4542 SE 60th Ave

About This Home

OPEN APPLICATION PERIOD: This home is located in the City of Portland and will begin accepting applications no earlier than 11/08/2025. PROPERTY INFO: This cheerful yellow Craftsman bungalow is pure Portland charm — a cup of sunshine perched on a quiet, tree-lined corner in Mt. Scott–Arleta. Surrounded by mature landscaping, the home feels timeless and welcoming from the moment you arrive. Inside, oak floors, fir trim, and 1920s character shine throughout, while modern updates add comfort and convenience.The light-filled living room, anchored by a wood-burning fireplace, opens to a gracious dining room made for gatherings both big and small. The updated kitchen with new appliances blends vintage character with modern comfort, offering plenty of storage and a sunny breakfast nook that’s perfect for morning coffee or rainy-day reading. A bright main-level bedroom and refreshed full bath add convenience, while two cozy upstairs bedrooms provide room to grow or work from home. The finished lower level expands your living space with a bonus family room or playroom, an office nook, and a half bath, plus a laundry and utility area. Water and sewer are included; street parking only. NEIGHBORHOOD: Set on a quiet residential street just steps from Foster Avenue’s mix of cafes, bars, and neighborhood shops, this home strikes the perfect balance between peaceful retreat and city connection. Woodstock, Brentwood, and Mt. Scott Parks are all nearby, along with the newly rebuilt Mt. Scott Community Center, Mt. Scott School, and Woodstock Elementary. LEASE TERMS: - Application Fee: $55 per adult + $30/pet screening fees if applicable - Lease Term: One-year lease - Security Deposit: Equal to one month’s rent (restrictions apply) - Housing Style: Single-Family - Tenant Paid Utilities: Gas and Electricity - Utilities Included In The Rent: Waste/Recycling and Water/Sewer - Heat: Gas Furnace - Cooling: None - Laundry: Laundry in unit - Landscaping: Included in rent - Parking: Street parking - Outdoor Living: Private yard - Move-in availability: Lease is required to begin within two weeks of application approval - Smoking Rules: Non-smoking - Renter's Liability Insurance: $100,000 personal liability policy required - Relocation Assistance Exemption In Place: Yes - HUD Approved Accessible Home: No - City of Portland Rental Criteria for Residency Applies: Yes ANIMALS and PETS: - Pets Permitted: One dog max - Monthly Pet Rent: $25/month - Petscreening is a required part of the application process for ALL applicants, including those with pets, service/ESA, and no registered pets. Please get started by selecting a profile category at this link: