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Market Activity May 12-18, 2014

Here is your Latest Market Data: Last week in Lake Oswego we saw 24 New properties enter the market, 22 move to Pending status, and 12 “Closed”/Sold.

Following is the breakdown according to RMLS:

New on Market (May 12-18, 2014)

Address Type Price BR Bths SF
40 Oswego Summit Condo $129,900 2 2 1140
45 Eagle Crest Dr #218 Condo $135,000 1 1 768
4 Cervantes Circle #7E Condo $144,000 2 1.5 912
4000 Carman Dr #9 Condo $154,900 2 2 866
76 Oswego Summit Condo $155,000 2 2 1212
4405 Thunder Vista Ln Condo $225,000 2 2.5 2002
1368 Boca Ratan Dr Attached $262,500 2 2 1611
4948 Childs Rd Detached $279,000 3 1 1480
16250 Pacific Hwy #36 Condo $300,000 2 2 1305
510 2nd St Condo $425,000 2 1.5+.5 1520
50 Condolea Ct Condo $425,000 2 2.5 2760
2195 Glenmorrie Ln Detached $535,000 3 2 2461
4264 Westbay Rd Detached $549,900 3 2 1308
2610 Glen Haven Rd Detached $550,000 5 3 3122
18283 Lothlorien Way Detached $639,500 4 3 3015
543 2nd St Condo $719,000 2 2 1816
2560 Bree Ct Detached $738,000 5 3.5 3788
2671 Glen Eagles Rd Detached $850,000 3 3 4019
4224 Lakeview Blvd Detached $875,000 3 2.5 2680
17900 Greenbluff Dr Detached $949,000 4 3.5 4210
18000 Sarah Hill Ln Detached $999,999 4 2.5 3280
13017 Knaus Rd Detached $1,275,000 4 3.5 4690
1633 Leslie Ln Detached $1,850,000 5 4.5 5921

Pending Sales (May 12-18, 2014)

Address Type Price BR Baths SF DOM
78 Galen St Condo $139,000 2 2 995 5
3988 Carman Dr Condo $174,900 2 2.5 1098 9
136 Kingsgate Rd Detached $345,000 3 2.5 1570 11
19220 Redwing Ct Detached $349,000 3 2 1647 3
66 Weatherstone Attached $359,000 4 3.5 2465 7
772 Lake Forest Dr Detached $377,500 2 1 888 4
9 Masaryk St Detached $399,900 3 3 2692 81
1290 Hide a Way Ln Detached $400,000 4 3 2530 5
4729 Lakeview Blvd Detached $430,000 3 2.5 2490 105
18491 Waxwing Circle Detached $435,000 4 2.5 1934 5
17488 Mardee Ave Detached $499,950 4 2.5 2168 45
6 Hillshire Dr Detached $525,000 5 3 3107 44
4867 Sage Hen Way Detached $532,500 4 2.5 2523 10
1428 Pine St Detached $534,900 3 3.5 2736 93
5657 Grand Oaks Dr Detached $569,900 3 2.5 2783 22
4713 Amherst Ct Attached $589,000 3 2.5 2980 8
1775 Palisades Terrace Detached $625,000 3 2.5 2112 7
4973 Hartford Pl Detached $649,900 5 3.5 3672 3
2757 Rivendell Rd Detached $734,900 4 3.5 3960 1
13529 Streamside Dr Detached $799,000 6 4.5 5415 2
13531 Fielding Rd Detached $849,000 4 3.5 4566 1
2943 Lakeview Blvd Detached $995,000 4 3 3794 321

Sold (May 12-18, 2014)

