News & Notes – Sept 2016

Here are the latest/September numbers for the entire Portland area (and Lake Oswego details below):

According to the RMLS Market Action Report for the Portland Metro Area, September, 2016:

    • There were 3,673 New Listings in September which was down a whopping 12.6% from August, and up 7.3% from September of 2015.
    • At 2,823, September Closed Sales were also down 5.9% from August’s 3,001, and down 6.2% from September of 2015’s 3,010.
    • September Pending Sales (Accepted Offers), at 2,857 were down 14.1% from August’s 3,325, and were also  3.8% lower than September of 2015’s 2,971.
    • The Average Sale Price in September of $392,200 was down $7,900 from August’s $400,100, and also up around $43,200 from September of 2015’s $349,000.                         _____________________________________________________                                   September Average Sale Price + Appreciation (last 12 months):
    • North Portland:  $381,400                             14.3%   (Aug: $373,400/12.8%)
    • NE Portland:  $437,200                                    10.3%  (Aug: $426,400/ 9.2%)
    • SE Portland:  $368,200                                    11.0%  (Aug: $369,400 / 11.0%
    • Gresham/Troutdale:   $296,900                  12.6%  (Aug: $311,600 / 13.1%)
    • Milwaukie/Clackamas:   $395,100               11.1%  (Aug: $385,300  / 8.6%)
    • Oregon City/Canby:   $364,100                      11.6%  (Aug: $364,100 / 12.8%)
    • Lake Oswego/West Linn:    $619,800         14.2%  (Aug: $619,600 / 11.8%)
    • West Portland:    $505,100                              10.3%  (Aug: $572,100 / 9.8%)
    • NW Washington County:    $473,300           7.8%  (Aug: $495,200  / 7.0%)
    • Beaverton/Aloha:     $335,100                          9.9%  (Aug: $350,300 / 9.4%)
    • Tigard/Wilsonville:    400,700                       10.6%  (Aug: $402,200  / 10.7%)
    • Hillsboro/Forest Grove:    $345,300            14.1%  (Aug: $328,100 / 12.4%)

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The combined areas of Lake Oswego and West Linn  (RMLS lumps them together) for the month of September 2016 reported:

    •  412 Active Listings (Aug/452)
    •  191 New Listings    (Aug/229)
    •  159 Pending Sales  (Aug/162)
    •  128 Closed Sales     (Aug/166)
    • Average Sale Price for September: $619,800   (Aug/ $619,600)
      • 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.
    • Average Time on the Market: 53 Days  (Aug /59)

 

Market Activity ~ Oct 24-30, 2016

Last week we saw 6 New properties enter, 20 move to Pending status, and 24 “Closed”/Sold.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

NEW on Mkt (Oct 24-30, 2016)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
550 2ND ST $500,000 2 2.1 1540 CONDO
64 TOUCHSTONE $585,000 4 2.1 3494 DETACHD
2399 PALISADES CREST DR $749,000 5 3.1 4452 DETACHD
2092 SUMMIT DR $1,579,000 4 4.1 4527 DETACHD
16819 GREENBRIER RD $2,250,000 4 4 3022 DETACHD
1475 SKYLAND DR $2,600,000 4 4.1 9300 DETACHD

PENDING SALES (Oct 24-30, 2016)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
45 EAGLE CREST DR #411 $221,900 2 2 1214 CONDO 8
5804 KENNYCROFT WAY $295,000 3 1.1 1008 DETACHD 3
4450 THUNDER VISTA LN $298,000 2 2.1 2040 ATTACHD 5
1299 BOCA RATAN DR $319,900 3 2.1 1858 ATTACHD 2
12848 BOONES FERRY RD $335,000 2 2.1 1182 CONDO 0
1875 FERNWOOD DR $349,900 3 1.1 1102 DETACHD 11
94 GREENRIDGE CT $364,900 3 2 1752 ATTACHD 57
6 SUMMIT RIDGE CT $399,000 2 2.1 1750 ATTACHD 120
1 SAINT HELENS CIR $424,900 3 2.1 1422 DETACHD 5
4208 HARVEY WAY $475,000 4 2 2132 DETACHD 3
208 ASH ST $529,500 3 2 1912 DETACHD 5
4575 OAKRIDGE RD $560,000 3 2.1 2040 ATTACHD 27
18171 BRYANT RD $625,000 3 2 2984 DETACHD 67
4328 LORDS LN $699,950 3 3 4354 DETACHD 59
17700 LEAFY LN $779,500 4 2.1 3666 DETACHD 76
878 10TH ST $879,000 2 2 1900 DETACHD 29
876 9TH ST $1,099,900 4 2.1 2699 DETACHD 0
1122 BAYBERRY RD $1,199,900 5 3 3259 DETACHD 135
13959 FOSBERG RD $1,800,000 4 5.1 5075 DETACHD 183
5405 CHILDS RD $1,899,000 5 4.1 5702 DETACHD 206

SOLD (Oct 24-30, 2016)

Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
100 KERR PKWY #13 117000 113000 1 1 617 CONDO 23
354 CERVANTES CIR #1C 158000 150000 2 1.1 912 CONDO 9
86 KINGSGATE RD #B103 158900 150000 2 2 924 CONDO 149
4628 LOWER DR #B1 149999 157500 2 1.1 1170 CONDO 3
76 GALEN ST #76 199900 199900 2 2 989 CONDO 6
76 OSWEGO SMT – Upper 199900 220000 2 2 1212 CONDO 43
38 GREENRIDGE CT 365000 365000 3 2.1 1996 ATTACHD 46
1248 ASH ST 399950 399000 2 1 1631 DETACHD 98
17 ORIOLE LN 425000 420000 3 2.1 1800 DETACHD 3
4752 REMBRANDT LN 439900 449000 3 2.1 1655 DETACHD 3
15711 BOONES WAY 499000 510500 3 2 1973 DETACHD 25
3845 TEMPEST DR 574000 530000 4 2.1 2000 DETACHD 71
1590 LARCH ST 640000 587500 5 2.1 2836 DETACHD 66
2600 PARK RD 624900 590000 3 3 2240 DETACHD 5
1837 CEDAR CT 629000 600000 5 3 2625 DETACHD 92
3180 WESTVIEW CIR 749000 675000 3 2.1 2787 DETACHD 82
2484 MARYLSHIRE LN 799000 758000 4 3.1 4283 DETACHD 64
5314 CHILDS RD 864000 775000 4 2.1 3272 DETACHD 109
17572 SHEPHERDS CT 879900 820000 4 3 2983 DETACHD 69
2527 PALISADES CREST DR 999999 885000 3 2.1 3738 DETACHD 86
13017 KNAUS RD 1075000 1075000 4 3.1 4690 DETACHD 89
683 5TH ST 1178000 1180000 4 3 2811 DETACHD 0
17313 BLUE HERON RD 2000000 1990000 4 3.1 3480 DETACHD 35
12740 FIELDING RD 2100000 2075000 4 2.1 3453 DETACHD 111

Criteria: Homes in the 97034 and 97035 zip code, listed, pending or sold between the dates listed above as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS). DETACHD refers to Single Family Detached Residence, MFG refers to manufactured housing, and ATTACHD refers to single-family residences with some portion of the structure attached to another property, but not constituting CONDO ownership. DOM stands for days on market, or the number of days from when the listing became active and when it received an acceptable offer, with CDOM standing for “cumulative days on market” accounting for “refreshed” listings.

Market Activity ~ Sept 26-Oct 2, 2016

Ah, Fall…

It brings back memories of when I bought my Lake Oswego home.  My son was in 2nd grade many years ago, and I wanted him to be able to attend Lake Oswego schools, so we put our home on the market, sold it quickly and moved to our new home on Thanksgiving Day. I remember the leaves were flying in the breeze through my lovely new garden. I chose the Palisades Neighborhood which boasts a fabulous dog park at Luscher Farm, Palisades Market (which is just *the best*), quick access down McVey/Stafford into Portland via Hwy 43 as well as views of the valley and all the amenities… the Lake Theater & Cafe  close by where you can wait for a movie with a view of the lake, Christmas Trees every year from the Boy Scout Troop at George Rogers Park, shopping at Chico’s and the other fine shops at Lake View Village, eating on or near the lake at several fine establishments including Manzana, Stikmen & Tucci’s. I began my real estate practice in Lake Oswego, and took on the many roles of an active mom who wanted the best for my son in those days.  I served as Publicity Chair and then President of the former Waluga Jr High Booster Club, and learned to Love the community with each passing year.

Fall is a fabulous time to buy a home in Lake Oswego ; )

Happy hunting!

Linda

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Last week we saw 10 New properties enter, 18 move to Pending status, and 19 “Closed”/Sold.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

NEW on Mkt (Sept 26-Oct 2, 2016)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
668 MCVEY AVE/Lower $475,000 3 1.1 992 CONDO
4575 OAKRIDGE RD $560,000 3 2.1 2040 ATTACHD
1264 ROCKINGHORSE LN $599,000 4 2.1 2293 DETACHD
1175 HALLINAN CIR $735,000 4 3 3341 DETACHD
878 10TH ST $879,000 2 2 1900 DETACHD
605 COUNTRY CLUB RD $1,100,000 4 2.2 3422 DETACHD
18402 ANDUIN TER $1,185,000 4 3.1 4166 DETACHD
653 A AVE $1,339,000 3 2.1 2628 DETACHD
1968 CHERYL CT $1,599,000 4 4.3 6153 DETACHD
16538 MAPLE CIR 1150000 – 1225000 4 3.1 3174 DETACHD


SOLD (Sept 26-Oct 2, 2016)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
3928 CARMAN DR $239,900 2 2.1 1130 CONDO 5
18540 KRISTI WAY $329,950 3 1.1 1246 DETACHD 50
5040 TUALATA LN $339,000 3 1 1389 DETACHD 30
94 GREENRIDGE CT $364,900 3 2 1752 ATTACHD 27
38 GREENRIDGE CT $365,000 3 2.1 1996 ATTACHD 46
9 ORIOLE LN $399,830 3 3 1928 DETACHD 318
5051 W SUNSET DR $484,000 2 2.1 1734 ATTACHD 58
1706 MEADOWS DR $499,900
Address Opening Price Closed Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
4619 LAKEVIEW BLVD / Grnd $129,000 $120,000 1 1 753 CONDO 30
217 CERVANTES / Lower $219,000 $219,000 2 1.1 1204 CONDO 9
54 GALEN ST / Upper $248,000 $225,000 2 2 995 CONDO 32
16443 LAKE FOREST BLVD $395,000 $411,000 3 2 1474 DETACHD 4
4188 COBB WAY $575,000 $480,000 6 3 2577 DETACHD 51
19080 INDIAN SPRINGS CIR $450,000 $490,000 3 2 2235 DETACHD 4
18715 INDIAN CREEK DR $529,900 $532,000 3 2 2076 DETACHD 118
510 COUNTRY CLUB RD $655,000 $532,000 4 3 3274 DETACHD 105
4962 HARVARD CT $559,000 $535,000 4 2.1 2522 DETACHD 42
18121 PIONEER CT $648,000 $648,000 4 2.1 2310 DETACHD 41
5 CELLINI CT $788,900 $699,900 5 3.1 4659 DETACHD 178
100 LEONARD ST / Upper $749,000 $730,000 3 2.1 2734 CONDO 17
29 HILLSHIRE DR $799,000 $805,000 3 2.1 4638 DETACHD 0
1300 ANDREWS RD $1,290,000 $1,072,000 5 3 4810 DETACHD 60
14599 DORIS AVE $1,143,666 $1,132,477 5 3.1 3903 DETACHD 0
1131 NORTHSHORE RD $1,350,000 $1,200,000 4 3 3850 DETACHD 374
629 5TH ST $1,385,000 $1,295,000 4 2.1 2985 DETACHD 53
1814 Highlands LOOP $1,700,000 $1,700,000 3 4.1 5635 DETACHD 224
13600 GOODALL RD $2,295,000 $2,100,000 6 6.1 6612 DETACHD 44

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.

News & Notes ~ August 2016

Here are the latest/August numbers for the entire Portland area:

According to the RMLS Market Action Report for the Portland Metro Area, June, 2016:

  • There were 4,203 New Listings in August which was down 3.9% from July, and up 8.3% from August of 2015.
  • At 3,001, August Closed Sales were up 8.1% from July’s 2,776, and down 3.1% from August of 2015’s 3,098.
  • August Pending Sales (Accepted Offers), at 3,325 were up  0.7% from July’s 3,302, and were also  0.7% lower than August of 2015’s 3,347.
  • The Average Sale Price in August of $400,100 was down $7,000 from July’s $407,100, and also up around $35,500 from August of 2015’s $364,600. 

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The combined areas of Lake Oswego and West Linn  (RMLS lumps them together) for the month of August 2016 reported:

    •  452 Active Listings (July/410)
    •  229 New Listings    (July/288)
    •  162 Pending Sales  (July/189)
    •  166 Closed Sales     (July/165)
    • Average Sale Price for August: $619,600   (July/ $650,200)
      • 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.
    • Average Time on the Market: 59 Days  (July /45)

Market Activity ~ Sept 5-11, 2016

Last week we saw 13 New properties enter the market, 12 move to Pending status, and 13 “Closed”/Sold.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

NEW on Mkt (Sept 5-11, 2016)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
86 KINGSGATE RD #i204 $159,000 2 2 840 CONDO
4 TOUCHSTONE #140 $185,000 3 2.1 1351 CONDO
76 GALEN ST #76 $199,900 2 2 989 CONDO
16250 PACIFIC HWY #43 $255,000 2 2 1311 CONDO
16724 ROOSEVELT AVE $379,995 3 1.1 1270 DETACHD
31 GREENRIDGE CT $449,000 3 2.1 2002 ATTACHD
15450 KIMBALL CT $475,000 4 2 1544 DETACHD
7 SCARBOROUGH DR $754,900 4 2.1 3367 DETACHD
4265 ALBERT CIR $826,600 5 3.1 3022 DETACHD
4635 DOGWOOD DR $950,000 4 3 4327 DETACHD
716 LAKE SHORE RD $999,000 3 2 1860 DETACHD
18840 HILL TOP RD $1,195,000 3 3.1 4216 DETACHD
19371 RIVERWOOD LN $1,300,000 4 4.1 5034 DETACHD

PENDING SALES (Sept 5-11, 2016)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
4619 LAKEVIEW BLVD #Grnd $119,000 1 1 753 CONDO 30
354 CERVANTES CIR #1C $158,000 2 1.1 912 CONDO 9
94 GREENRIDGE CT $369,000 3 2 1752 ATTACHD 6
17 ORIOLE LN $425,000 3 2.1 1800 DETACHD 3
6423 FROST ST $539,000 3 2.1 2548 DETACHD 304
950 LAKE FRONT RD $549,900 4 2.1 2112 DETACHD 34
5267 LAKEVIEW BLVD $879,900 4 3.1 3454 DETACHD 29
2639 PALISADES CREST DR $948,000 5 4.1 5615 DETACHD 7
13079 AMBER PL $948,000 5 3 3200 DETACHD 165
14112 HEATHROW LN $1,149,000 5 3.1 4828 DETACHD 133
1666 LAKE FRONT RD $1,279,000 4 3 3183 DETACHD 27
610 4TH ST $1,575,000 4 2.1 3394 DETACHD 31

SOLD (Sept 5-11, 2016)

Address Opening Price Closed Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
14 OSWEGO SMT $165,000 $180,000 1 1 764 CONDO 6
12824 SW BOONES FERRY RD $314,999 $300,000 2 2.1 1398 ATTACHD 7
3765 LANEWOOD ST $395,000 $405,000 3 2 1482 DETACHD 3
668 MCVEY AVE #52 $450,000 $448,000 3 1.1 992 CONDO 116
4951 BILFORD LN $469,000 $485,000 2 2 1823 DETACHD 4
653 3RD ST $575,000 $520,000 3 2 1270 DETACHD 95
14 WALKING WOODS DR $550,000 $536,000 4 3 2930 DETACHD 32
2063 RIDGEWOOD RD $699,000 $670,000 4 2.1 2532 DETACHD 28
2329 STONEHURST CT $825,000 $785,000 4 3 3622 DETACHD 23
3600 SOUTHSHORE BLVD $995,000 $1,000,000 3 2.1 2117 DETACHD 5
729 3RD ST $1,061,110 $1,052,208 3 3 2748 DETACHD 0
3119 WEMBLEY PARK RD $1,100,000 $1,100,000 4 3.1 3633 DETACHD 1
877 9TH ST $1,150,000 $1,150,000 3 2.1 2762 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.

Market Activity ~ Aug 15-21, 2016

Last week we saw 19 New properties enter the market, 24 move to Pending status, and 16 “Closed”/Sold.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

NEW on Mkt (Aug 15-21, 2016)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
38 GREENRIDGE CT $365,000 3 2.1 1996 ATTACHD
4214 WOODSIDE CIR $369,000 3 2.1 1841 ATTACHD
35 BLOCH TER $400,000 3 2.1 1987 ATTACHD
4291 COLLINS WAY $405,000 3 2 1482 DETACHD
4752 REMBRANDT LN $439,900 3 2.1 1655 DETACHD
937 COUNTRY CLUB RD $524,900 3 1 1715 DETACHD
2565 BREE CT $639,900 3 2.1 2967 DETACHD
17225 GREENTREE AVE $695,000 4 3 2718 DETACHD
17465 UPPER CHERRY LN $695,000 4 3 3856 DETACHD
4164 MELISSA DR $759,000 4 2.1 2650 DETACHD
17700 LEAFY LN $779,500 4 2.1 3666 DETACHD
14867 TWIN FIR CT $799,000 5 3.1 3641 DETACHD
18171 BRYANT RD $799,000 3 0.2 2984 DETACHD
17867 SUNDOWN CT $849,900 3 3.1 2765 DETACHD
4176 UPPER DR $869,000 4 3 2938 DETACHD
515 10TH ST $1,200,000 3 2.1 2821 DETACHD
462 9TH ST $1,390,000 5 3.1 4377 DETACHD
333 NORTHSHORE RD $3,597,500 4 4.1 5150 DETACHD
919 WESTPOINT RD $4,600,000 4 4 4795 DETACHD

PENDING SALES (Aug 15-21, 2016)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
4000 CARMAN DR #A10 $169,900 2 2 836 CONDO 5
169 OSWEGO SMT #169 $199,999 2 2 1383 CONDO 123
217 CERVANTES / Lower $219,000 2 1.1 1204 CONDO 9
219 CERVANTES $220,000 2 2 1100 CONDO 44
54 GALEN ST / Upper $229,900 2 2 995 CONDO 32
15460 BRIANNE CT $320,000 2 2.1 1250 ATTACHD 3
5228 BONITA RD $349,900 4 2.1 2200 DETACHD 3
5432 KENNY ST $379,900 3 1 1352 DETACHD 20
668 MCVEY AVE #52 $450,000 3 1.1 992 CONDO 116
2395 GREENTREE RD $539,000 4 2.1 2832 DETACHD 17
350 6TH ST $539,900 4 2 2304 DETACHD 36
1920 PARK FOREST AVE $575,000 3 3 2679 DETACHD 7
2600 PARK RD $624,900 3 3 2240 DETACHD 5
29 HILLSHIRE DR $799,000 3 2.1 4638 DETACHD 0
2329 STONEHURST CT $825,000 4 3 3622 DETACHD 23
1172 TROON RD $827,500 5 3.1 2504 DETACHD 103
17432 KELOK RD $1,025,000 3 2.1 2884 DETACHD 33
527 10TH ST $1,150,000 4 3.1 2677 DETACHD 62
721 7TH ST $1,249,000 4 3.1 4544 DETACHD 42
629 5TH ST $1,299,000 4 2.1 2985 DETACHD 53
13012 KNAUS RD $1,825,000 4 3.2 4796 DETACHD 49
12740 FIELDING RD $2,100,000 4 2.1 3453 DETACHD 111
12850 FIELDING RD $2,500,000 9 9.2 19444 DETACHD 25
1193 FAIRWAY RD $2,998,000 5 4.2 7028 DETACHD 987

SOLD (Aug 15-21, 2016)

Address Opening Price Closed Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
1774 RIDGECREST DR $125,000 $1,240,000 2 2 2053 DETACHD 6
79 OSWEGO Summit #79 $199,900 $200,000 2 2 1212 CONDO 3
1652 BONNIEBRAE DR $279,900 $257,000 3 1.1 1303 ATTACHD 11
5495 TREE ST $355,000 $355,000 3 1.1 1388 DETACHD 3
4841 SW DAWN ST $425,000 $435,000 3 2 1550 DETACHD 6
438 ASH ST $439,900 $450,000 4 3 2372 DETACHD 3
2132 GOODALL CT $566,500 $580,000 4 3 2577 DETACHD 4
5028 GREENSBOROUGH CT $569,900 $485,000 4 2.1 2358 DETACHD 43
6 WALKING WOODS DR $575,000 $550,000 4 2.1 2870 DETACHD 54
12140 ORCHARD HILL WAY $644,000 $645,000 4 2.1 3169 DETACHD 8
2 WALKING WOODS DR $649,900 $629,950 4 3 4116 DETACHD 76
3718 RIVERS EDGE DR $739,000 $739,000 4 2.1 2512 DETACHD 9
603 ATWATER RD $768,000 $750,000 5 3.1 3430 DETACHD 10
13596 STREAMSIDE DR $788,000 $740,000 4 2.1 3430 DETACHD 55
1175 CHERRY CIR $1,488,500 $1,275,000 6 4.1 6300 DETACHD 367
3130 DOUGLAS CIR $1,499,999 $1,499,999 4 3.1 3970 DETACHD 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.

Market Activity ~ July 25-31, 2016

Beautiful homes in Lake Oswego… They come on the market… and they pass into the care of excited new owners. Its a wonderful thing ; )

Last week we saw 18 New properties enter the market, 24 move to Pending status, and 19 “Closed”/Sold.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

NEW on Mkt (July 25-31, 2016)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
45 EAGLE CREST DR #211 $219,000 2 2 1046 CONDO
5432 KENNY ST $379,900 3 1 1352 DETACHD
17766 ARBOR LN $509,900 3 2 1561 DETACHD
17911 LAKE HAVEN DR $563,000 4 2.1 2136 DETACHD
905 COUNTRY CLUB RD $599,500 3 2.1 2817 DETACHD
4801 Heritage LN $627,500 3 2.1 2205 DETACHD
19 WESTRIDGE DR $659,999 4 3 3711 DETACHD
1900 GREENTREE RD $695,000 4 3 3032 DETACHD
17372 HUNTER CT $699,000 3 2.1 3292 DETACHD
952 A AVE $739,900 3 2 2900 DETACHD
17771 MARYLCREEK DR $765,000 4 3.1 4398 DETACHD
2033 RIDGEWOOD RD $775,000 4 2.1 2668 DETACHD
2329 STONEHURST CT $825,000 4 3 3622 DETACHD
737 ASH ST $825,000 4 2 2428 DETACHD
840 BOCA RATAN DR $849,900 4 3.1 4114 DETACHD
18260 River Edge CT $949,000 4 3.1 4711 DETACHD
115 3rd ST #115 $999,000 4 2.1 2453 CONDO
1515 CHERRY LN $1,350,000 5 3.1 5593 DETACHD

PENDING SALES (July 25-31, 2016)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
4 TOUCHSTONE DR #108 $136,000 3 2.1 1351 CONDO 26
47 EAGLE CREST DR #21 $149,000 2 1 932 CONDO 767
3974 CARMAN DR $229,900 2 2.1 1107 CONDO 31
193 OSWEGO SMT $235,000 2 2 1383 CONDO 6
!B $269,000 3 2 1538 CONDO 10
2 SW MOUNTAIN CIR $299,000 2 1.1 1372 ATTACHD 16
5060 FOOTHILLS DR #96 $305,000 3 2 1252 CONDO 2
5495 TREE ST $355,000 3 1.1 1388 DETACHD 3
15422 PARTRIDGE DR $475,000 4 2.1 1872 DETACHD 17
1935 FERNWOOD DR $495,000 4 3 2100 DETACHD 26
5028 GREENSBOROUGH CT $524,900 4 2.1 2358 DETACHD 43
14 WALKING WOODS DR $536,000 4 3 2930 DETACHD 32
4 Essex CT $549,900 4 2.1 2835 DETACHD 7
4951 GALEN ST $549,900 3 2.1 2543 DETACHD 52
3845 TEMPEST DR $574,000 4 2.1 2000 DETACHD 11
13040 PRINCETON CT $674,900 4 2.1 3135 DETACHD 32
2063 RIDGEWOOD RD $679,000 4 2.1 2532 DETACHD 28
4090 BUCK BRUSH LN $699,000 4 3 3128 DETACHD 5
5955 SUNBROOK DR $780,000 4 3 3110 DETACHD 2
5350 LAKEVIEW BLVD $799,000 7 3.5 3005 DETACHD 6
17259 LOWENBERG TER $895,000 4 2.1 2955 DETACHD 5
1049 NORTHSHORE PL $939,900 3 4 2274 DETACHD 13
1774 RIDGECREST DR $1,250,000 2 2 2053 DETACHD 6
12850 FIELDING RD $2,500,000 9 9.2 19444 DETACHD 7

SOLD (July 25-31, 2016)

Address Opening Price Closed Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
20 CRESTFIELD CT/Upper $175,000.00 $175,000.00 2 1.1 923 CONDO 7
61 OSWEGO SMT #61 $215,000.00 $196,000.00 2 2 1212 CONDO 28
3930 CARMAN DR $229,900.00 $224,000.00 2 2.1 1146 CONDO 67
44 GREENRIDGE CT $369,000.00 $380,000.00 3 2.1 1996 ATTACHD 1
40 WHEATHERSTONE $389,900.00 $385,000.00 3 2.1 1692 CONDO 37
86 GREENRIDGE CT $399,000.00 $414,000.00 3 2 2652 ATTACHD 1
15393 MEADOWLARK CT $474,500.00 $474,900.00 2 2 1576 DETACHD 2
1412 MAPLE ST $475,000.00 $475,000.00 3 1.1 1540 DETACHD 1
386 LIVINGOOD LN $519,000.00 $519,000.00 4 3 2452 DETACHD 5
775 HEMLOCK ST $499,900.00 $536,000.00 3 2 2038 DETACHD 4
320 DURHAM ST #2 $569,500.00 $562,000.00 3 2.1 1876 CONDO 9
4199 FRUITWOOD CT $525,000.00 $565,000.00 3 2 2230 DETACHD 6
1641 ASH ST $575,000.00 $595,000.00 4 3 2764 DETACHD 5
3 SCARBOROUGH DR $685,000.00 $600,000.00 5 4 3778 DETACHD 35
659 4TH ST $785,000.00 $812,475.00 3 2.1 2388 DETACHD 5
13607 MELROSE PL $869,500.00 $825,000.00 4 3.1 3892 DETACHD 25
412 8TH ST $948,000.00 $888,000.00 3 2.1 2580 DETACHD 33
18360 RIVER EDGE LN $1,029,000.00 $995,000.00 4 2.1 3948 DETACHD 3
448 COUNTRY CLUB RD $1,595,000.00 $1,400,000.00 4 3.1 4873 DETACHD 41

Criteria: Homes in the 97034 and 97035 zip code, listed, pending or sold between the dates listed above as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS). DETACHD refers to Single Family Detached Residence, MFG refers to manufactured housing, and ATTACHD refers to single-family residences with some portion of the structure attached to another property, but not constituting CONDO ownership. DOM stands for days on market, or the number of days from when the listing became active and when it received an acceptable offer, with CDOM standing for “cumulative days on market” accounting for “refreshed” listings.

Market Activity ~ July 4-10, 2016


Steady as she goes… In the summertime in beautiful, Lake Oswego : )

Last week we saw 22 New properties enter the market, 18 move to Pending status, and 18 “Closed”/Sold.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

NEW on Mkt (July 4-10, 2016)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
44 EAGLE CREST DR #12 $139,888 1 1 798 CONDO
47 EAGLE CREST DR #13 $154,900 2 1 932 CONDO
4000 Carman DR #71 $189,900 2 2 834 CONDO
93 KINGSGATE RD $415,000 3 2.1 1669 DETACHD
4841 SW DAWN ST $425,000 3 2 1550 DETACHD
2255 GREENTREE RD $450,000 4 2.1 2309 DETACHD
17927 BELMORE AVE $489,000 3 1.1 1488 DETACHD
17760 CARDINAL DR $534,900 4 2.1 2199 ATTACHD
2132 GOODALL CT $566,500 4 3 2577 DETACHD
18521 WAXWING CIR $600,000 3 2.1 2936 DETACHD
1002 HEMLOCK ST $624,990 3 2.1 1950 DETACHD
1590 LARCH ST $640,000 5 2.1 2836 DETACHD
12140 ORCHARD HILL WAY $644,000 4 2.1 3169 DETACHD
4279 ALBERT CIR $685,000 3 2.1 2768 DETACHD
18183 WESTMINSTER DR $740,000 3 2.1 3191 DETACHD
5326 WESTFIELD CT $779,000 4 3.1 3259 DETACHD
17572 SHEPHERDS CT $879,900 4 3 2983 DETACHD
3600 SOUTHSHORE BLVD $995,000 3 2.1 2117 DETACHD
3 DOVER WAY $1,099,000 5 3.2 4988 DETACHD
1350 RIDGECREST DR $1,100,000 4 3.1 3534 DETACHD
721 7TH ST $1,249,000 4 3.1 4544 DETACHD
1640 COUNTRY CMNS $1,595,000 4 4.1 5343 DETACHD

PENDING SALES (July 4-10,, 2016)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
47 EAGLE CREST DR #21 $149,000 2 1 932 CONDO 746
366 CERVANTES CIR #14c $160,000 2 1 832 CONDO 2
169 OSWEGO SMT #169 $164,998 2 2 1383 CONDO 79
88 GALEN ST/Upper $168,800 2 1 923 CONDO 2
71 GREENRIDGE CT $365,000 3 2.1 2004 CONDO 23
18610 BENFIELD AVE $419,000 3 1.1 1407 DETACHD 17
15393 MEADOWLARK CT $474,900 2 2 1576 DETACHD 2
18927 INDIAN CREEK AVE $475,000 3 2 2394 DETACHD 27
4188 COBB WAY $499,000 6 3 2577 DETACHD 51
6 WALKING WOODS DR $550,000 4 2.1 2870 DETACHD 54
18121 PIONEER CT $648,000 4 2.1 2310 DETACHD 15
5714 CHARLES CIR $649,900 4 3 2501 DETACHD 18
4801 WILDWOOD ST/Main $659,950 4 3 2963 DETACHD 45
3718 RIVERS EDGE DR $739,000 4 2.1 2512 DETACHD 9
5519 BAY CREEK DR $784,900 4 2.1 3415 DETACHD 14
4069 PFEIFER CT $879,000 5 3.1 4332 DETACHD 102
16830 CHAPIN WAY $949,000 5 3 3097 DETACHD 22
780 NORTHSHORE RD $2,222,000 3 2.1 2201 DETACHD 10

SOLD (July 4-10,, 2016)

Address Opening Price Closed Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
100 KERR PKWY #9 $145,000 $139,000 2 1.1 823 CONDO 5
2 St. Helens CIR $374,000 $375,000 3 2 1464 DETACHD 6
7 PEACOCK PL $400,000 $422,000 3 2.1 1388 DETACHD 4
2760 OVERLOOK DR $578,500 $532,000 4 2.1 2441 DETACHD 70
21 PARTRIDGE LN $554,900 $548,000 4 3 2478 DETACHD 5
14450 HOLLY SPRINGS RD $550,000 $550,000 3 3 2238 CONDO 78
4954 MULHOLLAND DR $589,900 $585,000 3 2.1 2498 ATTACHD 22
1430 WOODLAND TER $579,000 $592,000 5 3 2904 DETACHD 8
5950 SOUTHWOOD DR $775,000 $660,000 3 2.1 2731 DETACHD 40
17821 HILLSIDE WAY $699,900 $700,000 4 3.1 3480 DETACHD 2
19505 OLSON AVE $748,950 $720,000 5 2.1 2952 DETACHD 54
4719 LAKEVIEW BLVD $725,000 $725,000 3 2.1 2923 DETACHD 5
1269 LAKE GARDEN CT $899,000 $828,000 4 2.1 2056 DETACHD 202
336 5TH ST $875,000 $875,000 3 2.1 2018 DETACHD 100
2125 RIDGE POINTE DR $995,000 $945,000 3 3.1 3489 DETACHD 14
12747 SW 22ND AVE $1,249,800 $1,170,000 4 3.1 4546 DETACHD 362
454 9TH ST $1,198,000 $1,174,000 3 4 3278 DETACHD 25

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.

What Color Should I Paint My Home?

Paint 1I just got done with my own house-painting project, and didn’t think it would take as much of my time or thought process as it did!  Being in this business, you’d think I’d sail right through that one, and/but when it is your own home, its always a different experience. There are lots of things to think about. Color is the first one.  I gave myself weeks of driving around and consciously looking at homes and trying to picture myself coming home to that color.  As time went on, I noticed that I was attracted to a particular color combination which I had used on a previous home. I had really wanted to try something new, but in the end, the color combo I chose is what made ME feel that “home” feeling.

Here are a few things that came up for me, and that you might find helpful:

  • You’ll want to think about how many colors to employ. Some people use one color for the main body of the home, another for the basement (if there is one) and another for eves or dormers or other accent features. Others use one color for the whole body.  If your home is small, consider that it may look larger if you avoid visually chopping it up by, for instance, painting the basement a different color. If it is a larger home, a little contrast may be nice. Also, remember the porch.
  • If you have a comp roof, what color is it?  Take that into consideration as you contemplate complimentary color schemes.
  • If you are selling your home, talk to your Realtor and/or the paint store about popular colors. Its wise to stay neutral, and/but you don’t want to be boring!
  • Walk around your neighborhood. Take a look at the colors on the block. It may inform you as to what will be appealing from the street.  You don’t want three dark grey w/white trim houses right next to each other…
  • I was advised (and it turned out to be true) that the color will show up a little lighter on the walls than it looks inside the paint store.
  • In addition… I’ll share a little superstition with you that I find charming. Many believe that it is a good idea to paint the underside of your porch’s ceiling blue.  It is considered Good Luck. You can Google it & find out more. Bottom line? I like Good Luck (I don’t see a downside : )  I am loving my blue ceiling on the porch.
  • Many people use more than one color on the trimwork & windows.  As in beige with black accents, green with beige accents.  If you are going for contrast and/or just like white trim, most professionals will tell you to use an off-white as it shows wear (and dirt) less.
  • Consider paint quality and your priorities.  If you are staying in your home for the long-term, you may choose a higher-quality paint (I did ). It wears longer and means you won’t likely need to paint for many years to come. If you are selling your home and spending money on multiple projects, you may want to choose a standard paint. Most reputable paint companies have great quality standard paints that last a long time!
  • Ask for referrals from friends and/or your Realtor when you choose a painter. You want someone who knows what they are doing and is responsible, licensed and bonded. I’d advise getting three bids.  I found there to be a wide variety of pricing and professionalism.
  • Lastly… Make sure YOU are happy with your color choice. Don’t let anyone talk you into something that doesn’t feel like “home” to you.

