Lake Oswego Market Activity ~ August 17 – 23, 2009

Last week Lake Oswego saw 12 New properties hit the market, while 10 went Pending and 15 Sold.

All over we are seeing the typical house-buying frenzy that usually occurs before the start of a new school year.  Notably, we are also seeing an uptick in sales over last year as pointed out in the lastest RMLS Market Action Report (see my report from last Wednesday). Feel free to give Dianne or myself a call if you’re out there a part of it, and need some help.

Gotta go! Dianne and I are touring LO Houses today. Here is the latest market activity for Lake Oswego (see below the tables for additional notes):

NEWLY LISTED (August 17—August 23, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
LIST DATE
Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type List Date
12 POLONIUS ST $262,300 4 2.1 3,066 DETACHD 8/20/2009
16573 BONAIRE AVE $284,900 4 2 1,560 DETACHD 8/20/2009
113 KINGSGATE RD $309,000 3 2 1,538 DETACHD 8/21/2009
5077 W SUNSET DR $349,900 2 2.1 1,720 ATTACHD 8/23/2009
4505 WILDWOOD ST $369,900 3 2 1,720 DETACHD 8/17/2009
18238 TERRY AVE $415,000 3 2.1 1,604 DETACHD 8/23/2009
31 BECKET ST $429,800 3 2.1 2,365 DETACHD 8/21/2009
3560 TEMPEST DR $449,900 3 2.1 2,847 DETACHD 8/21/2009
1820 KILKENNY DR $588,000 4 3 3,040 DETACHD 8/23/2009
18125 WESTMINSTER DR $759,000 4 3.1 3,969 DETACHD 8/18/2009
4190 CHAD DR $929,000 4 3.1 3,876 DETACHD 8/19/2009
18143 SIENA DR $1,197,000 5 4.1 4,152 DETACHD 8/17/2009

PENDING SALES (August 17 -August 23, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type List Date CDOM
188 OSWEGO SMT $187,500 2 2 1,383 CONDO 7/23/2009 62
4749 FIRWOOD RD $229,900 3 1.1 1,440 DETACHD 8/4/2009 13
6137 CHILDS RD $240,000 3 1 946 DETACHD 8/7/2009 10
10 CONDOLEA DR $250,000 2 2 1,312 ATTACHD 6/25/2009 371
17100 BRYANT RD $287,900 3 3 2,032 DETACHD 7/31/2009 18
4722 HASTINGS PL $489,900 4 2.1 2,151 DETACHD 8/14/2009 505
6110 CHILDS RD $499,000 4 3 3,258 DETACHD 4/1/2009 138
301 IRON MOUNTAIN BLVD $999,000 4 3.2 3,004 DETACHD 4/14/2009 125
100 GARIBALDI ST $999,900 5 3.2 4,669 DETACHD 7/1/2009 334
128 NORTHSHORE CIR $1,479,000 3 3.1 3,550 DETACHD 5/16/2009 764

SOLD (August 17-August 23, 2009)

ADDRESS ORIG. PRICE SALE PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address O/Price Sale Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
4 TOUCHSTONE DR $141,750 $133,500 3 2.1 1,351 CONDO 170
86 KINGSGATE RD $149,900 $135,000 2 2 849 CONDO 64
4 TOUCHSTONE DR $153,900 $155,900 3 2.1 1,350 CONDO 121
276 CERVANTES $183,000 $174,000 3 2 1,209 CONDO 27
12822 BOONES FERRY RD $234,900 $217,500 2 2.1 1,136 CONDO 25
1140 HALLINAN CT $339,895 $329,950 3 2 1,875 DETACHD 127
11 CELLINI CT $599,950 $565,000 5 3 3,392 DETACHD 76
5709 CHARLES CIR $593,500 $587,500 4 2.1 3,060 DETACHD 9
706 MCVEY AVE $949,000 $780,000 3 2 2,000 DETACHD 391
17251 CEDAR RD $899,900 $850,000 3 3.1 3,175 DETACHD 637
17814 MARYLCREEK DR $985,000 $850,000 4 3.1 4,307 DETACHD 56
950 OAK TER $1,220,000 $947,500 4 2.1 3,714 DETACHD 595
2625 SUMMIT DR $1,337,500 $1,079,975 4 3.1 4,212 DETACHD 72
17334 BERGIS FARM DR $1,737,000 $1,200,000 5 4.1 5,654 DETACHD 335
2500 GLEN EAGLES RD $2,275,000 $2,025,000 5 4.1 5,565 DETACHD 431

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.

Lake Oswego Open Houses ~ Sunday, August 23, 2009

There are 22 great properties being held Open on Sunday according to RMLS. Enjoy your tour of homes & feel free to call Dianne or myself if you need a little help! Here you go:

Address L/Price Bdrms Total Bath Total SF Open
343 5TH ST $279,999 2 1 910 1-3 PM
16573 BONAIRE AVE $284,900 4 2 1560 1-4 PM
16443 LAKE FOREST BLVD $345,000 3 2 1474 1-3 PM
2161 CREST DR $417,500 4 2.1 2648 11:45-2:30 PM
17221 ROBB PL $427,500 3 2 1812 1-4 PM
138 KINGSGATE RD $435,000 3 2.1 1600 12 -2 PM
5644 WINDFIELD LOOP $450,000 3 3 1800 1-3 PM
3254 DUNCAN DR $509,900 4 3.1 3997 2-4 PM
4908 MULHOLLAND DR $549,900 3 2.1 2498 1-3 PM
4691 CHELSEA LN $564,900 4 2.1 3102 1-3 PM
3030 WESTVIEW CT $849,000 4 2.1 3415 1:30-3:30 PM
2300 SW CHILDS RD $899,000 4 2 3183 1-3 PM
14480 KRUSE OAKS BLVD $995,000 4 3.1 4661 2-4 PM
1225 LAKE GARDEN CT $995,000 4 3.2 3558 1-3 PM
18246 BELLA TERRA DR $1,294,000 4 3.1 4052 1-4 PM
17464 RIDGEVIEW LN $1,298,950 4 3.1 4407 2-4 PM
622 OAK MEADOW DR $1,325,000 4 3.1 4171 2-4 PM
664 OAK MEADOW DR $1,355,000 4 3.1 4198 2-4 PM
18110 Siena DR $1,394,000 4 3.1 4311 1-4 PM
657 OAK MEADOW DR. $1,395,000 4 3.1 4371 2-4 PM
17364 RIDGEVIEW CT $1,425,000 4 3.1 4436 2-4 PM
17433 RIDGEVIEW LN $1,495,000 4 4.1 4704 2-4 PM

Summer Real Estate Tidbits

  • DucksAccording to the latest Market Action Report for the Portland area “Closed sales in the Portland metro area for July 2009 eclipsed last July’s total by 8.6%, marking the first time same-month closed sales have increased since April 2007.  Pending sales also grew 8.3%.  New listings dropped 25.4% .  Comparing July 2009 with June 2009, closed sales increased 11.9% (1,988 v. 1,776) and pending sales were up a slight 0.3% (2,170 v. 2,164). New listings fell 8.2% (3,907 v. 4,257).”
  • RMLS now offers a “Short Sale” search field for Agents to search using this criteria.  It seems as though Agents are slow to be updating their listings to reflect this, but once all records are updated, this should be a helpful tool.
  • Amtrak may soon be cruising through Lake Oswego if feasibility and other studies yield positive results. The opportunity has come about as a direct result of avaiable funds from the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which has earmarked $8 billion for high-speed rail.  It appears that going this route would be less expensive than repairing the line AMTRAK is currently using, which takes it through Oregon City.  The benefits also reportedly include projected increased ridership, increased timliness, and reduced carbon emissions. This change would replace the Oregon City stop with one in Tualatin.  ODOT has decided to apply for the funds to do a 2-year Environmental Impact Study.
  • The NW Natural 2009 Street of Dreams is underway, running from August 1 – 30.  This year is a little different than most in that it showcases four premier condo home developments in Portland’s “Pearl District”, including nine incredible penthouses ranging in price ffrom $1 to $2.5 million.  This year also focuses on LEED standard and eco-friendly building.  Check it out and buy your tickets at: http://www.streetofdreamspdx.com/home/home.php
  • Lake Oswego is in the middle of discussions with citizens regarding proposed “Sensitive Lands” changes.  To learn more about sensitive lands & view an FAQ page on this subject, visit: http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/plan/Nature/FAQ_Handout_080609.pdf Opinions run the gamut and there is currently lively debate on all sides.

Market Activity for August 10-16, 2009

Last week brought 11 new listings to Lake Oswego, 12 Pending sales, and 12 closed sales. Interesting to me was that all of the new listings are around 500k or less. That is the price range that is selling best. There is a very direct impact, in my opinion, on the sales activity that has been created by the First-time Homebuyer Tax Credit that is part the Federal Government’s stimulus package. No, I don’t think a first-time buyer will be buying a $500,000 house. But I do think the houses that are $350,000 or less will be in large part purchased by first-time buyers. And the homeowners who sell those will either buy again or choose to rent. So there may be some push up to the homes priced just up from the $350,000 range. The tax credit requires that buyers close on their purchase by the end of November. So for this week’s new listings, I would think that they are well positioned for a quick sale if they a in nice condition and priced correctly.

Having said all of that about last week’s new listings, I also make note of the sale at 890 Lakeshore: $2,275,000 and it sold in just 13 days, for full price.

(see below the tables for additional notes):

NEWLY LISTED (August 10—August 16, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
LIST DATE
Address List Price # BR # BTHS Total SF Prop Type List Date
4 TOUCHSTONE $179,500 2 2 984 CONDO 8/13/2009
5354 LOWER DR $309,000 3 1 1,565 DETACHD 8/10/2009
406 8th ST $365,000 3 1.1 2,437 DETACHD 8/13/2009
16240 PARKER RD $374,700 3 2 1,454 DETACHD 8/15/2009
18922 REDWING WAY $379,900 4 2 2,076 DETACHD 8/12/2009
15580 PARTRIDGE DR $398,000 4 2.1 2,245 DETACHD 8/13/2009
31 DA VINCI ST $424,900 4 2.1 2,232 DETACHD 8/13/2009
17221 ROBB PL $427,500 3 2 1,812 DETACHD 8/13/2009
138 KINGSGATE RD 435000 3 2.1 1,600 DETACHD 8/12/2009
17886 TUALATA AVE 468500 4 2 1,994 DETACHD 8/10/2009
939 SUNNY HILL DR 515000 4 2.1 3,254 DETACHD 8/15/2009

PENDING SALES (August 10-August 16, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address List Price # BR # BTHS Total SF Prop Type CDOM
14431 SHERBROOK PL $249,900 4 3 2,605 DETACHD 254
17928 ROYAL CT $269,900 3 2 1,272 DETACHD 111
5 PEACOCK PL $299,950 4 2.1 1,760 DETACHD 135
4 WHEATHERSTONE $334,950 3 2.1 1,692 CONDO 86
16695 GLENWOOD CT $449,000 4 3 3,104 DETACHD 336
3355 UPPER DR $470,000 4 2 3,205 DETACHD 23
2981 VALE CT $475,000 5 2.1 3,516 DETACHD 436
14121 GABRIELLE CT $609,000 4 2.1 3,006 DETACHD 55
5501 RACHEL LN 679900 4 2.2 3,509 DETACHD 623
5831 SUNCREEK DR 685000 4 2.1 2,733 DETACHD 27
18051 KELOK RD 799000 5 3.1 3,670 DETACHD 401
1149 LAKESHORE RD 1150000 4 2.1 2,660 DETACHD 143

SOLD (August 10-August 16, 2009)

ADDRESS ORIG. PRICE SALE PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address O/Price Close Price # BR # BTHS Total SF Prop Type CDOM
82 OSWEGO SMT $220,000 $210,000 2 2 1,212 CONDO 82
16501 LAKE FOREST BLVD $319,900 $299,900 3 1 1,429 DETACHD 52
5214 LOWER DR $659,000 $356,000 4 2.1 2,904 DETACHD 547
12537 27TH PL $369,000 $369,500 4 2.1 2,375 DETACHD 12
1462 Worthington ST $424,000 $395,000 4 3 1,800 DETACHD 108
17144 Warren CT $585,000 $500,000 4 2.1 2,725 DETACHD 335
2161 HILLSIDE CT $699,900 $519,900 4 3 3,347 DETACHD 357
645 COUNTRY CLUB RD $975,000 $750,000 4 2.1 3,262 DETACHD 570
17259 LOWENBERG TER $999,900 770000 4 2.1 2,955 DETACHD 662
943 SW ATWATER RD $1,435,000 930000 4 2.1 3,874 DETACHD 331
3155 DOUGLAS CIR $1,379,000 965000 5 3.2 4,517 DETACHD 385
890 LAKESHORE RD 2275000 2275000 3 3.1 3,200 DETACHD 0

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.

Lake Oswego Market Activity ~ August 3 – 9, 2009

Last week Lake Oswego saw 15 New properties hit the market, while 12 went Pending and 9 Sold.

Of the 9 that sold, 7 were under $500,000. 7 of the 12 Pending sales were also priced under $500,000. While, of the 15 coming on the market fresh, 5 are priced under $500,000.

Here is the latest market activity for Lake Oswego (see below the tables for additional notes):

NEWLY LISTED (August 3—August 9, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
LIST DATE
Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type List Date
4749 FIRWOOD RD $229,900 3 1.1 1,440 DETACHD 8/4/2009
6137 CHILDS RD $240,000 3 1 946 DETACHD 8/7/2009
5424 WASHINGTON CT $299,900 2 1 1,296 DETACHD 8/6/2009
3290 WEMBLEY PARK RD $309,900 5 3 2,614 DETACHD 8/5/2009
8 BUCKINGHAM TER $465,000 4 2.1 3,186 DETACHD 8/7/2009
676 9TH ST $525,000 2 1 1,850 DETACHD 8/6/2009
644 7TH ST $530,000 3 2.1 1,658 DETACHD 8/7/2009
1570 WOODLAND TER $569,500 3 2.1 2,212 DETACHD 8/3/2009
17479 BROOKHURST DR $699,000 4 2.1 3,551 DETACHD 8/6/2009
4380 UPPER DR $784,900 4 4.1 4,071 DETACHD 8/5/2009
16705 GLENWOOD CT $799,000 4 3 4,243 DETACHD 8/9/2009
5459 WESTFIELD CT $875,000 5 3.1 3,670 DETACHD 8/3/2009
1920 GLENMORRIE DR $995,000 3 3.1 4,284 DETACHD 8/7/2009
3136 DOUGLAS CIR $1,125,000 4 3.1 4,022 DETACHD 8/5/2009
1101 Crestline CT $3,995,000 4 4.3 7,226 DETACHD 8/7/2009

PENDING SALES (August 3-August 9, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
45 EAGLE CREST DR $139,900 1 1 768 CONDO 78
23 MOUNTAIN CIR $285,000 2 2 1,300 DETACHD 17
4090 WESTBAY RD $299,900 2 1 917 DETACHD 34
17860 Sundown CT $310,000 4 3.1 3,480 DETACHD 136
13024 ROGERS RD $369,900 4 1 1,826 DETACHD 83
802 SUNNY HILL DR $429,000 4 2.1 2,508 DETACHD 16
5807 RIDGETOP CT $479,900 4 2.1 2,650 DETACHD 15
6 NORTHVIEW CT $500,000 4 3.1 3,188 ATTACHD 115
745 4TH ST $500,000 3 2 2,662 DETACHD 206
20 DA VINCI ST $599,900 5 3 3,089 DETACHD 25
4305 UPPER DR $749,000 4 2.1 3,474 DETACHD 78
16359 CHAPIN WAY $1,289,000 4 3.1 4,158 DETACHD 404

SOLD (August 3-August 9, 2009)

ADDRESS ORIG. PRICE SALE PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
82 GREENRIDGE CT $249,900 $218,000 3 2.1 2,868 CONDO 79
2071 BONNIEBRAE DR $295,000 $279,900 3 2 1,611 CONDO 392
15265 BOONES WAY $349,900 $338,500 2 2.1 1,560 ATTACHD 46
108 RIDGEWAY RD $499,000 $379,000 3 1 1,468 DETACHD 112
16919 LAKERIDGE DR $425,000 $400,000 4 3 2,710 DETACHD 295
2802 GREENTREE RD $449,500 $449,500 3 2.1 2,280 DETACHD 3
15195 LILY BAY CT $524,900 $730,000 4 2.1 4,099 DETACHD 163
320 CHANDLER PL $1,900,000 $1,800,000 5 3.1 4,675 DETACHD 38
2793 POPLAR WAY $2,395,000 $1,825,000 5 5.1 6,300 DETACHD 1290

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.

Lake Oswego Open Houses ~ Sunday, August 9, 2009

We’ve got 36 properties to see in Lake Oswego on Sunday.

Here are those that will be held open according to RMLS:

