Thoughtfully updated 1944 home in Montavilla/North Tabor, where classic Portland character meets a long list of substantial improvements. Period-appropriate details, oak accents, Benjamin Moore paint, and lighting from Schoolhouse Electric + Rejuvenation complement the original character throughout. Major system upgrades include a 2021 high-efficiency RUUD 95% AFUE furnace + central AC, Bradford White Energy Star water heater, extensive PEX repiping, newer roof + gutters, and R-30 attic insulation.The finished lower level adds flexible living space with a wet bar featuring a Cambria quartz countertop, Marca Corona tile, oak accents, Delta Trinsic fixtures, Jeld-Wen windows, and architectural doors + hardware selected to coordinate with the home’s original style. Kitchen improvements include updated flooring, appliances, hardware, faucet, paint, and refreshed concrete countertops. Outside, newer improvements include Therma-Tru fiberglass doors with Emtek hardware, Clopay Avante garage door, cedar fencing, deck, and a retaining wall with drainage. The standout is the architect-designed 2024 detached backyard office/studio—a beautifully executed space featuring clear cedar, Milgard Trinsic windows + doors, mini-split heating and cooling, concealed gutters, and carefully aligned architectural details. With an Energy Score of 7, this is a vintage Portland home with meaningful upgrades already completed and exceptional flexibility for modern living. [Home Energy Score = 7. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10250936]