Author: Dianne Gregoire

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Market Activity June 17-23, 2019

We had a great week of real estate activity in Lake Oswego last week. 23 properties came onto the market, 24 moved into pending status, and 26 closed/sold.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

New on the Market (June 17-23, 2019)

Address Type Price BR Baths Sq Ft
45 Eagle Crest Dr #516 Condo $190,000 0 1 600
4 Touchstone #143 Condo $249,000 3 3 1351
3944 Carman Dr Condo $329,000 2 2.5 101
1308 Cornell St Detached $495,000 4 2 1750
7190 Childs Rd Detached $535,000 3 2.5 2316
225 Hidalgo Detached $535,000 3 2.5 2316
19211 Indian Springs Rd Detached $599,900 4 3 2132
17921 Cedar Rd Detached $617,000 6 3 2872
14664 Rainbow Dr Detached $635,000 3 2.5 3122
2 Morningview Ln Detached $685,000 4 3.5 2898
5350 Dawn St Detached $795,000 3 3 2420
4553 Snowbrush Ct Detached $819,000 5 3.5 3808
12511 Shelby Ct Detached $925,000 5 3.5 3641
5476 Southwood Dr Detached $950,000 5 3 3858
19253 Childs Ct Detached $989,000 3 3 2675
2008 Ridgewood Rd Detached $1,170,000 4 4.5 4268
772 8th St Detached $1,195,000 4 2.5 3081
3540 Red Cedar Way Detached $1,295,000 4 3.5 4023
13366 Briarwood Ln Detached $1,345,000 4 3 3243
13344 Briarwood Ln Detached $1,345,000 4 3 3243
1640 Country Commons Detached $1,595,000 4 4.5 5373
13322 Briarwood Ln Detached $1,650,000 4 4 3921
17613 Kelok Rd Detached $2,095,000 4 3 4750

Pending Sales (June 17-23, 2019)

Address Type Price BR Baths Sq Ft CDOM
12 Cervantes Cir 7-A Condo $200,000 2 1.5 912 2
10 Cervantes Cir 7-B Condo $209,900 2 1.5 912 33
51 Galen St Condo $250,000 2 2 993 19
233 Cervantes Cir Condo $275,000 2 1.5 1216 189
245 Cervantes Cir Condo $279,999 2 2 1292 5
5060 Foothills Dr F Condo $349,000 2 2 1252 6
45 Greenridge Townhome $465,000 3 2.5 1652 6
47 Oriole Detached $479,000 3 2.5 1882 18
16722 Lake Forest Blvd Detached $509,900 4 2 1968 15
2380 Dellwood Dr Detached $549,999 4 3.5 2407 5
13388 Auburn Ct Attached $609,000 3 2.5 2492 134
1640 Maple St Detached $625,000 3 2 2091 6
4120 Orchard Way Detached $739,000 4 3 3123 22
5655 Southwood Dr Detached $769,900 4 3 2946 1
4224 Albert Circ Detached $808,000 3 2.5 2588 4
197 Furnace St Condo $839,000 2 2.5 2091 0
6044 Clairmont Ct Detached $849,500 4 2.5 3430 274
114 3rd St Detached $885,000 2 1 1140 11
13707 Fielding Rd Detached $899,000 4 3 3337 865
5728 Bay Creek Dr Detached $945,000 5 2.5 3598 25
2464 Palisades Crest Dr Detached $1,100,000 5 3.5 4012 47
17525 Cherry Ct Detached $1,299,000 5 3.5 4559 64
18135 Crestline Dr Detached $1,495,000 4 2.5 2673 64
3137 Douglas Cir Detached $1,750,000 4 3.5 4378 20

Sold/Closed (June 17-23, 2019)

