9655 SE 40th Ave

You'll feel right at home in this adorable, fully updated 1-bedroom/1-bath bungalow in Milwaukie with beautiful wood floors, custom counters, and radiant heat panels. Enjoy ample exterior storage and a lovely yardboth shared with the owner, who lives on site in the basement. Enter the home through the cozy covered porch that overlooks the privacy hedge and tall, old mini forest. The living room has a warming wood stove (great during a power outage!). Joined by a half wall, providing a nice open feel, is the kitchen with a gas stove, dishwasher, new bespoke Samsung fridge, custom live edge wood countertops, and a vintage butcher block table. The good-sized bedroom has a walk-in closet, and the bathroom has exposed wood beams, a cute clawfoot tub, separate shower, and a gorgeous golden wood live edge countertop. The shared utility/laundry area with a separate entrance is off the kitchen. One of the best features of this lovely home is the huge shared yard with a deckperfect for entertaining and relaxingwith raised beds and plenty of room to expand the garden if the tenant wishes. The workshop at the back of the yard is a great storage space, and sharing with the owner, who will live in a separate unit on the lower level, is negotiable. The chicken house that adjoins the shed is available for chickens. Tenants are welcome to use the driveway on the right side of the house, and there is always plenty of street parking. You'll have nice neighbors in a super safe neighborhood with a great sense of community. And the location is ideal, about a block away from a park, 4 minutes from New Seasons, and right around the corner from Safeway, with easy access to just about anywhere. Tenant pays for water/sewer, electricity, gas, garbage, and internet. Utilities will be split monthly, per person. Owner will take care of yard work. Pet policy: No cats, dogs negotiable Smoking policy: Smoking prohibited indoors SECURITY DEPOSITThe security deposit for this property will be at least equal to one month's rent. Based on the results of the tenant screening process, an additional security deposit may be required. If applicable, the additional amount will be: * An extra full month's rent for properties outside Portland In addition, a $500 pet deposit is required for each pet. Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) are exempt from pet deposits.