Market Activity June 21-27, 2021

Lake Oswego is so beautiful! We had a couple of days of pretty extreme heat but we are back to normal with highs in the 80’s. The flowers are blooming and the swim park is open. Summer in LO is pretty great.

The real estate market is also pretty great. Last week Lake Oswego experienced 14 new listings, 26 pending sales, and 27 sold/closed properties.

See below for RMLS details.

New on the Market June 21-27, 2021

AddressTypePriceBRBathsSq Ft
4 Touchstone #62Condo$204,90032.51351
5061 Foothills Dr CCondo$335,00022991
16250 Pacific Hwy #78Condo$343,500221305
16250 Pacific Hwy #41Condo$360,000221380
6135 ShakespeareDetached$549,900421656
5071 W Sunset DrCondo$610,00022.51734
17071 Rebecca LnDetached$775,000332288
17802 Hillside WayDetached$799,80042.53026
759 Timberline DrDetached$825,000432928
2440 Overlook DrDetached$839,900433850
4099 Coltsfoot LnDetached$840,00052.53169
17151 Wall StDetached$1,198,000544141
5844 Ridgetop CtDetached$1,198,00042.53736
151 3rd St #1Condo$1,499,00032.53278

Pending Sales June 21-27, 2021

AddressTypePriceBRBathsSq FtCDOM
23 Crestfield CtCondo$199,000116892
4 Touchstone #69Condo$220,00032.5135133
44 Eagle Crest Dr #1Condo$230,000219082
4 Cervantes CircleCondo$240,00021.59128
156 Ridgeway RdCondo$450,00032.5180520
5221 Tualata LnDetached$550,0003214914
16501 Lake Forest BlvdDetached$550,0003114296
1033 Obrien StDetached$600,0004214162
1311 Pine StDetached$600,0003321506
5 Becket StDetached$685,00042.5365417
17859 Pilkington RdDetached$695,00032.5322279
16921 Kara LnDetached$750,00032.523825
5440 Bay Creek DrDetached$775,00032.524424
7 Mountain View LnDetached$850,00052.5332422
16933 Greentree AveDetached$874,90042.522767
5681 Yorkshire CtDetached$894,90042.529855
3830 Tempest DrDetached$949,95043309922
19310 Riverwood LnDetached$999,0005331921
1931 Park Forest CtDetached$1,025,00064.541076
2929 Glen Eagles RdDetached$1,100,0003225274
16972 Greentree AveDetached$1,100,00043281213
17911 Hillside DrDetached$1,200,0004336355
5922 Suncreek DrDetached$1,250,00043.5+.5402710
1860 Egan WayDetached$1,450,0004336955
853 D AveDetached$1,899,00043.5513729
18098 Pilkington RdDetached$2,199,00045.566806

Sold/Closed June 21-27, 2021

AddressTypeList PriceSold PriceSq FtCDOM
4 Touchstone #142Condo$229,900$220,00097951
137 Oswego SummitCondo$269,500$276,0001,2125
4320 Botticelli St #11Attached$399,950$368,000209813
979 Devon LnDetached$599,900$611,00023624
31 Partridge LnDetached$634,900$705,00031585
2991 Glen Haven RdDetached$650,000$715,00025605
4846 Lower DrDetached$812,900$718,4622655105
686 Sunnyhill DrDetached$750,000$770,00023926
3061 Westview CtDetached$875,000$800,000339636
5825 Bay Point DrDetached$850,000$869,00026043
4716 Heritage LnDetached$869,000$875,0002,6504
33 Da Vinci StDetached$760,000$890,00025604
17144 Warren CtDetached$920,000$910,000277818
15950 Parker RdDetached$899,900$935,00026863
12427 SW Orchard Hill RdDetached$849,000$967,50030232
17575 Blue Heron CtDetached$899,900$989,00029724
12986 Knaus RdDetached$1,149,000$1,054,7753242302
2002 Cedar CtDetached$1,180,000$1,100,00029456
13869 Amberwood CircleDetached$1,175,000$1,200,00033700
6407 Mission CtDetached$1,239,000$1,239,00036231
1151 Cherry CtDetached$1,180,000$1,100,00040097
4081 Pfeifer CtDetached$1,200,000$1,390,00040783
16315 Chapin WayDetached$1,795,000$1,775,00034784
743 6th St6Detached$1,675,000$1,900,0003922254
2112 Goodall CtDetached$2,100,000$2,150,00040784
13589 Goodall RdDetached$1,996,000$2,450,0004443230
1308 Northshore RdDetached$3,740,000$3,215,0004194254

