Priced to Sell — the Most Affordable Home in North Portland! At just $299,898, this 2-bed, 1-bath home in the heart of Portsmouth is a rare shot at homeownership with instant equity. This home may qualify for conventional financing or an FHA 203k rehab loan (confirm eligibility with your lender), meaning you can move in now, remodel on your own timeline, and design it exactly to your taste — no flipping required, just make it yours.Inside, you'll find great bones and real potential. The large living room is filled with natural light. The good-sized kitchen is ready for your personal touch — new counters, cabinets, and finishes to match your style. A laundry/mudroom off the back with a side door adds everyday convenience. Upstairs, two good-sized bedrooms offer built-in closet storage, and one already has a window AC unit for warm Portland summers.Outside, the large backyard is a true blank canvas — room to play, a patio for entertaining, and established garden beds ready for your green thumb. The vinyl siding is in good shape. Lots of room for furry friends with the fenced-in yard.Location, location, location! Just 0.3 miles to Northgate Park and Clarendon Community Garden, and 0.3 miles to McCoy Park and its community garden — great for outdoor lovers and gardeners alike. Half a mile to N Lombard's restaurants, bars, and shops. New Seasons is 0.7 miles away and Fred Meyer 1.1 miles out. Centrally located just 1 mile to University of Portland, 2 miles to downtown St. Johns, 3 miles to I-5, and 4 miles to Jantzen Beach.Built in 1900 and structurally solid, this home simply needs cosmetic updates to really shine. Comparable updated homes in Portsmouth have sold for well over $100,000 more, so the long-term upside here is real. Whether you're a first-time buyer ready to build equity or looking for a home you can truly make your own, this is a rare opportunity in one of North Portland's most sought-after neighborhoods. Schedule your showing today! [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10251377]