6329 NE 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

Welcome to Sorta Summer, a 1924 Woodlawn bungalow with a detached two-story ADU just beyond the garden. Inside the main house: original wood floors, a renovated kitchen anchored by a BlueStar range, and rooms shaped over time rather than all at once. A new roof, furnace, and air conditioning handle the practical side.Outside, jasmine and towering bamboo grow alongside five varieties of grapes- Venus, Concord, Niagara, Muscat, and Lakemont. The detached ADU, built in part from the property’s original carriage house, pairs reclaimed wood with soft natural light and has welcomed travelers for nearly a decade as a short term rental. A detached Finnish sauna and cedar outdoor shower tuck beneath the vines. Figs ripen nearby. Over the years, this space has housed guests, hosted events, big holiday meals, and served as a WFH office. Each fall, the grapes are harvested and eventually become Sorta Summer wine. Within a couple of blocks, the Woodlawn Triangle puts neighborhood coffee,...