Happy 4th of July, Lake Oswego!

Happy 4th of July Lake Oswego!

This morning I got up bright and early to extend an effort to bring some patriotic spirit to my fellow neighbors here in Lake Grove on Bonaire. Nobody knows your neighborhood like your neighbor!
I have lived in the Lake Grove area since I was 12, and what a wonderful part of Lake Oswego it is. There are peacocks that parade up and down Bonaire, which add to the lavish and unique experience.
One of my favorite things to do on the 4th of July, in my neighborhood, is light off small fireworks along our street (while staying mindful of the traffic and the wildlife), before heading down to the lake to see the spectacular fireworks display at 9:45pm.
This 4th I hope that everybody has fun and staff holiday!

Market Activity June 22nd – 28th

Summer has been pretty busy here in the LO area during the 22nd and the 28th. We have 20 new houses entering the market, 29 houses entering into escrow, and 16 homes that have just sold! Whew!

One of the houses that I am tickled to see enter into escrow is the old church converted into a home on 796 1st st. What a cool experience that house was to visit, while it was on the market. How lucky those owners are to own such a unique home! Congrats to the sellers and the buyers!

See below of further explanation of the RMLS data.

New on the Market (June 22-28, 2015)

Address Type Price Bedrooms Bathrooms Sqft
100 KERR PKWY #2 CONDO 139,000 2 2 820
668 MCVEY AVE #44 CONDO 199,000 1 1 636
668 MCVEY AVE #85 CONDO 210,000 2 1.5 976
5392 TREE ST DETACHED 373,900 3 1.5 1232
2705 ORCHARD HILL PL DETACHED 435,000 3 2.5 2250
17422 BLUE HERON RD DETACHED 439,900 3 2 1954
5895 BURMA RD DETACHED 459,900 4 2.5 1781
14480 CAMDEN LN DETACHED 475,000 3 2.5 1944
2222 CREST DR DETACHED 639,000 4 3.5 2820
17 EL GRECO ST DETACHED 644,000 5 2.5 2778
156 DEL PRADO ST DETACHED 699,000 4 4 4862
4190 CHAD DR DETACHED 845,000 4 3.5 3913
13447 STREAMSIDE CT DETACHED 899,000 5 2.5 3609
815 OAK ST DETACHED 945,000 4 3.5 3709
4540 LAMONT WAY DETACHED 949,900 4 2.5 3555
14100 GOODALL RD DETACHED 950,000 3 2.5 3080
201 RIDGEWAY RD DETACHED 1,049,000 4 3.5 3624
3967 CANAL RD DETACHED 1,199,800 4 3.5 3875
3070 WEMBLEY PARK RD DETACHED 1,459,000 4 3.5 4032
4431 WEST BAY RD DETACHED 1,595,000 4 3 3098

Pending Sales (June 22-28, 2015)

Address Type Price Bedroom Bathrooms DOM
750 1ST ST #32 CONDO 134,990 1 1 64
4 OSWEGO SMT CONDO 144,900 2 2 5
226 RIDGEWAY RD CONDO 172,500 1 1 37
3652 SPRING LN CONDO 175,000 2 2 3
4334 BOTTICELLI ST CONDO 225,000 2 2.2 43
22 GREENRIDGE CT ATTACHED 308,000 3 2 2
1988 BONNIEBRAE DR ATTACHED 308,000 3 2 0
105 KINGSGATE RD DETACHED 319,900 3 2 21
7 SAINT HELLENS CIR DETACHED 335,000 2 2 3
5467 KENNY ST DETACHED 345,000 3 1 0
1428 GREENTREE CIR DETACHED 399,950 4 2.5 120
674 YORK RD DETACHED 435,000 4 3 3
1463 GREENTREE CIR DETACHED 489,900 4 2.5 3
674 LIVINGOOD LN DETACHED 548,900 4 2.5 6
1458 GREENTREE CIR DETACHED 549,000 4 2.5 22
16460 LEXINGTON CT DETACHED 574,000 3 2.5 8
4040 VIRGINIA WAY DETACHED 649,000 4 2.5 2
4719 LAKEVIEW BLVD DETACHED 665,000 4 2.5 24
1503 EASTVIEW CT DETACHED 689,000 3 3.5 7
3723 RIVERS EDGE DR DETACHED 750,000 4 2.5 2
2221 OVERLOOK DR DETACHED 750,000 4 2.5 31
14153 EDENBERRY DR DETACHED 775,000 4 2.5 6
5650 BAY CREEK DR DETACHED 799,900 4 2.5 53
796 1ST ST DETACHED 885,000 3 2.5 355
827 8TH ST DETACHED 999,990 5 3.5 3
17537 CARDINAL DR DETACHED 1,399,000 4 4.5 65
1956 CHERYL CT DETACHED 1,399,000 4 4.5 128
1947 SUMMIT DR DETACHED 1,499,000 5 5.5 104
2025 CEDAR CT DETACHED 2,200,000 3 4 9

Sold/Closed (June 22-28, 2015)

Address Type List Price Close Price Sqft DOM
89 GALEN ST #89 CONDO 185,000 76,000 575 88
16 CRESTFIELD CT CONDO 95,500 92,500 550 36
45 EAGLE CREST DR #214 CONDO 179,000 170,000 1046 12
15495 BRIANNE CT ATTACHED 280,000 280,000 1292 39
36 WHEATHERSTONE CONDO 300,000 290,000 1692 6
13080 THOMA RD DETACHED 1,095,000 279,900 3400 632
5340 CHINOOK CT DETACHED 374,500 3,800,000 1801 5
10 ORIOLE LN DETACHED 399,900 410,000 1536 4
1427 ASPEN ST DETACHED 495,000 488,150 2298 2
147 DEL PRADO ST DETACHED 549,000 511,000 2790 31
17833 HILLSIDE WAY DETACHED 575,000 567,000 2668 32
4736 AMHERST CT ATTACHED 575,000 575,000 2812 4
13456 PROVINCIAL HILL WAY DETACHED 729,000 715,000 2771 20
15761 SPRINGBROOK CT DETACHED 728,000 733,000 3007 2
17065 TUALATIN ST DETACHED 739,000 739,900 2733 9
14053 AMBERWOOD CIR DETACHED 782,500 784,500 3126 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.

Market Activity Report June 1st – 7th 2015

This is coming a bit late, this is a large report! Lake Oswego is doing superb! 18 new houses on the market, 38 pending sales (good luck you guys! You got this!), and 15 sales.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS for last week:

New on the Market (May 25-31, 2015)

Address Type Price Bedrooms Bathrooms Sqft
44 EAGLE CREST DR #10 CONDO 93,900 1 1 789
47 EAGLE CREST DR #20 CONDO 126,950 2 1 1009
200 BURNHAM RD #102 CONDO 229,900 1 1 820
750 1ST ST #14 CONDO 250,000 2 2 1350
200 BURNHAM RD #406 CONDO 265,000 2 1 1199
4851 MADRONA ST DETACHED 299,900 3 2 1434
14594 WILMOT WAY DETACHED 448,000 3 2.5 1710
17359 ASHLEY CT DETACHED 475,000 4 2.5 2370
1458 GREENTREE CIR DETACHED 549,000 4 2.5 2156
24 PARTRIDGE LN DETACHED 584,000 4 2.5 3238
149 MIDDLECREST RD DETACHED 729,000 2 2 2302
3270 FIR RIDGE RD DETACHED 750,000 4 3 3349
4719 LAKEVIEW BLVD DETACHED 765,000 4 2.5 2923
5364 LANGFORD LN DETACHED 825,000 3 2.5 3022
811 NORTHSHORE RD DETACHED 1,465,000 4 4 4945
1098 CHANDLER RD DETACHED 2,145,000 4 3.5 3471
13590 GOODALL RD DETACHED 3,000,000 4 3.5 5656
1901 PALISADES TERRACE DR DETACHED 3,945,000 5 4.5 7284

Pending Sales (May 25-31, 2015)

Address Type Price Bedroom Bathrooms DOM
89 GALEN ST #89 CONDO 82,000 1 1 88
4 TOUCHSTONE #146 CONDO 137,500 2 2 4
3814 BOTTICELLI ST ATTACHED 189,900 2 2 21
4459 THUNDER VISTA LN CONDO 255,000 2 2.5 32
16200 PACIFIC HWY #24 CONDO 269,000 2 2 141
17780 HILL WAY DETACHED 275,000 2 1 4
36 WHEATHERSTONE CONDO 300,000 3 2.5 6
105 KINGSGATE RD CONDO 319,900 3 2 0
1023 HALLINAN ST DETACHED 329,900 3 1.5 58
1 PEACOCK PL DETACHED 348,500 3 2.5 13
16444 BONAIRE AVE DETACHED 349,900 3 2 14
17270 BRYANT RD DETACHED 399,000 3 3 49
820 BOCA RATAN DR DETACHED 399,000 4 3 4
1647 DEVON LN DETACHED 399,900 4 2.5 13
12519 SW 27TH PL DETACHED 440,000 3 2.5 0
5431 WILLOW CT ATTACHED 475,000 3 2.5 8
1426 GREENTREE CIR DETACHED 539,900 4 3 1043
2043 RIDGEWOOD RD DETACHED 579,900 5 3 3016
18910 TERRY AVE DETACHED 585,000 4 3.5 121
17348 HUNTER CT DETACHED 609,900 3 2.5 4
17336 HUNTER CT DETACHED 609,900 3 2.5 28
555 COUNTRY CLUB RD DETACHED 625,000 3 3 328
16920 GREENTREE AVE DETACHED 625,000 4 2.5 31
2084 RIDGEWOOD RD DETACHED 679,000 3 2.5 109
729 SOUTHVIEW RD DETACHED 695,000 3 2 105
5441 BAY CREEK DR DETACHED 725,000 4 2.5 15
3 MOUNTAIN VIEW LN DETACHED 750,000 5 3.5 127
4055 ORCHARD DR DETACHED 775,000 5 3.5 44
4974 CASCARA LN DETACHED 799,000 4 2.5 2
2348 SUMMIT DR DETACHED 859,000 4 3 4
910 FAIRWAY RD DETACHED 1,069,000 4 3.5 189
610 9TH ST DETACHED 1,200,000 4 3.5 5
16902 CHAPIN WAY DETACHED 1,299,000 5 4 84
18024 ESTRIDGE LN DETACHED 1,398,801 4 3.5 186
19300 STAFFORD RD DETACHED 1,995,000 4 2.5 75

Sold/Closed (May 25-31, 2015)

Address Type List Price Close Price Sqft DOM
54 GALEN ST CONDO 135,900 121,500 995 42
48 EAGLE CREST DR 3D CONDO 248,000 233,000 1434 20
5062 FOOTHILLS DR H CONDO 250,000 249,000 1252 5
2031 BONNIEBRAE DR ATTACHED 319,900 319,900 1611 6
16953 GREENTREE AVE DETACHED 420,000 482,000 1941 4
1033 SPRUCE ST DETACHED 495,000 506,075 1562 28
5210 COVENTRY CT DETACHED 510,000 515,000 2135 2
13431 VERMEER DR DETACHED 499,000 518,000 2700 9
5600 DOGWOOD DR DETACHED 525,000 525,000 1908 5
1119 OAK ST DETACHED 529,900 529,900 2123 99
4011 COHO LN DETACHED 585,000 585,000 2776 0
12615 SW 21ST CT DETACHED 739,000 727,000 4594 36
4123 CHAD DR DETACHED 854,950 782,000 3833 186
14536 PFEIFER DR DETACHED 1,200,000 1,100,000 3781 131
290 IRON MOUNTAIN BLVD DETACHED 2,095,000 2,060,000 4733 1

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, May 11-17 2015

Spring has not only been beautiful but very busy!
During the week of May 11 to May 17 we saw 24 new houses debut on the market, 16 homes went pending, and 20 marvelous houses sold!

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS for last week:

New on the Market (May 11-17, 2015)

Address Type Price Bedrooms Bathrooms Sqft
16 CRESTFIELD CT CONDO 95,500 1 1
47 EAGLE CREST DR #24 CONDO 109,000 1 1 672
4626 LOWER DR CONDO 132,000 2 1.5 1260
4 CRESTFIELD CT #4 CONDO 145,000 2 1 923
3814 BOTTICELLI ST ATTACHED 189,900 2 2 1055
4334 BOTTICELLI ST CONDO 239,000 2 2.5 2298
10 CONDOLEA DR ATTACHED 240,000 2 2 1312
21 ORIOLE LN DETACHED 375,000 2 2 1473
5861 BENFIELD CT DETACHED 399,500 4 2 1557
18581 WAXWING WAY DETACHED 479,000 4 2.5 2076
6286 HARRINGTON AVE DETACHED 529,000 3 2 3219
2440 OVERLOOK DR DETACHED 565,000 4 3 3850
3099 ROSEMARY LN DETACHED 599,000 4 4 4486
5355 CARMAN GROVE LN DETACHED 625,000 4 2.5 2302
17455 BROOKHURST DR DETACHED 669,000 4 2.5 2884
12777 SIERRA VISTA DR DETACHED 694,000 4 2.5 3144
14001 WESTCOTT CT DETACHED 719,900 3 2.5 3223
22 HOTAPUR ST DETACHED 829,000 5 3.5 4002
1120 HOODVIEW LN DETACHED 919,900 4 3 3454
5349 WASHINGTON CT DETACHED 1,000,000 4 3.5 3850
15451 VILLAGE DR DETACHED 1,075,000 3 3.5 4154
1979 COUNTRY CLUB RD DETACHED 1,199,000 5 5.5 4115
1578 VIEW LAKE CT DETACHED 1,549,000 4 4.5 4476
149 FURNACE ST CONDO 1,795,000 3 3.5 4784

Pending Sales (May 11-17, 2015)

Address Type Price Bedroom Bathrooms DOM
45 EAGLE CREST DR #214 CONDO 179,000 1 2 12
44 NORTHVIEW CT ATTACHED 385,000 2 3 7
550 2ND ST CONDO 389,500 2 1.5 343
1207 HALLINAN CIR DETACHED 389,900 2 2 3
17390 CARDINAL DR DETACHED 425,000 3 2 2
101 3RD ST CONDO 485,000 3 2 3
2550 GREENTREE RD DETACHED 499,000 4 3 18
4798 AUBURN LN ATTACHED 529,000 3 3.5 5
504 10TH ST DETACHED 700,000 3 2 69
6484 MCDUFF CT DETACHED 749,000 4 4 18
18120 DELENKA LN DETACHED 759,900 4 2.5 14
14053 AMBERWOOD CIR DETACHED 782,500 3 3 5
1267 MAPLE ST DETACHED 879,000 4 2.5 210
4350 LORDS LN DETACHED 1,199,000 5 4 5
14084 GOODALL RD DETACHED 1,395,000 5 5.5 256
16707 GRAEF CIR DETACHED 2,100,000 4 3.5 4