Address Type List Price Sold Price Sq Ft CDOM
4647 Lakeview Blvd D1 Condo $189,900 $189,300 753 19
4 Touchstone #120 Condo $214,900 $214,900 1,351 4
155 Oswego Summit Condo $265,000 $265,000 1506 13
3814 Botticelli St Condo $274,900 $269,900 1055 41
5054 Foothills St Condo $334,900 $327,000 1252 28
48 Greenridge Ct Townhouse $450,000 $437,500 2147 14
13188 Vermeer Dr Detached $529,000 $511,000 1862 16
4261 Collins Way Detached $525,000 $525,000 1476 7
17622 Sydni Ct Townhouse $540,000 $530,000 2182 0
23 Spinosa Detached $595,000 $535,000 2767 171
18667 Pilkington Rd Detached $600,000 $557,700 2512 84
1804 Oak Knoll Ct Detached $675,000 $590,000 2667 69
15518 Heritage Ct Detached $625,000 $640,000 2700 2
6 Scarborough Dr Detached $619,000 $655,000 2513 5
5554 Luce Ln Detached $799,900 $750,000 3269 68
15717 Murwood Ct Detached $769,000 $769,000 2386 3
14292 Meadow Grass St Detached $795,800 $795,800 2759 5
3710 Marquis Ct Detached $968,950 $845,000 3827 126
4581 Hastings Pl Detached $825,000 $851,100 2985 5
649 3rd St Condo $859,900 $859,900 2274 201
12391 Clara Ln Detached $950,000 $1,023,000 2972 5
324 9th St Detached $1,299,900 $1,100,000 2743 46
1835 Cedar Ct Detached $1,199,000 $1,100,000 3165 15
892 8th St Detached $1,299,000 $1,250,000 2747 122
792 2nd St Detached $1,269,000 $1,269,900 2786 87
1051 Sunningdale Rd Detached $1,695,000 $1,703,000 4298 2

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.

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Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts

One of the big events in Lake Oswego each year is the Festival of the Arts. It always occurs in the later half of June, so it pretty much kicks off the summer. This year’s event, the 56th annual, will be June 21-23. It takes place at the Lakewood Center for the arts and also across the street at George Roger’s Park. It is free to attend. Specific hours are 10-9 Friday and Saturday and 10-5 on Sunday.

Within the Lakewood Center a juried fine art show is exhibited. It’s so big that it spills out into a gigantic covered tent that is always set up in the parking lot. The show features local, national, and international artists. Spectacular paintings, sculptures and ceramics are show cased. I always enjoy seeing the pieces that receive awards and deciding if I agree with the judges or not. Many of the pieces are offered for sale. There is a special category for high school students.

Also within the Lakewood Center is the special exhibit. It is different each year and this year it is called Origin Stories: Comics and Identity. Its an exhibition celebrating “the unique formal qualities of comics as a medium, as well as the infinite possibilities of expression the form allows”.

Across the street at George Rogers Park is the much more informal art and craft fair. Booths are set up for artisans to sell their hand-made creations. It a bit of everything: ceramics, jewelry, yard art, just a lot of wonderful creations. Also at George Rogers Park is a food court and a covered area to get out of the sun while you dine. There are two stages where performances are held throughout the day each day.

There is just a lot to enjoy. I highly encourage you to come and check it out!

As always, thanks for reading the blotter,
Dianne

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Market Activity June 3-9, 2019

We had a great week of real estate activity in Lake Oswego last week. 20 properties came onto the market, 27 moved into pending status, and 24 closed/sold.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

New on the Market (June 3-9, 2019)

Address Type Price BR Baths Sq Ft
4000 Carman Dr D53 Condo $169,023 1 1 836
5602 Kenny St Detached $430,000 3 2 1302
3101 McNary Pkwy Townhouse $432,000 3 2.5 1986
438 5th St Condo $450,000 2 2.5 1092
16351 Pacific Hwy Detached $479,000 3 3 1742
16722 Lake Forest Blvd Detached $519,900 4 2 1968
17475 Westview Dr Detached $619,950 3 2.5 2602
13041 Knaus Rd Detached $699,000 2 2.5 1812
16176 Matthew Ct Detached $839,900 4 2.5 3474
573 2nd St Condo $869,000 2 2.5 1748
648 3rd St Condo $869,900 3 2.5 2092
642 3rd St Condo $879,900 3 2.5 2274
1255 Bayberry Rd Detached $889,000 3 2 2140
15203 Lily Bay Ct Detached $965,000 4 2.5 3219
828 8th St Detached $1,089,000 3 3.5 2839
4125 Casey Ct Detached $1,195,000 4 3.5 3728
13310 Fox Run Detached $1,100,950 4 3.5 3741
17095 Westview Dr Detached $1,350,000 5 3 3313
2445 Glenmorrie Dr Detached $1,425,000 5 5 5168
18218 Meadowlark Ln Detached $1,750,000 5 6.5 8320

Pending Sales (June 3-9, 2019)

