3136 SE Brooklyn St, Portland, OR 97202

There’s a lot to like here, and most of it is hiding in plain sight. This newer-build Craftsman has the charm you’d expect—hardwoods, built-ins, a fireplace and a front porch—but the floor plan is what makes it work. The foyer opens into a generous living and dining room that feels made for having people over. The updated kitchen has stainless appliances, a gas range, eating bar and an almost ridiculous amount of storage. It connects to a private family room at the back of the house, which opens onto the deck. There’s also a main-floor office, handy for those days when work and life are happening at the same time. The refrigerator and stove have both been updated, and there’s AC for those increasingly warm Portland summers. Plus, a new furnace was installed in 2019. Upstairs is the quieter part of the house, with three full bedrooms and two full bathrooms, including a spacious primary suite with vaulted ceilings, dual sinks, a walk-in closet and walk-in shower. Another bedroom has a...