The City of Lake Oswego offers play opportunities for children ages 0-4. It’s an indoor program, so perfect no matter the weather. Activities that are offered include climbing, active playing, sensory toys and more. Parents and caregivers are required to stay and supervise their child.
There is a drop-in fee of $4 for the first child and $2 for each additional sibling. You can also buy a 15 visit punch pass for $40 or $70 for a second sibling.
The hours are Tuesday and Thursday 9am to 1pm. The program is held at Christ Church Parish, 1060 Chandler Rd. For more information, click here.
There are so many great things to do in LO, and this one is perfect for the youngest of us.
Spring is happening! Sunny, blue skies, daffodils blooming, and the real estate market is picking up.
Last week in Lake Oswego we had 17 new listings. 2 of those sold very quickly and appear in this report as pending sales. We had 16 properties move to pending status and 6 closed sales.
See below for RMLS data.
New on the Market March 4-10, 2024
Address
Type
Price
Bedrooms
Baths
Sq Feet
100 Kerr Pkwy #41
Condo
$225,000
2
1.5
822
5054 Foothills Dr H
Condo
$400,000
3
2
1252
4462 Thunder Vista Ln #4462
Condo
$450,000
2
2.5
1821
30 Wheatherstone
Condo
$525,000
3
2.5
1692
4308 Botticelli St
Condo
$525,000
3
3.5
2285
16900 Gassner Ln
Detached
$839,000
4
3
3703
15555 Heritage Ct
Detached
$899,900
3
2.5
2253
4908 Hastings Dr
Detached
$950,000
3
2.5
2109
2794 Vale Ct
Detached
$995,000
3
2.5
3277
13707 Fielding Rd
Detached
$1,550,000
4
3
3277
893 Cedar St
Detached
$1,925,000
4
3.5
3953
13264 Goodall Rd
Detached
$2,995,000
4
4.5
5006
1255 Hoodview Ln
Detached
$3,169,000
4
3.5
4852
14370 Uplands Dr
Detached
$3,300,000
3
3.5
4220
920 Westpoint Rd
Detached
$6,250,000
4
4.5
6337
Pending Sales March 4-10, 2024
Address
Type
Price
Bedrooms
Baths
Sq Feet
DOM
92 Cervantes Circle
Condo
$255,000
2
1.5
912
267
580 S State St
Condo
$350,000
3
1
959
220
26 Greenridge Ct
Attached
$467,000
3
2.5
1996
127
5726 Dogwood Dr
Detached
$519,000
3
1
2664
7
156 Ridgeway Rd
Condo
$549,000
3
2.5
2001
8
121 Wilbur St
Condo
$749,900
3
2
1631
4
5030 Centerwood St
Detached
$795,000
4
2.5
2364
4
13819 Provincial Hill Dr
Detached
$925,000
3
2.5
2096
6
13440 Knaus Rd
Detached
$1,200,000
3
3
3818
78
14081 Edenberry Dr
Detached
$1,395,000
4
2.5
3357
3
2679 Glen Eagles Rd
Detached
$2,147,000
4
4.5
4709
38
4243 Upper Dr
Detached
$2,249,900
4
4
3361
23
14383 Fosberg Rd
Detached
$2,250,000
4
3.5
4543
2
3070 Wembley Park Rd
Detached
$2,395,000
4
3.5
4032
2
14050 Goodall Rd
Detached
$2,450,000
5
4.5+.5
6943
9
3188 Glenmorrie
Detached
$2,995,000
5
5.5
5585
57
Sold/Closed March 4-10,2024
Address
Type
List Price
Closed Price
Sq Feet
CDOM
92 Oswego Summit
Condo
$225,000
$215,000
764
5
4 Touchstone #68
Condo
$275,000
$275,000
984
3
5214 Rosewood St
Detached
$709,900
$712,000
1934
3
660 Tippecanoe Ct
Detached
$875,000
$865,000
1538
3
18521 Waxwing Circle
Detached
$1,250,000
$1,150,000
2936
72
125 3rd St
Condo
$1,200,000
$1,215,000
1447
2
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.
I’m a walker. I try to walk at least 5 days a week and Lake Oswego has got some great paths for enjoying outdoor walks. This is just one of many.
