Author: Dianne Gregoire

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Market Activity Oct 9-15, 2017

It has been another beautiful fall week in Lake Oswego. I had the pleasure of a drive to the coast last weekend. Wow! I know New England has the big reputation, but Oregon is a post card in every direction at this time of year.

I found the market activity last week really interesting. 15 new listings, 20 pending sales, and 17 sold/closed sales: this shows a still steady market with a good deal of buyer interest. It continues to be a wonderful environment to sell a home. If you are in the market to buy a home, not only are interest rates terrific, but the timing is just right to get into your new home before the holidays.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

New on the Market (Oct 9-15, 2017)

Address Type Price BR Baths Sq Ft
4647 Lakeview Blvd D-1 Condo $199,500 1 1 753
13 Oswego Summit Condo $199,900 1 1 764
88 Cervantes Circle Condo $200,000 2 1.5 912
73 Galen St Condo $217,500 2 2 995
5225 Jean Rd #511 Condo $275,000 3 2 1400
4103 Jefferson Pkwy Condo $329,900 2 2.5 1359
6451 McEwan Rd Detached $379,900 3 1.5 1080
5907 Kenny St Detached $450,000 3 2 1300
4978 Galen St Attached $474,850 2 2.5 1552
1895 Greentree Rd Detached $580,000 4 3 2861
5418 Washington Ct Detached $679,900 3 2.5 $2,074
15003 Twin Fir Rd Detached $779,000 2 1 984
13101 Amber Pl Detached $1,110,000 4 2.5 3817
504 8th St Detached $1,395,000 4 3 2858
15476 Diamond Head Rd Detached $1,395,000 3 2.5 3743

Pending Sales (Oct 9-15, 2017)

Address Type Price BR Baths Sq Ft CDOM
36 Greenridge Ct Attached $174,899 3 3 1748 66
36 Cervantes Cir 4-E Condo $199,900 2 1.5 912 27
1625 Cloverleaf Rd Detached $449,000 3 2 1996 57
836 Oak St Detached $479,000 3 3 2856 1206
16842 Bryant Rd Detached $499,000 4 2 2287 8
5871 Bonita Rd Detached $499,950 4 3 2406 421
210 Northshore Rd Detached $529,900 2 1.5 2050 14
2810 Dellwood Dr Detached $564,900 4 2.5 2278 7
1575 Ivy Ct Detached $575,000 4 3 2420 75
5526 Yorkshire Pl Detached $599,500 3 3 2449 26
1437 Greentree Circle Detached $599,999 4 3 2400 96
17808 Cardinal Pl Detached $645,000 3 2 1870 91
4023 Trout Way Detached $725,000 4 2.5 2758 3
3200 Upper DR Detached $798,500 4 3 2543 4
1976 Palisades Terrace Dr Detached $895,000 4 2.5 3898 208
13526 Snowberry Ct Detached $905,000 4 4 3718 0
18639 Pilkington Rd Detached $1,375,000 4 4 4148 118
3250 Upper Dr Detached $1,499,000 4 4.5 3977 42
13912 Goodall Rd Detached $1,735,000 4 3.5+.5 4658 84
916 Lake Shore Rd Detached $1,999,900 4 3.5 3780 141

Sold/Closed (Oct 9-15, 2017)

Address Type List Price Sold Price Sq Ft CDOM
84 Galen St Condo $115,000 $115,000 550 3
47 Eagle Crest DR #36 Condo $179,000 $165,000 932 9
198 Cervantes Attached $319,000 $302,000 1,266 9
562 2nd St #10 Attached $482,000 $470,000 1302 48
31 Da Vinci St Detached $520,000 $520,000 2232 48
3393 Tempest Dr Detached $549,000 $530,000 2490 162
4597 Black Forest Ct Detached $599,900 $580,000 2171 8
14371 Sherbrook Pl Detached $619,000 $595,000 2550 39
15410 Meadowlark Ct Detached $650,000 $643,000 2,702 2
4728 Lakeview Blvd Detached $779,000 $680,000 2867 116
810 9th St Detached $775,000 $750,000 2417 130
822 Lee ST Detached $825,000 $790,000 1930 93
13825 Melrose Pl Detached $825,000 $819,000 4490 8
1699 Village Park Ln Detached $985,000 $875,000 3342 127
741 B Ave Detached $1,120,000 $1,080,000 2609 33
3856 Upper Dr Detached $1,295,000 $1,200,000 3093 100
16828 Alder Circle Detached $1,795,000 $1,750,000 2363 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.

