2320 Benton Ave

Description

MLS# 262662 LOCATION, LOCATION; LOCATION! This stunning home on the Columbia River side of George Washington Way is situated only 2 blocks from the river & the park; The community swimming pool is just 1/2 block away! This Rambler/basement home has 3,588 Sq. Ft., 4 Bedrooms (Master on the main level plus a den!); 3 bathrooms; a 2 car finished garage; All on a lot that's just under 1/3 acre in size. The Large 'private' back yard has a BRAND-NEW 6' cedar fence that's built like Fort Knox; has a wood deck worthy of any entertaining and is served by timed underground sprinklers. In July of 2018, the owners invested $50,000 in 40 solar panels, including two new main electric panels and a dedicated line for a future hot-tub if desired. There are two more years of solar rebates included in the sale that are worth over $2,000 per year. This last month's electricity bill was $17 (YES, Seventeen Dollars). The oversized garage is fitted with a 6-50 plug for your Tesla, which will fully charge it overnight. The garage also has custom ceiling rack storage that remains with the home. In 2013 the entire interior of the home was professionally painted and new living room carpeting was installed; In 2014, the T1-11 siding above the rock wall on the West/Front of home was replaced and in the Fall of 2015, the full exterior of the home was professionally painted with the highest grade of Sherwin Williams paint. That same year, the Quality Seamless Gutter System was installed at the roof-line. The 30-year architectural-grade roof is only 8 years old, as well as the air-conditioner compressor/coil, etc. The windows in this home are high-efficiency 'luxurious' Andersen Windows and have gorgeous wood framing. Adjacent to the kitchen is an atrium-like breakfast nook that overlooks the spectacular 'Zen Garden' to the West and most of the deck and back-yard to the East. The abundant natural light that enters the home at this point is very soothing and energizing. Having nearly 1,800 square feet per floor, offers a significant amount of living space including a living room, family room (both with natural gas fireplaces); bonus/fitness room; a nice-sized formal dining room; 4 bedrooms; 3 bathrooms ; a mechanical room and a HUGE laundry room with a laundry chute for easy delivery. The front of the home has a very 'inviting' and 'unique' entry encased in live Inversa and Ramosa Bamboo from the Bamboo Garden in Hillsborough, Oregon, that is on a dedicated drip-line irrig