930 W Portland St Phoenix, AZ 85007

Search no more... The Harry Stewart Home is the home of your dreams. Enjoy the feeling of days gone by in this lovely Vernacular English Cottage Revival Bungalow, located in the F.Q. Story Historic District and built in 1928. It is on one of the most beautiful blocks in the neighborhood and has striking curb appeal with its charming front porch. Step inside the lovely rounded front door, and you'll be in awe of the gorgeous hardwood floors, coved ceilings, and stately fireplace. The living room has built in bookcases with natural light galore from the rounded large picture window. There are three bedrooms along with 2 bathrooms. The kitchen has new farmhouse style cabinetry, ceiling fans, and includes an adorable breakfast room. There is a butler's pantry. French doors open onto the patio. In addition, a formal dining room with wainscoting, coved ceilings, and a skylight and is great for formal evenings or entertaining. There is a family room with vaulted ceilings and four French doors leading outside. Bedroom number one has oak floors, original closet one panel door and large windows and ceiling fan. Bedroom 3 features a 3⁄4 bath with oak vanity and grey tile on floor and shower. There is approximately 2016 square feet in main house. There is studio and has vaulted ceilings, a skylight, ceiling fans, and a 2 French door entrance. There is a 2 car garage, which is rare in this historic neighborhood. It is only minutes from Downtown and sporting events. Call soon before this one gets away. Walk score of 75 and bike score of 97.
Land that was to become the Story Neighborhood was initially purchased in 1887 and 1906 by Francis Q. Story, a horticulturist who was also known as the "Father of the Sunkist orange." Although platted in March 1920, the development of the Story Neighborhood did not begin until 1923, after the completion of the Kenilworth School and the construction of the Cave Creek Dam. In 1928 the Governor was Geo. W.P. Hunt and Phoenix Mayor was Frank A. Jefferson. Harry A. Stewart and his wife Margaret purchase 930 W. Portland. Mr. Stewart was a Maricopa County Agricultural Agent. The Stewarts lived in the house from 1928-1938. They chose this vernacular English Cottage Revival style in the middle class neighborhood of F.Q. Story where there was "something for everyone". The area was at first considered to be too far from the center of town to be suitable for the development. The increasing use of the automobile and growing population made development more feasible. The first homes built in the neighborhood were located between 7th and 11th Avenues, south of Moreland. At that time, the Phoenix city limits extended only as far as 15th Ave. Early residents in the Story Neighborhood included several prominent Phoenix citizens such as: James H. Kerby, Democratic leader and Secretary of State for several terms, R.E. Farley, district representative of the Anti-Saloon League, and Frank Snell, a prominent attorney who built his $12,000 home at 920 Lynwood.