NEWLY LISTED (Dec 17-23, 2012)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
620 MIDDLECREST RD $249,000 2 1 884 DETACHD
57 TOUCHSTONE $420,000 4 3 2465 DETACHD
1231 BAYBERRY RD $469,000 3 2 1980 DETACHD
1921 GLENMORRIE LN $624,000 3 3 2375 DETACHD

PENDING SALES (Dec 17-23,2012 2012)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
216 RIDGEWAY RD #14D $122,700 2 1 914 CONDO 74
5225 JEAN RD $159,900 3 2 1500 ATTACHD 139
19176 BENFIELD AVE $299,000 4 2 1538 DETACHD 15
36 AQUINAS ST $324,900 3 2 1606 DETACHD 94
16747 BONAIRE AVE $329,900 3 2 1610 DETACHD 86
17 CONDOLEA DR $350,000 3 2.1 2198 CONDO 197
4750 AUBURN LN $389,500 3 3.1 2679 ATTACHD 240
4360 UPPER DR $415,000 3 2 2434 DETACHD 20
39 TANGLEWOOD DR $425,000 4 3 3124 DETACHD 91
4679 HASTINGS PL $439,900 3 2.1 2097 DETACHD 3
84 BERWICK RD $549,000 5 3 3305 DETACHD 126
4052 ORCHARD DR $688,500 4 3.1 4081 DETACHD 5
467 9th ST $825,000 3 3.1 2800 DETACHD 341
18137 MEADOWLARK LN $1,350,000 4 4.1 5935 DETACHD 23
3917 SOUTHSHORE BLVD $1,950,000 3 4.1 4657 DETACHD 214

SOLD (Dec 17-23,2012)

Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
3894 BOTTICELLI ST 175000 165000 2 1.1 1132 CONDO 12
16758 GRAEF CIR 259000 255000 3 1 1295 DETACHD 158
18 ABELARD ST 387500 330000 4 2.1 2101 DETACHD 79
1800 KILKENNY DR 349900 332000 5 2.1 4361 DETACHD 132
4328 GALEWOOD ST 359000 351200 3 2.1 1781 DETACHD 5
6109 SUMMER WOODS 394900 390000 4 2.1 2331 DETACHD 16
39 NOVA CT 399900 399900 4 2.1 2590 DETACHD 6
15840 FIR GROVE CT 569900 445000 4 2.1 2666 DETACHD 109
4994 HARTFORD PL 549900 525000 5 2.1 3325 DETACHD 107
14003 CHELSEA DR 550000 540000 4 2.1 3270 DETACHD 248
655 7TH ST 799000 805000 3 2.1 2770 DETACHD 275

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

Open Houses ~ Dec 23, 2012

As we near the Christmas Holiday, we always notice a shift in attention to family, friends, and sharing the Joys of the season… as it should be.
Even so, there are three beautiful homes to see Sunday according to RMLS:

Address L/Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type Open
4000 CARMAN DR #21 $94,500 2 2 885 TOWNHM 11AM-1PM
17702 OVERLOOK CIR $465,900 5 2.1 3490 DETACHD 1-3PM
831 NORTHSHORE RD $800,000 3 2.1 2200 DETACHD 1-4PM

News & Notes

Take a break from Holiday Merry-Making and check out what’s happening in the local real estate market!
Here is some recent data for you on the overall Portland area, as well as specific Lake Oswego/West Linn (RMLS lumps them together) activity:

According to the RMLS Market Action Report for the Portland Metro Area November, 2012. At 1,733, closed sales were 13.9% higher than November 2011 sales of 1,521.