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 June 7-13, 2021

The weather is glorious and so is real estate in Lake Oswego. Last we we had 18 new listings, 24 properties move into pending status, and 22 closed sales. Of the 22 closed sales, just 3 sold for less than the asking price and most sold for significantly more that the asking price

See below for RMLS details

New Listings June 7-13, 2021

AddressTypePriceBRBathsSq Ft
16250 Pacific Hwy #48Condo$345,000221305
5225 Jean Rd #203Condo$359,900321400
750 1st St A10Condo$495,000221350
23 Falstaff StDetached$649,000321435
5 Becket StDetached$685,00042.53654
16624 RooseveltDetached$699,900322802
1959 Wembley PlDetached$745,000432128
16972 Greentree AveDetached$1,100,000432812
18711 Westview DrDetached$1,195,00043.53592
14511 Pfeifer DrDetached$1,250,00042.53422
18470 Ray Ridge DrDetached$1,499,00042.53902
18031 Meadowlark LnDetached$1,525,00043.53798
14088 Goodall RdDetached$1,625,00053.5+.54441
791 4th StDetached$1,675,000321568
3140 Douglas CircleDetached$1,799,97143.54333
1900 Northshore RdDetached$2,995,000533013
2088 Crest DrDetached$6,995,00046.58259
1226 Northshore RdDetached$7,000,00045.56330

Pending Sales June 7-13, 2021

AddressTypePriceBRBathsSq FtCDOM
4619 Lakeview BlvdCondo$205,000117538
4 Touchstone #123Condo$215,00032.5135126
4 Touchstone #124Condo$239,00032.5135122
45 Eagle Crest Dr #311Condo$245,0002210462
45 Eagle Crest Dr #28Condo$260,0003211612
19 Summit Ridge CtAttached$449,00022.5155811
5616 Childs RdDetached$495,0003112322
2710 SW Orchard Hill LnDetached$611,9003220874
20 PreaknessAttached$625,0003217905
16775 Westview DrDetached$629,0003218064
5357 Lakeview BlvdDetached$649,90042.518944
4771 Auburn LnAttached$679,00033.5218332
3 SpinosaDetached$755,00033261523
13041 Thoma RdDetached$770,00032.524184
13431 Vermeer DrDetached$774,50042.527012
9 Preakness CtDetached$849,9004337504
19001 Barton RdDetached$899,00042.5219413
1585 Patton RdDetached$915,0004333313
3250 Westview CtDetached$1,115,00053.53928208
18635 Westview DrDetached$1,150,0004551022
5774 Bay Point DrDetached$1,165,00052.5367425
5024 Dogwood DrDetached$1,195,00043.5326725
4640 Dogwood DrDetached$1,500,0004441429
13217 Amber Pl #1Detached$2,000,00043.53861474

Sold/Closed Sales June 7-13, 2021

AddressTypeList PriceSold PriceSq FtCDOM
49 Oswego SummitCondo$215,000$232,0007213
750 1st St E 28Condo$245,000$250,00090231
225 Cervantes Condo$319,000$319,000121621
3950 Carman DrCondo$345,000$400,00011013
1335 Laurel StDetached$529,000$571,00012483
338 Laurel StDetached$529,000$571,00013464
1127 Cedar StDetached$539,900$575,00018484
5785 Carman DrDetached$599,900$610,00019342
3722 Eleanor CtDetached$575,000$636,00011821
2633 SW Orchard Hill LnDetached$595,000$640,00021365
17473 Schalit WayDetached$619,900$662,2001,8124
5717 Langford LnDetached$675,000$685,0001800$4
18634 Bryant RdDetached$775,000$720,000285832
1401 Aspen StDetached$749,950$785,00028506
100 Leonard St 4-1Condo$965,000$950,00030215
13209 Twin Creek CtDetached$888,000$950,00030215
524 Weidman CtDetached$950,000$980,00034508
5737 Charles CircleDetached$899,000$1,025,00030884
69 Nansen SummitDetached$985,000$1,085,00031855
13906 Taylors Crest LnDetached$1,250,000$1,399,88838564
18262 Meadowlark LnDetached$1,799,000$1,725,000475740
584 Ridgeway RdDetached$4,398,000$4,398,00049963

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.