Address Type Price BR Baths Sq Ft CDOM
4 Touchstone #114 Condo $184,900 2 2 984 6
4647 Lakeview Blvd D1 Condo $198,900 1 1 753 19
86 Kingsgate Rd G203 Condo $225,000 2 2 849 13
48 Eagle Crest Dr 1E Condo $267,000 2 2 1370 31
200 Burnham Rd #404 Condo $274,900 2 2 1325 50
1367 Bonniebrae Dr Townhouse $299,500 2 1.5 10008 14
34 Wheatherstone Condo $399,900 3 2.5 1692 76
18552 Edgewood Ct Detached $449,900 3 1.5 1071 26
4648 Rembrandt Ln Detached $460,000 3 2.5 1773 26
1124 Hemlock St Detached $495,000 3 2 1257 4
86 Greenridge Ct Attached $599,999 4 3.5 2718 56
737 Ash St Detached $649,990 4 2 2428 85
17433 Schalit Way Detached $664,000 4 2.5 2350 6
17184 Carlson Ct Detached $725,000 4 3.5 3318 9
16 Independence Ave Detached $725,000 4 3 3979 43
4 Hillshire Dr Detached $778,000 4 2.5+.5 3232 32
18183 Westminster Dr Detached $785,000 4 2.5 3191 26
49 Hillshire Dr Detached $799,999 4 3.5 4268 322
5745 Bay Creek Dr Detached $819,900 4 2.5 3353 18
18409 Old River Dr Detached $939,000 4 3.5 3681 77
16039 Bonaire Ave Detached $979,900 4 3 3308 20
55 Eagle Crest Dr Detached $1,125,000 5 4.5 5629 12
367 10th St Detached $1,289,000 4 3.5 3807 21
2399 Palisades Crest Dr Detached $1,300,000 4 4.5 4452 12
18099 Green Bluff Dr Detached $1,650,000 4 3.5 5023 38
1233 Cherry Ln Detached $1,990,000 5 4.5 6052 245
1128 Englewood Dr Detached $1,999,888 6 5.5 8981 195

Sold/Closed (June 3-9, 2019)

Address Type List Price Sold Price Sq Ft CDOM
3433 McNary Pkwy #205 Condo $219,000 $227,500 1008 14
5944 Burma Rd Detached $350,000 $325,000 1,378 33
31 Ladd St Detached $450,000 $385,000 867 48
668 McVey Ave #36 Condo $389,900 $390,000 852 8
21 Ladd St Detached $495,000 $435,000 2436 48
18820 65th Ave Detached $485,000 $486,500 2436 48
5385 Dawn St Detached $499,000 $499,000 1513 0
5371 Greystoke Dr Detached $569,000 $537,000 1782 51
3595 Tempest Dr Detached $589,000 $560,000 2126 28
6447 Frost St Detached $699,960 $575,000 2227 408
17763 Mardee Ave Detached $564,900 $575,000 2300 3
1901 Mapleleaf Ct Detached $584,900 $584,900 2800 23
1023 Lund St Detached $614,990 $635,000 2313 3
4 Gershwin Ct Detached $699,900 $650,000 3016 155
19001 Red Wing Way Detached $649,900 $650,000 2116 4
18034 Westview Dr Detached $699,900 $692,500 3544 82
19198 Olson Ave Detached $735,000 $735,000 2881 5
2585 Dellwood Dr Detached $885,000 $824,085 3749 33
123 Furnace St Condo $929,000 $930,000 2126 0
1180 Cherry Ln Detached $1,150,000 $970,000 4248 384
8 Sherwood Ct Detached $1,100,000 $999,000 4073 90
154 Berwick Rd Detached $1,039,000 $1,064,000 3020 3
17283 Blue Heron Rd Detached $1,695,000 $1,563,000 3797 76
831 4th St Detached $1,948,000 $1,850,000 5078 35

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.

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Packing Tips for Moving

We focus so much on the process of buying and selling a house that we can get side tracked from the nuts and bolts of the move itself. I thought I’d take a moment today to reflect on what it involves and give you a few tips to make the move easier.

A recent article in The Oregonian had some great ideas that I am sharing with you here.

Use the time during your home inspection to measure rooms and storage areas. That sounds so basic, but I rarely see people do this. I carry tape measures in my car. If you forget yours you can use mine!

