Market Activity ~ Dec 15-21, 2014

Yes, real estate is happening  : )

Here is your Latest Market Data: Last week in Lake Oswego we saw 5 New properties enter the market, 9 move to Pending status, and 13 “Closed”/Sold!

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

NEW on Mkt (Dec 15-21, 2014)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
490 BOCA RATAN DR $519,000 3 2 2023 DETACHD
6459 FROST ST $529,000 4 2.1 2627 DETACHD
3433 MCNARY PKWY #203 $150,000 2 1.1 1008 CONDO
3009 WEMBLEY PARK RD $598,500 4 2.1 1704 DETACHD
Highlands LOOP $2,195,000 4 4.1 5579 DETACHD

PENDING SALES (Dec 15-21, 2014)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
3986 CARMAN DR $204,900 2 2.1 1107 CONDO 58
3100 WESTVIEW CT $929,000 4 3.1 3750 DETACHD 17
18375 RIVER EDGE LN $897,950 4 2.1 3400 DETACHD 27
17138 CEDAR RD $1,495,000 3 3.1 3017 DETACHD 89
2131 WEMBLEY PARK RD $539,000 4 2.1 3228 DETACHD 188
12810 ALTO PARK RD $964,000 5 3.1 3834 DETACHD 97
820 FAIRWAY RD $1,189,000 4 3.1 3758 DETACHD 331
555 COUNTRY CLUB RD $625,000 3 3 2133 DETACHD 159
169 OSWEGO SMT #169 $100,280 2 2 1330 CONDO 63

SOLD  (Dec 15-21, 2014)

Address Opening Price Closed Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
17547 CHERRY CT $1,225,000 $978,850 4 3.1 3737 DETACHD 337
19354 LORNA LN $950,000 $1,049,888 5 3.1 4169 DETACHD 403
16987 ALDER CIR $395,950 $400,000 3 2 1713 DETACHD 4
16990 LOWER MEADOWS DR $369,900 $374,900 3 2.1 2000 DETACHD 2
37 CHURCHILL DOWNS $470,000 $475,000 3 2.1 2372 DETACHD 4
4724 FIRWOOD RD $329,000 $325,000 3 1.1 1240 DETACHD 5
21 SUMMIT RIDGE CT $339,000 $332,000 2 2.1 1654 ATTACHD 16
200 BURNHAM RD #211 $385,000 $317,000 3 2 1862 CONDO 85
2341 STONEHURST CT $659,000 $659,000 4 2.1 3389 DETACHD 2
1531 BOCA RATAN DR $289,000 $277,000 3 2 1755 ATTACHD 57
804 2ND ST $505,000 $400,000 4 3 2224 ATTACHD 50
17619 Potters RD $575,000 $575,000 4 2.1 2665 DETACHD 9
2612 RIVENDELL RD $799,000 $730,000 4 3 3168 DETACHD 93

Criteria: Homes in the 97034 and 97035 zip code, listed, pending or sold between the dates listed above as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS). DETACHD refers to Single Family Detached Residence, MFG refers to manufactured housing, and ATTACHD refers to single-family residences with some portion of the structure attached to another property, but not constituting CONDO ownership. DOM stands for days on market, or the number of days from when the listing became active and when it received an acceptable offer, with CDOM standing for “cumulative days on market” accounting for “refreshed” listings.

Giving

DonateWe’re all focusing on the holidays right now and all that goes along with that, so I thought it might be a good idea to take a look at things we might be wanting to include on our to-do lists & consider taking care of before the end of the year. Namely…Giving!  This is the Celebrating & Giving time of year, and, many want to think ahead about tax time as well.  If you’re going to give anyway…. this is definitely the time to do it!

