Category: General

Here are my picks for what to do this coming week in Lake Oswego:

August 12, 2024 – 1:00-2:00 PM ~ Conversational Spanish Group ( Repeats on Mondays )- Come and join the conversational Spanish group and practice your language skills. ACC, 505 G Ave, Lake Oswego  CLICK HERE

Tues, August 13, 2024 – 2:30-4:30 PM ~ Slow Jam ( Repeats Tuesdays ) – Come & enjoy playing music with others! Bring your instrument and make some musical friends.. – ACC, 505 G Avenue Lake Oswego More Info: CLICK HERE

Wed, August 14, 2023 – 6:30-8:30 PM ~ Beat Division ~ Wednesday Series~ Concert in the park!!! Come prepared to dance to the very best New Wave and Post-Punk-era tunes from Duran Duran, The Cure, INXS, Psychedelic Furs, Billy Idol, Echo & The Bunnymen and more!  ~ Westlake Park, 14165 Bunick Drive ~ More Info :  CLICK HERE

Thurs, August 15, 2023 – 7:00 PM ~LOPL Trivia! (Online) ~ Join  your hosts, Jamie and Carissa for some good old fashioned brain games! Email in your trivia questions and show up for some fun! maybe you’ll win a Powell’s gift card : ) Sponsored by Lake Oswego Public Library – More Info:  CLICK HERE

Fri, August 16, 2023 – 10:00-11:30 AM ~ Friday Discussion Group ~ Come join other involved & interested people for this monthly group exchanging ideas. Learn more in the link! ACC, 505 G Avenue Lake Oswego ~ More Info: CLICK HERE

Sat, August 17, 2023 – 8:30AM-1:30 PM – Lake Oswego Farmers Market!~ Wander through all the produce and artisan booths while listening to live music (10:30-12:30). This Farmers Market experience is not to be missed…if you’re looking for it you’ll find it here~  superior produce, meats, seafood, nuts, cheeses, artisan baked goods, jams, jellies, salsas, hummus, nursery items, hot foods, artisan crafts and more! ~ Millennium Plaza Park, 200 1st St, Lake Oswego~ More Info: CLICK HERE

Last week Lake Oswego had 23 properties enter the market, 13 move to Pending status and 12 that Sold/Closed. Right now there are 227 properties available ranging from $200,000 to $7,998,000.

Here is the breakdown:

NEW July 29-Aug 4, 2024

Address	List Price	Beds	Baths	SF	Prop Type
101 OSWEGO / Main	$309,000	2	2	1212	CONDO
422 S STATE ST	$425,000	2	1	1659	CONDO
3916 CARMAN DR	$449,900	2	2.1	1278	CONDO
16625 ASTOR AVE	$575,000	3	2	1519	DETACHD
18421 INDIAN CREEK DR	$748,000	3	2	1836	DETACHD
5376 ROSEWOOD ST	$765,000	3	2.1	2483	ATTACHD
5314 TUALATA CT	$815,000	3	2.1	2444	DETACHD
5379 GREYSTOKE DR	$830,000	3	2	1917	DETACHD
1419 HEMLOCK ST	$850,000	5	3	2520	DETACHD
4664 Firwood RD	$865,000	3	2	1552	DETACHD
1795 OAK ST	$950,000	4	3.1	3632	DETACHD
14 HOTSPUR ST	$970,000	4	2.1	2776	DETACHD
1471 GREENTREE CIR	$1,015,000	4	2.1	2128	DETACHD
1928 PALISADES TERRACE DR	$1,195,000	5	5.1	4337	DETACHD
762 9TH ST	$1,195,000	2	2	1251	DETACHD
4487 WESTBAY RD	$1,200,000	3	2	1869	DETACHD
4224 HAVEN ST	$1,299,950	3	2	2752	DETACHD
1830 CLOVERLEAF RD	$1,327,500	3	2.1	1879	DETACHD
6080 BURMA RD	$1,400,000	3	2	2134	DETACHD
1699 VILLAGE PARK LN	$1,499,000	3	2.2	3085	DETACHD
4688 UPPER DR	$2,150,000	4	3.1	3962	DETACHD
17787 KELOK RD	$2,275,000	3	2	3083	DETACHD
16819 ALLEN RD	$7,950,000	4	3.1	4882	DETACHD