Knowing the size of the rooms will allow you to determine what furniture will fit where. My Mom, a retired Realtor, would go so far as to use French ruled paper (the kind with both horizontal and vertical lines that create little squares) to actually cut out and lay out each room. You don’t need to go this far, but measuring will allow you to organize in advance.

Pack the boxes based on where items will end up, not based on the rooms that they are currently in. Again, just some simple advance planning.

Keep small parts together in a plastic, sealed bag. Then tape the bag to the item that they are a part of. Trying to find a missing screw or clamp is a night mare when you are dealing with dozens of boxes.

Buy the right tools. Boxes are sold a many storage facilities. You can also do a quick google search and find local companies that sell used boxes. Think about your fragile items. Be sure to also purchase bubble wrap and items made specifically for protecting glass ware and dishes. There is also a product I just learned about, Duck brand “Mover’s Edge”. It’s packing tape that as it dispenses the edges of the tape are just slightly folded under. This allows the tape to be easily gripped and torn back to open the boxes without a cutter. Such a good idea!

Avoid spills. If it could spill, put it into a plastic bag.

Use plastic storage bins for items that won’t be unpacked. This way you can simply put holiday decorations and that sort of thing away in the new storage space.

The last time I moved I thought I could do the packing in just a couple of days. Boy, was I wrong! The last day before the actual move I was literally just throwing stuff into boxes. I had no time to sort and organize. I will never do that again. Live and learn, right?

I hope you find these tips useful, and, as always, thanks for reading the blotter.
Dianne

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Market Activity May 20-26, 2019

We had a great week of real estate activity in Lake Oswego last week. 27 properties came onto the market, 23 moved into pending status, and 18 closed/sold.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

New on the Market (May 20-26, 2019)

Address Type Price BR Baths Sq Ft
4 Touchstone #119 Condo $199,000 3 2.5 1351
47 Eagle Crest Dr #18 Condo $199,999 2 1 932
10 Cervantes Circle 7B Condo $219,900 2 1.5 912
88 Kingsgate Rd G203 Condo $225,000 2 2 849
5225 Jean Rd #305 Condo $269,900 2 2 1098
3862 Botticelli St Condo $279,900 3 2 1224
1367 Bonniebrae Dr Townhouse $315,900 2 1.5 1008
4 Erasmus St Townhouse $335,000 2 2.5 1547
19111 Indian Springs Rd Detached $599,000 6 3.5 2432
17617 Sydni Ct Townhouse $615,000 4 2.5 2651
12410 Shelby Ct Detached $694,000 5 2.5 2700
16134 White Oaks Dr Detached $699,999 4 2.5 2613
2611 Orchard Hill Ln Detached $724,900 3 2.5 2859
14058 Chatham Ct Detached $739,000 3 2.5 2235
1505 Eastview Ct Detached $829,000 3 3.5 3367
17705 Tree Top Ln Detached $829,900 5 3 3428
15815 Allison Pl Detached $889,000 4 2.5 3559
171 5th St Detached $899,000 4 2 2367
3232 Wembley Park Rd Detached $899,900 4 3.5 2817
17878 Hillside Dr Detached $899,900 5 3 3594
15167 Brook Ct Detached $935,000 4 3.5 3880
5728 Bay Creek Dr Detached $945,000 5 2.5 3598
55 Eagle Crest Dr Detached $1,125,000 5 4.5 5328
17506 Hill Way Detached $1,125,000 4 2.5 3163
5051 Lakeview Blvd Detached $1,199,000 4 3.5 3506
1225 Oak Terrace Detached $1,450,000 4 4 3771
720 Southview Rd Detached $2,395,000 4 3 3599

Pending Sales (May 20-26, 2019)