Here are some worthy ideas for your consideration:

  • In the community of Lake Oswego, there are many organizations doing fantastic work. Click Here for information on a variety of Lake Oswego-based non-profits that could use your help.
  • Here’s a great resource  site to help yopu evaluate the most worthy recipients of your donations based on their research:  The Portland “Give Guide”
  • One of the things that sets Lake Oswego apart is its committment to the arts, and the availability and visibility of art all through the year and on its very streets. If art is important to you, consider donating to the Arts Council.
  • Speaking of giving, I know from my days in a Lake Oswego Schools Booster Club, that every community has needy families.  Some of your kids’ friends may very well have parents who’ve lost a job, or are in some sort of upheaval and wondering how they’re going to be able to pay their bills let alone create a semi normal-feeling holiday for their household .  Your favorite local school probably has names of families in need. Give a call to the school of your choice and think about donating a holiday roast or turkey, or just dropping off a few gifts.  The school counselor usually knows just what to do with this kind of generosity, and you’ll know you really made a difference for some needy family in your own neighborhood.
  • If animals are near and dear to your heart, there are lots of options for donating.  The Oregon Humane Society is an obvious choice, and/but some smaller outfits that take up the slack and don’t have quite the visibility of the OHS would be heart-warmed to receive your donation.  One that is recommended to me by someone in the know is the Family Dogs New Life Shelter. It is a no-kill shelter that does excellent work.
  • Lake Oswego’s Tryon Creek is such a treasure to the community. If nature and its continued availability in communities, and specifically Lake Oswego, is important to you, consider donating to Friends of Tryon Creek.

There are so many great choices, I thought I’d highlight just a few and give you some links to resources that offer many options. Enjoy your holidays, and the Joys that come with the season!

 

Market Activity ~ Nov 24-30, 2014

snowflake_lgGreetings, Property Blotter readers!  OK, will go out on a limb and say that things are slowing down a bit.  I call this the Holiday Black Hole : )  I do business this time of year every year because people either Buy or Sell for so many reasons… most not having to do with the weather… and time of year often plays into the desire to accomplish something (by moving) at or around the time of the turn of the year.  Anyway, I decided that for myself a long time ago, and so it is ; ) But most people take their minds off real estate at this time of year and put them on family, friends, and the things that really matter in Life…  some of us just have “dual duty” in helping to make changes that house the family and friends that we Love, while decorating and toasting with Loved ones all at once!  …and that’s plenty of fun too.

Here is your Latest Market Data: Last week in Lake Oswego we saw 9 New properties enter the market, 10 move to Pending status, and 8 “Closed”/Sold.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

NEW on Mkt (Nov 24-30, 2014)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
5275 OAKRIDGE RD $349,900 3 1 1267 DETACHD
5590 KILCHURN AVE $624,900 4 2.1 2472 DETACHD
13070 BOONES FERRY RD $549,000 3 1 1864 DETACHD
910 FAIRWAY RD $1,098,000 4 3.1 3384 DETACHD
34 DEL PRADO ST $569,950 4 3 3120 DETACHD
1075 OAK TER $355,000 3 2 1356 DETACHD
66 GALEN ST (Upper) $109,500 1 1 689 CONDO
2234 FERNWOOD CIR $545,000 4 3 2975 DETACHD
2109 WEMBLEY PARK RD $819,000 5 3 3154 DETACHD

PENDING SALES (Nov 24-30, 2014)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
18951 INDIAN SPRINGS CIR $449,900 5 3 2865 DETACHD 3
1744 FERN PL $599,000 4 2.1 2110 DETACHD 10
59 GALEN ST (Lower) $94,900 1 1 550 CONDO 22
831 4TH ST $525,000 3 1.1 2240 DETACHD 20
100 KERR PKWY #11 $95,000 1 1 617 CONDO 282
19211 TERRY AVE $370,000 4 2 1872 DETACHD 9
5048 TREE ST $310,000 3 1.1 1232 DETACHD 7
12819 ALTO PARK RD $1,038,500 4 4.1 3944 DETACHD 8
1045 BULLOCK ST $568,000 3 2.1 2105 DETACHD 11
5726 CHARLES CIR $696,500 4 3.1 3173 DETACHD 104

SOLD  (Nov 24-30, 2014)

Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
3061 DORIS CT $449,000.0 $420,000.0 5 2 2684 DETACHD 68
87 OSWEGO SMT (Lower) $119,000.0 $79,000.0 2 1.1 1116 CONDO 125
16342 IVY LN $699,900.0 $645,000.0 5 3.1 4645 DETACHD 57
137 KINGSGATE RD $446,000.0 $449,000.0 3 2.1 2372 DETACHD 2
13327 ATWATER LN $895,000.0 $840,000.0 3 2 3004 DETACHD 220
6243 SW DAWN ST $314,000.0 $302,500.0 3 1.1 1254 DETACHD 89
4 TOUCHSTONE #110 $149,000.0 $145,000.0 2 2 989 CONDO 85
18936 BRYANT RD $749,900.0 $670,000.0 4 4 4100 DETACHD 189

Criteria: Homes in the 97034 and 97035 zip code, listed, pending or sold between the dates listed above as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS). DETACHD refers to Single Family Detached Residence, MFG refers to manufactured housing, and ATTACHD refers to single-family residences with some portion of the structure attached to another property, but not constituting CONDO ownership. DOM stands for days on market, or the number of days from when the listing became active and when it received an acceptable offer, with CDOM standing for “cumulative days on market” accounting for “refreshed” listings.

News & Notes

Here is the latest data for you on the overall Portland area, as well as specific Lake Oswego/West Linn (RMLS lumps them together) numbers:

The latest real estate numbers in Portland and the Lake Oswego/West Linn areas for August are in. There’s a mixed bag of improvement generally over last year, and/but continued slowing in August, as in July, from the months prior.

According to the RMLS Market Action Report for the Portland Metro Area  August, 2014:

  • At 2,586, August Closed Sales dropped 3.4% from the month prior (July), and 1.4% from August of 2013.
  • There were 3,581 New Listings in August which was 4.6% higher than August 2013, but down a whopping 9.4% from the month prior.
  • The Average Sale Price in August of $340,000 was down exactly $4,470 from the month prior. The first eight months of 2014 are logging an Average Sale Price of $332,600, which is up 7.6% over the same time period in 2013.
  • August Pending Sales (accepted offers), at 2,704, were down 3.5%  from the month prior. They were also slowing in July, which indicates fewer offers being made. That said, the Pending sales for August are up 3.4% over August 2013 .

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In Lake Oswego and West Linn we have some slowing in New Listings from July, and exactly the same number of Pending Listings…which is interesting :  )  The number for Closed Sales (how many were actually completed during August) is down a bit. The number of days it is taking for a property to sell is shrinking… which is a Good thing! As always, the Average Sale Price is higher than Portland Metro numbers. This is because of the percentage of high dollar homes, and does not mean that you can’t find reasonably priced homes here as you can see from our weekly Market Activity Reports.

The combined areas of Lake Oswego and West Linn  for August reported:

    • 531Active Listings
    • 185 New Listings
    • 148 Pending Sales
    • 134 Closed Sales
    • An average Sale Price of $520,200.
    • Average Time on the Market: 57 Days

News & Notes

Here is the latest data for you on the overall Portland area, as well as specific Lake Oswego/West Linn (RMLS lumps them together) activity:

Well, hopefully you’re not getting tired of hearing about how the market is trending upward!

According to the RMLS Market Action Report for the Portland Metro Area May, 2013:

  • At 2,682, Closed Sales were a 26.2% increase over April, and a 27.8% increase over May of 2012.
  • There were 3,833 New Listings in May. The last time this number was higher was July 2010 at 4,029.
  • The Average Sale Price in May was $316,900, up from $302,600 in April 2013.
  • Pending Sales (accepted offers) increased from April 2013, but only slightly from 2,942  to 2978 in May.

For our Property Blotter readers, the combined area of Lake Oswego and West Linn also reported fantastic numbers:

    • 480 Active Listings
    • 252 New Listings
    • 188 Pending Sales
    • 154 Closed Sales
    • An average Sale Price of $474,700.
    • Average Time on the Market: 108 Days