PENDING July 29-Aug 4, 2024

Address	List Price	Beds	Baths	SF	Prop Type	Days
61 GALEN RD / Ground	$189,000	1	1	552	CONDO	48
75 GALEN ST / Ground	$299,900	2	2	989	CONDO	71
4490 LAKEVIEW BLVD	$699,900	3	2	1727	DETACHD	108
668 MCVEY AVE #58	$739,000	3	1.1	992	CONDO	137
2405 Knaus RD	$750,000	3	2	1685	DETACHD	44
20 OTHELLO ST	$950,000	3	2.1	2160	DETACHD	19
4500 WEST RD	$1,149,000	4	2.1	2479	DETACHD	54
4487 WESTBAY RD	$1,200,000	3	2	1869	DETACHD	0
5831 SUNCREEK DR	$1,200,000	4	2.1	2865	DETACHD	4
5675 MERIDIAN CT	$1,400,000	4	3.1	3075	DETACHD	2
23 HILLSHIRE DR	$1,495,000	4	3.1	4360	DETACHD	118
17787 KELOK RD	$2,275,000	3	2	3083	DETACHD	3
1237 LAKE FRONT RD	$2,795,000	3	3	3378	DETACHD	20

SOLD/CLOSED July 29-Aug 4, 2024

Address	Open	Closed	Beds	Baths	SF	Prop Type	Days
4 TOUCHSTONE #62	$325,000	$295,000	3	2.1	1351	CONDO	72
570 S STATE ST / Main	$340,000	$325,000	2	1	914	CONDO	7
220 RIDGEWAY RD / Upper	$350,000	$345,000	2	1	914	CONDO	15
2 MOUNTAIN CIR	$539,900	$552,000	2	1.1	1372	ATTACHD	15
236 GREENRIDGE DR	$615,000	$607,000	3	2	1492	ATTACHD	0
17615 SYDNI CT	$819,900	$799,900	4	2.1	2651	ATTACHD	32
14300 CAMDEN LN	$975,000	$975,000	4	2.1	2310	DETACHD	8
5802 RIDGETOP CT	$1,090,000	$1,084,700	4	2.1	3160	DETACHD	4
12730 ADRIAN CT	$1,345,000	$1,300,000	4	2.1	3014	DETACHD	71
13597 ROGERS RD	$1,575,000	$1,587,500	5	3.1	3950	DETACHD	5
745 TERRACE DR	$3,000,000	$2,150,000	3	2.1	2708	DETACHD	30
17952 CARDINAL DR	$3,849,900	$2,750,000	5	3.2	4588	DETACHD	741

I don’t know how many of you lived in LO September of 2020, but the forest South of the Portland Metro area exploded in flames. LO was actually declared a Stage Three evacuation zone: meaning pay attention. Be ready to prepare to evacuate. I actually packed up my priority items and staged them next to my front door. It’s a funny thing, knowing you can only take what fits in your car.

My point is fires are a real threat in the US West. It’s our reality. The time to prepare is before there is an emergency and the Lake Oswego Fire Department is offering help. By going to www.lakeoswego.city/fire/wildfire-risk-prevention you can get information and sign up for a free home evaluation with the LO Fire Department.

Here are some basic tips that you can do now:

Clean your roof and gutters of flammable debris

Make sure any openings to your attic, like vents, are screened with 1/8″ or smaller screens

Cut back trees around your house to have a 10′ clearance from the structure

Keep your decks and porches free of flammable materials

Landscape your yard with fire resistant plants

Create a 5′ barrier around your house that is free of flamable materials

Keep your grass and weeds mowed to no taller than 4″

I think it’s about being fire aware. As you live in your home, as you landscape and make improvements, keep these tips in mind. And take advantage of the free home assessment offered by the LO Fire Department. What you do now can make a big difference later.