Address Type Price BR Baths Sq Ft CDOM
55 Oswego Summit Condo $175,000 1 1 721 3
88 Oswego Summit Condo $175,000 1 1 764 5
16250 Pacific Hwy #56 Condo $249,900 2 2 1305 5
1444 Boca Ratan Dr Attached $369,000 3 2 1393 5
13188 Vermeer Dr Detached $499,900 3 2.5 1862 16
6330 Shakespeare St Detached $520,000 4 3 1792 50
17622 Sydni Ct Townhouse $540,000 3 2.5 2182 0
5861 Benfield Ct Detached $545,000 4 2 1658 9
8 Walking Woods Dr Detached $599,900 4 3 3105 119
17 Grouse Terrace Detached $650,000 4 2.5 3202 7
14 Northview Ct Attached $695,000 4 3.5 3279 62
14580 Uplands Dr Detached $699,000 3 3 2120 39
327 Laurel St Detached $750,000 4 2 2520 48
79 Tanglewood Dr Detached $750,000 4 3 3130 3
15717 Murwood Ct Detached $769,000 3 2.5 2386 3
5554 Luce Ln Detached $779,900 4 3 3269 68
16750 Glenwood Ct Detached $825,000 5 3 4243 37
3710 Marquis Ct Detached $848,950 4 3.5 3827 313
5475 Westfield Ct Detached $924,900 4 2.5 3335 10
16717 Sylvan Ct Detached $1,075,999 5 3.5 4953 361
892 8th St Detached $1,250,000 4 3.5 2747 312
1074 Bayberry Rd Detached $1,625,000 3 3 3429 237

Sold/Closed (May 20-26, 2019)

Address Type List Price Sold Price Sq Ft CDOM
81 Galen St Condo $182,000 $168,000 689 69
4 Touchstone #84 Condo $199,000 $200,000 979 10
86 Kingsgate Rd I-204 Condo $227,500 $227,500 840 6
3433 McNary Pkwy Condo $235,000 $235,000 1008 4
38 Weatherstone Condo $395,000 $390,000 1692 22
6 Oriole Ln Detached $400,000 $400,000 1521 4
875 Lake Forest Dr Detached $499,500 $489,000 979 90
71 Kingsgate Rd Detached $489,900 $494,000 1727 30
5099 Galen St Detached $539,000 $538,000 2246 1
2130 Wembley Park Rd Detached $600,000 $610,000 1544 2
14751 Rainbow Dr Detached $625,000 $625,000 1591 3
4966 Harvard Ct Detached $639,900 $639,900 3078 9
16560 Glenwood Ct Detached $899,000 $812,155 2558 38
730 8th St Detached $829,000 $817,000 2395 3
530 Boca Ratan Dr Detached $895,000 $895,000 3368 27
17620 Blue Heron Dr Detached $1,365,000 $1,325,000 4041 4
13214 Amber Pl Detached $1,489,950 $1,499,950 3993 197
13104 Rodgers Rd Detached $699,900 $720,000 2715 2

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.

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Remodeling: Cost vs Value

In the course of working as a Realtor, one of the common questions I am often asked is “What should I do to get my house ready to sell?” I have addressed this pretty extensively in previous posts, but today I want to be more specific about remodeling for the purpose of selling.

There is always a range of value when pricing a property and that range is based upon condition. The better the condition, the more the house is worth. But having said that, there is not a dollar for dollar return on remodeling.

Remodeling Magazine puts out a list for every region of the United States that gives the average cost of various projects and the amount of additional sales price you can expect from having done the project. It’s pretty surprising. Most projects give a return that is less than the actual cost. Here are some examples from our region on the 2019 list:

Job / Cost / Return/ % of Return

Backyard Patio/ $63,109/ $40,045/ 55.2%

Bathroom Remodel/ $23,548/ $17,728/ 75.3%

Kitchen Remodel/ $75,513/ $49,384/ 68.1%

Master Suite Addition/ $151,211/ $105,965/ 70.1%

New Garage Door/ $3785/ $4685/ 123.8%

There are many more items on the list. This is just a sample. For the complete list, click here.

On this year’s list, the only project that gave a better return than the cost was the replacement of garage doors. In past years I’ve also seen replacement of the front door being a similar good investment.

The bottom line is that if you are going to remodel, do it while you are still going to live in the house. This way you’ll get more out of it than the cost of the project, you’ll also get the enjoyment of the project.

My last bit of advice is that the most significant thing you can to do maximize the return on your real estate investment is to maintain it properly during the time that you own it and to really deep clean it before you list if for sale.

