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The top of Fairmount Hill!!!

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Real Estate Agent with iMove Group, Knipe Realty NW, Inc.

 

 
Cecily Parks | Windermere Pacific West Properties | (503) 990-3707
1640 Saginaw ST S, Salem, OR
THE HEART OF FAIRMOUNT!
3BR/2BA Single Family House
 
offered at $459,900
Year Built 1947
Sq Footage 2,945
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial
Floors 3
Parking 2 Car garage
Lot Size 7,520 sqft
HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Distinctive in design, this elegantly updated home in the heart of Fairmount near the Governor's mansion is a must visit! Beautiful oversize living room with hardwood floor and a wood burning fireplace that serves as the focal point of the room. The formal dining area features french doors leading to one of two decks on the main living area. The gourmet kitchen is all new with new cabinets, granite counter tops, tile floor and stainless appliances. Two bedrooms and a bath are located on the main floor and just steps away on the upper level is a luxurious master suite complete with bath, walk-in closet and sitting area. An office, wine storage room, laundry room, game room and bonus area (possibly another family room?) are located on the lower level. The home is on a double lot and also has a paved RV area. New furnace, siding, and much, much more. Seller has spent 150K in remodel and updates! At the rear of the home, a private backyard oasis with terraced levels of patio and gathering areas makes for the perfect place to entertain or for a hot tub! Tucked away over the double car garage is a bonus space originally built as an artist's studio. Self contained, it has a hardwood floor, kitchen and bath and is accessible from both the rear yard or the alley. It even has it's own deck! Tall windows, skylights and vaults fill the room with natural light. A perfect retreat!
 

see additional photos below
PROPERTY FEATURES

• Central heat • Fireplace • Walk-in closet
• Hardwood floor • Tile floor • Family room
• Living room • Bonus/Rec room • Office/Den
• Dining room • Breakfast nook • Dishwasher
• Refrigerator • Stove/Oven • Microwave
• Granite countertop • Stainless steel appliances • Basement
• Laundry area - inside • Balcony, Deck, or Patio • Yard

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

• Bonus area! Artist's studio, guest quarters, private retreat

 

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS


Exterior Front

Exterior Rear view

Living Room

Master Bedroom

Kitchen

Studio
Contact info:
Cecily Parks
Windermere Pacific West Properties
(503) 990-3707
For sale by agent/broker

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Posted: Jul 7, 2009, 5:56pm PDT

 

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Dinah Lee Griffey
Windermere Peninsula Properties - Allyn, WA
Managing Broker Windermere Peninsula Properties

This is a must see. Until you see the interior you have no idea just how cool this home is!-Dinah Lee

Jul 08, 2009 07:12 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

OK, you are, simply put, the listing queen in the Salem, OR region.

Welcome back Cecily.

Wherever you've been, you've been missed.

Jul 08, 2009 09:06 AM
Margaret Oscilia
Creative Concepts-Home Staging and Contracting, Salem Oregon - Salem, OR
Home Stager, Salem Oregon

This is a beautiful home and fantastic location.  So rare to find a true master suite in a home of this vintage -- much less one this spacious!  Love to see beautifully renovated homes like this!

Jul 08, 2009 04:37 PM
Cecily Parks
iMove Group, Knipe Realty NW, Inc. - Salem, OR

Dinah!: You are 1000% right! Definitely a must visit!!! You are such a sweetie!

Craig: Thanks for saying I've been missed...that means a lot!!! MUAH! And...you can adress me as "Your Royal Highness" in the future...hee!

Margaret: Your staging made all the difference!!!! Hey Everyone- Margaret Rocks the house!!!

Jul 08, 2009 04:51 PM
Leslie Stewart
Oregon Licensed Broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate Professionals - Stayton, OR
Realtor, ABR, CRS, Oregon Licensed Broker

I love Fairmount Hill, it is a fabulous Salem neighborhood.  Good luck with the listing.  It gets a "gold star!"

Jul 10, 2009 05:28 PM
Jim Allhiser
Perfection Inspection, Inc. - Salem, OR
Salem, Oregon Home Inspector

What a surprising house.  I never expected to see the rear with dormers.  May I suggest a pre-sale inspection...no?  ok, never mind.

Jul 11, 2009 12:57 PM
Cecily Parks
iMove Group, Knipe Realty NW, Inc. - Salem, OR

Leslie: Thanks Leslie!!! Yes, totally fab neighborhood! I love this area, too!

Jim: Haha! Yes, pre-sale inspections are always good....this home has been totally redone though so I think we're safe. But, you know that you are always my first call for inspections! You do an amazing job! Working with new buyers right now so I'll be calling you soon.

Jul 12, 2009 04:51 AM
Liz Harrison
Spruce It Up! Oregon's Real Estate Stager - Salem, OR
ASP, Home Staging Consultant

What a gem!  The neighborhood is a big draw but the house is great. What a surprise to see all that space in a master suite in an older home.  A fabulous retreat...inside and out.

Jul 12, 2009 06:28 PM
Brooke May
Windermere Pacific West Properties - Salem, OR

Hey Cecily,

This is an absolutely gorgeous house! Great listing. I hope that it sells quickly. I would totally live there if I could afford it! Also, thanks for helping me with AR. I got in touch with Craig and we figured out the postlet issue. We weren't too far off.

Nov 19, 2009 05:33 AM
Scott Leaf Personal Real Estate Corporation
Keller Williams Elite Realty, Port Coquitlam, BC - Port Coquitlam, BC
Scott Leaf & Associates Real Estate Team

The yard & garden looks very inviting

Nov 19, 2009 05:07 PM
Gary Swanson
Century 21 Harris & Taylor - Grants Pass, OR

Cecily,  You take wonderful photographs.  I wonder if you would be willing to tell me what kind of camera you use???

Nov 26, 2009 09:20 AM
Cecily Parks
iMove Group, Knipe Realty NW, Inc. - Salem, OR

Hi Gary. I'm not sure...these pics were taken by an amazing home stager that I use, Margaret Oscilla. She is on activerain so look her up and ask her that question. I'm sure she would be happy to share that with you!

Nov 29, 2009 04:31 AM
Gary Swanson
Century 21 Harris & Taylor - Grants Pass, OR

Thanks Cecily.  I'll contact Margaret right away and I appreciate your help.

Nov 29, 2009 04:35 AM
Art Marine
Mortgage Solutions Financial - Lake Oswego, OR
Loans that Fit your Life

Fantastic property in a great neighborhood.  The best part...you can still use a conforming GSE loan for this gem.

Dec 08, 2009 06:51 AM