A Classic Concordia Bungalow Right in the Heart of NE Portland

Catherine Summers
Jun 4
3 min read

Offered at $595,000 | 1,723 SF | 3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom | Under Contract

Some homes have a quiet confidence about them. They don't need to try too hard. Good layout, good light, good location, and a neighborhood that does the rest. The 1964 bungalow at 5423 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd. is that kind of home.

Situated in Concordia, one of NE Portland's most walkable and genuinely beloved neighborhoods, this home has been thoughtfully maintained, updated where it matters, and it's sitting in a location that people specifically hunt for. If NE Portland has been on your list, this is a strong place to start.

Beige house with front steps, green lawn, and leafy tree shadows under a clear blue sky. — *5423 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd, Portland, a well-maintained 1964 bungalow with cream siding, oversized windows, and a green front lawn in the Concordia neighborhood.*

Bright, Open, and Easy to Love

The first thing you notice when you walk in is how much light this place gets. Oversized windows pull the outside in, and custom light fixtures add character without trying to steal the show. The floor plan is open and airy, the kind that feels natural to move through rather than something you have to work around.

The main level features hardwood flooring throughout the living areas, with carpet in the bedrooms. The kitchen and dining area are cheerful and well-proportioned, a space that works just as well for a quiet weekday morning as it does for a casual dinner with friends.

Empty living room with lit brick fireplace, hardwood floors, large window, wood door, and modern ceiling light fixture.

Empty kitchen with light wood cabinets, gray counters, stove and microwave, leading to a room with a lit fireplace.

A Lower Level That Earns Its Keep

The basement here isn't an afterthought. The lower level adds a full bedroom, a bathroom, and a dedicated laundry area, making it genuinely functional living space. Whether that means a guest suite, a home office setup, or room for someone who needs their own floor, the flexibility is there and it's ready to use.

Empty white basement with beige carpet and decorative blue patterned stair risers leading to a door with window.

The Backyard and the Opportunity Behind It

The backyard is set up for the way people actually use outdoor space: room to entertain, room to garden, and enough breathing room to enjoy it. The detached garage anchors the back of the property, and here's what makes it especially interesting, ADU (additional dwelling unit) conversion plans are already available. That's not a someday idea; that's a head start. Added rental income, multigenerational living, long-term investment value. In Concordia, that kind of upside matters.

Sunny suburban backyard with green lawn, wooden fence, patio stones, and yellow house siding.

Sunny backyard patio with a large tree, cream house, covered carport, and potted plants.

The Updates Are Already Done

This home has been recently repiped and the interior is newly painted. These aren't cosmetic upgrades, they're the foundational kind that give you confidence going in. The work has been done, and done right. You're not walking into a punch list; you're walking into a home that's ready.

Aerial view of a backyard with houses, patio pavers, green lawn, and a roof under repair with exposed plywood and debris.

Concordia: A Neighborhood Worth Choosing on Purpose

Evening exterior of New Seasons Market with bright lights and signs reading The Friendliest Store In Town on a modern building. — *Photo Source:* *https://www.newseasonsmarket.com/*

Concordia has the kind of neighborhood energy that's hard to manufacture and easy to appreciate once you're in it. The Alberta Arts District is just minutes away, locally owned restaurants, coffee shops worth lingering in, independent shops, and a street scene that feels alive year-round. McMenamins Kennedy School is nearby, a Portland institution that somehow manages to be a hotel, restaurant,

and community gathering spot all at once. New Seasons Market keeps the grocery run simple, and the surrounding blocks are stacked with some of the best food and coffee in NE Portland.

Transit is genuinely easy here. The commute downtown is quick. And the walkability is the kind you feel in your daily life, not just on a listing sheet.

Quick Facts:

1964 bungalow in Concordia, NE Portland
Open, airy floor plan with oversized windows and custom light fixtures
Hardwood floors on main level; carpet in bedrooms
Cheerful kitchen and dining area
Lower level: bedroom, bathroom, laundry, and additional living space
Backyard with entertaining and gardening space
Detached garage with ADU conversion plans available
Recently repiped; newly painted interior
Minutes from Alberta Arts District, Kennedy School, New Seasons

Come See It Before It's Too Late

Catherine Summers, Principal Broker with The McCreith Team at Bella Casa Real Estate Group

Homes like this one, updated, well-located, and with real ADU potential, don't sit long in Concordia. If it sounds like what you've been looking for, we'd love to show it to you.

Catherine Summers, Principal Broker

971-219-9858 | catherine@thebellacasagroup.com

Amy McCormick, Principal Broker

503-310-7803 | amy@thebellacasagroup.com

Joni McCreith, Principal Broker

503-310-5613 | joni@thebellacasagroup.com

Molly Barajas, Principal Broker

503-310-4267 | molly@thebellacasagroup.com