Sold/Closed (May 11-17, 2015)

Address Type List Price Close Price Sqft DOM
66 GALEN ST CONDO 109,500 96,000 689 111
44 EAGLE CREST DR #26 CONDO 136,500 136,500 908 0
16470 BRYANT RD DETACHED 324,900 312,500 2024 140
12804 SW BOONES FERRY RD ATTACHED 316,000 316,000 1174 0
1689 MEADOWS DR DETACHED 394,900 395,000 2182 23
1878 MAPLELEAF RD DETACHED 399,900 397,000 1347 5
44 AQUINAS ST DETACHED 379,900 410,000 1870 24
17763 MARDEE AVE DETACHED 447,000 450,000 2300 10
5364 GREYSTOKE DR DETACHED 458,500 458,500 1807 2
13166 PETERS RD DETACHED 525,000 460,000 2575 0
3 EL GRECO ST DETACHED 439,500 460,000 2370 2
25 PARTRIDGE LN DETACHED 485,000 476,000 3148 14
1901 WOODLAND TER DETACHED 519,000 495,000 2944 1
4925 MULHOLLAND DR ATTACHED 520,000 520,000 2424 2
279 EVERGREEN RD ATTACHED 639,000 632,000 2136 9
4945 PARKHILL ST DETACHED 659,900 659,900 3302 0
15947 WALUGA DR DETACHED 725,000 700,000 3370 18
2671 GLEN EAGLES RD DETACHED 825,000 825,000 4019 5
893 10TH ST DETACHED 979,000 979,000 2719 0
13286 GOODALL RD DETACHED 1,750,000 1,682,500 6819 142

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.

Beautiful running routes in Lake Oswego

I hope you are all enjoying this great weather today, though in the past few days it has been seeming a little bi-polar with sun, then rain, then sun again.
With sunshine and pleasant temperature, I have found that I am more motivated to trail blaze my old running routs, and I have seen many other neighbors express the same motivation. I must say that Lake Oswego is one of the BEST cities I have ever found to be an active power-walker, hiker, or jogger in. My personal favorite route is to follow along Lakeview Blvd, up Summit (if you are looking for a good booty-kicker hill), and then down around Iron Mountain. For the distance I like to choose North Shore, McVey, and then South Shore (though it will be a while before I can enjoy that heck-of-a-trek).
Wherever you wander you will likely see the most beautiful of scenes with our lush greenery, glimpses of our glimmering lake, magnificent houses, and many friendly neighbors (I have never run into a person in LO that hasn’t offered up a friendly wave or a kind hello!)
So wherever your feet take you, I hope you get the chance to work up a healthy sweat in our activity-friendly city.

Market Activity ~ Apr 20-Apr 26, 2015

Oh gosh this is coming out so late, I greatly apologize for missing this week. But to make it up to you all I will post it now so that we can get a move on!

During the week of April 20 through the 26th we saw 14 new listings, 23 listings went pending, and 16 sold! What an exciting week! I am so sorry I missed it!

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS for last week:

NEW on Mkt (Apr 20- Apr 26, 2015)

Address Type Price Bedrooms Bathrooms Sqft
750 1ST ST #32 CONDO 165,500 1 1 986
200 BURNHAM RD #300 CONDO 189,900 1 1 973
5860 LAKEVIEW BLVD DETACHED 289,900 2 1.5 1435
7 HIDALGO ST DETACHED 449,900 3 2.5 2408
5221 ROSEWOOD ST DETACHED 469,000 3 2.5 2226
6155 FROST LN DETACHED 488,900 4 2.5 2364
27 DA VINCI ST DETACHED 497,500 4 3 2820
2550 GREENTREE RD DETACHED 499,000 4 3 2852
147 DEL PRADO ST DETACHED 549,000 3 3 2790
8 HIDALGO ST DETACHED 599,900 4 3.5 3123
14036 MAJESTIC CT DETACHED 779,000 6 3.5 4995
18522 ANDUIN TER DETACHED 998,750 5 4.5 5196
16645 GRAEF CIR DETACHED 1,549,000 4 4.5 3075
642 IRON MOUNTAIN BLVD DETACHED 1,695,000 3 2.5 4575

PENDING SALES (Apr 20- Apr 26, 2015)