Here is your breakdown from the previous month/May for Portland and surrounding areas including LO broken out at the bottom. ***Be sure to check out the Neighborhood Report which categorizes down into smaller pieces.

Rates:“Rates are holding steady in the mid 6% range as inflation eases. Markets are looking good!”      Gary Boyer, Regional VP, Gold Star Mortgage Financial  

According to the RMLS Market Action Report for the Portland Metro Area June 2024:

• There were 3,044 New Listings in June which is down 7.7% from 3,298 in June 2023 and also down 13.2% from the 3,508 in the previous month/May.
• At 2,081 June 2024’s Closed Sales (Solds) are down 0.2% from June 2023’s 2,085 and also down 2.8% from the previous month’s total of 2,140.
• At 2,217 June 2024’s Pending Sales (Accepted Offers) decreased 2.4% from June 2023’s  2,272, and also down 6.2% from the previous month/May’s total of 2,363.
• The Average Sale Price for June 2024 of, $636,200 is up$9,400. from last year/June 2023’s $626,800, and up $7,200 from the p­­revious month/May’s $629,000. 
• The “Median Sale Price (the price smack dab in the middle of all sales) in June 2024 of $565,000 is up $5,100 from June 2023’s $559,900, & up $6,500 from May’s $558,500    

LAKE OSWEGO: (Month of June ’24)

316 Active Listings (May 269)
173 New Listings  (May 198)
107 Pending Sales (May 128)
98 Closed Sales  (May 110)
Average Sale Price for June: $1,031,600 (May $965,600)
NOTE: Higher-Priced vs Lower-Priced Homes Sales can skew the “Average” in any given month.  Lake Oswego has quite a variety, so this tends to be a less meaningful stat, generally speaking, in this niche.
48 Days on the Market   (May 54)

The data listed above is as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

Linda and I want to wish you and your a safe and happy 4th of July!

Last week Lake Oswego had 10 New properties enter the market, 19 move to Pending status, and 15 that Closed/Sold. Right now there are 187 properties available in Lake Oswego ranging from $219,000 to $11,500,000.

Here is the breakdown:

NEW May 20-26, 2024

Address	List Price	Beds	Bath	SF	Prop Type
75 GALEN ST	$303,000	2	2	989	CONDO
3818 BOTTICELLI ST	$350,000	3	2	1259	CONDO
19250 SW MAREE CT	$675,000	3	2.1	1519	DETACHD
16317 KIMBALL ST	$719,000	3	1.1	1461	DETACHD
559 SUNNY HILL DR	$869,900	4	2.1	2278	DETACHD
3 HILLSHIRE DR	$885,000	4	2.1	2289	DETACHD
10 GROUSE TER	$898,000	4	3.1	3462	DETACHD
16700 GARY LN	$1,140,000	3	2.1	2100	DETACHD
1970 GREENTREE RD	$1,149,000	4	3	2428	DETACHD
4090 BUCK BRUSH LN	$1,260,000	4	3	3287	DETACHD