Address L/Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Open
45 OSWEGO Summit $129,900 1 1 764 1-4 PM
65 OSWEGO SMT $169,900 2 2 1140 1-4 PM
141 OSWEGO SMT $169,900 2 2 1140 1-4 PM
11 OSWEGO SMT $179,900 2 2 1212 1-4 PM
109 OSWEGO SMT $179,900 2 2 1212 1-4 PM
3433 MCNARY PKWY #401 $199,950 2 2.1 1208 12 – 4 PM
166 OSWEGO SMT $229,900 2 2 1506 1-4 PM
4465 GOLDEN LN $249,000 2 2.1 1980 1-4 PM
150 KINGSGATE RD $324,900 3 2 1502 11-1 PM
5 ORIOLE LN $387,000 3 2.5 2024 1-3 PM
1531 WOODLAND TER $429,000 3 2.1 1895 1-4 PM
3745 TEMPEST DR $479,500 4 3 2573 12-2PM
2405 Dellwood DR $505,000 5 3 2336 11-2 PM
14371 SHERBROOK PL $509,900 3 2.1 2550 3-5 PM
340 8TH ST $535,000 3 2 1992 12-2 PM
11 MORNINGVIEW CIR $547,000 3 2.1 2921 1-3 PM
24 INDEPENDENCE AVE $549,950 6 3.1 3561 1-3 PM
475 10TH ST $593,950 4 2.1 2932 1-3 PM
38 DA VINCI ST $649,000 4 2.1 2932 12 – 4 PM
4380 UPPER DR $784,900 4 4.1 4071 11-2 PM
1836 PALISADES LAKE CT $795,000 5 3 4251 2-4 PM
2886 UPPER DR $797,000 3 2 2674 1-3 PM
18132 WESTVIEW RD $849,000 4 3.1 3871 11-2 PM
3030 WESTVIEW CT $874,000 4 2.1 3415 1:30-3:30 PM
1785 PALISADES TERRACE DR $879,000 5 4.1 5052 2-4 PM
17878 HILLSIDE DR $895,000 5 3 3462 1-3 PM
16461 CHAPIN WAY $947,500 4 2.1 4271 1-3 PM
1839 PALISADES LAKE CT $985,000 4 3.1 4570 2-4 PM
17464 RIDGEVIEW LN $1,298,950 4 3.1 4407 2-4 PM
622 OAK MEADOW DR $1,325,000 4 3.1 4171 2-4 PM
664 OAK MEADOW DR $1,355,000 4 3.1 4198 2-4 PM
18110 Siena DR $1,394,000 4 3.1 4311 2-4 PM
657 OAK MEADOW DR. $1,395,000 4 3.1 4371 2-4 PM
17433 RIDGEVIEW LN $1,495,000 4 4.1 4704 2-4 PM
18024 SKYLAND CIR $1,699,000 4 3.2 4131 2-4 PM
1835 PALISADES TERRACE DR $1,899,500 4 3 3380 2:30-4:30 PM

Market Activity Report ~ July 20 – 26 2009

Now we’re cookin’… in more ways than one!  Last week Lake Oswego saw 25 New properties hit the market, while 15 went Pending and 15 Sold.

Here is the latest market activity for Lake Oswego (see below the tables for additional notes):

NEWLY LISTED (July 20—July 26, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
LIST DATE
Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type List Date
7202 SW MONTAUK CIR $99,900 2 1 968 CONDO 7/23/2009
45 EAGLE CREST DR $199,000 3 2 1,348 CONDO 7/20/2009
1889 BOCA RATAN DR $229,900 3 2 1,393 ATTACHD 7/20/2009
4610 LAMONT WAY $299,900 3 2 1,750 DETACHD 7/20/2009
595 6TH ST $349,900 3 2 893 DETACHD 7/23/2009
18407 DEER OAK CIR $365,000 4 2 1,812 DETACHD 7/23/2009
17501 HILL WAY $369,900 3 2 1,694 DETACHD 7/23/2009
1520 LABURNUM WAY $419,000 4 2 1,724 DETACHD 7/23/2009
36 NOVA CT $425,000 4 2.1 2,256 DETACHD 7/25/2009
802 SUNNY HILL DR $429,000 4 2.1 2,508 DETACHD 7/20/2009
5 FALSTAFF ST $430,650 4 2.1 2,433 DETACHD 7/23/2009
14 MONTICELLO DR $434,500 4 2 2,766 DETACHD 7/20/2009
5044 GREENSBOROUGH CT $449,000 4 2.1 2,124 DETACHD 7/25/2009
566 5TH ST $459,000 3 2 2,177 DETACHD 7/20/2009
3355 UPPER DR $470,000 4 2 3,205 DETACHD 7/22/2009
5587 CARMAN DR $519,000 4 3.1 2,617 DETACHD 7/24/2009
24 INDEPENDENCE AVE $549,950 6 3.1 3,561 DETACHD 7/23/2009
14867 TWIN FIR CT $579,000 6 3.1 3,641 DETACHD 7/25/2009
14175 TAYLORS CREST LN $649,900 3 3 3,250 DETACHD 7/23/2009
13504 STREAMSIDE DR $679,000 4 2.1 3,467 DETACHD 7/21/2009
12748 SW 22ND AVE $699,000 3 2.1 3,052 DETACHD 7/22/2009
363 Sixth ST $699,900 3 3.1 2,258 ATTACHD 7/22/2009
135 FURNACE ST $709,900 2 2.1 1,927 CONDO 7/22/2009
1876 PALISADES LAKE CT $779,900 3 2.1 3,178 DETACHD 7/20/2009
5587 CARMAN DR $850,000 4 3.1 2,617 DETACHD 7/24/2009