Address Type List Price Closed Price Sq Ft CDOM
12 Condolea Dr Condo $200,000 $200,000 1312 0
1796 Bonniebrae Dr Attached $319,000 $310,000 1782 17
4514 Lower Dr B3 Condo $318,000 $312,000 1644 17
1108 Cedar St Detached $315,000 $334,500 1,206 1
5644 Windfield Loop Detached $389,000 $400,000 1800 3
5650 Langford Ln Detached $469,000 $469,000 1837 3
1277 Rockinghorse Ln Detached $499,000 $475,000 2577 4
318 2nd St Attached $499,900 $505,000 2098 8
134 Del Prado St Detached $585,000 $585,000 3972 1
19067 Megan Pl Detached $620,000 $636,000 3400 9
12967 Rogers Rd Detached $775,000 $775,000 3945 0
1745 Southshore Blvd Detached $1,750,000 $1,690,000 5545 785

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

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Featured Property: 109 Oswego Summit

109 Oswego Summit 011Oswego Summit is a community at the very top of Mountain Park. It features 2 swimming pools, one indoors and one out, along with exercise facilities and a meeting room. Remember that Mountain Park was one of the very first planned communities in the United States, and Oswego Summit is a jewel in the crown of Mt. Park.

109 Oswego Summit features 1212 square feet with 2 master suites, both with full baths and walk-in closets. The living room is large (17×21)and the kitchen has been updated. The entire home is tastefully decorated and move-in ready.

109 Oswego Summit 016Outdoor enjoyment includes a spacious deck with a storage closet. The condo also has its own detached, 1-car garage. Ample guest parking is located throughout the complex.

Along with belonging to Oswego Summit, this condominium is part of the Mt. Park Home Owner’s Association. This membership includes access to one of the finest recreation facilities in the Portland Metro area. Just a block away is the swim center, with both kids programs and adult-lap swimming, a basketball court, and a gym. In addition, there are 15 miles of walking paths. This is active living at its best!

Mt Park Swim Center
Mt Park Swim Center
Priced at $149,900, 109 Oswego Summit has so much to offer that is a combination of easy and active living. For more information, or to arrange an appointment to see this condo, please call Dianne at 503-803-6298.

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Market Activity Apr28-May 4, 2014

Here is your Latest Market Data: Last week in Lake Oswego we saw 16 New properties enter the market, 25 move to Pending status, and 11 “Closed”/Sold.

Following is the breakdown according to RMLS:

New Listings (Apr 28-May 4, 2014)

Address Type Price BR Bths SF
44 Eagle Crest Dr #38 Condo $129,000 1 1 798
46 Cervantes Circle Condo $150,000 2 2 912
16231 Parker Rd Detached $289,000 4 1 1549
14074 Sundeleaf Dr Detached $369,900 4 2.5 1760
5172 Lakeview Blvd Detached $384,900 3 2 1438
4639 Black Forest Ct Detached $499,000 4 2.5 2197
54 Aquinas St Detached $509,900 4 2.5 2632
3 Bolivar St Detached $584,900 4 3.5 4782
1015 Southshore Blvd Detached $634,900 4 3 3882
14250 Amberwood Circle Detached $650,000 4 2.5 2577
220 Greenwood Rd Detached $670,000 4 4 2742
16636 Maple Circle Detached $675,000 4 2 2030
100 Leonard St 4-1 Condo $839,900 2 2.5 2734
590 Oak Meadow Dr Detached $1,299,000 4 4.5 4673
3072 Lakeview Blvd Detached $1,450,000 5 5.5 4030
16829 Greenbrier Rd Detached $2,750,000 5 3.5 3927

Pending Sales (Apr 28-May 4, 2014)