As always, thanks for reading the blotter.
Dianne

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Market Activity May 6-12, 2019

The spring market is officially in full swing. Last week in Lake Oswego we had 36 new listings! That is a lot of houses! We also had 32 properties go into pending status and 15 closed/sold houses.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

New on the Market (May 6-12, 2019)

Address Type Price BR Baths Sq Ft
9 Oswego Summit Condo $169,900 1 1 764
202 Cervantes Condo $205,000 2 2 890
124 Oswego Summit Condo $245,000 2 2 1140
48 Eagle Crest 1E Condo $272,000 2 2 1370
4204 Woodside Circle Townhouse $400,000 2 2 1308
12882 Boones Ferry Rd Condo $400,000 2 2.5 1136
48 Greenridge Ct Townhouse $450,000 3 3 2147
18552 Edgewood Ct Detached $459,900 3 1.5 1071
4 The Grotto Attached $475,000 3 2.5 1534
48 Oriole Ln Attached $509,000 3 2 2072
13188 Vermeer Dr Detached $529,000 3 2.5 1862
20 Aquinas St Detached $549,900 4 2.5 1837
19061 Indian Springs Rd Detached $569,900 4 3 2341
12 Northview Ct Attached $595,000 2 3 3266
19040 Olson Ave Detached $600,000 4 3 2642
17644 Sydni Ct Townhouse $615,000 4 2.5 2460
304 6th St Detached $625,000 1 1 941
13488 Snowberry Ct Detached $729,000 4 2.5 2964
14371 Uplands Dr Detached $739,000 3 2 2358
7 Grouse Terrace Detached $750,000 3 2.5 2516
3220 Edgemont Rd Detached $761,000 4 3 2124
750 Briercliff Ln Detached $769,000 3 3 2682
63 Touchstone Detached $769,900 4 3 3088
2133 Ridgewood Rd Detached $859,900 5 3 2059
32 Wilbur St Detached $879,000 2 2.5 2671
13711 Melrose Pl Detached $949,000 4 4 3742
2 Grouse Terrace Detached $995,000 4 3 4446
15986 Parker Rd Detached $1,099,413 4 3.5 3130
15776 Inverurie Rd Detached $1,249,000 3 2 2370
419 7th ST Detached $1,289,000 4 2.5 2813
425 Furnace St Detached $1,300,000 4 3 3326
15446 Boones Way Attached $1,300,000 3 2.5 3364
14480 Kruse Oaks Blvd Detached $1,599,000 4 3.5 4661
13132 Thoma Rd Detached $2,469,900 5 4.5 5362
1677 Leslie Ln Detached $2,650,000 4 6.5 7534
17688 Upper Cherry Ln Detached $2,650,000 4 3.5+.5 5583

Pending Sales (May 6-12, 2019)

Address Type Price BR Baths Sq Ft CDOM
239 Cervantes Condo $199,000 2 2 1100 19
3433 McNary Pkwy #205 Condo $219,000 2 2 1008 14
155 Oswego Summit Condo $265,000 2 2 1506 13
48 Eagle Crest Dr 2E Condo $302,000 3 2 1623 34
4 Goya St Detached $349,900 4 3 3012 2
12866 Boones Ferry Rd Condo $385,000 2 2.5 1182 67
668 McVey Ave #12 Condo $400,000 3 1.5 992 0
4648 Rembrandt Ln Detached $460,000 3 2.5 1773 4
5385 Dawn St Detached $499,000 3 2 1513 0
50 Northview Ct Townhouse $499,900 3 2.5 2206 14
5301 Childs Rd Detached $539,900 3 2.5 1771 54
5371 Greystoke Dr Detached $545,000 3 2 1782 51
13786 Regency Ct Detached $550,000 3 2 2045 65
17763 Mardee Ave Detached $564,900 5 3 2300 3
4999 Bilford Ln Detached $579,000 3 2.5 1917 7
17651 Sydni Ct Townhouse $599,000 4 2.5 2651 62
6447 Frost St Detached $599,950 3 2.5 2227 408
1804 Oak Knoll Ct Detached $600,000 4 3 2667 418
13342 Auburn Ct Attached $614,900 3 2.5 2492 13
6 Scarborough Dr Detached $619,000 4 3 2513 5
1925 Glenmorrie Dr Detached $674,900 4 3 2697 3
17488 Mardee Ave Detached $699,900 4 2.5 2168 2
19198 Olson Ave Detached $735,000 4 2.5 2881 5
5227 Westfield Ct Detached $772,000 4 2.5 3091 4
2350 Southshore Blvd Detached $795,000 3 2.5 2236 10
14292 Meadow Grass St Detached $795,800 4 2.5 2759 5
5421 Bay Creek Dr Detached $799,900 4 2.5 3232 1
4581 Hastings Pl Detached $825,000 4 2.5 2985 5
1961 Summit Dr Detached $896,000 3 2.5 3137 51
3950 Edens Edge Dr Detached $1,249,000 4 3.5 4382 21
3127 Douglas Circle Detached $1,579,000 4 3.5 3870 170
1051 Sunningdale Rd Detached $1,695,000 4 3 4298 2