Market Activity ~ May 30-June 5, 2016

We were a teensy bit slower in Lake Oswego last week…then again… with 100 degree temperatures, we were all melting!

Last week we saw 9 New properties enter the Lake Oswego market, 18 move to Pending status, and 18 “Closed”/Sold.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

NEW on Mkt (May 30-June 5, 2016)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
534 2ND ST $469,000 2 2.1 1394 CONDO
1710 YARMOUTH CIR $495,000 2 2 1540 DETACHD
4951 GALEN ST $589,900 3 2.1 2543 DETACHD
3 SCARBOROUGH DR $649,000 5 4 3778 DETACHD
5314 CHILDS RD $864,000 6 2.1 3272 DETACHD
725 OAK MEADOW CT $1,150,000 4 2.2 3754 DETACHD
13372 FIELDING RD $1,150,000 4 4.1 4074 DETACHD
13017 KNAUS RD $1,299,000 4 3.1 4690 DETACHD
260 IRON MOUNTAIN BLVD $2,798,000 4 4.2 6048 DETACHD

PENDING SALES (May 30-June 5, 2016)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
31 OSWEGO SMT /Main $174,000 1 1 721 CONDO 14
4000 CARMAN DR B27 $174,900 2 2 950 CONDO 4
342 CERVANTES CIR $185,000 2 1.1 1104 CONDO 33
210 S STATE ST #8 $340,000 2 2.1 1614 CONDO 100
5295 OAKRIDGE RD $394,900 3 2 1182 DETACHD 6
21 PARTRIDGE LN $554,900 4 3 2478 DETACHD 5
29 DEL PRADO ST $650,000 4 2 3037 DETACHD 6
5950 SOUTHWOOD DR $659,000 3 2.1 2731 DETACHD 40
839 COUNTRY CMNS LN $710,000 3 2.1 3089 DETACHD 0
13528 TWIN CREEK LN $775,000 4 3.1 3129 DETACHD 52
336 5TH ST $875,000 3 2.1 2018 DETACHD 100
3788 Southshore BLVD $915,000 3 3 3224 DETACHD 17
14261 UPLANDS DR $939,000 5 4 3843 DETACHD 28
884 CEDAR ST $995,000 4 3.1 3120 DETACHD 102
2125 RIDGE POINTE DR $995,000 3 3.1 3489 DETACHD 14
301 IRON MOUNTAIN BLVD $1,095,000 4 3.2 2946 DETACHD 32
13084 AMBER PL $1,199,099 4 3 3281 DETACHD 6
448 COUNTRY CLUB RD $1,495,000 4 3.1 4873 DETACHD 41

SOLD (May 30-June 5, 2016)

Address Opening Price Closed Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
47 EAGLE CREST DR #21 $100,000 $100,000 2 1 932 CONDO 714
167 Oswego Summit /Lower $180,000 $180,000 2 2 1506 CONDO 27
200 BURNHAM RD #102 $199,900 $199,900 1 1 733 CONDO 33
668 MCVEY AVE #85 $215,000 $220,000 2 1.1 992 CONDO 3
165 OSWEGO SUMMIT #165 $235,000 $250,000 2 2 1383 CONDO 4
45 EAGLE CREST DR #519 $275,000 $275,000 3 2 1453 CONDO 3
1400 PARRISH ST $349,900 $347,500 3 2.1 1880 CONDO 60
4131 OLD GATE RD $369,950 $369,000 4 2 1776 DETACHD 36
4902 CHILDS RD $355,000 $375,000 3 1.1 1407 DETACHD 10
16510 MAPLE CIR $399,000 $375,000 1 1 DETACHD 24
4251 WOODSIDE CIR $419,000 $417,500 3 2 2068 ATTACHD 48
67 TANGLEWOOD DR $499,000 $535,000 4 2.1 3068 DETACHD 4
51 HILLSHIRE DR $715,600 $645,000 3 2.2 4268 DETACHD 87
13978 WESTCOTT CT $735,000 $750,000 3 3 3361 DETACHD 14
2110 SUMMIT DR $799,900 $770,000 4 2 2525 DETACHD 7
844 5TH ST $1,100,000 $1,100,000 3 3 2590 DETACHD 19
12842 ALTO PARK RD $1,399,000 $1,399,000 5 4.2 4359 DETACHD 5
3168 LAKEVIEW BLVD $3,495,000 $3,400,000 4 5.1 4420 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.