Address Type Price BR Baths SF DOM
4 Touchstone #137 Condo $122,500 2 2 984 25
4 Touchstone #69 Condo $158,000 3 2.5 1351 28
198 Cervantes Attached $229,000 2 1.5 1266 1
23 Block Terrace Attached $269,000 2 2 1394 23
1728 Boca Ratan Dr Attached $275,000 3 2 1393 7
1108 Cedar St Detached $315,000 3 1.5 1206 1
1878 Mapleleaf Rd Detached $330,000 3 1.5 1347 22
12731 19th Ave Detached $349,900 3 2 2020 43
5766 Langford Ln Detached $356,000 2 2 1327 53
46 Condolea Ct Condo $357,000 3 3 2958 76
18307 Longfellow Ave Detached $359,900 3 2 1440 12
6150 Kenny St Detached $379,900 3 1.5 1989 88
915 Bullock St Detached $435,000 4 3 2986 249
53 Touchstone Detached $525,000 4 2.5 2740 7
99 Garibaldi St Detached $525,000 4 2.5 2626 12
5318 Coventry Ct Detached $540,000 4 2.5 2407 32
1132 Troon Rd Detached $585,000 4 2.5 2425 28
16198 Nola Ct Detached $598,950 4 2.5 2425 28
13528 Twin Creek Ln Detached $679,900 4 3.5 3171 88
3211 Westview Ct Detached $705,000 4 3.5 3325 287
17356 Bryant Rd Detached $724,900 3 3 3140 36
13581 Goodall Rd Detached $749,000 3 2 1220 174
13774 Melrose Pl Detached $788,950 4 4.5 4940 1
615 4th St Detached $899,000 3 2.5 392
18325 Crestline Dr Detached $1,240,000 5 4 5418 32

Sold/Closed (Apr 28-May 4, 2014)

Address Type List Price Closed Price Sq Ft CDOM
5063 Foothills Dr #14 Condo $184,900 $183,000 1050 68
1374 Boca Ratan Dr Attached $265,000 $266,690 1393 14
635 1st St Attached $289,900 $275,000 1100 7
2697 Lookout Ct Detached $419,000 $420,000 2,219 5
16311 Inverurie Rd Detached $597,000 $539,000 2047 127
17613 Woodhurst Pl Detached $649,000 $630,000 4622 75
14069 Edenberry Dr Detached $699,900 $699,900 3445 3
18982 Bryant Rd Detached $719,900 $710,000 3438 29
752 E Ave Detached $1,098,950 $922,500 2818 248
840 Evergreen Rd Detached $934,000 $934,000 2902 0
12 Dover Way Detached $1,588,000 $1,450,000 7658 5

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

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LO’s Peacock Lane

photo 1Portland has a very famous street called Peacock Lane. Portland’s street is famous for its Christmas lights, with nary a bird in sight. Lake Oswego also has a peacock lane and it is famous for….peacocks!

The street is Bonaire Avenue in the Lake Grove neighborhood of Lake Oswego.

The flock has been a presence on this street for at least 15 years, that I know of. The birds used to live at the Northern end near Firwood, but were moved to the Southern end near Sunset about 10 years ago.

No one owns them. Several houses feed them. I can tell you that they do fly, nesting in trees and on roof tops at night.

I’d estimate that the flock consists of about 15-20 birds, although it is hard to know for sure as they are rarely all together. Usually you see 3 or 4 wandering about. And they do wander. I have seen them as far afield as Lake Forest, where I always worry that they’ll get hit by a car.

photo 2I had a listing on Bonaire about a year ago. The excitement over the peacocks was wonderful. I can tell you that there are prospective buyers who drive this street looking for For Sale signs. People love the idea of living near this flock.

Why would it be nice? Well, these birds are gorgeous. They just seem to brighten the day when you see one. I can also tell you that they do a great job of eating spiders, slugs, and the creepy crawly things in the garden.

photo 3The down side? When they are mating, mostly in May and June, they are loud and noisy. They have a very distinct cry. When one does it, the others seem to pitch in. It’s like they’re saying “I’m over here!” “No, I’m over here!”. They like to do this 24/7. So be prepared for the cries to go on all night long in May and June.

Want to see these lovely birds? Just take a drive on a nice afternoon down Bonaire Avenue. You’ll be most likely to find them at the corner of Bonaire and Sunset.

Dianne

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Market Activity Apr 14-20, 2014

Here is your Latest Market Data: Last week in Lake Oswego we saw 19 New properties enter the market, 23 move to Pending status, and 12 “Closed”/Sold.

