around warmth of the fire.

The fireplace features elongated Roman brick, a signature feature of American houses built in the 1950’s and 60’s, chosen to emphasize the sleek linear architecture of the era.

“My dream in life is to own a home that has original 1950s checkered tile flooring in the kitchen…I’ve found them inherently charming ever since I became a lover of design. This pattern has been around for so long that it’s gone from classic to trendy and back to classic so many times.”

- Emily Henderson, Interior Stylist & NY Times bestselling author

Functional Updates

The sellers took meticulous care of the house and invested in replacing many of its major systems in recent years. The future owners can rest easy knowing that the big ticket items are taken care of.

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Flexible
Layout

The open nature of this house’s floor plan brings a world of possibilities when it comes to tailoring the space to fit your needs. Here are a few of the many ways the two main living areas can be arranged.

Layout Ideas

TAILORED TO YOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS

Kitchen
Dreams

The floor plan offers the opportunity to expand the kitchen into the open space near the entryway while still leaving plenty of room in the other areas for a large dining table. Here’s an example of how that might look!

The Sun Room

Even on the gloomiest Pacific Northwest days, this 300 square foot room is flooded with light coming in from the three large skylights and picture windows that overlook the garden.

Hunter Douglas Motorized Skylight Shades

Fancy, right? The sellers installed these remote-controlled wifi enabled blinds to control light levels. This allows the space to function as a TV room without screen glare.

Yes, the plant comes with the house!

The massive amount of sunlight in this space turned this little Bird of Paradise plant into a gigantic beauty in only 7 years! The sellers had this entire space adorned with plant life, making it a true oasis.

The Yard:
A Blooming Oasis

There are Daphnes in the front yard. Snowdrops bloom early spring under the rhododendron in the backyard. Bees LOVE the Japanese Pieris in front of primary bedroom window. Hummingbirds and bees love the strawberry trees in the front yard. The maple tree by the patio in the backyard is so beautiful—hang a bird feeder (or 3) from it and bushtits will come every day (they're the cutest!)

The back yard houses two large garden beds that receive full sun for vegetable gardening. There’s a large open space on the southern edge of the yard, also in full sun, that’s ready for more!

  • Spring Bulbs

    Come spring, the front yard and parking strip burst into a vibrant display of color, with crocuses, daffodils, and tulips popping up like confetti at a garden party.

  • Summer Blooms

    For the summer, the bright red Crocosmia in the front yard is a showstopper. By the front door, there is lavender alongside a hop plant that can climb quite a ways if you hang a piece of twine. The backyard's Magnolia tree has spectacular blooms.

  • Autumn Colors

    Every October, the yard turns into a stunning kaleidoscope of colors with the multiple maple trees in the front and and maple and flowering pear trees out back.

  • Wild Life

    Creating a haven for pollinators and wildlife, the Liatris Spicata in the front yard is a real hit with the native pollinators, while several varieties of milkweeds invite a kaleidoscope of butterflies.

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Chrystal Roggenkamp

Licensed OR Realtor + Architectural Designer
The Portland Hearthbeat / Brokered by eXp Realty
503.310.9056 | chrystal@theportlandhearthbeat.com


Hello! It’s my honor to represent the wonderful sellers of this charming home. My clients and I have worked hard to get the home in tip-top shape for the next owners and hope that you enjoy it! If you have any questions or are interested in submitting an offer, have your Realtor contact me by phone or fill out the form below. It would be our pleasure to work with you to make this adorable house your home!