Housing Thread

swamp_knobbler_mahan

Thought I'd start a housing thread to accompany the jobs thread.

My brother's currently looking for a 2bd place with his friend. Their max. budget is around $800 per month, hopefully close-in-ish. Like, north of Hawthorne and west of Mt. Tabor?

Please hit me up if you hear of anything that fits this criteria. Thanks!

BOB

freddy

Our neighbor is selling her place! Let me know if you want me to send you the flyer (with photos).

Great 1-bedroom unit available in a friendly co-housing complex directly across from Peninsula Park 611 sq. feet, wood floors and plenty of original charm. Remodeled bathroom, with radiant floors and fun mosaic shower tile. Bright and comfortable kitchen with lots of cabinet space and dining area. Lots of storage on-site. $152,000.

- Close to New Seasons, Interstate MAX, bus, PCC Cascade, and Mississippi District
- Shared onsite laundry, shared internet service, low utility bills
- Founded in 2003, our co-housing community enjoys 2 courtyards, flower and vegetable gardens, fruit trees, secure interior bike storage, shared guest room, and ‘common unit’ with kitchen, living/dining room and bath – not to mention good company!

6325 N. Albina, Unit 5
For more information or to see the unit, email Christy at christysplitt@gmail.com or call 971.404.7279.
Open house on Sunday, Nov. 7th from 3-5pm.

If you're interested, I can tell you more about our co-housing community. It's a good place to live, especially if you like bikes and gardens.

zin

I like bikes, don't especially care about gardens, and it still works out pretty good.

lolo

Ya'll still have your Ewok infestation?

UncleBoatShoes2011

Do these gardens grow bicycles?

swamp_knobbler_mahan

If my student loans were paid off and I had enough for a down payment, I'd seriously consider that 1-bedroom. Seems like a pretty nice deal.

Audrey_Horne

Also, my house needs a new roommate in December-ish times.
$450 plus utils. Cool North Portland times.
I will post about it when I get back from my fancy artist vacation, but message me for more information if you are really excited right now.

mrneault

If this helps anyone, we have a listing for a room in a shared house in the "good" area. Trying to keep this a semi-private listing as to avoid the deluge of craigslist. http://snoreandguzzle.com/?p=1273 . You'll need a password to view: "housebuddy." Rare opening in a southeast sweetspot.

nikkitikkitavi

Hey fellow renters, I'm looking for a little place of my own in the next few months, under $700. I do have a cat, but no water bed, aquarium, cigarretes, loud hobbies. Are you moving out of your place for some crazy reason? Let me know! Thank you

lolo

I will be looking for a 2 BR house $800-1000 close-in come the end of summertime. Please keep me posted with cool spots.

That being said, our super awesome killer sexy 1950s ranch home will be available. It's 3-4 BR in NE near Fernhill park $1600.

1234

that ranch home is cool.

lolo

I need a cool home to move into... any of ya'll making summer plans to move out of your sweet pads?

swamp_knobbler_mahan

A good and really nice friend of mine is currently looking for a room in a shared house/apartment. His budget is 350-400 per month, looking in NE/SE, hopefully not past 50th or so.

Anybody hear of anything cool recently?

YoursTruly

I and/or Gary want to come live in Portland either for like 2-4 weeks this spring or summer, or possibly for an entire year next year (academic year). Any thoughts on this vague plan that I have not even pitched to Gary yet? Any ideas about where we could/should live? Any ideas on things I could do for money? I am a fully qualified musicologist but am also willing to walk dogs.

flossy_log_lady

I am 100% addicted to johnlscott.com's real estate map search. Hours and hours and hours are wasted looking at portland properties online. I bring this up because lately I have been looking specifically at DUPLEXES, which seems like a good way to go when you don't have much money (rent out one of the living spaces to help cover mortgage). I keep sending links to Matt and he keeps responding, "Ok! Let's take a tour!" but that's as far as we've gotten. What if we bought a place and you (lolo or TW/Gary) lived in one of the halves? That would be such great incentive to just go ahead and buy a place! Right?

lolo

If the duplex you speak of Miss flossy is in a cool location (near a new seasons or other cool grocery store) and has enough room for 2 people to exist, I"M IN! Come end of summer I think there's a chance we might dislocate the ranch house.

kowalabearhugs

padmapper.com is a quality Google Maps + apartments for rent mashup.

lolo

I have a buddy looking for a good 1 BR or studio... I don't know of many... Where are the cool mother in law's ya'll?

Death

I'm looking for a 1br or studio down near Division with an easy bus route to PSU. Something in the $600-$650 range. I know that's kinda picky, but if anyone here's about something I would appreciate it.

1234

I don't think you'll have much luck on Division finding a studio as there are not many apartments there compared to NW or downtown.

swamp_knobbler_mahan

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/apa/2209862635.html
Good location, and you don't get much cheaper in this area...might not be the nicest place, though.

swamp_knobbler_mahan

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/apa/2204130286.html
This is a bit more money but includes all utilities and looks really nice! Gotta share a bathroom though. Hmmmm.

Death

Nice Alex!
I'm going to go check them out. I have an appointment for one tomorrow, but I don't know about the shared bathroom thing.

MirandaJuly

Just always leave the shower running and the other people will think it's in use.

lolo

Looking for a unique 2BR June 1. Now accepting cool links/insider tips.

Looking to spend no more than $950 if possible. :)

freddy

My neighbor bought a cute little house and fixed it up to rent. Here's the Craigslist posting, with photos.

Cherry_Pie

Great tip, Fred! I passed it on to an interested party. Do you know how firm she is about the pet policy? Might she be amenable if a pet deposit was paid and the pets were really cute and nice?

1234

No offense to your friend, because I think the problem is Craigslist Formatting, but why are the pictures for places to live always so bad?

MirandaJuly

Mike:

1) That's why there's still professional photographers. People have a tough time taking good photos.

2) To get a really good room photo, you need a lens that's wider than most normal folks have at their disposal.

YoursTruly

Yeah! The ones here are all taken outside at twilight in the dead of winter, too. WHY?! Making it look like you will be immediately killed by ghosts

freddy

By the way, our neighbor is still interested in selling her place (see description above - 1 BDR unit right by Peninsula Park, New Seasons, & 2 bus lines; shared guest house, bike barn, and common apartment) OR if she doesn't find a buyer soon, would be interested in renting it out. If you think that sounds interesting, ask me for details or contact her directly (info above).

lolo

Looks like I might have secured a place in SE. It's at the top of my budget, but I think it will be worth it because now I can walk to work!

flossy_log_lady

Resurrecting this thread...

I know of a 22 yr. old dude looking for a room. He has been described to me as "sickeningly responsible." Let me know if you hear of something!