For this walk I park my car at Hazelia Field at Luscher Farm along Stafford Road. The path is easy to find.
It is mostly asphalt, although there is a stretch of about 500 feet that is gravel.
The terrain is rolling hills, which I like. A little gentle up and a little gentle down makes for better exercise. This is an out-and-back walk. So you can go a little ways or a long ways. The path transitions into a path that is in West Linn, so you can take it for a very longs ways, if you want to.
A side benefit, if you are walking with a furry friend, is that it begins and ends at the off-leash dog park at Hazalia Field. From my experience, a tired dog is a good dog. Enjoy.
Last week in Lake Oswego there were 14 new listings. Of those, 6 sold very quickly and appear in this report as pending sales. Offers were accepted on 18 properties that are now in pending status, and there were 6 completed sales.
What struct me in compiling this report is how fast houses are selling. Of the houses that went pending, 9 sold in less than a week. This is a great time to put your house on the market!
New on the Market Feb 19-25, 2024
Address
Type
Price
Bedrooms
Baths
Sq Feet
4619 Lakeview Blvd
Condo
$282,900
1
1
753
16 Polonius St
Detached
$790,000
3
2.5
2588
363 3rd St
Attached
$1,015,000
3
3.5
2112
13265 Fox Run
Detached
$1,089,000
4
2.5
2614
1451 Greentree Cir
Detached
$1,195,000
4
3.5
2328
4079 Coltsfoot Ln
Detached
$1,399,000
4
4
3308
17485 Cardinal Dr
Detached
$2,590,000
4
3.5
3307
2101 Wembley Park
Detached
$3,100,000
5
4.5
5016
Pending Sales Feb 19-25 2024
92 Oswego Summit
Condo
$225,000
1
1
764
5
3103 McNary Pkwy #18
Attached
$399,000
3
2.5
1884
3
750 1st St #26
Condo
$425,000
2
2
1350
4
5498 Tree St
Detached
$525,000
3
1
1014
3
1682 Bonniebrae Dr
Attached
$585,000
4
2
1611
5
4 Garibaldi St
Detached
$699,000
3
2.5
2430
2
16902 Lower Meadows Dr
Detached
$700,000
3
2.5
1768
131
4736 Amherst Ct
Attached
$749,900
3
2.5
2929
25
14231 Edenberry Dr
Detached
$999,999
4
2.5
2936
5
125 3rd St
Condo
$1,200,000
2
2
1447
17
14257 Edenberry Dr
Detached
$1,245,000
3
2.5
3347
17
5406 Langford Ln
Detached
$1,279,000
3
2.5
3415
24
2107 Goodall Ct
Detached
$1,495,000
4
3
3029
12
1420 Morning Sky Ct
Detached
$1,529,900
4
3.5
3613
4
13571 Westlake Dr
Detached
$1,625,000
5
4.5
4079
16
1425 Maple St
Detached
$1,935,000
4
3.5
3583
19
19175 Pilkington Rd
Detached
$2,149,000
5
4
4129
36
755 Ellis Ave
Detached
$3,587,000
5
4.5
4966
94
Sold/Closed Feb 19-25, 2024
Address
Type
List Price
Closed Price
Sq Feet
CDOM
1221 Boca Ratan Dr
Attached
$550,000
$465,000
1812
246
1951 Greentree Rd
Detached
$599,900
$640,000
2449
4
740 Pebble Beach Ct
Detached
$1,050,000
$949,000
1745
132
18810 Stafford Rd
Detached
$999,000
$1,275,000
1884
3
4039 Canal Woods Ct
Detached
$1,450,000
$1,412,500
4178
29
4200 Old Gate Rd
Detached
$2,795,000
$2,600,000
4871
176
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.
The book for Lake Oswego Reads 2024 has been announced. It will be Honor by Thrity Umrigar.
Umrigar is the best selling author of numerous books including The Space Between Us and The Museum of Failures. The story follows two couples as they navigate the dangerous and heartbreaking challenges of love across cultural divides.
This is the 18th year for Lake Oswego Reads. I’ve read the chosen book many times and have come to trust the selections. The basic idea is that the community all read the same book and then enjoy city-wide events for the month of April. These events include art displays, history discussions, food tastings, and more. It all culminates when the author comes into town to give a talk on the book and the writing process.