Plant Sale

I’m reversing the order of my blog posts this week. Usually the market activity report is posted first and then an editorial. However, this week I want you to have a heads up about a great even this Saturday, with time to get it onto your calendar.

This is the 97th year for the Lake Grove Garden Club’s annual sale. It will be this Saturday, the 19th of June, from 9 to noon, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church on Quarry Rd.

A wide variety of plants and garden objects will be offered, most at prices significantly less than you would find at garden stores. This is possible because the plants have been raised and cultivated by members of the club.

Proceeds go to community projects to beautify the neighborhoods, to protect heritage plants, and to a scholarship to support a student who attends Clackamas Community College in the horticulture program. Very worthwhile!

For me gardening is a salve to my soul. Digging in the dirt really is so calming, peaceful, and rewarding. I think it’s also cheaper than therapy!

Dianne

The LO PD

Why do people move to Lake Oswego? Schools is probably number one. It’s why I moved here. Great restaurants, parks, shopping, those are good reasons as well. But there is another big factor. I don’t think it gets discussed much, but that big factor is that this town just feels really, really safe.

Because property values are relatively high, the property taxes that support the community do a great job of funding our schools, but they also do a great job of funding our police department.

I have had two experiences with the Lake Oswego police in the 23 years that I have lived here. The first happened within months of moving into our home. My husband left his truck unlocked with his briefcase inside. Someone stole his check book out of his brief case. We called the police and a patrol car arrived within about 20 minutes. They took a full report and then took the time to give us advice on how to stop miss use of that check book. I think in most towns such a small incident would have led to being asked to fill out some sort of a form and file it as opposed to having a patrol car show up and personally assist us.

The second incidence happend not to long ago and is what prompted me to write this post. Last August I was in a vehicle accident on Boones Ferry Road. Thankfully, no one was hurt and it all was worked out to everyone’s satisfaction. However, my little dog got tossed off the passenger seat of my car and had a slightly bloody eye. The officers who responded to the accident were just so kind. They literally told me, we’ve got this taken care of here, please take your dog to the vet. Truly, they were so kind. My little dog ended up being fine, with no serious injury.

Here’s a tip for driving through Lake Oswego, don’t speed. There are patrol cars every hour of every day. Just don’t speed.

Here’s another tip: there is a 11:00pm curfew for teenagers under the age of 18. Kids are simply not allowed on the streets unaccopanied by adults after 11:00pm. I raised good kids, but I also liked them knowing that they could not hang out with friends late at night on the streets. They had to be at home, and they were.

I’m sure that others may have stories about the LO PD that have a different take on how they operate. But I can honestly say that I have had nothing but positive experiences with the local police department. I just feel safe here and I feel like my family is safe here. Thank you LO PD, I appreciate all that you do.

Dianne

Market Activity May 24-30, 2021

Our real estate market continues to be extremely strong with properties selling quickly and often for more than the list price. In Lake Oswego last week we had 13 new listings, 39 properties move into pending status and 28 sold/closed homes.

See below for RMLS details.