Address Type Price Bedroom Bathrooms DOM
15 OSWEGO SMT #15 CONDO 106,000 2 2 373
44 CERVANTES CIR #44 CONDO 132,500 2 1.5 21
44 EAGLE CREST DR #39 CONDO 139,900 2 2 11
16250 PACIFIC HWY #67 CONDO 144,900 1 1 45
566 S STATE ST CONDO 159,000 1 1 4
4 TOUCHSTONE #78 CONDO 164,900 3 2.5 151
115 TOUCHSTONE TER ATTACHED 329,900 4 2.5 24
13985 SUNDELEAF DR DETACHED 359,990 3 2 8
5364 ROSEWOOD ST DETACHED 436,000 4 2.5 28
6310 ALYSSA TER DETACHED 439,950 4 2.5 80
13431 VERMEER DER DETACHED 499,000 3 2.5 9
5020 HAMPTON CT DETACHED 588,000 3 2.5 182
3009 WEMBLEY PARK RD DETACHED 598,900 4 2.5 122
4263 SUNSET DR DETACHED 625,000 3 2.5 3
5157 WOODHURST PL DETACHED 649,900 4 2.5 33
17583 SHEPHERDS CT DETACHED 774,900 4 3 47
17656 WOODHURST PL DETACHED 799,000 4 2.5 51
3180 WESTVIEW CT DETACHED 875,000 5 3.5 14
1821 OAK ST DETACHED 899,000 4 3.5 12
717 5TH ST DETACHED 995,000 4 2.5 0
701 4TH ST DETACHED 1,030,000 3 2.5 3
17335 KELOK RD DETACHED 1,039,000 4 3.5 48
14536 PFEIFER DR DETACHED 1,200,000 3 3.5 131

SOLD  (Apr 20- Apr 26, 2015)

Address Type List Price Close Price Sqft DOM
3433 MCNARY PKWY #208 CONDO 150,000 138,000 1008 8
4000 CARMAN DR A17 CONDO 169,900 171,200 1100 19
115472 BRIANNE CT ATTACHED 269,000 268,000 1208 2
18660 DON LEE WAY DETACHED 284,900 270,000 946 206
4670 LOWER DR DETACHED 414,900 374,900 1587 154
4909 LOWER DR DETACHED 425,000 413,500 1992 72
578 2ND ST #6 CONDO 425,000 415,000 1394 62
1990 GREENTREE RD DETACHED 479,900 457,200 2100 11
17680 BLUE HERON WAY DETACHED 649,900 525,000 2363 174
11 JUAREZ ST DETACHED 550,000 525,000 2600 5
13906 MAJESTIC CT DETACHED 530,000 540,000 2827 6
13819 PROVINCIAL HILL DR DETACHED 599,900 550,000 2096 24
4070 VIRGINIA WAY DETACHED 747,500 730,000 3510 44
18253 SIENA DR DETACHED 1,198,000 1,160,000 4310 25
18218 MEADOWLARK LN DETACHED 1,695,000 1,450,000 8320 787
1867 HIGHLAND LOOP DETACHED 1,998,000 1,900,000 5185 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.

Market Activity for March 30 – April 05, 2015

Hello everyone!
Things are moving quickly this spring. The beautiful weather is finally here (as well as the occasional spring monsoons), which has brought lots of activity in the market. This last week we saw fourteen new homes come up for sale, thirty two have started pending, and twenty three homes sold! This tells us that the houses that are now entering the market are less than HALF those that have gotten offers, the inventory can just barely keep up with the demand!

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

New on the Market (March 30- April 05, 2015, 2015)

Address Type Price Bedrooms Bathrooms Sqft
44 CERVANTES CIR #44 CONDO 132,500 2 1.5 912
16250 PACIFIC HWY #82 CONDO 150,000 1 1 841
3892 BOTTICELLI ST CONDO 235,000 3 2 1288
1268 SPRUCE ST DETACHED 399,000 3 2 2009
6461 SW EDGEWOOD ST DETACHED 399,900 4 2.5 1950
17833 HILLSIDE WAY DETACHED 589,000 4 3 2668
4848 LOWER DR DETACHED 599,900 4 3 2548
15 NANSEN SMT DETACHED 685,000 3 2.5 3098
1511 WOODLAND TER DETACHED 725,000 5 2.5 3439
13060 SW ELK ROCK RD DETACHED 825,000 5 3 3681
1901 SUMMIT DR DETACHED 899,000 4 3.5 3444
1411 LAKE FRONT RD DETACHED 1,395,000 3 4 3349
3140 DOUGLAS CIR DETACHED 1,395,000 4 3.5 4333
1345 CHANDLER RD DETACHED 2,695,000 5 4.5 6800

Pending Sales (March 30-April 05, 2015)