  • In the first 11 months of 2012, there were 30,964 new listings, 22,726 accepted offers, and 21,546 closed sales.
  • The average sale price year-to-date ($273,800) rose 3.9% over the same period last year,
  • ***AND… Total time on the market has dropped by 21.5% from 143 to 112 days.
  • For our Property Blotter readers, the combined area of Lake Oswego and West Linn reported:

    • 520 Active Listings
    • 94 New Listings
    • 101 Pending Sales
    • 97 Closed Sales
    • An average Sale Price of $425,600.
    • Average Time on the Market: 128 Days

    NEWLY LISTED (Dec 3-9, 2012)

    Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
    4620 LOWER DR $75,000 2 1.1 1160 CONDO
    50 GREENRIDGE CT $280,000 3 2.1 2000 CONDO
    19176 BENFIELD AVE $299,000 4 2 1538 DETACHD
    1659 OAK ST $399,900 3 2.1 1764 DETACHD
    17702 OVERLOOK CIR $465,900 5 2.1 3490 DETACHD
    13517 SNOWBERRY CT $659,000 4 2.1 3300 DETACHD
    642 8TH ST $975,000 4 2.2 3653 DETACHD
    16655 MAPLE CIR $999,000 3 2 2030 DETACHD
    3690 LAKEVIEW BLVD $3,950,000 5 5.1 6366 DETACHD

    PENDING SALES (Dec 3-9,2012 2012)

    Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
    4000 CARMAN DR #21 $94,500 2 2 885 CONDO 42
    34 CERVANTES CIR #4F $119,500 2 1.1 912 CONDO 21
    4310 BOTTICELLI ST $164,900 2 2.1 2098 CONDO 62
    1237 HALLINAN CIR $269,900 4 2 1284 DETACHD 4
    18892 INDIAN SPRINGS CIR $305,000 3 2 1611 DETACHD 127
    1610 ASH ST $375,000 3 2 2181 DETACHD 48
    17121 WALL ST $419,900 3 2.1 2187 DETACHD 102
    530 BOCA RATAN DR $429,900 4 3 3368 DETACHD 90
    15225 CANDLEWOOD CT $449,900 4 2.1 2758 DETACHD 239
    444 10TH ST $549,000 4 2 1876 DETACHD 88
    567 2nd ST #302 $555,000 2 2 1459 CONDO 20
    2420 PALISADES CREST DR $599,000 4 2.1 3471 DETACHD 188
    837 6TH ST $735,000 4 2.1 2420 DETACHD 7
    1655 EDGECLIFF TER $1,175,000 4 3.1 3416 DETACHD 182

    SOLD (Dec 3-9,2012)

    Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
    18409 BENFIELD AVE $262,500 $224,000 3 1.1 1400 DETACHD 56
    5134 TREE ST $250,000 $250,000 3 1.1 1405 DETACHD 44
    17423 OAK MEADOW LN $499,900 $400,000 3 2.1 3125 DETACHD 141
    6 DA VINCI ST $479,900 $408,000 4 2.1 3378 DETACHD 42
    17561 SHEPHERDS CT $600,000 $525,000 4 2.1 3011 DETACHD 135
    2888 VALE CT $545,888 $535,000 5 3 4396 DETACHD 124
    13548 STREAMSIDE DR $599,900 $570,000 5 3 3336 DETACHD 57
    13554 SOUTHWOOD CT $609,900 $611,000 3 2.1 2891 DETACHD 3
    852 B AVE $649,000 $620,000 4 2 2368 DETACHD 22
    2092 SUMMIT DR $1,295,000 $1,295,000 4 4.1 4441 DETACHD 289

    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

    Market Activity ~ Nov. 19-25, 2012

    The chilly air and even Thankgiving Weekend aren’t stopping real estate activity in Lake Oswego! It is a myth that real estate does not sell in the winter. Though there were not many houses on tour Sunday, I had tons of traffic through my Devon Lane listing & our phones are ringing, as they do every holiday season. As the report shows, we have our usual winter slowing, but activity is steady. There are some really great homes out there, and people are on the hunt!