New on the Market May 24-30, 2021

AddressTypePriceBRBathsSq Ft
15438 SW Stephanie CtAttached$469,98732.51627
4124 Harvey WayDetached$649,900321410
217 HidalgoDetached$769,90032.54312
5542 Dunmire DrDetached$899,00042.53256
19001 Barton RdDetached$899,00042.52194
18430 Pilkington RdDetached$1,175,000433021
640 9th StDetached$1,450,000433321
858 10th StDetached$1,650,00032.53880
4502 Lamont WayDetached$1,795,000443880
17600 Upper Cherry LnDetached$2,099,00043.53905
1155 Crestline CtDetached$2,200,00054.57438
19379 Riverwood LnDetached$2,700,000544584
1075 Chandler RdDetached$2,799,00054.55710

Pending sales May 24-30, 2021

AddressTypePriceBRBathsSq FtCDOM
4 Touchstone #123Condo$215,00032.5135114
49 Oswego SummitCondo$215,000117213
4000 Carman Dr #60Condo$265,0002286639
78 Galen StCondo$299,000229894
3688 Spring Ln 3DCondo$350,0002211173
1104 Boca Ratan DrAttached$459,00032.5173921
103 Kingsgate RdDetached$525,00032.513525
3388 Edgemont RdDetached$595,00032.520195
979 Devon LnDetached$599,90043.523624
31 Partridge LnDetached$634,9004331585
830 Laurel StDetached$645,0003214003
1131 Oxford DrDetached$675,0004322009
5717 Langford LnDetached$675,00032.518004
16441 Bonaire AveDetached$679,9003116775
13413 Auburn CtAttached$689,00043.528223
15481 Tanager DrDetached$725,00032.521539
9 Falstaff StDetached$729,00042.5243651
4846 Lower DrDetached$749,900532655105
1401 Aspen StDetached$749,95032.528506
686 Sunny Hill DrDetached$750,00042.523926
17266 Fernwood DrDetached$779,00032.520865
12427 SW Orchard Hill RdDetached$849,00042.530232
12792 Sierra Vista DrDetached$899,00042.533436
17575 Blue Herron CtDetached$899,90043.529724
1874 Glenmorrie TerrDetached$950,00033350835
400 Lake Bay CtDetached$1,050,00032.519043
1151 Cherry CircleDetached$1,195,00043.540097
1896 Palisades Lake CtDetached$1,199,0004334394
4081 Pfeifer CtDetached$1,200,00053.540783
18336 Westview DrDetached$1,395,0004449219
804 2nd StDetached$1,450,00052.5294530
18224 Bella Terra DrDetached$1,575,00043.540508
149 Furnace St #25Condo$1,795,00043.539546
1175 Cherry CircleDetached$1,850,00065630012
13233 Amber PlDetached$1,999,0004439130
13589 Goodall RdDetached$2,599,00043444338
445 Northshore RdDetached$3,198,00033.529082
460 Bergis RdDetached$4,750,00064.55114569
1190 Fairway RdDetached$5,495,00045.558559

Sold/Closed May 24-30, 2021

AddressTypeList PriceSold PriceSq FtCDOM
13 Oswego SummitCondo$199,900$205,00076427
4 Touchstone #111Condo$220,000$214,5001,3516
47 Eagle Crest Dr #63Condo$235,000$248,8008304
5059 Foothills Dr GCondo$335,000$330,00099114
243 CervantesCondo$399,000$390,000129253
1461 Greentree CircleDetached$645,000$660,00017458
13901 Sundeleaf DrDetached$622,000$680,00019886
5316 Lower DrDetached$699,000$687,000201615
15380 Twin Fir RdDetached$692,000$707,000294025
1931 Mapleleaf CtDetached$699,900$740,00022925
1038 Gans StDetached$660,000$760,0002,0584
18491 Waxwing CircleDetached$675,000$780,0001934$4
100 D AveAttached$798,000$800,00018475
282 Ash StDetached$780,000$815,000279130
18123 Westridge DrDetached$799,900$873,00026774
24 Tanglewood DrDetached$750,000$935,00026303
32 Westridge DrDetached$949,000$950,00036538
16176 Nola CtDetached$969,000$973,50029455
885 10th StDetached$1,150,000$1,075,000263321
6 Sherwood CtDetached$995,900$1,085,00031334
18958 Bryant RdDetached$1,199,900$1,150,000317813
5570 Kilchurn AveDetached$1,150,000$1,251,00029313
1924 Cheryl CtDetached$1,595,000$1,700,00053065
3711 Wren StDetached$1,595,000$1,700,00033474
13300 Atwater LnDetached$1,599,000$1,700,00031103
18012 Eastridge LnDetached$2,100,000$2,075,000587510
17660 Wayside LnDetached$1,950,000$2,185,00047845
17979 S Crestline DrDetached$3,045,000$2,687,0004,85818

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

The Gnomes are Back!