PENDING May 20-26, 2024

Address	List Price	Beds	Baths	SF	Prop Type	Days
86 KINGSGATE RD i-201	$299,800	2	2	840	CONDO	7
88 GREENRIDGE CT	$510,000	2	2	1314	ATTACHD	42
16309 LAKE FOREST BLVD	$597,500	3	2	1608	DETACHD	31
2818 POPLAR WAY	$599,000	3	1	1056	DETACHD	112
2001 BONNIEBRAE DR	$645,000	3	2.1	1739	ATTACHD	71
2251 FERNWOOD CIR	$725,000	6	3	2600	DETACHD	23
4959 Oakridge RD	$749,000	4	2.1	2148	DETACHD	5
761 8TH ST	$799,900	2	1	960	DETACHD	5
127 ASH ST	$824,900	5	2.1	3211	DETACHD	63
559 SUNNY HILL DR	$869,900	4	2.1	2278	DETACHD	1
2 ABELARD ST	$898,000	3	3.1	3026	DETACHD	41
6081 CLAIRMONT CT	$975,000	4	2.1	2680	DETACHD	4
17787 BLUE HERON DR	$995,000	4	3	2519	DETACHD	69
16700 GARY LN	$1,140,000	3	2.1	2100	DETACHD	4
5501 RACHEL LN	$1,250,000	4	2.2	3669	DETACHD	21
16219 WHITE OAKS DR	$1,289,000	3	2.1	2862	DETACHD	4
2020 RIDGEWOOD LN	$1,495,000	3	2.1	3082	DETACHD	40
915 CEDAR ST	$1,650,000	4	3.1	3219	DETACHD	9
399 FURNACE ST	$3,349,000	3	3.1	4290	CONDO	192

SOLD May 20-26, 2024

Address	Opening	Closed	Beds	Baths	SF	Prop Type	Days
4 TOUCHSTONE #128	$250,000	$250,000	3	2.1	1350	CONDO	18
86 KINGSGATE RD D106	$310,000	$305,000	2	2	938	CONDO	11
16250 PACIFIC HWY #65	$295,000	$314,000	1	1	841	CONDO	8
16250 S Pacific HWY #43	$395,000	$373,250	2	2	1305	CONDO	15
15275 BOONES WAY	$629,000	$629,000	2	2	1320	ATTACHD	13
38 GREENRIDGE CT	$584,900	$632,500	3	2.1	1996	ATTACHD	4
4295 WOODSIDE CIR	$675,500	$635,000	3	2	2026	ATTACHD	2
4520 TRILLIUM WOODS	$889,000	$889,000	3	2.1	1992	ATTACHD	3
830 LAKE FOREST DR	$950,000	$987,500	4	2	2517	DETACHD	3
3311 FIR RIDGE RD	$998,000	$1,000,000	3	2.1	2123	DETACHD	3
13660 SHIREVA DR	$1,295,000	$1,220,000	4	3	2697	DETACHD	18
4050 PFEIFER CT	$1,695,000	$1,660,000	4	3.1	4078	DETACHD	5
4956 PARK BLUFF PL	$1,995,000	$1,845,000	4	3.1	4074	DETACHD	628
17660 WAYSIDE LN	$2,600,000	$2,000,000	5	5.1	5975	DETACHD	91
1940 HIGHLANDS LOOP	$2,695,000	$2,420,000	4	4.2	4080	DETACHD	47

Here is your breakdown from the previous month/April for Portland and surrounding areas including LO broken out at the bottom. ***Be sure to check out the Neighborhood Report which categorizes down into smaller pieces.

Overview/Fluctuations ~ April 2024 Market Data:

According to the RMLS Market Action Report for the Portland Metro Area April 2024:

• There were 3,120 New Listings in April which is up 17.6% from 2,653 in April 2023 and up 28.7% from the 2,425 in the previous month/March.
• At 1,883 April 2024’s Closed Sales (Solds) are up 10.3% from April 2023’s 1,707 and up 19.3% from the previous month’s total of 1,578.
• At 2,313 April 2024’s Pending Sales (Accepted Offers) are up 6.9% from March 2023’s 2,164, and up 8.2% from the previous month/March’s total of 2,138.
• The Average Sale Price for March 2024 of, $618,900 is up$12,800. from last year/April 2023’s $606,100, and up $28,500 from the p­­revious month/March’s $590,400. 
• The “Median Sale Price (the price smack dab in the middle of all sales) in April 2024 of $543,000 is up $13,000 from April 2023’s $530,000, & up $8,000 from March’s $535,000  

LAKE OSWEGO: (Month of April ’24)

