This one hurts. Even more than usual.
From this angle, you can’t see much, except the above sign. But we will get closer.
I love a good midcentury house. But I have a particular weakness for midcentury houses that use cinderblocks for their construction. Something about the modern living aesthetic combined with the utilitarian nature of the cinderblock really gets me. There aren’t a ton of these houses, which is why I’ve always liked this one.
Look at those long prairie-style lines! Look at how the garage is almost as big as the house part!
And oh my goodness that chimney. Plus the window and the built-in planter box.
And even, yes! Deco glass blocks?
The house sits on the corner and takes up half of the block, so it had a pretty big backyard too.
Also, there was this bit of interest.
Here are some stats from Portland Maps.
- Built in 1948
- 1,140 square feet with one full bath
- Sold on 6/16/21 for $453,000
I can’t find previous sale data anymore. Very sad to not have that information.
I will miss seeing this midcentury marvel in my rambles around the neighborhood.