Address Type Price Bedroom Bathrooms Sqft DOM
100 KERR PKWY #52 CONDO 105,000 1 1 617 5
4000 CARMAN DR A17 CONDO 169,900 2 2 1100 19
5225 JEAN RD CONDO 170,000 2 2 1100 10
16250 PACIFIC HWY #45 CONDO 179,990 2 2 1311 71
3970 SW CARMAN DR CONDO 219,900 2 2.5 1129 8
48 EAGLE CREST DR 1A CONDO 250,000 3 2.5 1550 76
5062 FOOTHILLS DR H CONDO 250,000 3 2 1252 5
16742 BONAIRE AVE DETACHED 289,900 3 2 1464 3
3 CONDOLEA DR CONDO 299,000 3 3 2198 146
668 MCVEY AVE #72 CONDO 325,000 3 1.5 1184 2
9 CONDOLEA DR CONDO 380,000 3 3 2198 39
321 CERVANTES CONDO 385,000 3 2.5 2474 205
1689 MEADOWS DR DETACHED 394,500 2 2 2370 23
19060 INDIAN SPRINGS CIR DETACHED 435,000 4 3 2182 26
3 EL GRECO ST DETACHED 439,500 2 2 2370 2
4711 REMBRANDT LN DETACHED 450,000 3 2.5 2050 3
32 SPINOSA DETACHED 455,900 4 3.5 2542 1964
148 5TH ST DETACHED 495,000 2 1 1314 0
1981 SUMMIT DR DETACHED 499,000 3 2.5 2579 630
6459 FROST ST DETACHED 499,900 4 2.5 2627 101
4925 MULHOLLAND DR ATTACHED 520,000 2 2.5 2424 2
13166 PETERS RD DETACHED 525,000 4 2.5 2575 0
13906 MAJESTIC CT DETACHED 530,000 4 3.5 2827 6
18634 BRYANT RD DETACHED 534,995 3 2.5 2736 41
63 TOUCHSTONE DETACHED 539,900 4 3 2472 4
80 TANGLEWOOD DR DETACHED 629,900 5 3 2713 3
2051 CREST DR DETACHED 669,500 4 2 2886 42
321 5TH ST DETACHED 749,000 3 3.5 2737 80
77 GARIBALDI ST DETACHED 829,000 4 2.5 3023 49
1222 TIMBERLINE DR DETACHED 899,900 4 3 3246 19
18218 MEADOWLARK LN DETACHED 1,695,000 5 6.1 8320 787

Sold/Closed (March 30-April 05, 2015)

Address Type List Price Close Price Sqft DOM
5063 FOOTHILLS DR A CONDO 200,000 20,500 991 3
169 OSWEGO SMT #169 CONDO 109,000 75,000 1330 126
6 CERVANTES CIR CONDO 139,500 132,402 912 142
200 BURNHAM RD #306 CONDO 183,500 183,500 1199 29
152 RIDGEWAY RD CONDO 234,900 237,000 1794 3
6138 KENNY ST DETACHED 314,000 314,000 1190 31
1743 ASPEN CT DETACHED 336,900 315,000 1341 115
15364 TWIN FIR RD DETACHED 375,000 338,000 1608 271
103 GARIBALDI ST DETACHED 479,000 340,000 3322 1215
43 CONDOLEA CT CONDO 365,000 345,000 2157 31
4820 LAMONT WAY DETACHED 420,000 380,000 1768 193
834 6TH ST DETACHED 525,000 400,000 1062 94
16201 LAKE FOREST BLVD DETACHED 464,900 415,000 1846 108
324 4TH ST ATTACHED 435,000 450,000 1731 30
1652 DEVON LN DETACHED 459,000 470,000 3181 165
17749 LEAFY LN DETACHED 579,000 585,000 3300 25
4848 HASTINGS DR DETACHED 575,000 590,000 2174 3
5043 ROSEWOOD ST DETACHED 639,900 605,000 2963 233
4182 GLACIER LILY ST DETACHED 630,000 630,000 2799 4
197 FURNACE ST 3S CONDO 689,900 670,000 2091 114
797 F AVE DETACHED 700,000 705,000 2323 2
13612 GOODALL RD DETACHED 1,469,000 1,469,000 4362 332
18414 OLD RIVER LNDG DETACHED 1,795,000 1,650,000 6498 553

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 are Flowers Worth?

Lake Oswego Flowers
Hello all!

With the approach of spring comes the inevitable yard chores: fixing the fence, de mossing the roof, and planting annuals. Some of us really enjoy spending time outside in our yards, and some just don’t find much draw to yard work. But did you know that a nice clean yard helps in adding to the value of your home?
Sure planting flowers does not increase the appraised value, but it could be the key factor to attracting the right buyer! When we buy homes we are not often looking at JUST the interior of the home but the exterior, space, and location. Flowers, a new fence or deck, and a tidy lawn allow buyers to think in terms of what they would want to do with the space, and are less likely to worry about updating. And hey if you are not good with flowers then you can buy local plants that do not need much maintenance, but still help add aesthetic value to your home (even cactuses work).
So lets welcome the start of spring and get to some yard chores!

Market Activity March 09-15 2015

Today marks the official first day of Spring 2015! Flowers are blooming, bees can be seen here and there, the soft hum of frog croaks can be heard, and (if you are in the right place) the peacocks have started howling into the evening. Lake Oswego is an absolute gem when it comes to the spring time, and with the approach of luxurious weather comes our grand increase in the Real Estate market. Already we have 15 new homes that are making their debut, 25 now pending homes, and 17 sold houses! Right now is a very good time to look into listing your home if you have been waiting to do so. And for those who are in the market with the intention to live here; we have so much to offer of this beautiful city that we love.

