3398 olive street

Attention! Bird watchers and animal lovers! Do you dream of living near wildlife and having an elevated deck to bird watch and enjoy nature with all the creature comforts while living in a wooded environment? This home has the perfect balance of modernity and vintage charm with nature right out your front door. This well-cared-for and managed home and land haseverything you need to balance the bustle of city life with 5 bedrooms, 2 baths and 1,959 sq. ft. of 2-story living. It offers ample separation of space, abundant natural light, and is a short walk to south Eugene businesses and schools, the Wayne Morse dog park and Ridgeline trail system. Being set back from the street gives it a treehouse feel. What sets this unique house apart for sustainable living is a balance of multiple factors. Topography:Slopes above and below the house are toe-slopes which offer stability to the short hillsides; and being east-facing, the property has refreshing afternoon shade. Water: A combination of factors including depth to ground water and natural water sources, including a nearby creek, insulate surrounding native trees and shrubs from drought-stress, especially the apple, plum, cherry, mulberry, fig trees and shrubs on the lower property,which get adequate moisture without too much... no soggy bottoms! This includes a harmless wet area at the street. Air: A gentle upward breeze creates a palpable cooling effect from the street and excellent air flow for passive cooling in summer. Wildlife, the best part: Frequent visitors including deer, red and black fox, Vaux’s Swifts, and abundant bird species make this place extra special. An active and welcoming community awaits. While the home speaks for itself, this property is far more than just a house. A.Rare .45 acre lot offering space and flexibility. The generous lot size may provide potential for additional residential development, including an ADU and/or Middle Housing options, subject to City of Eugene approval.