    Last week there were 6 New on the market, 12 Pending and 9 Sold:

    See below for further details on last week’s Market Activity:

    NEWLY LISTED (Nov 19-25, 2012)

    Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
    3190 DUNCAN DR $324,900 3 2.1 2401 DETACHD
    5324 LOWER DR $345,000 3 2.1 2034 DETACHD
    1830 CLOVERLEAF RD $355,000 3 2 1795 DETACHD
    17065 Tualatin ST $578,950 3 2.1 2733 DETACHD
    17614 BLUE HERON RD $889,000 4 3 3150 DETACHD

    PENDING SALES (Nov 19-25,2012 2012)

    Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
    16006 KIMBALL ST $179,000 2 1 500 RES-MFG 27
    16060 INVERURIE RD $225,000 3 2 1458 DETACHD 19
    18444 TUALATA AVE $259,000 3 2 1192 DETACHD 206
    5099 GALEN ST $269,900 4 2.1 2246 DETACHD 60
    668 McVey #72 $274,900 3 1.1 1184 CONDO 76
    36 AQUINAS ST $324,900 3 2 1606 DETACHD 66
    18238 TERRY AVE $359,000 3 2.1 1570 DETACHD 43
    17423 OAK MEADOW LN $425,000 3 2.1 3125 DETACHD 141
    15840 FIR GROVE CT $449,900 4 2.1 2666 DETACHD 109
    14003 CHELSEA DR $550,000 4 2.1 3270 DETACHD 248
    1864 CAMPUS WAY $668,999 5 4 4142 DETACHD 2
    1943 INDIAN TRAIL $799,000 3 2.1 2960 DETACHD 6

    SOLD (Nov 19-25,2012)

    Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
    4000 CARMAN DR #39 $104,500 $98,000 2 2 866 CONDO 210
    19163 TERRY AVE $409,000 $367,500 4 2 2149 DETACHD 69
    14 MONTICELLO DR $374,900 $369,900 3 2 2766 DETACHD 1177
    16439 LEXINGTON CT $464,900 $440,000 2 2 1563 DETACHD 99
    16855 FERNWOOD DR $449,900 $445,000 3 3 2735 DETACHD 86
    17975 RIDGE LAKE DR $497,900 $461,000 4 2.1 2727 DETACHD 15
    1010 HOODVIEW LN $599,000 $575,000 4 3 3001 DETACHD 195
    1033 NORTHSHORE RD $819,000 $757,500 3 2 2976 DETACHD 172
    2180 PRESTWICK RD $1,200,000 $1,000,000 3 1.1 2391 DETACHD 87

    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

    Open Houses ~ Nov 25, 2012

    On this Thanksgiving Weekend there are TWO houses being held Open according to RMLS.
    One is a listing of mine on Devon Lane. Stop by and say Hi! We have afternoon clearing predicted, so Mt. Hood and Mt Adams… not to mention the entire valley will be on display : )

    Address L/Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Style Time
    3190 DUNCAN DR $324,900 3 2.1 2401 DETACHD 1-3PM
    979 DEVON LN $397,000 4 3.1 2162 DETACHD 1-4PM

    Our Thanksgiving Wishes

    Dianne and I want to take a moment to thank all of our loyal Property Blotter readers and clients for the confidence and support for our work that you’ve shown through the years. On a day like today, we are humbled and grateful for so many things, and YOU rank high on the list : )

    Sometimes I go on and get all sappy with you on Thanksgiving (that’s just me…. I get emotional when I think of all the things I have to be grateful for!), but this year I’m going to let someone else pull the heartstrings. I’m attachiing a photo and poem from my friend and poet, Sean Reynolds:

    I wish you all;
    Pale hills under a yellow moon
    amber leaves on dark green lawns
    a welcomed chill in the morning air
    cartoon balloons and sweet potatoes
    with little marshmallows and football

    and family and children’s fingers adorned
    with olives and naps on the sofa after
    wine and pie and laughter—sr

    May each of you experience a day of Peace, Abundance, and Love.

    Happy Thanksgiving,
    Linda & Dianne