Dianne Gregoire, Author at Property Blotter

January 19, 2025January 19, 2025

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

November through February are the leading months for carbon monoxide poisoning in the United States. It seems pretty obvious why. These are the coldest months of the year when we are in our homes, heating them, cooking, and living as warmly as possible.

Sources of carbon monoxide are surprisingly plentiful. Gas appliances such as furnaces, water heaters, and cooktops are obvious, but really, it’s bigger than that. Anything that burns gives off carbon monoxide. So things like oil furnaces and wood burning fireplaces also give off carbon monoxide.

When you sell your home you are required to have carbon monoxide detectors in the house.

There are also some simple steps you can take to stay safe:

Check you heating systems, fireplace, and gas appliances every year. Keep them clean and working properly.

Use caution with kerosene or gas space heaters.

Never use a gas range or oven to heat a home.

Use charcoal grills, hibachis or portable camping stoves outside.

Never run a gasoline powered engine (like for a generator) in a basement or enclosed structure.

Never leave the motor running in a vehicle parked in an attached garage or closed space.

It’s mostly common sense, but people being people, it’s good to get the word out.

Dianne

January 16, 2025

Market Activity Jan 6-12, 2025

Market activity has picked back up with 12 new listings, 7 pending sales, and 11 closed purchases in Lake Oswego last week. That is about twice what was happening the last couple of weeks of 2024. One of the new listings sold super fast and appears in this report as a pending sale.

I get excited as we come out of the holidays. My phone starts to ring and the energy builds as we move foreword into the new year. I love it!

See below for RMLS data.

New on the Market Jan 6-12, 2025

Address	Type	Price	Bedrooms	Baths	Sq Feet
62 Galen St	Condo	$210,000	1	1	552
35 Oswego	Condo	$275,000	2	2	1212
4000 Carman Dr F90	Condo	$340,000	2	2	834
4057 Jefferson Pkwy	Condo	$365,000	3	2.5	1282
1760 Oak St	Detached	$675,000	5	2	1680
16011 Parker Rd	Detached	$775,000	3	2	1506
54 Aquinas St	Detached	$850,000	4	2.5	2774
1122 Erickson St	Detached	$1,050,000	3	2	1611
8 Walking Woods Dr	Detached	$1,075,000	5	4	3401
13560 Goodall Rd #3	Detached	$4,998,000	4	4.5	4750
13560 Goodall Rd #7	Detached	$5,290,000	4	5.5	5964

Pending Sales Jan 6-12, 2025

Address	Type	Price	Bedrooms	Baths	Sq Feet	DOM
45 Eagle Crest Dr #506	Condo	$225,000	1	1	600	131
4316 Botticelli St	Condo	$450,000	2	2.5	2260	8
4291 Woodside Cir	Attached	$634,900	3	2	2026	90
16861 Cortez Ct	Detached	$800,000	3	2	1886	1
4511 Oakridge Rd	Attached	$864,000	3	2.5	2129	177
25 Da Vinci St	Detached	$925,000	3	3	3026	6
17010 Chapin Way	Detached	$1,499,900	4	3.5	4032	67

Sold/Closed Jan 6-12, 2025

Address	Type	List Price	Closed Price	Sq Feet	CDOM
82 Oswego	Condo	$269,900	$269,900	1212	5
100 Kerr Pkwy #40	Condo	$250,000	$270,000	823	3
1349 Bonniebrae Dr	Attached	$495,000	$472,000	1303	33
5050 Lower Dr	Detached	$650,000	$525,000	2222	44
1621 Larch St	Detached	$799,000	$700,000	3040	60
3837 Carman Dr	Detached	$1,095,000	$1,155,381	2531	37
4027 Canal Woods Ct	Detached	$1,595,000	$1,450,000	4232	155
19177 Hill Top Rd	Detached	$1,999,900	$1,700,000	5168	138
688 6th St	Detached	$2,335,000	$2,225,000	2939	22
3876 Lake Grove Ave	Detached	$2,699,000	$2,395,000	4205	211
16643 Roosevelt Ave	Detached	$650,000	$525,000	2222	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.

January 1, 2025January 1, 2025

Market Activity Dec 23-29, 2024

Because last week included the Christmas holiday, I just don’t expect there to have been much real estate activity. And there wasn’t with 3 houses that came onto the market, 2 that went pending, and 6 that were fully sold with closed contracts. I also have to note that real estate is happening at all times, every single week of the year.

See below for RMLS data.