Sold/Closed (May 6-12, 2019)

Address Type List Price Sold Price Sq Ft CDOM
45 Eagle Crest Dr #204 Condo $205,000 $205,000 768 35
5225 Jean Rd Condo $299,500 $285,000 1,400 5
5911 Carman Dr Detached $320,000 $307,500 1168 7
12714 Boones Ferry Rd Detached $359,000 $334,000 996 44
1 Eagle Crest Dr Detached $389,000 $405,000 1265 5
5229 Rosewood St Detached $375,000 $407,000 1618 4
15008 Twin Fir Rd Detached $494,900 $421,500 3532 310
13369 Peters Rd Detached $599,999 $580,000 2474 179
2050 Wembley Park Rd Detached $715,000 $700,000 1868 107
5015 Parkhill St Detached $775,000 $750,000 2628 50
74 Touchstone Detached $849,000 $750,000 4584 22
15 Nansen Summit Detached $775,000 $777,000 3098 3
15585 Manchester Dr Detached $949,000 $815,000 3576 353
2286 Wembley Park Rd Detached $795,000 $825,000 2000 0
30 Hillshire Dr Detached $949,950 $875,000 3887 263

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.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month in Lake Oswego

I am extremely proud of my city. The month of May has been named Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health has for centuries been ignored as a genuine problem, and even shamed. It is time for it to come out into the sunlight to be discussed, studied, and understood. As a youngster I lost 3 friends to suicide. My son lost one of his best friends to suicide. This is a subject that is very important to me and I am just so glad Lake Oswego has taken up the mantle.

Two different events are being hosted at the Lake Oswego Library:

Faces of Youth in Juvenile Detention, Thursday May 9, 7-8 p.m. This is a discussion of the use of art therapy in juvenile detention centers. It’s hosted by Paula Perkins, a graduate student at Lewis and clark College in the Art Therapy master’s program.

In Our Own Voice, Thursday May 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. This is a unique public education presentation where two trained speakers share their stories of living with mental health challenges, from discovery to recovery.

These events are free. For information contact Alicia Yokoymama at 503-534-4228 or ayokoyama@lakeoswego.city

I also want to recommend a wonderful book by Judy Collins. Yes, that Judy Collins, famed for her incredible singing voice and classic songs like “Both Sides Now”. Judy lost her only child, her son Clark, to suicide. She has spent decades learning as much as she can on the subject and her book is well written, insightful, and very informative. Titled Sanity and Grace, I highly recommend it.

As always, thank you for reading the blotter,
Dianne

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Market Activity April 22-28, 2019

The last couple of weeks have been extraordinarily beautiful! Temperatures in the high 60’s and low 70’s, clear, sunny skies, just about perfect! We have also had a very nice spring market. Last week Lake Oswego had 21 new listings come onto the market, 21 properties moved into pending status, and 10 closed/sold homes.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

New on the Market (April 22-28, 2019)

Address Type Price BR Baths Sq Ft
239 Cervantes Condo $199,000 2 2 1100
3433 McNary Pkwy Condo $219,000 2 2 1008
3433 McNary Pkwy #104 Condo $219,500 2 2.5 1208
3433 Mcnary Pkwy Condo $235,000 2 2 1008
170 Oswego Summit Condo $259,950 2 2 1506
155 Oswego Summit Condo $265,000 2 2 1506
50 Northview Ct Townhouse $499,900 3 2.5 2206
18651 Don Lee Way Detached $524,900 4 2 1603
15790 Murwood Ct Detached $639,000 3 2.5 2075
16 Independence Ave Detached $749,900 5 3 3979
5332 Lower Dr Detached $799,000 3 2.5 2632
2651 Wembley Park Rd Detached $875,000 5 2.5 2068
12391 Clara Ln Detached $950,000 4 3 2972
3623 Eena Rd Detached $1,198,000 4 3.5 3429
17389 Bergis Farm Dr Detached $1,399,000 4 3.5 4784
18099 Green Bluff Dr Detached $1,650,000 4 3.5 5023
17138 Cedar Rd Detached $1,825,000 3 3.5 3017
1475 Oak Terrace Detached $2,450,000 3 3.5 3674
1149 Lake Shore Rd Detached $2,595,000 4 3.5 3445
18060 Eastridge Ln Detached $2,995,000 4 5.5 5111
13490 Fielding Rd Detached $3,999,888 6 6.5 8376