PENDING SALES (July 20-July 26, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
86 KINGSGATE RD $139,900 2 2 849 CONDO 419
668 MCVEY AVE $249,850 3 1.1 985 CONDO 982
17570 MARDEE AVE $264,900 3 1 1,050 DETACHD 47
805 SW COUNTRY CLUB RD $279,900 3 2 1,981 DETACHD 10
5318 RED LEAF ST $309,950 3 2 1,460 DETACHD 4
705 ELLIS AVE $374,500 3 2.1 1,872 DETACHD 366
20 HOTSPUR ST $425,000 4 2.1 2,456 DETACHD 5
11 CELLINI CT $569,950 5 3 3,392 DETACHD 76
2130 HILLSIDE CT $675,000 5 2.2 3,954 DETACHD 8
17386 BLUE HERON RD $679,000 4 3.1 4,063 DETACHD 796
799 COUNTRY CLUB RD $700,000 6 2.1 4,410 DETACHD 742
645 COUNTRY CLUB RD $769,000 4 2.1 3,262 DETACHD 175
950 OAK TER $999,950 4 2.1 3,714 DETACHD 595
17178 CEDAR RD $1,095,000 5 3.1 4,209 DETACHD 92
2625 SUMMIT DR $1,289,900 4 3.1 4,212 DETACHD 72

SOLD (July 20-July 26, 2009)

ADDRESS ORIG. PRICE SALE PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
44 EAGLE CREST DR $165,000 $162,000 3 2 1,085 CONDO 20
3876 BOTTICELLI ST $169,900 $165,000 2 2 1,275 ATTACHD 202
4705 LAKEVIEW BLVD $425,000 $200,000 3 0.1 1,208 DETACHD 143
1897 BOCA RATAN DR $249,480 $221,500 3 2.1 1,739 ATTACHD 77
6025 SW CARMAN DR $299,900 $238,900 3 1.1 1,346 DETACHD 86
4325 COUNTRY WOODS CT $334,900 $285,000 3 2 1,346 DETACHD 40
907 BULLOCK ST $369,950 $313,800 4 2 2,020 DETACHD 125
1695 MEADOWS DR $407,500 $320,000 4 3 2,185 DETACHD 396
15 MASARYK ST $349,900 $349,900 3 3 3,680 DETACHD 131
131 WILBUR ST $450,000 $350,000 2 2 1,312 DETACHD 106
14371 HOLLY SPRINGS RD $414,900 $385,500 4 2.1 1,939 DETACHD 354
762 LAKE FOREST DR $412,125 $412,000 4 3 1,970 DETACHD 9
14232 MEADOW GRASS ST $530,000 $495,000 4 3 2,965 DETACHD 298
17090 FERNWOOD DR $949,900 $730,000 4 3.1 3,998 DETACHD 302
1340 CHERRY LN $1,950,000 $1,200,000 4 4.1 5,795 DETACHD 445

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.

Lake Oswego Open Houses ~ Sunday, July 26, 2009

We’ve got 23 properties to see in Lake Oswego on Sunday.  This time out we are nearly half & half under & at/over a million.

Get out there and enjoy this glorious Sunday in Lake Oswego!  Dianne and I are here to help if you need assistance & are not already working with a Realtor.

Here are those that will be held open according to RMLS:

4000 Carman Dr #47   $181,900  2 Bd, 2  Ba Open 1-3

4433 Thunder Vista Ln $275,000  2 Bd, 2  1/2  Ba Open 12-2

5318 Red Leaf  St  $309,950 3 Bd, 2  Ba Open 1-3

655 Hemlock St  $314,900 3 Bd, 1  1/2 Ba Open 3-5

17501 Hill Way  $369,900 3 Bd, 2 Ba Open 1-4

1023 Lund St  $399,000 4 Bd,  2  1/2 Ba Open 1-4

3 Cellini Ct  $429,000 4 Bd, 2  1/2 Ba Open 1-4

1565 Bedford Ct $429,000 2 Bd, 2  Ba Open 1-4

2802 Greentree Rd $449,500  3 Bd 2  1/2 Ba Open 12-3

566 5th St  $459,000 3 Bd, 2 Ba Open 1-4

13342 Auburn Ct  $489,900 3 Bd, 2  1/2 Ba Open 2-4

5830 Sunbrook Dr. $549,000 5 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 12-2

220 Greenwood Rd $749,900 3 Bd, 4 Ba   Open 1-3

17537 Cardinal Dr  $995,000 5 Bd, 4 Ba Open 1-3

3270 Lakeview Blvd  $1,275,000 3 Bd, 3 Ba Open 1-3

17464 Ridgeview Ln $1,298,950 4 Bd, 3  1/2 Ba Open 2-4

622 Oak Meadow Dr  $1,325,000 4 Bd, 3 1/2Ba Open 2-4

664 Oak Meadow Dr  $1,355,000 4 Bd, 3  1/2 Ba Open 2-4

18110 Siena Dr  $1,394,000 4 Bd, 3  1/2 Ba Open 1-3

657 Oak Meadow Dr $1,395,000 4 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 2-4

17364 Ridgeview Ct  $1,425,000 4 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 2-4

17433 Ridgeview Ln  $1,495,000 4 Bd, 4  1/2 Ba Open 2-4

1835 Palisasdes Terrace Dr  $1,899,500 4 Bd, 3 Ba Open 1-3

Running, Running, and….. Running Jokes : )

Free Clipart Picture of a Happy StarI was going to write this spectacular post on insulation today… but I am too busy with, well… Real Estate!  Nose to the grindstone & all that… but that made me think, Hey! We all need a little time out for laughter, so please accept my modest “jokes” post today.  Happy House Adventures to you all!  (I’ll tell you all about insulation next time : )

Communication styles

How do mathematicians communicate?
Sine language.

How do chiropractors communicate?
Spine language.

How do astrologers communicate?
Star Sign language.

How do naval cadets communicate?
Ensign language.

How do shoe repairmen communicate?
Shine language.

How do real estate closers communicate?
Sign Here and Sign Here and Sign Here and Sign Here and sign… language.

The trouble with owning a home is that no matter where you sit, you’re looking at something you should be doing.

Two women were walking through the woods when a frog called out to them and said: “Help me, ladies! I am a real estate agent who, through a curse, has been transformed into a frog. If one of you will kiss me, I’ll be returned to my former state!”

One woman took out her purse, grabbed the frog, and stuffed it inside her handbag. The other woman said, “Didn’t you hear him? If you kiss him, he’ll turn into a real estate agent!”

The second woman replied, “Sure, but I’m taking him home first… I want to make sure I get my Free Market Analysis!”

A real estate agent was driving around with a new trainee when she spotted a charming little farmhouse with a hand-lettered “For Sale” sign out front.

After politely introducing herself and her associate to the occupant, the agent proceeded from room to room, opening closets and cupboards, testing faucets, and pointing out where a “new light fixture here and a little paint there” would help. Pleased with her demonstration for her new trainee’s benefit, the woman was hopeful that the owner would offer her the listing.

“Ma’am,” the man said, “I appreciate the home-improvement tips and all, but I think you read my sign wrong. It says,  ‘HORSE for sale.’’

Hope you’re smiling!

Market Activity for July 13-19, 2009

Last week continued to set a nice summer pace with 29 new listings, 16 pending sales, and 7 closed sales.

Here is the latest market activity for Lake Oswego (see below the tables for additional notes):

