Rachel Balmforth, Portland Real Estate Agent

I'm holding this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home open tomorrow from 1-3pm - come visit!!

This move-in ready Rock Creek home offers a traditional floor plan, gorgeous vaulted ceilings, and plenty of updates! The spacious, fully fenced backyard is ready for summer parties, and the convenient location offers easy commuting to the best of the area.

Listed for $635,000.

It is incredibly rare for the seller to have every item on the inspection report resolved before closing, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't get them done once you move in!

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This NW Portland home really has it all - a gorgeous interior and an ideal setting in nature but incredibly close to NW Portland!

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Visit me on Sunday from 1-3pm at this move-in ready home in Rock Creek!

This warm and inviting Rock Creek home offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 2,108 square feet with a classic, functional layout designed for everyday living and easy entertaining. Formal living and dining rooms are complemented by a comfortable family room with a wood-burning fireplace, while the kitchen opens to a bright eating nook and features an eating bar for casual meals. Vaulted ceilings in the living room, dining room, and primary suite add a sense of space, and all four bedrooms are conveniently located upstairs, including a generous primary with an oversized closet and en suite bath. Enjoy a great backyard with raised garden beds, plus major updates already completed—AC, furnace, flooring, and appliances (2021–2022)—making this home truly move-in ready with no HOA, all in a convenient location near Highway 26, neighborhood parks, and local trails.

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I just listed this spacious, move-in-ready Rock Creek home and will be holding it open Saturday from 1-3pm!

This Rock Creek home offers a warm, welcoming feel with a classic layout and thoughtful updates throughout. With 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 2,108 square feet, the floor plan features formal living and dining rooms for entertaining and gathering, along with an easy, everyday flow between the kitchen, light-filled eating nook, and inviting family room, complete with a wood-burning fireplace. Vaulted ceilings in the living room, dining room, and primary suite add a sense of openness and charm, while the overall layout feels both functional and comfortable.

Upstairs, all four bedrooms are thoughtfully situated, including a spacious primary suite with an oversized closet and private en-suite bath. A main-level laundry room, attached two-car garage, and an eating bar in the kitchen add to the home’s everyday convenience.

Outside, the fully fenced backyard is ready for summer BBQs with a large deck, grassy play space, and raised beds for your garden dreams. Major updates have already been completed, including a new AC, furnace, flooring, and appliances (2021–2022), making this home truly move-in ready with no HOA.

Located in the desirable Rock Creek area with easy access to Highway 26, commuting is simple while still enjoying a neighborhood setting. Just a block from the local park and close to trails and useful amenities, this home offers a great balance of comfort, convenience, and versatility.