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Market Activity Sept 25-Oct 1, 2017

We had a slight up tick in new listings last week to 20 from just 13 the week before. That was matched by 20 pending listings, so a nicely balanced week. We also had 13 closed sales. This is good and steady activity for October.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

New on the Market (Sept 25-Oct 1, 2017)

Address Type Price BR Baths Sq Ft
4000 Carman Dr #43 Condo $205,000 2 2 866
57 Church St Condo $214,900 1 1 636
40 Oswego Summit Condo $217,500 2 2 1140
3433 McNary Pkwy #303 Condo $220,000 2 2.5 1208
5055 Foothills Dr #76 Condo $350,000 3 2 1252
16215 Lake Forest Blvd Detached $424,900 3 1 1001
210 Northshore Rd Detached $529,900 2 1.5 2050
5524 Langford Ln Detached $570,000 2 2 2038
3312 Sabina Ct Detached $590,000 3 2 1758
5059 Sunset Dr Attached $599,900 2 2.5 1734
113422 Vermeer Dr Detached $629,900 4 3 $2,682
1601 Woodland Terrace Detached $649,500 4 3 3887
13422 Auburn Ct Attached $665,000 3 2.5 2612
759 Timberline Dr Detached $690,000 4 3 2928
1604 Country Club Rd Detached $810,000 4 3.5 3878
4305 Upper DR Detached $999,999 5 2.5 3474
12750 Fielding Rd Detached $1,100,000 3 2 3018
17596 Green Bluff Dr Detached $1,150,000 4 2.5 3150
13587 Meadowcreek Ln Detached $1,195,000 4 2.5 3200
3920 Upper Dr Detached $1,350,000 4 3.5 3800

Pending Sales (Sept 25-Oct 1, 2017)

Address Type Price BR Baths Sq Ft CDOM
84 Galen St Condo $115,000 1 1 550 3
4085 Jefferson Pkwy Condo $299,900 2 2.5 1302 22
17484 Bryant Rd Detached $409,900 3 1 1431 0
1625 Cloverleaf Rd Detached $449,000 3 2 1996 43
17522 Bryant Rd Detached $450,000 3 1 1152 0
800 Woodway Ct Detached $499,000 4 3 2066 102
100 Leonard St 4-2 Condo $500,000 3 2.5 2537 65
18971 Indian Springs Circle Detached $512,000 3 2 1312 43
18906 Kristi Way Detached $559,000 3 2 1864 45
6236 Wayzata Ct Detached $589,000 4 2.5 2752 107
2 El Greco St Detached $649,000 5 4 3057 6
16943 Cherry Crest Dr Detached $679,000 4 2.5 2912 78
624 Livingood Ln Detached $695,000 4 3.5 2596 24
504 10th St Detached $819,000 3 2 2277 65
16946 Bryant Rd Detached $825,000 2 2 1390 90
822 Lee St Detached $825,000 3 2.5 1930 93
1699 Village Park Ln Detached $899,000 3 2.5+.5 3342 127
812 Country Commons Detached $899,000 4 4 3740 140
5665 Grand Oaks Dr Detached $914,900 5 3 4226 9
547 Middlecrest Rd Detached $1,098,000 2 2.5 1888 55

Sold/Closed (Sept 25-Oct 1, 2017)

Address Type List Price Sold Price Sq Ft CDOM
2 Oswego Summit Condo $199,500 $189,999 869 32
159 Oswego Summit Condo $250,000 $253,000 1,506 5
4971 Lakeview Blvd Detached $475,000 $478,500 1,433 25
5117 Greensborough Ct Detached $459,000 $508,000 1560 2
4 Abelard St Detached $539,900 $529,570 2430 6
1031 Oxford Dr Detached $559,900 $549,900 2384 358
86 Tanglewood Dr Detached $619,000 $562,000 3192 83
11 Del Prado St Detached $639,000 $600,000 2893 24
4908 Hastings Dr Detached $639,900 $635,000 2109 3
820 Lake Forest Dr Detached $675,000 $665,000 2676 5
5975 Newcastle Dr Detached $849,900 $755,000 3339 39
13612 Goodall Rd Detached $1,675,000 $1,615,000 4362 138
884 Northshore Rd Detached $2,500,000 $2,500,000 2628 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.

