5308 SE Knapp St Portland, OR 97206

Welcome to Rhodie House, a historic Craftsman Bungalow lovingly updated while preserving vintage details and charm. Located just south of Woodstock on a Portland Greenway, this is a bicyclist's and walker's paradise! It's a quick trip to amenities with groceries, dining, coffee & parks nearby. This 1916 3 bed/2 bath home features original fir flooring, hickory pecan floors up, generous main living spaces & a gas fireplace with custom madrone mantel. Stunning south-facing sunroom features all-new windows and French doors leading to the roofed back deck, just made for entertaining or relaxing. Fully pro-landscaped yard is fenced high for privacy, includes low-maintenance drip irrigation, and is a verdant oasis in the city. Landscaping keeps the house private, with a massive privacy hedge all around and TWO driveways offering substantial off-street parking in a quiet neighborhood. Surrounded by native rhododendrons including one that grows along the NE edge of the house, the largest you'll ever see!  3 Triple-height raised garden boxes allow for gardening without bending over.  Creature comforts include a heat pump upstairs (A/C and heat), modern insulation, a variety of smart home features, and (with an HES Score of 7!) that adds up to energy savings and low cost of living. Wired for ethernet and gigabit fiber internet for home office work. Large finished basement space is great for a rec room, home theater, office. The detached garage is oversized with plenty of storage, room for hobbies/shop & offers additional ADU possibilities! Rhodie House has a brand-new roof (fall 2024) w/warranty, new Ext paint (2024), new Int paint (2025), new water heater & all new south windows (2024), updated windows on all other sides. This is timeless architecture thoughtfully updated by amazing stewards--come and view this rare home and find your lovely private escape in inner southeast! [Home Energy Score = 7. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10238203]