I had a great walk this morning that began and ended at Foothills Park. As I started out I came across this sign.

The sign itself is pretty informative. As it explains, the City of LO is putting 3 gnomes, Blossom, Greenie, and Oak, into 3 different parks. They will be moved each month between April and October to 3 new parks. The idea is to find them every month in order to explore the 21 Natural areas that the City maintains.

When you find a gnome, take a selfie and post it to social media using the hashtag #LOparksgnomes. Each time you post a selfie your name will be put into a drawing. In October a lucky winner will receive their very own gnome.

Finding the gnomes is a great incentive to get out and enjoy the fresh air, which is certainly one purpose for the gnomes. Another great purpose for this activity is to educate the citizens of Lake Oswego about the Stewardship Program that is run by the City Parks and Recreation Department. The Stewardship Program organizes events for volunteers to help with the cleaning and maintenance of the natural areas. Its a fun way to give back to the community, and to meet other great citizens.

In May the gnomes can be found in these 3 natural areas: Lamont Springs, Bryant Woods, and Woodmont. For a map of the gnomes parks for the month, and more information about the Stewardship Program, click here.

Happy gnome hunting!

Dianne

3D Printed Houses

This is a bit of a divergence from the usual posts that Linda and I write where we try to focus on Lake Oswego Real Estate. Instead I decided to share something that I find just fascinating: 3D printed houses.

A company in Texas, ICON, is 3D printing houses. The company set a goal of finding a way to build houses that are more affordable, resilient, and that can be built faster. Their first house was built in 2018. it was 350 square feet and took 48 hours to print out. It was built in Austin, Texas, a place with very strict building codes. The house was fully permitted.

The printer is quite large, as you can imagine. It’s called a Vulcan II. It extrudes a cement compound called Lavacrete. It pours out 5-7 inches per second. Today, a 400-500 square foot house can be built in 24 hours.

Today, houses can be built up to 2000 square feet.

I say “built”, but I think that is a rather a loose term in this enstance. Once the shell of the house has been “printed”, it is set on a foundation and the components, like windows, doors, plumbing, etc., are added.

The printer can do more than build square boxes. It can be programed for things like curved walls and vaulted ceilings.

The cost savings is approximately half of a traditional stick built home. Partnering with Mobile Loaves and Fishes, ICON is working to build housing for the homeless.

I just love the inovation and found this entire concept intriquing. For more information, click here.

I hope you found this as fascinating as I did, and, as always, thanks for reading the blotter.

Dianne

Market Activity April 12-18, 2021

We have been having a truly beautiful spring. It’s the perfect time of year to do some house shopping and looking at last week’s numbers in Lake Oswego, I’m not alone in this thinking. We had 9 new listings come onto the market, 30 move into pending status, and 13 sold/closed properties.

Please see below for RMLS details.

New Listings April 12-14, 2021

AddressTypePriceBRBathsSq Ft
750 1st St E28Condo$245,00011902
4000 Carman Dr #60Condo$265,00022866
38 Northview CtAttached$638,900443125
4527 Trillium WoodsAttached$845,00032.52273
4350 Upper DrDetached$875,000321717
17787 Blue Heron DrDetached$895,000432519
18639 Pilkington RdDetached$1,675,000444281
2572 Glen Eagles PlDetached$2,950,00054.5+.56532
2254 Knaus RdDetached$4,125,00045.47436
1475 Oak TerraceDetached$4,699,00053.53674