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Featured Property: 9 Becket

I am excited to introduce to you my new listing at 9 Becket. This is one of those “opportunity houses”. In other words, it needs a total remodel.

Located in Mt. Park, it is 3115 square feet (does not include 518 square feet of unfinished basement) for just $489,900. It’s the largest, cheapest house on the market in Lake Oswego right now. It was built in 1981 and the current owner has owned it since 1985. That says a lot about how great a house is because the current owner simply had no reason to leave. According to the current owner, it was also a part of the Street of Dreams in 1981. It comes with features that today are expected in high-end homes. Things like double sinks in the bathrooms and a master bath with both a soaking tub and a custom tile shower. The floor plan is wonderful and is suitable to today’s standards with a very large kitchen and 2 family rooms. Today they call it a family room and a bonus room, but you get the idea.

What this house needs is a new owner to love it. The interior finishes are pretty much all original with brown tile from the 80’s, lots of wall paper, and, yes, even some pink carpet. It is being sold “as is” and will require either cash or rehab financing. It will take money to re-do what is needed and that is why it is priced the way that it is.

Here’s some brief stats:
9 Becket
Built in 1981
3115 square feet
4 bedrooms
2 1/2 baths
Shake roof that is only 10 years old
Gas furnace that is only 5 years old
Gas hot water
Stephenson Elementary School
Wilson High School
2-car attached garage
Mt Park Home Owners Association is $80/month for the rec facility with swimming, basketball, fitness classes, and exercise equipment. Also about 8 miles of walking paths.
Taxes are $7985/year

Did I mention that this house is surrounded by homes of much greater value? This truly is an opportunity.

I will be holding this house open October 3rd from 11 to 1, and then again October 7th from 12 to 3. If you have questions or would like to see it sooner, please give me a call at 503-803-6298.
Happy house hunting,
Dianne

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Market Activity Sept 18-24, 2017

We are enjoying a few of Oregon’s famous sunny fall days. It is practically perfect with cool breezes at night and beautiful 80 degree afternoons. I love the fall!

Last week in Lake Oswego the real estate market continued to chug along with 13 new listings, 19 houses go into pending status with accepted offers, and 10 closed sales.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

New on the Market (Sept 18-24, 2017)

Address Type Price BR Baths Sq Ft
200 Burnham Rd #101 Condo $199,900 1 1 959
14401 Sherbrook Pl Attached $470,000 3 2.5 1828
14 Aquinas St Detached $525,000 3 3 2531
1503 Pine St Detached $629,900 5 3 2792
108 Ridgeway Rd Detached $649,000 3 1 1468
5875 Bonita Rd Detached $649,000 5 3.5 2650
2 El Greco St Detached $649,000 5 3 3057
5440 Bay Creek Dr Detached $695,000 4 2.5 2442
5562 Royal Oaks Dr Detached $700,000 4 2.5 2342
5665 Grand Oaks Dr Detached $914,900 5 3 4226
17104 Cedar Rd Detached $1,639,900 3 3 $3,345
1972 Cheryl Ct Detached $1,999,999 3 4.5 6952
1845 Highlands Loop Detached $2,795,000 4 3.5+.5 5001

Pending Sales (Sept 18-24, 2017)