Friends of Lake Oswego Library has obtained 1000 copies of the book that will be given away on March 2nd. The library has also obtained both hard copies and audio copies for borrowing.
I do plan to obtain a copy and enjoy the book. I hope you will as well. For more information, click here.
Last week in Lake Oswego there were 13 new listings. One sold very fast and appears in this report as a pending sale. 12 properties received offers that were accepted and are now in pending status. 9 purchases closed and are now sold.
What caught my attention is the Days on the Market. It looks like either a property sells really fast, or it takes way too long. It’s all about correct pricing. People shopping for homes are smart. They compare the houses that they see and recognize a well-priced home. This does not mean underpriced. It does mean NOT overpriced. Correctly priced houses sell with in a few weeks, and they sell at or very close to the asking price. It’s not rocket science.
See below for RMLS data.
New on the Market
Address
Type
Price
Bedrooms
Baths
Sq Feet
668 McVey Ave #14
Condo
$389,500
1
1
636
51 Condolea Ct
Condo
$599,000
3
2.5
2198
5512 Childs Rd
Detached
$750,000
4
2
1928
17558 Bryant Rd
Detached
$845,000
4
2.5
2172
14480 Camden Ln
Detached
$940,000
3
2.5
2069
14257 Edenberry Dr
Detached
$1,295,000
4
2.5
3347
818 Ash St
Detached
$1,395,000
3
2
1500
922 E Ave
Detached
$1,495,000
3
2
1793
2107 Goodall Ct
Detached
$1,495,000
4
3
3029
13571 Westlake Dr
Detached
$1,625,000
5
4.5
4079
12830 Alto Park Rd
Detached
$1,899,900
4
3.5
3509
17341 Westview Dr
Detached
$2,548,000
4
3.5
3647
Pending Sales Feb 5-11, 2024
Address
Type
Price
Bedrooms
Baths
Sq Feet
DOM
1951 Greentree Rd
Detached
$599,900
3
3
2449
4
18667 Benfield Ave
Detached
$709,900
4
2
1414
2
31 Churchill Downs
Detached
$775,000
6
4.5
3794
146
875 Palisades Terrace Dr
Detached
$865,000
4
3
2181
5
740 Pebble Beach Ct
Detached
$949,000
3
2
1745
132
18810 Stafford Rd
Detached
$999,000
2
1
884
3
4039 Canal Woods Ct
Detached
$1,450,000
4
3.5
4178
29
47 Hillshire Dr
Detached
$1,495,000
4
2.5
3324
147
1800 Sarah Hill Ln
Detached
$1,650,000
4
2.5
3085
232
18187 Siena Dr
Detached
$1,850,000
4
3.5
3908
4
17312 Bergis Farm Dr
Detached
$1,999,000
4
4.5+.5
4804
104
17660 Wayside Ln
Detached
$2,600,000
5
5.5
5975
29
Sold/Closed Feb 5-11, 2024
Address
Type
List Price
Closed Price
Sq Feet
CDOM
4000 Carman Dr #91
Condo
$295,000
$298,000
767
3
3804 Botticelli St
Condo
$330,000
$330,000
1132
1
4 Touchstone Dr #35
Condo
$345,000
$340,000
1303
13
18017 Tualata Ave
Detached
$595,500
$595,500
1124
18
16724 Roosevelt Ave
Detached
$599,000
$599,000
1270
3
51 Oriole Ln
Detached
$589,000
$601,500
1216
99
4745 Dogwood Dr
Detached
Auction
$946,050
3920
43
17104 Canal Circle
Detached
$1,950,000
$1,855,000
3473
325
4394 Lords Ln
Detached
$1,975,000
$1,950,000
3905
1
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.
One of the really terrific resources available in Lake Oswego is the Adult Community Center. Located at 505 G Avenue, it’s another great reason to live in LO.
There is just a huge variety of activities and services that the center provides. This post will highlight a portion of what is offered. For more information and details click here.
Let’s start with Congregate Lunch and Lunch to Go. Monday, Wednesday and Friday a hot and nourishing lunch is served at 11:30. There is a suggested donation of $4. You can eat at the center and enjoy the company of others, or you can take it to go. On those same days meals are also delivered thru Meals on Wheels.