253 Active Listings (Mar 185)
165 New Listings  (Mar 147)
107 Pending Sales (Mar 121)
117 Closed Sales  (Mar 78)
Average Sale Price for April: $1,029,900 (Mar $1,094,000)
NOTE: Higher-Priced vs Lower-Priced Homes Sales can skew the “Average” in any given month.  Lake Oswego has quite a variety, so this tends to be a less meaningful stat, generally speaking, in this niche.
58 Days on the Market   (Mar 85)

The data listed above is as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

One of the best things about living in Lake Oswego during the summer months is the Farmers Market every Saturday at Millennium Plaza Park which starts this coming Saturday May 11th & repeats until October 5th. Not only are there fabulous foods to peruse as you slowly saunter through the visually splendid arrays, but you’ll find local Artisans offering their handiwork of every kind, and always live music. The market itself opens at 8:30AM and goes until 1:30PM. Live Music starts at 10:30 and runs through 12:30PM. There are other perks too for kids and a SNAP matching program. Here is a link for more information! CLICK HERE

Here is your breakdown from the previous month/March for Portland and surrounding areas including LO broken out at the bottom. ***Be sure to check out the Neighborhood Report which categorizes down into smaller pieces.

Overview/Fluctuations ~ March 2024 Market Data:

Rates: “Rates have pushed higher from persistent inflation. They are currently on the low 7% range.”         Gary Boyer, Regional VP, Directors Mortgage

According to the RMLS Market Action Report for the Portland Metro Area March 2024:

• There were 2,425 New Listings in March which is down 7.5% from 2,623 in March 2023 and up 16.3% from the 2,085 in the previous month/February.
• At 1,578 March 2024’s Closed Sales (Solds) are down 9.6% from March 2023’s 1,745 and up 22.9% from the previous month’s total of 1,284.
• At 2,138 March 2024’s Pending Sales (Accepted Offers) are up 2.8% from March 2023’s 2,079, and up 22.7% from the previous month/February’s total of 1,742.
• The Average Sale Price for March 2024 of, $590,400 is up$5,900. from last year/March 2023’s $584,500, and up $13,500 from the p­­revious month/Feb’s $576,900. 
• The “Median Sale Price (the price smack dab in the middle of all sales) in March 2024 of $535,000 is up $10,000 from March 2023’s $525,000, & up $5,000 from Feb’s $530,000  

LAKE OSWEGO: (Month of March ’24)

185 Active Listings (Feb 177)
147 New Listings  (Feb 123)
121 Pending Sales (Feb 91)
78 Closed Sales  (Feb 60)
Average Sale Price for March: $1,094,000 (Feb $1,018,400)
NOTE: Higher-Priced vs Lower-Priced Homes Sales can skew the “Average” in any given month.  Lake Oswego has quite a variety, so this tends to be a less meaningful stat, generally speaking, in this niche.
85 Days on the Market   (Feb 77)

The data listed above is as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

Last week Lake Oswego had 19 properties enter the market, 15 move to Pending status, and 17 that Closed/Sold. Right now there are 157 properties available ranging from $199,900 to $11,500,000.

Here is the breakdown:

NEW April 8-14, 2024

Address	List Price	Beds	Baths	SF	Prop Type
15494 BRIANNE CT	$469,000	2	2.1	1320	ATTACHD
88 GREENRIDGE CT	$525,000	2	2	1314	ATTACHD
4204 WOODSIDE CIR	$560,000	2	2	1308	ATTACHD
15275 BOONES WAY	$629,000	2	2	1320	ATTACHD
4295 WOODSIDE CIR	$675,500	3	2	2026	ATTACHD
2703 ORCHARD HILL PL	$745,000	4	3	3292	DETACHD
5749 WINDFIELD LOOP	$749,000	3	3	1873	DETACHD
4490 LAKEVIEW BLVD	$779,900	3	2	1727	DETACHD
2 ABELARD ST	$898,000	3	3.1	3026	DETACHD
17007 WESTVIEW DR	$1,050,000	5	4	2649	DETACHD
13660 SHIREVA DR	$1,295,000	4	3	2697	DETACHD
13330 HIDDEN BAY CT	$1,325,000	4	2.1	3030	DETACHD
5511 WESTFIELD CT	$1,385,000	4	2.1	4035	DETACHD
4042 CANAL WOODS CT	$1,500,000	4	3.1	4302	DETACHD
2020 RIDGEWOOD LN	$1,550,000	3	2.1	3082	DETACHD
16827 SCOTT CT	$1,550,000	4	3.1	4225	DETACHD
4464 LAKEVIEW BLVD	$2,998,000	3	4	3596	DETACHD
15780 TWIN FIR RD	$3,298,000	4	4.1	4270	DETACHD
16470 PHANTOM BLUFF CT	$3,495,000	4	4.1	5188	DETACHD