Following is the breakdown according to RMLS:

New on Market (Apr 14-20, 2014)

Address Type Price BR Bths SF
15 Oswego Summit Condo $131,000 2 2 1212
44 Eagle Crest Dr #37 Condo $131,900 2 1 908
210 S State St #8 Condo $339,000 2 2.5 1492
18307 Longfellow Ave Detached $359,900 3 2 1440
342 5th St Detached $399,000 2 1 872
1710 Meadows Dr Detached $399,900 3 2 1677
4956 Galen St Detached $399,999 4 2.5 2431
38 Northview Ct Attached $460,000 4 4 3125
1858 Southshore Blvd Detached $484,000 4 2 2068
5023 Hampton Ct Detached $509,900 3 2 2284
99 Garibaldi St Detached $525,000 4 2.5 2626
18060 Cardinal Dr Detached $529,900 3 3.5 2547
4303 Sundew Ct Detached $599,000 4 2.5 3355
14385 Pfeifer Dr Detached $749,000 4 3.5 3891
752 8th St Detached $1,250,000 4 3.5 4550
688 Iron Mountain Rd Detached $1,299,000 4 4.5 4143
17735 Kelok Rd Detached $1,429,000 4 3 4021
616 Cabana Ln Detached $2,895,000 4 4 3800

Pending Sales (Apr 14-20, 2014)

Address Type Price BR Baths SF DOM
13060 Elk Rock Rd "A" Detached $150,000 1 1 502 87
5059 Foothills Dr #105 Condo $185,000 2 2 991 0
1531 Cedar St Detached $199,900 2 1 832 6
5052 Foothills Dr E Condo $249,900 2 2 1252 7
23 Block Terrace Attached $269,000 2 2 1394 7
39 Greentree Ct Attached $270,000 3 1.5 1664 7
1210 Pine St Detached $299,950 3 1.5 1720 5
4514 Lower Dr B3 Condo $318,800 2 2.5 1644 17
4490 Lakeview Blvd Detached $349,900 3 2 1727 2
2719 Greentree Rd Detached $429,950 5 3.5 3886 200
4910 Lower Dr Detached $499,900 3 2.5 2151 376
318 2nd St Attached $499,900 3 3.5 2098 8
4344 Snowbrush Ct Detached $529,000 4 3.5 3422 698
35441 Red Cedar Way Detached $539,000 4 3 1964 152
2445 Park Rd Detached $549,500 5 3 3228 46
16198 Nola Ct Detached $598,950 4 2.5 2425 13
10 Buckingham Terrace Detached $599,000 4 3 3763 4
17900 Canal Rd Detached $599,000 4 3 2992 141
14559 Pfeiffer Way Detached $698,950 4 2.5 3356 3
16589 Woodsman Ct Detached $749,000 5 3.5 5113 12
14640 Uplands Dr Detached $779,000 4 3 2675 17
17224 Cedar Rd Detached $825,000 3 2 3098 179
16767 Graef Circle Detached $1,499,000 4 4.5 4320 171

Sold/Closed (Apr 14-20, 2014)

Address Type List Price Closed Price Sq Ft CDOM
86 Kingsgate Rd E-104 Condo $127,000 $125,000 938 23
65 Oswego Summit Condo $146,000 $138,000 1140 53
48 Eagle Crest Dr 4A Condo $169,000 $140,000 1489 101
4 Touchstone #128 Condo $154,900 $152,000 1,350 39
28 Greenridge Ct Attached $294,950 $288,500 1900 143
62 Wheatherstone Ct Condo $349,000 $344,500 2465 4
17560 Westview Dr Detached $495,000 $515,000 2590 3
5206 Royal Oaks Dr Detached $525,000 $522,250 3038 7
14113 Amberwood Circle Detached $684,000 $639,000 3514 39
2481 Marylshire Ln Detached $675,000 $640,000 4154 230
881 C Ave Detached $969,000 $969,000 3128 0
202 Berwick Rd Detached $2,250,000 $1,950,000 5679 179

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

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Market Activity March 31-April 6, 2014

Here is your Latest Market Data: Last week in Lake Oswego we saw 27 New properties enter the market, 23 move to Pending status, and 10 “Closed”/Sold.