Within the center you can participate in an assortment of programs.
There are several discussion groups. Current topics are Sports, Media and Culture of the 1960’s, Modern Day Ethics and Society (that would be really interesting!), and Preparing for the Next Chapter Life after 60.
They offer caregiver support for people caring for aging people who have mild to moderate memory loss. This allows the caregiver to drop off the person that they care for and have a couple of hours of respite.
They also offer classes. Here are some current topics:
Grieving the loss of a pet
Preparing your home for aging
Ways to empower yourself in health care
Fraud prevention
The second Friday of each month they offer The Senior Law Project. This is a program where seniors can get a free 30-minute consultation with an attorney
Then there are the trips.
They offer the ability to go grocery shopping twice a month. They offer Let’s Do Lunch. This is super easy and does not require a lot of mobility. Basically a group of folks go to local restaurants and have lunch together. Requiring a bit more mobility are day trips. These are usually to local museums and points of interest. This requires some light walking. Then there are overnight trips. What fun to share an adventure a little farther away! This does require walking and greater mobility.
Did I mention that there is actually a trip coming up that is a tour of local venues to taste pastries? That sounds delightful.
There’s a Movie Matinee program, a Bowling Buddies Club, and trips to Spirit Mountain Casino.
In my own life, my Mom had post-polio syndrome. Resulting from having had polio as a young woman, it was a progressive disorder that affected her mobility. She mostly used a walker in her later years, but occasionally we’d make plans where I knew that much more walking would be required. The day before our planned outing I’d stop by the LO Adult Community Center and check out a wheelchair. My recollection was that I could keep if for a day or two and there was no charge. It was a great help!
This is just a tidbit of all that is available at the center. What a great resource!
Last week in Lake Oswego there were 6 new listings. One sold very fast and appears in this report as a pending sale. There were 13 properties that accepted offers and went into pending status. There were 6 properties that finalized the purchase and are now sold/closed.
See below for RMLS data.
New on the Market Jan 22-28, 2024
Address
Type
Price
Bedrooms
Baths
Sq Feet
750 1st St C-16
Condo
$395,000
2
2
1350
121 Touchstone Ter
Attached
$560,000
3
2.5
1964
3485 Devonshire Dr
Attached
$624,950
3
2
1556
3814 Rivers Edge Dr
Detached
$1,000,000
4
2.5
3213
668 McVey Ave #50
Condo
$1,295,000
1
1
636
Pending Jan 22-28, 2024
Address
Type
Price
Bedrooms
Baths
Sq Feet
DOM
45 Eagle Crest Dr #122
Condo
$315,000
3
2
1348
8
14362 Sherbrook Pl
Attached
$475,000
2
1.5
1279
106
16184 Lake Forest Blvd
Detached
$510,000
3
1
1342
8
100 Leonard St 2-4
Condo
$550,000
2
2
1736
236
7 Peacock Pl
Detached
$579,000
3
2.5
1388
104
5733 Kimball Ct
Detached
$659,000
4
2
1346
159
12 Independence Ave
Detached
$839,500
4
4
2994
53
4690 Auburn Ln
Attached
$885,000
3
3.5
2750
76
4255 Chad Dr
Detached
$1,250,000
4
3.5
3853
15
4039 Canal Woods Ct
Detached
$1,450,000
4
3.5
4178
14
950 Terrace Dr
Detached
$1,950,000
4
3.5
4619
21
4394 Lords Ln
Detached
$1,975,000
4
3.5
3905
1
17132 Lowenberg Ter
Detached
$2,050,000
4
4.5+.5
3322
61
Closed/Sold Jan 22-28, 2024
Address
Type
List Price
Sold Price
Sq Feet
CDOM
16237 Lake Forest Blvd
Detached
$525,000
$525,000
1132
8
1621 Ash St
Detached
$699,900
$705,000
1887
3
369 5th St
Detached
$825,000
$750,000
1552
52
17903 Ridge Lake Dr
Detached
$854,999
$836,000
2540
72
4360 Westbay Rd
Detached
$1,274,000
$1,190,000
2636
66
670 1st St
Condo
$1,515,000
$1,392,400
2767
133
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.