PENDING April 8-14, 2024

Address	List Price	Beds	Baths	SF	Prop Type	Days
44 EAGLE CREST DR #38	$250,000	1	1	798	CONDO	18
86 KINGSGATE RD #46	$335,000	2	2	938	CONDO	3
16250 PACIFIC HWY #58	$369,900	2	2	1305	CONDO	17
14362 SHERBROOK PL	$465,000	2	1.1	1279	ATTACHD	184
5 PHEASANT	$639,900	3	2	1420	DETACHD	163
4295 WOODSIDE CIR	$675,500	3	2	2026	ATTACHD	2
31 PARTRIDGE LN	$749,900	4	3	3158	DETACHD	50
8 DEL PRADO ST	$1,050,000	5	3	3548	DETACHD	8
46 DA VINCI ST	$1,195,000	5	3	3378	DETACHD	4
13536 STREAMSIDE DR	$1,249,000	4	3.1	3002	DETACHD	4
818 ASH ST	$1,250,000	3	2	1500	DETACHD	66
16827 SCOTT CT	$1,550,000	4	3.1	4225	DETACHD	3
1687 VILLAGE PARK LN	$1,599,000	4	3	3362	DETACHD	3
17660 WAYSIDE LN	$2,195,000	5	5.1	5975	DETACHD	91
15780 TWIN FIR RD	$3,298,000	4	4.1	4270	DETACHD	3

SOLD April 8-14, 2024

Address	Opening	Closed	Beds	Baths	SF	Prop Type	Days
4 TOUCHSTONE #107	$319,999	$285,000	3	2.1	1351	CONDO	267
16250 PACIFIC HWY #57	$384,000	$359,000	2	2	1305	CONDO	405
26 GREENRIDGE CT	$497,000	$420,000	3	2.1	1996	ATTACHD	127
5052 FOOTHILLS DR, C	$445,000	$425,000	3	2	1252	CONDO	43
10 CONDOLEA DR / Main	$499,000	$505,000	2	2	1312	CONDO	9
16900 GASSNER LN	$839,000	$750,000	4	3	3480	DETACHD	12
14 ICARUS LOOP	$819,900	$788,000	3	2.1	3201	DETACHD	213
18150 BRYANT RD	$824,900	$820,000	3	2	1468	DETACHD	26
14480 CAMDEN LN	$940,000	$899,000	3	2.1	2069	DETACHD	41
4908 HASTINGS DR	$950,000	$930,000	3	2.1	2109	DETACHD	7
24 AQUINAS ST	$1,050,000	$931,680	3	2.1	3200	DETACHD	28
838 ASH ST	$1,058,000	$1,054,500	4	2.1	2785	DETACHD	5
47 HILLSHIRE DR	$1,550,000	$1,418,000	4	2.1	3324	DETACHD	187
17663 HILL WAY	$1,799,900	$1,739,900	3	3	3375	DETACHD	482
12830 ALTO PARK RD	$1,899,900	$1,899,900	4	3.1	3509	DETACHD	32
14050 GOODALL RD	$2,450,000	$2,250,000	5	4.2	6943	DETACHD	9
1617 LAKE FRONT RD	$4,898,000	$4,700,000	4	4.1	4610	DETACHD	226