Below are the details according to the RMLS:

New on the Market (March 9-15, 2015)

Address Type Price Bedrooms Bathrooms Sqft
16250 PACIFIC HWY #67 CONDO 149,900 1 1 841
31 LADD ST DETACHED 318,900 3 1 867
1689 MEADOWS DR DETACHED 394,900 4 3 2182
17763 MARDEE AVE DETACHED 447,000 5 3 2300
14145 REDWOOD CT DETACHED 539,000 4 3 2452
1670 PINE ST DETACHED 675,000 4 3.5 3286
4405 SUNDEW CT DETACHED 789,000 5 3.5 4820
13836 AMBERWOOD CIR DETACHED 839,000 3 2.5 4183
1651 VILLAGE PARK LN DETACHED 989,000 4 3.5 4841
17970 ROYCE WAY DETACHED 1,125,000 5 4.5 5226
3131 WESTVIEW CT DETACHED 1,150,000 4 4.5 4688
16902 CHAPIN WAY DETACHED 1,299,000 5 4 3696
1947 SUMMIT DR DETACHED 1,595,000 5 5.5 5092
1000 ATWATER RD DETACHED 2,195,000 5 4.5 6391
1653 LAKE FRONT RD DETACHED 3,900,000 5 5.5 6274

Pending Sales (March 9-15, 2015)

Address Type Price Bedroom Bathrooms Sqft DOM
47 EAGLE CREST DR #41 CONDO 115,000 2 1 932 2
44 EAGLE CREST DR #1 CONDO 134,900 2 1 908 3
6 CERVANTES CIR CONDO 139,500 2 1.5 912 142
4 TOUCHSTONE #158 CONDO 140,000 2 2 984 5
4 TOUCHSTONE #89 CONDO 155,000 3 2.5 1351 35
200 BURNHAM RD #402 CONDO 199,500 2 2 1305 261
16805 GASSNER LN DETACHED 225,000 3 2 1092 7
15472 BRIANNE CT CONDO 169,000 2 2 1208 2
1107 CHERRY LN DETACHED 424,900 3 2 2094 10
578 2ND ST #6 CONDO 425,000 2 2.5 1394 62
629 5TH ST DETACHED 449,000 2 1 1122 266
14201 DOLPH CT DETACHED 449,000 3 2 1864 53
18790 BRYANT RD DETACHED 524,995 3 2.5 2400 22
11 JUAREZ ST DETACHED 550,000 4 2.5 2600 5
1868 GLENMORRIE DR DETACHED 585,000 3 4 3032 22
5043 ROSEWOOD ST DETACHED 609,900 3 2.5 2963 233
197 FURNACE ST 3S CONDO 689,900 2 2.5 2091 114
1380 BONNIEBRAE DR DETACHED 699,000 5 3 2940 109
5665 GRAND OAKS DR DETACHED 780,000 3 3 4226 1
1785 PALISADES TERRACE DR DETACHED 799,000 4 4.5 5052 227
14034 TAYLORS CREST LN DETACHED 869,000 5 3.2 4007 34
496 8TH ST DETACHED 879,000 4 2 2899 4
17900 GREENBLUFF DR DETACHED 949,000 4 3.5 4210 300
13080 THOMA RD DETACHED 1,100,000 5 3.5 3400 632
18253 SIENA DR DETACHED 1,198,000 5 4 4310 25

Sold/Closed (March 9-15, 2015)

Address Type List Price Close Price Sqft DOM
1 SW CRESTFIELD CT CONDO 95,000 95,000 689 18
526 S STATE ST CONDO 169,000 160,000 914 92
5061 FOOTHILLS DR A CONDO 199,950 205,000 991 6
48 EAGLE CREST DR ATTACHED 208,500 208,500 1550 1
15868 PARKER RD DETACHED 219,950 220,000 780 36
16351 PACIFIC HWY DETACHED 339,900 329,900 1754 18
4146 LAKEVIEW BLVD DETACHED 400,000 350,000 2056 99
1327 CEDAR ST DETACHED 399,900 395,000 2350 26
768 BERWICK CT DETACHED 549,900 480,000 1731 24
8 WALKING WOODS DR DETACHED 515,000 495,000 3105 25
14372 CAMDEN LN DETACHED 519,900 500,000 2348 52
1868 KILKENNY DR DETACHED 550,000 510,000 2300 83
2234 FERNWOOD CIR DETACHED 545,000 530,000 2975 84
17393 SCHALIT WAY DETACHED 540,000 545,000 2897 3
17694 MARYLBROOK DR DETACHED 719,000 719,000 2758 2
1287 BICKNER ST DETACHED 699,500 722,695 2665 103
13024 ROGERS RD DETACHED 769,000 769,000 3333 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 Feb 16 – 23rd 2015

This activity report is coming a little late, though it is a big one! Spring market has arrived and is dressed to impress! We have 26 houses that have reached the market and are ready to be visited. There are 30 houses that are pending, and best of wishes upon their closing! 11 sold properties, which means 11 new neighbors!