New on the Market Dec 23-29, 2024

Address	Type	Price	Bedrooms	Baths	Sq Feet
4 Touchstone #63	Condo	$310,000	2	2	974
8 Britten Ct	Attached	$515,000	2	2	1175
4587 Trillium Woods	Attached	$995,000	3	2.5	2278

Pending Dec 23-29, 2024

Address	Type	Price	Bedrooms	Baths	Sq Feet	DOM
44 Eaglecrest Dr #13	Condo	$299,000	3	2	1085	29
1463 Greentree Circle	Detached	$899,900	4	2.5	2048	35

Sold/Closed Dec 23-29,2024

Address	Type	List Price	Closed Price	Sq Feet	CDOM
154 Oswego Summit	Condo	$325,000	$275,000	1506	139
5061 Foothills Dr C	Condo	$419,000	$410,000	1077	26
1819 Boca Ratan Dr	Attached	$589,900	$600,000	1583	58
1803 Boca Ratan Dr	Attached	$650,000	$641,680	1780	18
17291 Cedar Rd	Detached	$1,049,000	$995,000	2,872	6
18560 Westview Dr	Detached	$1,500,000	$1,150,000	3411	155

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

December 22, 2024

A Very Special House

I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite activities at this time of year is driving around looking at the lights on houses. There are a few neighborhoods that are especially festive: Westlake, Palisades, really, most of LO. But there is a house that is really amazing. The owner’s go all out.

Officially known as Todd and MIchelle’s Winter Wonderland, it is located at 19242 Indian Springs: on the corner of Indian Springs and Child’s Rd.

There’s plenty of parking and the owners love it when people take the time to get out of their cars and really look at all of the displays. I don’t think that there is a square foot of house or yard that isn’t covered with lights and decorations.

Christmas is the main event, but these home owners also do stunning displays for Halloween and Easter. It’s really fun to make the drive over and take it all in.

Happy holidays,

Dianne

December 20, 2024

Market Activity Dec 9-15, 2024

Real estate activity last week was pretty strong. Here we are, 2 weeks before Christmas, and 7 houses were listed for sale. One of those sold quickly and appears in this report as a pending sale. 12 houses moved to pending status and 13 properties closed escrow and officially sold. That feels like pretty strong activity for this time of year.

See below for RMLS data.

New Listings Dec 9-15, 2024

Address	Type	Price	Bedrooms	Baths	Sq Feet
47 Eagle Crest Dr #48	Condo	$220,000	1	1	696
5062 Foothills Dr A	Condo	$410,000	1	1.5	1252
1674 Fircrest Dr	Detached	$839,900	4	2	1998
1951 Greentree Rd	Detached	$1,199,000	3	3	2449
2160 Crest Dr	Detached	$1,295,000	4	2	2690
720 Kenola Ct	Detached	$1,495,000	3	3.5	3727

Pending Sales Dec 9-15, 2024

Address	Type	Price	Bedrooms	Baths	Sq Feet	DOM
100 Kerr Pkwy #40	Condo	$250,000	2	1.5	823	3
4047 Jefferson Pkwy	Attached	$359,900	3	2.5	1259	2
3962 Carman Dr	Condo	$380,000	2	2.5	1129	156
5050 Lower Dr	Detached	$699,000	3	2.5	1278	31
5722 Fernbrook Way	Detached	$699,000	3	2	1580	39
1621 Larch St	Detached	$745,000	4	2.5	3040	60
1560 Cherry Crest Ave	Detached	$789,000	3	2.5	1808	53
580 8th St	Detached	$1,495,000	3	3	1788	88
19177 Hill Top Rd	Detached	$1,799,900	5	3.5	5168	138
3096 Wembley Park Rd	Detached	$2,200,000	5	4	4165	88
1720 Fernwood Dr	Detached	$2,249,900	4	4	3853	172
3876 Lake Grove Ave	Detached	$2,395,000	5	3.5	4205	211

Sold Closed Dec 9-15, 2024

Address	Type	List Price	Sold Price	Sq Feet	CDOM
29 Oswego Summit	Condo	$209,000	$209,000	669	49
16250 Pacific Hwy #71	Condo	$299,000	$258,800	1305	543
4 Touchstone #126	Condo	$272,900	$268,900	984	0
25 Crestfield Ct	Condo	$314,900	$289,900	995	42
146 Oswego	Condo	$327,000	$309,900	1212	212
16200 Pacific Hwy #2	Condo	$525,000	$500,000	1190	54
5320 Chinook Ct	Detached	$575,000	$560,000	1008	97
5132 Timbergrove St	Detached	$610,000	$612,000	1439	2
4582 Trillium Woods	Attached	$849,900	$790,000	1927	25
1327 Cedar St	Detached	$964,900	$790,000	1927	5
17644 Tree Top Ln	Detached	$1,250,000	$1,056,000	4240	123
14186 Kimberly Cir	Detached	$1,150,000	$1,100,000	3226	35
2800 Wembley Park Rd	Detached	$2,600,000	$2,971,457	4538	0

December 7, 2024

Toy Drive and Giving Options

All year around, less fortunate people need help from the community. I think of that Everclear song “I will buy you a new life” with the lyrics about a welfare Christmas. This is just a really rough time of year to be down on your luck. Because of this, there are some terrific community opportunities to make someone’s holidays just a bit brighter.

Annual Toy Drive

The Lake Oswego Fire Department is accepting new, unwrapped toys. Toys can be dropped off until December 11th at the main fire station (300 B Ave) or at the library (706 4th St). The toys are then distributed by the Tualatin Valley Elks Lodge.

Warm Clothing Drive

New coats, hats, gloves, and socks can be dropped off at the Adult Community Center (505 G Ave) or at the main fire station or the library until December 10th. They will be distributed by Bethlehem House of Bread in Tigard to local families.

Fleece

Organized by the City’s Youth Action Council, yards of new fleece are being collected to make blankets for the Clackamas Children’s Center. The fabric can be dropped off until December 10th at the Adult Community Center, the Library, or the Teen Lounge (1060 Chandler Rd). Donations need to be made by December 10th.

I am going to call out the obvious, these deadlines are right around the corner and timing is tight. If you miss a deadline, I have one more suggestion. This one is available year around.

Hunger Fighters Oregon

Located at 4 Monroe Parkway, Suite A, this non profit feeds those who are experiencing food insecurity in our community. Non-perishable food can literally be dropped of 24/7, 365 days of the year. They have a decent sized cupboard at the front entry that is secure from the weather. At this time of year, people come in hoping to find items to make a holiday meal. Think about what you prepare for your holiday meal. Is there a recipe that has ingredients that can be donated? I think of things like green bean casserole, canned ham, stuffing mix, a pie crust and pie filling. There are just so many foods that we enjoy at this time of year. If you want to donate a perishable item, that is also possible. You need to donate during hours that the pantry is open. Check their website for details by clicking here.

Thank you for helping those in need this holiday season.

Dianne

December 6, 2024

Market Activity Nov 25-Dec 1, 2024

Last week, being Thanksgiving week, the market was a bit slow. But even with that National holiday, the real estate market moved right along. In Lake Oswego last week there were 2 new listings, 8 properties that accepted contracts and went pending, and 8 that closed/sold.

See below for RMLS data.

New Listings Nov 25-Dec 1, 2024

Address	Type	Price	Bedrooms	Baths	Sq Feet
44 Eagle Crest Dr #13	Condo	$299,000	3	2	1085
18 Nansen Summit	Detached	$2,990,000	5	4.5	5429

Pending Sales Nov 25-Dec 1, 2024

Address	Type	Price	Bedrooms	Baths	Sq Feet	DOM
100 Kerr Pkwy #54	Condo	$169,900	1	1	617	167
4 Touchstone #117	Condo	$269,000	2	2	984	85
123 Oswego Summit	Condo	$279,000	2	2	1212	131
4 Touchstone Dr 3147	Condo	$330,000	3	2.5	1351	81
5061 Foothills Dr B	Condo	$419,000	2	2	1077	26
1803 Boca Ratan Dr	Attached	$650,000	3	2.5	1780	18
1571 Bay View Ln	Detached	$1,199,000	3	2.5	2854	106
688 6th St	Detached	$2,335,000	4	2.5	2939	22

Sold/Closed Nov 25-Dec 1, 2024

Address	Type	List Price	Sold Price	Sq Feet	CDOM
1277 Hallinan Circle	Detached	$649,100	$610,000	1242	6
4261 Country Woods Ct	Detached	$725,000	$708,000	1608	18
23 Tanglewood Dr	Detached	$849,900	$785,000	2522	52
1471 Greentree Cir	Detached	$1,015,000	$867,000	2128	91
6080 Burma Rd	Detached	$1,400,000	$940,000	2134	107
3351 Fir Ridge Rd	Detached	$2,395,000	$1,750,000	4265	209
2121 Wembley Park Rd	Detached	$2,999,900	$2,599,900	5025	334
17575 Crestline Dr	Detached	$3,975,000	$3,750,000	7240	85

November 23, 2024

60th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

November 29th, 3-7pm, Millennium Plaza will be the location for the 60th annual holiday tree lighting festival.