Following is the breakdown according to RMLS:

New on the Market (March 31-April 6, 2014)

Address Type Price BR Bths SF
4 Touchstone #137 Condo $122,500 2 2 984
4 Touchstone #87 Condo $123,000 2 2 984
4 Touchstone #104 Condo $128,000 3 2.5 1351
86 Kingsgate B103 Condo $136,500 2 2 924
4 Touchstone #69 Condo $163,500 3 2.5 1351
152 Ridgeway Rd Attached $239,000 2 1.5 1794
4465 Golden Ln Attached $249,900 2 2.5 1996
4514 Lower Dr B3 Attached $319,800 2 2.5 1644
468 5th St #13 Condo $319,000 2 1.5 1092
1831 Kilkenny Dr Detached $449,500 5 3 2597
5222 Carman Dr Detached $474,900 5 3 2597
4546 Auburn Ln Attached $500,000 3 3.5 2732
6 Scarborough Dr Detached $500,000 5 3 2513
4747 Upper Dr Detached $500,000 3 1 2046
2388 Overlook Dr Detached $525,000 4 3 2765
3102 Duncan Dr Detached $529,000 4 3.5 3910
18 Morningview Circle Detached $540,000 3 2.5 2931
5318 Coventry Ct Detached $540,000 4 2.5 2407
16198 Nola Ct Detached $598,950 4 2.5 2425
18059 Westminster Dr Detached $645,000 4 2.5 3214
16673 Ford Pl Detached $709,900 4 3 3100
16757 Ford Pl Detached $725,000 4 3 3150
16589 Woodsman Ct Detached $749,000 5 3.5 5113
1267 Cherry Ln Detached $849,900 3 2 3311
4063 Canal Woods Ct Detached $1,095,000 4 3.5 4563
17521 Ridgeview Ln Detached $1,379,900 4 3.5 4813
13400 Fielding Rd Detached $1,400,000 3 1.5 3189

Pending Sales (March 31-April 6, 2014)

Address Type Price BR Baths SF DOM
3433 Mcnary Pkwy #206 Condo $127,500 2 2 1008 162
272 Cervantes Condo $149,900 3 2 1209 27
12 Condolea Dr Condo $200,000 2 2 1312 0
12844 Boones Ferry Rd Condo $274,900 2 2.5 1152 5
69 Kingsgate Rd Detached $349,900 3 2.5 1636 3
14150 Goodall Rd Detached $374,900 3 2 1565 3
5213 Rosewood St Detached $379,900 3 2.5 1934 49
5644 Windfield Loop Detached $389,000 3 3 1800 3
1575 Hallinan St Detached $450,000 4 2.5 2167 11
13364 Auburn Ct Attached $459,900 3 2.5 2451 4
824 Evergreen Rd Detached $465,000 4 1.1 1420 14
1430 Woodland Terrace Detached $469,000 5 3 3162 49
3020 Brookside Rd Detached $484,950 4 2 1926 110
17088 Rebecca Ln Detached $499,950 4 3 2554 209
18360 Tualata Ave Detached $524,999 5 2.5 2703 67
566 5th ST Detached $540,000 3 2 2377 20
134 Del Prado St Detached $585,000 5 3 3972 1
5746 Charles Circle Detached $599,900 4 2.5 2737 2
4720 Lakeview Blvd Detached $639,000 4 3.5 2939 94
18130 Westminster Dr Detached $660,000 4 2.5 3344 241
2390 Palisades Crest Dr Detached $900,000 4 4 4823 21
14110 Goodall Rd Detached $995,000 4 3.5 3945 132
1186 Crestline Ct Detached $2,845,000 6 6.5+.5+.5 14411 1080

Closed Sales (March 31-April 6, 2014)