Pending Sales April 12-18, 2021

AddressTypePriceBRBathsSq FtCDOM
86 Kingsgate Rd A202Condo$246,0002284928
5059 Foothills Dr ECondo$312,0002298910
5059 Foothills Dr GCondo$335,0002299114
5225 Jean Rd #513Condo$349,9003214004
750 1st St B-1Condo$395,0003215465
22 Condolea DrCondo$410,0002214481
16748 Lake Forest BlvdDetached$445,0003110765
668 McVey Ave #33Condo$499,0002185249
18631 Kristi WayDetached$525,00041.514724
5978 Fernbrook CircleDetached$585,00042.516124
16041 Waluga DrDetached$679,0004219827
1620 Woodland TerraceDetached$690,0004323524
1931 Mapleleaf CtDetached$699,90042.522925
1033 Spruce StDetached$745,00022.5163812
209 Evergreen RdAttached$755,00033.520453
1710 Yarmouth CircleDetached$769,0002215402
100 D AveAttached$798,00022.518475
538 Livingood LnDetached$875,00042.528074
17167 Cedar RdDetached$880,0003226733
1768 Glenmorrie DrDetached$978,0003329042
524 Weidman CtDetached$979,00042.534508
19244 35th PlDetached$1,095,00053350359
885 10th StDetached$1,150,00042.5263321
19201 Maree CtDetached$1,300,00052.5429027
822 6th StDetached$1,444,9004329203
137 Furnace StCondo$1,479,0003219273
2065 Ridge Pointe DrDetached$1,495,00054479019
17509 Ridgeview LnDetached$1,599,900433.539382
17660 Wayside LnDetached$1,950,00053.547845
18012 Eastridge LnDetached$2,100,00053.5587510

Sold/Closed Sales April 12-18, 2021

AddressTypeList PriceSold PriceSq FtCDOM
4 Touchstone #112Condo$219,000$217,0001351178
41 Greenridge CtAttached$415,000$415,0001,6529
1485 Hallinan StDetached$540,000$528,00013116
16227 Kimball StDetached$574,900$575,80015725
4832 Redwing WayDetached$599,900$637,00014723
692 2nd StDetached$759,900$720,000214017
17726 Overlook LnDetached$725,000$735,00026972
14221 Dolph CtDetached$755,000$765,00020815
17189 Carlson CtDetached$735,000$830,00030075
1080 Upper Devon LnDetached$974,900$995,00023354
17884 Kelok RdDetached$1,229,000$1,183,6504,12419
1961 Summit DrDetached$1,200,000$1,200,00031370
4398 Lakeview BlvdDetached$2,100,000$2,300,0003260115

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.

Tree City USA

This year is the 32nd year that Lake Oswego has maintained the designation of “Tree City USA”. To have this designation a city must maintain four standards: have a Tree Board that brings together Parks, Recreation, and a Natural Resources Advisory Board; have a tree ordinance; spend a minimum of $2 per capita on urban forest management; and proclaim and celebrate Arbor Day annually.

Arbor Day is the last Friday in April, and April is Arbor Month. There are numerous ways that Lake Oswego is celebrating.

Tree Pruning Workshop

April 24th, 10am to 12pm, at the Pavilion at Foothills Park. Due to covid, attendance is limited and pre-registration is required. Pruning and maintaining trees is crucial, not just for the health of the tree, but truly for the safety of the home. Our big ice storm last month was a perfect example. Lake Oswego has lots and lots of trees. That ice storm took down so many limbs and many of those limbs were distructive to property, not to mention the power outages. At my home, we had an arborist clean up our trees about 5 years ago. I have 5 huge trees on my property. In the ice storm, not one limb came down. Not one. To register for this workshop telephone 503-635-0290 or email planning@lakeoswego.city. The class is free

Lake Grove Swim Park

Gnomes in Nature

Gnomes are being hidden at three parks: Foothills, River Run, and Stevens Meadows. The gnomes have names: Blossom, Greenie, and Oak. Between now and October get out to enjoy the parks and when you find a gnome, take your picture with the gnome and post it to social media using the hashtag #LOparksgnomes. Each time you post this hashtag you will be entered into a contest to win your very own gnome. Did you know that LO has over 460 acres of natural park areas? Visit lo-stewardship.org for park locations, gnome clues, and to learn more about each gnome.

