7119 N Ida Ave Portland, OR 97203

Modern updates meet heart and soul in this North Portland retreat. With a Backyard Habitat-Certified garden, 6.29 kW solar system (2022), and many energy-efficient upgrades, this home blends sustainability, comfort, and character in a vibrant community.Step inside and be impressed by vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, and an open floor plan perfect for daily living and entertaining. The vaulted kitchen with granite counters has ample workspace for even the most ambitious chefs as well as plenty of light and garden views. It is complemented by the adjacent large vaulted dining room that easily seats 8 with direct access to the outside. Hardwood floors throughout. Primary suite with attached tile bath. Two spacious bedrooms with double closets and wood floors. Major systems are updated: Hybrid water heater (2018), 95% efficiency gas furnace (2019), Evolution A/C (2021), Milgard double-pane windows, and a WiFi-enabled solar panels with transferable 1:1 net metering- not only are they better for the planet, they are also a large energy cost savings to you. Outside, enjoy years of thoughtful landscaping: native plants, fruit trees (apricot, sour cherry, elderberry), perennial herbs, and a thriving low-dig vegetable garden with drip irrigation ready for automation. A mural by local artists inspired by storbook characters brings fun and inspiration to the incredible and oversized 855 sq ft shop/garage with a 230 sq ft loft. Enthusiasts of all kinds dream of this type of large workspace,  where you can easily store your RV or boat inside, or enjoy an amazing workshop, art studio, or a future ADU. The sellers say it best: “We’ve cherished our time here: Morning coffee with hummingbirds in the garden, evenings at the St. Johns Beer Porch, and annual block parties with live music and neighbors who feel like family. This home has been our retreat, and we hope its next chapter brings as much joy and inspiration as it has for us.”  Incredible location. [Home Energy Score = 8. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10238645]