Activities include photos with Santa, Timberview Farm Reindeer, sweet trees, music, caroling, and over 40 vendors. The lighting of the Millennium Tree will happen at 5:30.

It’s a great way to kick off the season!

November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

Market Activity Nov 11-17, 2024

Last week in Lake Oswego the real estate market was very active, for this time of year. There were 13 new listings. Two of those sold quickly and appear in this report as pending sales. There were 15 houses that accepted offers and went into pending status. There were 10 closed sales. Those are solid numbers for November.

See below for RMLS data.

New on the Market Nov 11-17, 2024

Address	Type	Price	Bedrooms	Baths	Sq Feet
48 Eagle Crest Dr 4E	Condo	$375,000	2	2	1489
60 Condolea Ter	Condo	$445,000	2	3	2784
18021 Tualata Ave	Detached	$570,000	3	1	1410
15215 Boones Way	Attached	$597,000	3	2.5	1600
16081 Pearcy St	Detached	$736,000	3	3	1919
1060 Upper Devon Ln	Detached	$1,300,000	3	2.5	2400
1176 Troon Rd	Detached	$1,400,000	3	2	3022
17883 Tamara Ave	Detached	$1,725,000	4	3	3100
17901 Tamara Ave	Detached	$1,749,000	4	3	3257
815 E Ave	Detached	$2,495,000	3	3.5	2946
4375 Southshore Blvd	Detached	$10,500,000	5	5.5	6147

Pending Sales Nov 11-17, 2024

Address	Type	Price	Bedrooms	Baths	Sq Feet	DOM
25 Crestfield Ct	Condo	$299,900	2	2	995	42
5062 Foothills Dr C-#7	Condo	$464,700	2	2	1252	3
18538 Hallberg Ct	Detached	$575,000	3	1	870	29
5132 Timbergrove St	Detached	$610,000	3	2	1439	2
10 Greenridge Ct	Attached	$630,000	2	2	2063	55
5722 Fernbrook Way	Detached	$699,000	3	2	1580	17
6080 Burma Rd	Detached	$975,000	3	2	2134	107
17291 Cedar Rd	Detached	$1,049,000	5	4.5	2872	6
14186 Kimberly Cir	Detached	$1,150,000	4	3	3226	35
17644 Tree Top Ln	Detached	$1,199,000	4	3.5	4240	123
16610 Woodsman Ct	Detached	$1,300,000	4	3	3462	112
4027 Canal Woods Ct	Detached	$1,474,000	4	3.5	4232	155
3351 Fir Ridge Rd	Detached	$1,895,000	4	4.5	4265	209
2165 Ridge Pointe Dr	Detached	$1,998,000	5	4	4749	115
2121 Wembley Park Rd	Detached	$2,599,900	5	5.5	5025	334

Sold/Closed Nov 11-17, 2024

Address	Type	List Price	Closed Price	Sq Feet	CDOM
174 Oswego Summit	Condo	$345,000	$330,000	1506	28
3492 Devonshire Dr	Attached	$589,000	$608,000	1556	5
5271 Chinook Ct	Detached	$675,000	$660,000	1390	66
5365 Denton Dr	Detached	$1,250,000	$1,305,000	3143	3
15459 Village Dr	Detached	$1,499,000	$1,375,000	3049	11
2337 Hillside Ln	Detached	$1,749,000	$1,530,000	4932	93
950 Lund St	Detached	$1,675,000	$1,650,000	3098	521
3131 Westview Ct	Detached	$1,986,000	$1,897,746	4597	52
159 5th St	Detached	$2,289,900	$2,050,000	2960	27
310 Chandler Pl	Detached	$2,595,000	$2,370,000	3909	36

November 9, 2024

Rassekh Skate Park is now Open

As of this month, not only is the skate park open, but so is the parking lot and the restrooms. If you are not in the area, you may not have seen all of the construction happening along Stafford Road between the City Golf Course and Rosemont Rd. The skate park is just one component of this development: the others being a new municipal pool and a large rec center. The skate park is step #1.

More exciting news is that this fall the City was awarded a $1 million matching grant from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Local Government Grant Program to fund construction of a play ground and picnic shelter adjacent to the skate park. The goal is to complete these by the summer of 2025.

The skate park is formally known as Rassekh Park. These are wonderful improvements to our community. The combination of skate park, playground and picnic shelter sounds like an ideal place to take the kiddos to work off some of that energy. Enjoy!

Dianne