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

New on Market (Feb 16-23, 2015)

Address Type Price Bedrooms Bathrooms Sqft
200 BURNHAM RD #306 CONDO 195,000 2 1 1199
9 CONDOLEA DR CONDO 380,000 3 3 2198
5530 BONITA RD DETACHED 398,000 3 2 1200
4871 CENTERWOOD ST DETACHED 415,000 4 3 2519
18706 BRYANT RD DETACHED 519,995 3 2.5 2400
5326 SW CHILDS RD DETACHED 549,901 3 2.5 1801
18364 BRYANT RD DETACHED 551,995 3 2.5 2736
27 BECKET ST DETACHED 579,900 3 2 2615
1868 GLENMORRIE DR DETACHED 585,000 3 4 3032
14121 REDWOOD CT DETACHED 629,900 4 3.5 2703
2051 CREST DR DETACHED 699,500 4 2 2886
729 SOUTHVIEW RD DETACHED 725,000 3 2 2657
1770 HEADLEE LN DETACHED 750,000 2 3 2434
17620 BLUE HERON RD DETACHED 1,198,000 4 3.5 4041
17620 WOODHURST PL DETACHED 1,200,000 4 4 4389
720 KENOLA CT DETACHED 1,200,000 3 3.5 3727
1956 CHERYL CT DETACHED 1,425,000 4 4.5 5334
17096 CHAPIN WAY DETACHED 1,395,000-1,495,000 4 3.5 4395
401 9TH ST DETACHED 1,590,000 4 3.5 4288
1135 LAKE FRONT RD DETACHED 2.295,000 4 4 4245

Pending Sales (Feb 16-23, 2015)

Address Type Price Bedroom Bathrooms Sqft DOM
169 OSWEGO SMT #169 CONDO 83,032 2 2 1330 126
4000 CARMAN DR #55 CONDO 149,900 2 2 866 123
3433 MCNARY PKWY #208 CONDO 150,000 2 2 1008 8
45 EAGLE CREST DR #308 CONDO 169,900 2 2 1046 24
15868 PARKER RD DETACHED 219,950 2 1 780 36
152 RIDGEWAY RD CONDO 234,900 2 1.5 1794 3
65 KINGSGATE RD ATTACHED 299,900 3 2 1237 4
16735 LAKE FOREST BLVD DETACHED 318,900 3 2 1192 118
1743 ASPEN CT DETACHED 326,900 3 2 1341 115
4171 OLD GATE RD DETACHED 350,000 4 2 1752 7
43 CONDOLEA CT CONDO 365,000 2 2.5 2157 31
5185 CARMAN DR DETACHED 389,000 3 1.5 1848 141
4820 LAMONT WAY DETACHED 392,900 3 2.5 1768 193
3402 LAKE GROVE AVE DETACHED 410,000 3 2 1686 102
5926 DOVE CT DETACHED 425,000 3 2 1807 2
12836 SIERRA VISTA DR DETACHED 449,000 4 2.5 2166 136
2508 ORCHARD HILL PL DETACHED 454,000 3 2.5 2229 4
1653 DEVON LN DETACHED 485,000 4 3 3181 165
644 ELLIS AVE DETACHED 499,000 3 2 3340 16
17393 SCHALIT WAY DETACHED 540,000 3 2 2240 16
2234 FERNWOOD CIR DETACHED 545,000 4 3 2975 84
124 D AVE ATTACHED 550,000 2 2.5 1754 7
4258 ALBERT CIR DETACHED 659,000 4 2.5 2745 197
1890 CREST DR DETACHED 725,000 3 2.5 2782 144
1051 COUNTRY COMMONS DETACHED 799,900 4 2.5 3582 224
13643 MELROSE LP DETACHED 799,900 4 4 4146 45
14626 UPLANDS DR DETACHED 828,900 4 3 2951 2
2726 RIVENDELLL RD DETACHED 849,000 5 3 3315 2
18253 SIENA DR DETACHED 1,198,000 5 4 4310 3
13612 GOODALL RD DETACHED 1,469,000 5 4.5 4362 332

Sold/Closed (Feb 16-23, 2015)

Address Type List Price Close Price Sqft DOM
1803 BOCA RATAN DR ATTACHED 297,000 288,000 1739 44
18275 TERRY CT DETACHED 319,000 315,000 1270 228
5695 WASHINGTON CT DETACHED 349,900 345,000 1769 9
47 ORIOLE LN DETACHED 399,500 378,000 1958 123
5907 FERNBROOK CIR DETACHED 399,900 398,950 1892 175
4104 LAKEVIEW BLVD DETACHED 439,000 420,000 2252 66
2 PIMLICO TER DETACHED 599,000 490,000 2301 83
1562 CHANDLER RD DETACHED 1,225,000 500,000 2318 305
1560 LABURNUM WAY DETACHED 499,900 520,000 1773 1
2762 VALE CT DETACHED 620,000 620,000 2709 7
1766 PALISADES TERRACE DR DETACHED 750,000 735,000 2792 190

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.