Address Type List Price Closed Price Sq Ft CDOM
4 Touchstone #136 Condo $159,500 $159,500 1351 1
48 Eagle Crest Dr Condo $199,000 $190,000 1623 91
17653 Mardee Ave Detached $349,000 $336,000 1742 25
13060 Elk Rock Rd Detached $474,900 $440,548 3,581 144
319 3rd St Attached $507,000 $497,500 1937 41
3352 Tempest Dr Detached $524,500 $524,500 2664 3
5831 Suncreek Dr Detached $615,000 $604,000 2865 135
2135 Ridge Pointe Dr Detached $1,075,000 $990,000 6755 216
14070 Goodall Rd Detached $1,195,000 $1,239,000 4525 12
17860 Crestline Dr Detached $1,795,000 $1,640,000 7192 57

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

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Market Activity March 17-23, 2014

Here is your Latest Market Data: Last week in Lake Oswego we saw 18 New properties enter the market, 17 move to Pending status, and 16 “Closed”/Sold.

Following is the breakdown according to RMLS:

New on Market (March 17-23, 2014)

Address Type Price BR Bths SF
47 Eagle Crest Dr #24 Condo $109,995 1 1 672
5225 Jean Rd #404 Condo $198,988 3 2 1500
16150 Kimball St Detached $269,900 3 1 960
1501 Boca Ratan Dr Attached $284,900 3 2.5 1739
635 1st St Attached $289,900 2 2.5 1100
1796 Bonniebrae Dr Attached $319,900 3 2.5 1782
12731 19th Ave Detached $359,900 3 2 2020
7 Del Prado St Detached $445,000 4 3 2232
1575 Hallinan St Detached $450,000 4 2.5 2167
824 Evergreen Rd Detached $465,000 4 1.5 1420
48 Spinosa Detached $510,000 3 2.5 2848
18768 Wood Duck St Detached $599,900 4 3 2940
17033 Chapin Way Detached $660,000 5 2.5 3163
2858 Tolkien Ln Detached $683,000 4 3.5 3742
2105 Ridge Pointe Dr Detached $950,000 5 3.5 5576
17312 Bergis Farm Dr Detached $1,299,000 5 3.5+.5 4752
13612 Goodall Rd Detached $1,469,000 5 4.5 4362
1017 Lake Front Rd Detached $2,795,000 5 4.5+.5+.5 4071

Pending Sales (March 17-23, 2014)

Address Type Price BR Baths SF DOM
65 Oswego Summit Condo $146,000 2 2 1140 53
1694 Booniebrae Dr Condo $169,900 2 1 864 1
5063 Foothills Dr #14 Condo $184,900 2 2 1050 68
1374 Boca Ratan Dr Attached $265,000 3 2 1393 14
16915 Inverurie Rd Detached $289,950 3 2 1185 31
4271 Woodside Circle Attached $360,000 3 2 2126 223
639 2nd St Attached $365,000 2 2 1457 27
27 Oriole Ln Detached $387,000 4 2.5 1851 2
1277 Rockinghorse Ln Detached $499,900 3 2.5 2577 4
17095 Rebecca Ln Detached $515,000 4 3 2379 6
1830 Cloverleaf Rd Detached $598,000 3 2.5 1857 56
14113 Amberwood Circle Detached $639,000 4 2.5 3514 39
14069 Edenberry Dr Detached $699,900 4 2.5 3445 3
832 Hoodview Ln Detached $750,000 4 2 2462 16
2300 Childs Rd Detached $765,000 3 2 3183 6
706 McVey Ave Detached $1,495,000 4 3.5 3113 374
12 Dover Way Detached $1,588,000 5 5.5+.5 7658 5

Sold (March 17-23, 2014)

Address Type List Price Closed Price Sq Ft CDOM
4 Touchstone #83 Condo $95,000 $115,000 979 607
97 Oswego Summit Condo $135,000 $130,000 1212 2
18148 Belmore Ave Detached $285,500 $279,900 1008 5
383 Ash St Detached $349,900 $325,000 1,697 2
120 Condolea Dr Condo $337,500 $330,000 2958 2
609 Ash St Detached $344,900 $360,000 2192 3
5079 W Sunset Dr Attached $365,000 $362,600 1760 10
4401 Oakridge Rd Attached $439,000 $395,000 1692 172
146 Del Prado St Detached $399,000 $404,000 3263 45
1508 Pine St Detached $459,000 $435,000 2300 219
2400 Park Detached $477,500 $458,000 1960 3
17632 Woodhurst Pl Detached $648,950 $623,000 4423 200
15519 Village Dr Detached $699,500 $690,500 2274 28
17600 Upper Cherry Ln Detached $1,190,000 $960,000 3900 283
17322 Cedar Rd Detached $1,149,500 $1,062,500 3370 14
612 Ridgeway Rd Detached $2,239,000 $2,020,000 4106 255

