# Portland: Top 5 Renovation Picks - Aug 08, 2025 **URL:** \ **Category:** Portland\ **Tags:** portland, redfin, renovation\ **Created:** [August 9, 2025, 2:51am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/portland-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-08-2025/20352 "2025-08-09T02:51:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![reno\_properties](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/reno_properties/32/2809_2.png) [@reno\_properties](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/reno_properties)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2025, 2:51am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/portland-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-08-2025/20352/1 "2025-08-09T02:51:41Z")
## 7336 SE 67th Ave — $369,000 - Beds/Baths/Sqft: 2 bd / 1 ba / 1,286 sqft - Price per SqFt: $287 - Lot size: 10,000 sqft - Year Built / Type: 1952 / Single Family Residential - Parking: Driveway, On Street - Status / Last Sale: Listed (Active) / $369,000 Aug 7, 2025 - Summary: This SE fixer offers a spacious layout on a large level lot, ideal for personal touches and renovations. The detached building adds potential for a garage, shop, or studio. - Renovation rationale: - Low price at $287 per sqft and a generous 10,000 sqft lot size provide significant renovation upside. - Why these metrics matter for renovation: - The larger lot size gives flexibility for expansions or additional structures (like an ADU). The older build year (1952) suggests potential for value increase through modern updates. - Recommended renovation ideas: Update the kitchen and bathroom, enhance curb appeal, and consider converting the detached building into an ADU for rental income. - [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/OR/Portland/7336-SE-67th-Ave-97206/home/26484325) ![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/photo/84/bigphoto/224/537464224_0.jpg) ## 925 SW Gaines St — $399,900 - Beds/Baths/Sqft: 2 bd / 1 ba / 961 sqft - Price per SqFt: $416 - Year Built / Type: 1937 / Single Family Residential - Parking: On Street - Status / Last Sale: Listed (Active) / $399,900 Aug 8, 2025 - Summary: This charming 1930s cottage features beautiful hardwood floors and a versatile bonus area, perfect for a home office or guest space. - Renovation rationale: - Mid-band pricing and an older build year (1937) suggest renovation potential, especially with a single bathroom allowing for expansion. - Why these metrics matter for renovation: - The price per sqft is reasonable for the area, making it a feasible investment for upgrades. The potential to add a bathroom can significantly enhance the property’s value. - Recommended renovation ideas: Consider adding a second bathroom, modernizing the kitchen, and enhancing outdoor space for better usability. - [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/OR/Portland/925-SW-Gaines-St-97239/home/26675498) ![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/photo/84/bigphoto/711/334489711_0.jpg) ## 5017 SW Brugger St — $459,000 - Beds/Baths/Sqft: 2 bd / 1 ba / 884 sqft - Price per SqFt: $519 - Lot size: 5,000 sqft - Year Built / Type: 1972 / Single Family Residential - Parking: Covered, Driveway - Status / Last Sale: Listed (Active) / $459,000 Aug 7, 2025 - Summary: This updated home features a modern kitchen and bath, along with a cozy living space, but has room for additional renovations. - Renovation rationale: - The price per sqft is reasonable given the updates, and the single bathroom allows for potential expansion. - Why these metrics matter for renovation: - The 5,000 sqft lot provides room for outdoor enhancements or expansions, while the older build year (1972) indicates potential for value-add renovations. - Recommended renovation ideas: Adding a second bath, enhancing outdoor spaces, and possibly converting part of the lot for additional living space. - [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/OR/Portland/5017-SW-Brugger-St-97219/home/26524019) ![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/system_files/media/1131246_JPG/item_1.jpg) ## 5130 SE Bush St — $439,900 - Beds/Baths/Sqft: 2 bd / 2 ba / 1,792 sqft - Price per SqFt: $245 - Lot size: 3,000 sqft - Year Built / Type: 1928 / Single Family Residential - Parking: Driveway - Status / Last Sale: Listed (Active) / $439,900 Aug 8, 2025 - Summary: This neo-classical bungalow offers historic charm with zoning flexibility, ready for personal touches and improvements. - Renovation rationale: - At $245 per sqft, this property is priced well for the area, with a unique layout allowing for creative renovations. - Why these metrics matter for renovation: - The older year built (1928) suggests potential for significant value increases through renovations, and the zoning flexibility could allow for additional income-generating options. - Recommended renovation ideas: Update the kitchen and bathrooms, consider finishing the basement for extra living space, and improve the outdoor area for better functionality. - [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/OR/Portland/5130-SE-Bush-St-97206/home/26556570) ![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/photo/84/bigphoto/683/381710683_0.jpg) ## 4047 N Attu St — $399,900 - Beds/Baths/Sqft: 3 bd / 1 ba / 905 sqft - Price per SqFt: $442 - Lot size: 7,000 sqft - Year Built / Type: 1981 / Single Family Residential - Parking: Driveway - Status / Last Sale: Listed (Active) / $399,900 Aug 1, 2025 - Summary: This one-level ranch home offers a great layout with potential for personal updates and improvements. - Renovation rationale: - Reasonably priced at $442 per sqft, with a single bathroom providing an opportunity to expand and add value. - Why these metrics matter for renovation: - The larger lot size (7,000 sqft) allows for flexibility in renovations, including the potential for an ADU or additional living space. - Recommended renovation ideas: Consider adding a second bath, modernizing the kitchen, and enhancing the yard for better outdoor living. - [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/OR/Portland/4047-N-Attu-St-97203/home/26612797) ![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/system_files/media/1128641_JPG/item_7.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_michael1/32/6294_2.png) [@Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_Michael1)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2025, 10:23am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/portland-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-08-2025/20352/2 "2025-08-15T10:23:29Z")
The last house looks mini ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_curtis](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_curtis/32/2766_2.png) [@Tim\_curtis](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_curtis)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2025, 3:13pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/portland-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-08-2025/20352/3 "2025-08-15T15:13:21Z")
The house on SW Gaines Street is giving students vibes ---
**Author:** ![Theodore\_3456](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/theodore_3456/32/2821_2.png) [@Theodore\_3456](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Theodore_3456)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2025, 10:02am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/portland-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-08-2025/20352/4 "2025-08-16T10:02:04Z")
Couldn’t take my eyes of these picks