Heritage Trees

Lake Oswego has annually been designating trees as “Heritage Trees” for 40 years. They are magnificent and each year when a tree is designated I like to go and see it. Most are on private property, so viewing them is done from the street, but wow, they are gorgeous. This years tree is a 55′ tall Japanese Zelkova that measures 6′ 10″ in circumference and has a crown with a 60′ spread. It is located at 3209 Lake Grove Blvd. To see a complete list of the Heritage Trees and where they are located, visit lakeoswego.city/planning/heritage-tree-program.

I honestly think that people move to Oregon, not just Lake Oswego, because they love the natural beauty and being in the outdoors. We’re now moving into the time of year when going outside is such a pleasure! I’m proud that my city, Lake Oswego, knows this and values its natural resources. Three cheers for LO and Tree City USA!

Dianne

Market Activity March 29-April 4, 2021

We are continuing to have a very strong seller’s market. Last week in Lake Oswego 11 properties came onto the market, 26 accepted an offer and went into pending status, and 15 properties sold/closed.

See below for RMLS data

New Listings March 29-April 4, 2021

AddressTypePriceBRBathsSq Ft
5059 Foothills Dr ECondo$312,00022989
5059 Foothills Dr GCondo$335,00022991
5749 Windfield LoopDetached$679,900331873
15380 Twin Fir RdDetached$692,000432292
1033 Spruce StDetached$745,00022.51638
17850 Pilkington RdDetached$750,00032.53222
5918 Seville AveDetached$1,289,000431776
3423 Lake Grove AveDetached$1,695,00043.54721
19460 Eastside RdDetached$1,699,00053.5+.54521
18262 Meadowlark LnDetached$1,799,00053.54757
18012 Eastridge LnDetached$2,100,00053.55875

Pending Sales March 29-April 4, 2021

AddressTypePriceBRBathsSq FtCDOM
4000 Carman Dr #36Condo$222,500118362
95 Oswego SummitCondo$229,00021.511166
4629 Lakeview BlvdCondo$249,99922117824
86 Kingsgate Rd H101Condo$265,000229183
86 Kingsgate Rd D106Condo$265,000229383
15446 Stephanie CtAttached$400,00032.515825
5850 Kenny StDetached$515,00022117217
16880 Cortez CtDetached$575,0003323136
19020 Pilkington RdDetached$599,9003212534
19 Monticello DrDetached$688,0005334784
7 Preakness CtDetached$724,90042.529075
4365 Bernard StDetached$750,00032.526322
5139 Tualata LnDetached$799,9004321322
12444 SW Orchard Hill RdDetached$825,00032251912
16636 Maple CircleDetached$865,0003220303
1720 Yarmouth CircleDetached$899,00032.5202012
3170 Royce WayDetached$899,9004231934
15725 Tara PlDetached$940,00042.533723
13841 Verte CtDetached$950,00043235025
16577 Glenwood CtDetached$969,0005332791
5665 Grand Oaks DrDetached$1,025,0005342263
2060 Ridge Pointe DrDetached$1,195,00052.541201
554 4th StAttached$1,449,00044.5+.5337616
18977 Pilkington RdDetached$1,595,0004336696
667 Lake Bay CtDetached$1,899,90043.5361675
1870 Twin Points RdDetached$2,695,00044.5464966

Sold/Closed March 29-April 4, 2021

AddressTypeList PriceSold PriceSq FtCDOM
45 Eagle Crest Dr #212Condo$189,900$177,500780155
5061 Foothills Dr BCondo$344,900$365,0009915
1225 Lee StDetached$511,000$525,000105689
16051 Pearcy StDetached$529,000$600,00012244
23 Aquinas StDetached$550,000$630,00018403
17614 Schalit WayDetached$650,000$715,00015613
1662 Worthington StDetached$700,000$750,00027634
3460 Lake Grove AveDetached$685,000$790,00016162
17121 Wall StDetached$724,900$801,00021872
4361 Southshore BlvdDetached$749,000$85,00024399
18050 Tualata AveDetached$915,000$985,67528354
17601 Woodhurst PlDetached$1,125,000$1,125,0003179$4
2671 Glen Eagles RdDetached$1,225,000$1,225,00040194
16364 Ivy LnDetached$1,595,000$1,425,9504862282
2230 Wembley Park RdDetached$1,785,000$1,785,000460736

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.