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

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The Open House

photo-1There are few subjects that Realtors are quite as opinionated about as open houses. Some think they are great while others swear them off like the plague. I think it might be helpful to give you my take on the subject.

Open Houses have value and are worth having
It is true that your home is not likely to sell as the result of an open house, but it does happen. I would estimate that I have sold at least a dozen homes over the years from an open house. I have sold homes to people who walk in cold with no Realtor, but more often I have had people who came to my open go back to their own buyer’s agent and ask them to write up the offer.

There are two types of open houses
Public open houses are advertized to the general public, usually on websites like rmls.com, our property blotter, and on-line classifieds like trulia. It is important that the public open be advertized. While I enjoy meeting the neighbors, I want people to come through who know the price and size and are there because it fits their needs. Public open houses are usually on Sundays between noon and 4 pm. They usually are hosted for 2 to 3 hours somewhere in that window of time.

Broker’s opens are held on Tuesdays here in Lake Oswego. They usually go from 11am to 1pm. Most real estate offices have a sales meeting on Tuesday mornings about 9am. The broker tour is intended to create an easy opportunity for one or a group of Realtors to easily gain access to houses to preview them for clients.

Realtor’s have fantastic Internet access to photos and maps for homes which makes the need for Broker’s Tour much less than it used to be. But I put every listing on Broker’s Tour and then I host the open so that I can talk to other Realtors and really point out the features of the house. There are enough Realtors who do physically tour to make this an important part of my marketing. I also really love the professional networking that happens.

Buyers go to Open Houses
I think most people who are considering buying a home feel compelled to hop into their cars on Sundays and go drive about looking for open houses. Even with the Internet, there is nothing like going inside of houses.

Get your house ready!
Have your house spotlessly clean, drapes and blinds wide open, and the rooms properly staged. Open houses can be a real motivator to work on and maintain your house in show-ready condition.

Feel free to give Linda or myself a call if you have any questions or if you are thinking about getting in gear to sell your home. We would love to be of help.
Dianne

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Market Activity March 3-9, 2014

Here is your Latest Market Data: Last week in Lake Oswego we saw 20 New properties enter the market, 21 move to Pending status, and 9 “Closed”/Sold.

Following is the breakdown according to RMLS:

NEW on MKT (March 3-9, 2014)

Address Type Price BR Bths SF
11 Crestfield Ct Condo $95,000 1 1 550
1374 Boca Ratan Dr Attached $265,000 3 2 1393
575 Hemlock St Detached $335,000 3 2 1175
62 Weatherstone Ct Condo $349,000 4 3.5 2465
5766 Langford Ln Detached $379,500 2 2 1327
2660 Lookout Ct Detached $469,000 4 3 2565
13053 Sierra Ct Detached $479,900 4 2.5 2215
3601 Red Cedar Way Detached $525,000 4 2 2226
17336 Canyon Ct Detached $589,000 3 3 3081
607 Ash Detached $600,000 3 2.5 2200
19067 Megan Pl Detached $620,000 4 3 3400
17532 Oak Meadow Ln Detached $669,000 4 3 3046
12615 SW 21st Ct Detached $769,000 4 3.6 4594
18936 Bryant Rd Detached $779,000 4 4 4100
4311 Upper Dr Detached $995,000 5 3.5 4744
2120 Glenmorrie Dr Detached $1,275,000 4 3.5 4293
17264 Lake Haven Dr Detached $1,429,000 4 3.5 3911
179 Furnace St #16 Condo $1,825,000 3 3.5 4591
13599 Knaus Rd Detached $2,598,000 5 7 6874
1021 Lake Shore Rd Detached $3,295,000 4 3 3487

