On the market: 10 Portland-area homes that sold during the coronavirus – OregonLive

Homes are selling during the coronavirus crisis, despite heightened unemployment, widespread business losses, a whipsawed stock market and stay-at-home orders.

The number of Portland metro residential properties that traded hands in March -- 2,356 -- was 7.9% more than March 2019 and a 24.2% jump from the 1,897 closings recorded in February 2020, according to the local listing service RMLS.

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In the last three weeks, precautions to reduce the spread of the deadly virus have altered almost every aspect of a real estate deal, from seeing a property to signing the deed. (Read details).

Not only are real estate agents showcasing properties through 3D imagery and video tours instead of widely marketed open houses, they have also shifted focus on the homes benefits that they promote.

Hunker down here," states Bonnie Roseman of Living Room Realty about her listing at 8064 S.E. 19th Ave., in Southeast Portlands Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood, which is priced at $749,900. Room for your whole brood. Be close and have privacy."

She also underscores that there is a guest room and a self-contained smaller home, an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU.

She added that the house "will be sanitized for you at closing.

Roseman received an accepted offer three days after she listed a 2013 Craftsman-style house at $599,900 on April 3: 113 N.E. Fargo St. in Northeast Portlands Eliot neighborhood has three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 2,042 square feet of living space including a bonus space and a private patio on a 2,178-square-foot lot.

On Friday, her listing, a 1971 ranch-style house on a third acre at 12004 S.E. Henderson Dr., near the Leach Botanical Garden, was put on the market, priced at $379,000. Its an urban retreat with a small home but theres value in having woody space around you, she says.

A sale of hers that fell through due to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic is back on market: The 1929 English-style house at 1334 N.E. 51st Ave. is listed $549,000.

Here are Portland-area homes that sold during the coronavirus:

8443 N Hartman St. in North Portlands St. Johns neighborhood sold for $511,000 on March 30 by Cody Gibson with David Girard of Keller Williams-PDX Central.Keller Williams-PDX Central

8443 N. Hartman St. in North Portlands St. Johns neighborhood sold for $511,000 on March 30. The house, built in 1955 on a 4,791-square-foot lot, has three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 1,346 square feet of living space.

Convert 12x20 structure to office, playhouse, ADU (accessory dwelling unit)," says listing agent Cody Gibson with David Girard of Keller Williams-PDX Central.

7523 SE 120th Place in Southeast Portlands Pleasant Valley sold for $515,000 on March 12 by Scott Shannon of Premiere Property Group, LLC.Premiere Property Group

7523 S.E. 120th Place in Southeast Portlands Pleasant Valley sold for $515,000 on March 12. The two-story contemporary house, built in 2005 on a 7,405-square-foot lot, has hardwood floors, four bedrooms, three bathrooms and 2,996 square feet of living space, including a second family room.

The fourth bedroom and full bathroom are on the main level, says listing agent Scott Shannon of Premiere Property Group, LLC.

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3934 NE 78th Ave. in Northeast Portlands Roseway neighborhood sold for $523,000 on March 26 by listing agent Janet Fisher-Welsh of Coldwell Banker Bain.Coldwell Banker Bain

3934 N.E. 78th Ave. in Northeast Portlands Roseway neighborhood sold for $523,000 on March 26. The English-inspired house, built in 1928 on a 4,791-square-foot lot, has original woodwork and hardware, built-in cabinets, hardwood floors, three bedrooms, one bathroom and 2,230 square feet of living space, including a bonus room with a vaulted ceiling.

Remodeled kitchen features ample cupboard space, granite counters, ceramic tile and stainless-steel appliances. There are many other upgrades in the last 10 years, says listing agent Janet Fisher-Welsh of Coldwell Banker Bain.

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11239 SW Capitol Hwy. in Southwest Portlands Far Southwest sold for $510,000 by Jennifer Bolen of Premiere Property Group, LLC.Premiere Property Group

11239 S.W. Capitol Hwy. in Portlands Far Southwest sold for $510,000 on March 11. The updated bungalow, built in 1955 on a 4,791-square-foot lot, has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and 2,019 square feet of living space, including a finished basement with a family room and bonus room/office.

"The private yard is the perfect canvas to create your personal oasis, says listing agent Jennifer Bolen of Premiere Property Group, LLC.

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1518 N Webster St. in North Portlands Overlook neighborhood sold for $509,500 on March 11 by listing agent Shelle Zimmer Angell Realty.Angell Realty

1518 N. Webster St. in North Portlands Overlook neighborhood sold for $509,500 on March 11. The two-story, remodeled house, built in 1915 on a 3,484-square-foot lot, has refinished hardwoods, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and 2,132 square feet of living space.

There is a full, unfinished basement plus a newly built studio and deck.

"Roof replaced in 2017, new windows, new paint inside and out, too many upgrades and updates to list, says listing agent Shelle Zimmer of Angell Realty.

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4667 NW Buckboard Dr. in Northwest Portlands Stoller Farms sold for $509,888 on March 31 by listing agent Bret Crawford of Residential Realty Northwest.Residential Realty Northwest

4667 N.W. Buckboard Dr. in Northwest Portlands Stoller Farms area in the Bethany neighborhood sold for $509,888 on March 31. The two-story contemporary house, built in 1997 on a 6,534-square-foot lot, has four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 2,114 square feet of living space.

There are vaulted ceilings in the foyer. The stunning remodeled kitchen has wraparound counters, granite and a gas stove. The family room with a gas fireplace looks out to a private backyard, says listing agent Bret Crawford of Residential Realty Northwest.

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9504 SW 54th Ave.in Southwest Portlands Ashcreek neighborhood sold for $500,000 on March 17, 2020 by listing agent Teri Toombs with Reg Martocci of Living Room Realty.Living Room Realty

9504 S.W. 54th Ave. in Southwest Portlands Ashcreek neighborhood sold for $500,000 on March 17. The contemporary house, built in 1978 on a 4,791-square-foot lot, has bamboo floors, skylights, a central kitchen, three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 1,724 square feet of living space, including a family room that opens to a deck.

"The updated, terraced landscaping sits among Douglas fir trees on a quiet cul-de-sac, says listing agent Teri Toombs with Reg Martocci of Living Room Realty.

3807 SW Corbett Ave. in South Portland sold for $519,000 on April 2 by Xan Gale of Urban Nest Realty.Urban Nest Realty

3807 S.W. Corbett Ave. in South Portland sold for $519,000 on April 2. The tri-level townhouse, built in 1990 on a 2,613-square-foot lot, has three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 1,998 square feet of living space.

This refreshed and move-in ready end unit row home boasts walls of windows, new carpet throughout and hardwoods on the main level, says listing agent Xan Gale of Urban Nest Realty.

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300 NW 8th Ave #807 in Northwest Portlands Pearl District sold for $549,900 on April 8 by listing agent Andrew Galler CRS of Realty Works Group.Realty Works Group

300 N.W. 8th Ave. #807 in Northwest Portlands Pearl District sold for $549,900 on April 8. The condo, built in 1909 on the southeast corner of the eight floor, has high ceilings, wood floors, one bedroom, one bathroom and 956 square feet of living space.

Stunning, unobstructed city, mountain and bridge views, window walls and wraparound balcony, says listing agent Andrew Galler CRS of Realty Works Group.

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