We don’t get severe weather very often. Generally, winter in Lake Oswego is mostly rainy with mild temperatures in the 40s. However, it is also pretty common that for a few days each winter we will get temperatures low enough to bring us snow and ice. Last week was one of those occasions. It was severe enough that the mayor of Lake Oswego declared a state of emergency. The unique factor was the snow and ice were accompanied by high winds. This brought down trees and tree limbs. And this led to power outages throughout the Portland metro area. At my house we lost power for 5 days. So here are a few of my take aways about being prepared and what to expect.
It may be cold.
If you can, install a generator. They come in different sizes. Small ones to just power your furnace and large ones for the entire house.
You can purchase indoor-rated propane heaters. This is what we used at my house. Make sure that they are indoor rated! With two heaters going we kept our kitchen at about 55 degrees.
Wear layers. Hats and gloves may feel goofy indoors, but they help a lot.
Drip your faucets. Just a small drip at each faucet can keep your pipes from freezing. Bursting pipes don’t have to be round two of coping with a cold snap if you take precautions.
If you haven’t lost power, you still need to take care of your pipes. Particularly if they are located in exterior walls. Consider leaving cupboard doors open so that the interior of the cupboards are well heated.
Buy things ahead of the weather event. Propane was a rare commodity and the stores around Lake Oswego were completely sold out. My son, who lives in Hillsboro, where they didn’t loose power, brought us propane that he purchased in that part of town. So stock up on things you’ll need before they are sold out: propane, candles, and batteries.
Take care of your trees
Hire an arborist to examine the trees in your yard. If you are considering buying a house, think about adding an arborist to your home inspection. Then do what they recommend. My husband and I have done this in our yard. It has paid for itself many times over. We just don’t have limbs and trees coming down. It’s not a 100% guarantee, but it has been money well spent in our household.
The bottom line is that these weather events happen. Be prepared and make it as smooth as possible. The heat will come back on and the yard will get cleaned up. And don’t forget to enjoy the winter wonderland!
My first market activity report of the new year. Love it!
Last week in Lake Oswego there were 7 new listings, one of which sold quickly and appears in this report as a pending sale. There were 10 properties that accepted offers and moved to pending status, and there were 5 closed sales.
See below for RMLS data.
New Listings Jan 8-14, 2024
Address
Type
Price
Bedrooms
Baths
Sq Feet
200 Burnham Rd #209
Condo
$412,000
2
2
1305
5554 Royal Oaks Dr
Detached
$850,000
3
2
1861
5995 Shakespeare St
Detached
$929,950
3
3
2600
4039 Canal Woods Ct
Detached
$1,450,000
4
3.5
4178
2711 Greentree Rd
Detached
$1,749,000
5
3.5
3315
17660 Wayside Ln
Detached
$2,600,000
5
5.5
5975
Pending Sales Jan 8-14, 2024
Address
Type
Price
Bedrooms
Baths
Sq Feet
DOM
1221 Boca Ratan Dr
Attached
$499,000
3
2.5
1812
78
51 Oriole Ln
Detached
$589,000
3
2
1216
99
16724 Roosevelt
Detached
$599,000
3
1.5
1270
3
369 5th St
Detached
$825,000
2
1
1552
52
21 Hidalgo St
Detached
$990,000
4
3
3392
78
29 Del Prado St
Detached
$1,050,000
4
2
3037
3
3857 Carman Dr
Detached
$1,095,000
3
2.5
2531
37
5320 Childs Rd
Detached
$2,100,000
6
3
4765
29
2320 Glen Haven Rd
Detached
$2,119,900
3
4
3875
10
4200 Old Gate Rd
Detached
$2,675,000
5
4.5
4871
9
Sold/Closed Jan 8-14, 2024
Address
Type
List Price
Closed Price
Sq Feet
CDOM
2031 Bonniebrae Dr
Attached
$555,000
$460,000
1611
119
12844 Boones Ferry Rd #117
Condo
$489,000
$475,000
1191
76
5453 Willow Ct
Attached
$762,000
$740,000
2446
91
1724 Oak St
Detached
$900,000
$878,000
2189
17
2348 Overlook Dr
Detached
$1,025,000
$900,000
2567
130
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.