PENDING SALES (March 3-9, 2014)

Address Type Price BR Baths SF DOM
86 Kingsgate Rd E-104 Condo $127,000 2 2 938 23
149 Oswego Summit Condo $139,900 2 2 1212 41
3834 Botticelli St Condo $195,000 2 2 1055 0
6132 Minnehaha Ct Detached $259,900 3 1.5 1232 11
28 Greenridge Ct Attached $288,500 3 2 1900 143
4185 Childs Rd Detached $314,900 3 1.5 1175 196
720 8th ST Detached $425,000 3 2 1498 22
13057 Sierra Vista Dr Detached $469,000 4 2.5 2510 53
3200 Upper Dr Detached $469,500 4 3 2543 191
17560 Westview Dr Detached $495,000 3 2.5 2590 3
3352 Tempest Dr Detached $524,500 4 2.5 2564 3
5206 Royal Oaks Dr Detached $525,000 5 3.5 3038 7
17575 Blue Heron Ct Detached $599,900 3 3.5 2972 138
2481 Marylshire Ln Detached $659,000 5 3.5 4154 230
15519 Village Dr Detached $699,500 3 2 2274 28
18982 Bryant Rd Detached $719,900 4 3.5 3438 29
13276 Deerfield Ct Detached $725,000 4 2.5 3066 123
582 9th St Detached $889,000 3 3.5 2841 0
2167 Wembley Park Rd Detached $1,199,000 4 3.5 4015 34
14005 Goodall Rd Detached $1,249,000 4 3.5 4825 237
3690 Lakeview Blvd Detached $3,950,000 5 5.5 6366 22

SOLD (March 3-9, 2014)

Address Type List Price Closed Price Sq Ft CDOM
6 Pheasant Run Detached $339,900 $333,000 1734 14
231 Laurel St Detached $435,000 $412,500 2244 85
12870 Elk Rock Rd Detached $569,000 $430,000 2794 620
4741 Cambridge Ct Attached $467,000 $467,000 2,861 5
623 Atwater Rd Detached $549,000 $512,500 2009 5
2814 Vale Ct Detached $629,000 $600,000 3192 70
18499 Old River Rd Detached $799,000 $787,000 4020 166
4540 Lamont Way Detached $849,950 $849,950 3555 5
878 7th St Detached $897,000 $897,000 2858 4

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

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Featured Property: 18135 Arbor Ct

Front CloseListen to the charming bells toll on the Marylhurst Campus! This one-level, custom home features a barrel ceiling dining room that is the focal point of the house. Decorated with a Mediterranean flair and graceful arches that lead to most rooms, this house is the exact opposite of “cookie cutter”. An extensive remodel in 2004, and many more upgrades added since then, make this “older” home a true showpiece.

The house had 4 big bedrooms, 2 of which are master suites with full baths. In addition there is a den with built-ins.

There is a screened-in Florida room for summer dining.

The gourmet kitchen has a commercial-grade Wolf range, granite counters, and custom cabinets with original artwork.

Barrel ceiling dining room
Barrel ceiling dining room
With 2448 square feet, the house is big enough for someone downsizing to a single level home who needs room for prized furniture, house guests, and perhaps a live-in relative or care giver. This size of single level living is hard to find in this price range.

Gourmet kitchen
Gourmet kitchen
The house sits on a gorgeous 19,000SF lot that backs to 2 creeks. It is like country living, but close-in to town. A big side yard has boat or RV parking, not to mention abundant parking for entertaining. The fenced back yard is just big enough, but not too big, and includes a separate fenced fruit garden with 8 blueberry bushes and over 100 strawberry plants.

Priced at $559,000, this is a very unique opportunity to own a very special home. If you’d like more information, please give me a call!

Dianne, 503-803-6298

P.S. Full disclosure, this house is about 50′ outside of Lake Oswego in the City of West Linn. It is just South of Marylhurst off of Hwy 43.