Pending Sales (April 22-28, 2019)

Address Type Price BR Baths Sq Ft CDOM
86 Kingsgate Rd I-204 Condo $227,500 2 2 840 6
172 Oswego Summit Condo $243,500 2 2 1383 61
5944 Burma Rd Detached $350,000 3 1 1378 33
15008 Twin Fir Rd Detached $419,900 7 2.5+.5+.5+.5 3532 310
16726 Carnegie Ave Detached $449,900 3 2 1368 16
4725 Jean Rd Detached $484,900 4 2 1433 27
18280 Indian Creek Dr Detached $498,800 3 2 1402 6
2130 Wembley Park Rd Detached $600,000 3 1.5 1544 2
2099 Wembley Pl Detached $665,000 4 2.5 2730 86
18034 Westview Dr Detached $699,900 4 2.5 3544 82
4362 Glacier Lily St Detached $719,000 4 2.5 2808 4
860 Skyland Dr Detached $800,000 4 3 4067 60
391 Livingood Ln Detached $899,000 5 3 3872 7
1525 Maple St Detached $999,999 4 3.5 3000 84
8 Sherwood Ct Detached $1,050,000 5 3 4073 90
1050 Schukart Ln Detached $1,099,000 4 3.5 5437 14
3906 Bass Ln Detached $1,199,000 4 3.5 4311 51
18977 Pilkington Rd Detached $1,295,500 4 3 3590 284
1023 Bayberry Rd Detached $1,399,900 3 2.5 2958 54
1128 Englewood Dr Detached $1,999,888 6 5.5 8981 154
353 G Ave Detached $2,198,000 4 3.5 5399 54

Sold/Closed (April 22-28, 2019)

Address Type List Price Sold Price Sq Ft CDOM
100 Kerr Pkwy #32 Condo $159,000 $153,000 617 5
40 Crestfield Ct Condo $184,900 $176,893 690 3
18430 Terry Ave Detached $460,000 $462,500 1568 5
125 Condolea Dr Condo $475,000 $475,000 2186 9
5835 Langford Ln Detached $575,000 $538,100 1850 11
18790 Bryant Rd Detached $649,000 $600,000 2489 17
24 Becket St Detached $649,900 $608,000 2527 16
5736 Southwood Dr Detached $760,000 $730,500 3120 59
11 Cellini Ct Detached $729,000 $753,000 3557 5
725 5th St Detached $1,199,900 $1,200,000 2748 3

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.

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Safety Tips When Selling

Hand holding door knob with keys
Selling your home is generally very, very safe. This does not mean that you should not still take some simple precautions. Here are a few guidelines that I recommend to my clients.

Use a Realtor
It’s a very basic first step. First, Realtors go through back ground checks to gain a license in the State of Oregon. They are also finger printed. Our lockbox access ability is updated nightly. If a Realtor is convicted of a crime, they loose their license and their ability to access lockboxes is cut off immediately. Second, Realtors screen their clients. They make sure that they are viable and real buyers by having them get pre-approved with a lender. A professional Realtor does not want to waste their time or risk their own safety with someone who is putting on a con.

Put away jewelry, prescriptions, and small valuables
Even with strong due diligence from the Realtors who show your property, it is foolish to put out temptations that can be easily and quickly slipped into a pocket.

Never let someone tour your home that is not accompanied by their Realtor
No matter how convincing or friendly the person may seem, do not let them into your house. You have hired a Realtor and your professional is there to protect you by screening the person showing interest. Give them a copy of your agent’s business card or direct them to the phone number on the for sale sign.

Make Realtors use the lockbox
If a Realtor arrives to show the house and you have not yet left, don’t let them just go inside. Lock the house up and ask them to use the lockbox. This verifies that the person is in fact a bonafide agent in good standing.

That’s it. Just a few simple precautions and you and your home will be safe and secure.

I hope you found this helpful. As always, thanks for reading the blotter!
Dianne