NEWLY LISTED (July 13—July 19, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
LIST DATE
Address List Price # BR # BTHS Total SF Prop Type List Date
47 EAGLE CREST DR $119,900 2 1 932 CONDO 7/16/2009
44 EAGLE CREST DR $139,900 2 1 908 CONDO 7/13/2009
15230 BOONES WAY $164,900 2 2 1,185 CONDO 7/17/2009
141 OSWEGO SMT $169,900 2 2 1,140 CONDO 7/17/2009
4330 COUNTRY WOODS CT $239,900 3 1 1,200 DETACHD 7/13/2009
26 WHEATHERSTONE $265,000 3 2.1 1,692 CONDO 7/15/2009
805 SW COUNTRY CLUB RD $279,900 3 2 1,981 DETACHD 7/13/2009
23 MOUNTAIN CIR $279,900 2 2 1,300 DETACHD 7/18/2009
25 ORIOLE LN 320000 3 2 1,460 DETACHD 7/18/2009
150 KINGSGATE RD 324900 3 2 1,502 DETACHD 7/17/2009
116 TOUCHSTONE TER 350000 3 2.1 1,856 ATTACHD 7/15/2009
10 Oriole LN 369000 2 2 1,654 ATTACHD 7/14/2009
44 ORIOLE LN 379800 3 2.1 2,224 DETACHD 7/15/2009
9 DA VINCI ST 399900 3 2 1,768 DETACHD 7/16/2009
16953 KARA LN 409900 4 2.1 2,614 DETACHD 7/18/2009
20 HOTSPUR ST 425000 4 2.1 2,456 DETACHD 7/17/2009
5807 RIDGETOP CT 479900 4 2.1 2,650 DETACHD 7/19/2009
1921 GLENMORRIE LN 499000 3 3 2,395 DETACHD 7/13/2009
1508 PINE ST 599000 3 2.1 2,300 DETACHD 7/15/2009
20 DA VINCI ST 599900 5 3 3,089 DETACHD 7/15/2009
2130 HILLSIDE CT 675000 5 2.2 3,954 DETACHD 7/13/2009
5831 SUNCREEK DR 685000 4 2.1 2,733 PUD 7/14/2009
108 3RD ST 829000 1 1 975 DETACHD 7/15/2009
106 3RD ST 875000 2 2 1,495 DETACHD 7/16/2009
1151 CHERRY CIR 895000 4 3.1 4,009 DETACHD 7/16/2009
1687 VILLAGE PARK LN 975000 4 3 3,362 DETACHD 7/18/2009
17537 CARDINAL DR 995000 5 4 5,282 DETACHD 7/14/2009
18000 EASTRIDGE LN 2350000 4 5.1 5,554 DETACHD 7/15/2009
14242 BRIDGE CT 2395000 5 3.2 6,139 DETACHD 7/16/2009

PENDING SALES (July 13-July 19, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM

SOLD (July 13-July 19, 2009)

Address List Price # BR # BTHS Total SF Prop Type List Date CDOM
4 TOUCHSTONE DR $133,500 3 2.1 1,351 CONDO 1/26/2009 170
4 TOUCHSTONE $179,900 3 2.1 1,351 CONDO 6/24/2009 23
4041 JEFFERSON PKWY $210,000 1 1.1 1,041 CONDO 7/1/2009 14
16250 PACIFIC HWY $228,850 2 2 1,311 CONDO 9/24/2007 664
2071 BONNIEBRAE DR $295,000 3 2 1,611 CONDO 7/1/2009 392
1140 HALLINAN CT $339,895 3 2 1,875 DETACHD 6/21/2009 127
15265 BOONES WAY $349,900 2 2.1 1,560 ATTACHD 6/1/2009 46
6310 CARMAN DR $349,900 3 2.2 1,270 DETACHD 6/9/2009 36
12537 27TH PL 369000 4 2.1 2,375 DETACHD 7/2/2009 12
5214 LOWER DR 419900 4 2.1 2,904 DETACHD 3/19/2009 116
13500 TWIN CREEK LN 564900 4 2.1 3,049 DETACHD 5/2/2009 77
22 INDEPENDENCE AVE 699000 7 4.1 4,066 DETACHD 6/21/2009 26
17259 LOWENBERG TER 799000 4 2.1 2,955 DETACHD 6/9/2009 297
2 GROUSE TER 799000 – 850000 4 3 4,446 DETACHD 3/17/2009 119
3973 CHILDS RD 950000 4 3.1 3,861 DETACHD 5/29/2009 49
1933 SUMMIT DR 1675000 5 4.1 4,925 DETACHD 6/18/2009 26
ADDRESS ORIG. PRICE SALE PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address O/Price Close Price #BR # BTHS Total SF Prop Type CDOM
44 EAGLE CREST DR $149,500 $130,000 1 1 798 CONDO 122
668 MCVEY AVE $399,850 $365,000 3 1.1 985 CONDO 19
4181 COBB WAY $429,000 $405,000 4 3 2,248 DETACHD 28
815 10TH ST $589,900 $406,500 3 2 2,190 DETACHD 298
2860 DELLWOOD DR $505,000 $500,000 4 2.1 2,966 DETACHD 34
17751 MARYLCREEK DR $719,000 $692,000 4 3 3,505 DETACHD 112
15535 VILLAGE DR $1,195,000 $760,000 5 3 3,421 DETACHD 411

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.