Address Type Price BR Baths Sq Ft CDOM
45 Eagle Crest Dr #220 Condo $210,000 1 1 768 10
16250 Pacific Hwy #49 Condo $239,000 2 2 1305 9
154 Oswego Summit Condo $259,950 2 2 1506 117
16724 Roosevelt Ave Detached $399,999 3 1.5 1270 45
16219 Bonaire Ave Detached $419,900 4 2 1594 55
937 Country Club Rd Detached $464,500 3 1 1990 142
1515 Cloverleaf Rd Detached $475,000 3 2.5 2205 91
1940 Mapleleaf Rd Detached $495,000 3 1.5 1296 13
12729 19th Ave Detached $499,900 4 2 2700 120
1405 Cedar St Detached $515,000 4 2 2178 18
16580 Maple Circle Detached $549,000 4 1.5 2253 67
655 8th St Detached $625,000 3 2 1611 27
19080 Indian Springs Circle Detached $650,000 4 2 2406 217
4100 Coltsfoot Ln Detached $689,000 3 2.5 2840 38
19487 Dogwood Ct Detached $745,000 5 3 3105 15
17645 Oak Meadow Ln Detached $749,000 4 2.5 3723 93
16610 Woodsman Ct Detached $799,000 4 3 3462 8
456 Lake Bay Ct Detached $945,000 3 3 22393 2
3856 Upper Dr Detached $1,198,950 3 2.5 3093 100

Sold/Closed (Sept 18-24, 2017)

Address Type List Price Sold Price Sq Ft CDOM
16011 Lake Forest Blvd Detached $263,000 $265,000 2720 1
1599 Oak St Detached $549,000 $466,000 2,468 64
3707 Olson Ct Detached $675,000 $565,000 3,026 87
2405 Dellwood Dr Detached $600,000 $608,000 2336 82
5822 Bay Point Dr Detached $750,000 $705,000 3202 41
14370 Pfeifer Dr Detached $810,000 $810,000 3318 19
5322 Carman Grove Ln Detached $820,000 $820,000 2615 92
17572 Shepherds Ct Detached $887,500 $840,000 3044 58
5702 Meadowcreek Ct Detached $1,059,000 $1,040,000 3146 9
13560 Fielding Rd Detached $2,688,000 $2,450,000 5308 124

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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Market Activity Sept 4-10, 2017

Last week in Lake Oswego there were 18 new listings, 15 properties that accepted offers and went into pending status, and 11 homes that sold and became closed sales.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

New on the Market (Sept 4-10, 2017)

Address Type Price BR Baths Sq Ft
61 Oswego Summit Condo $219,900 2 2 1212
119 Oswego Summit Condo $220,000 2 2 1212
200 Cervantes Condo $224,000 3 1.5 1138
200 Burnham Rd #303 Condo $230,000 2 1 1199
668 McVey Ave #47 Condo $249,900 1 1 626
5225 Jean Rd #303 Condo $270,000 2 2 1200
4085 Jefferson Pkwy Condo $309,900 2 2.5 1302
17040 Summer Pl Detached $649,900 4 2.5 3186
17360 Hunter Ct Detached $679,000 4 2.5 3272
19487 Dogwood Ct Detached $745,000 5 3 3105
4376 Snowbrush Ct Detached $899,000 5 2.5 $4,173
17503 Cherry Ct Detached $985,000 4 3.5 4267
1299 Country Commons Detached $1,239,000 4 4.5 3710
18137 Meadowlark Ln Detached $1,469,000 4 4.5 5306
12834 Alto Park Rd Detached $1,475,000 4 3.5+.5+.5 3973
54 Wilbur St Townhouse $1,479,000 3 3.5 3600
610 4th St Detached $1,565,000 4 2.5 3394
1103 Lake Shore Rd Detached $2,795,000 3 3 3747

Pending Sales (Sept 4-10, 2017)

Address Type Price BR Baths Sq Ft CDOM
47 Eagle Crest Dr #36 Condo $179,000 2 1 932 9
4 Touchstone Dr #124 Condo $210,000 3 2.5 1350 60
58 Oswego Summit Condo $237,999 2 2 1212 57
198 Cervantes Attached $309,000 2 1.5 1266 9
7 St Helens Circle Detached $400,000 2 2 1275 3
5495 Tree St Detached $409,800 3 1.5 1388 51
668 McVey Ave #61 Condo $465,000 3 1.5 992 342
31 Da Vinci St Detached $520,000 4 2.5 2232 48
2734 Orchard Hill Ln Detached $574,500 4 2.5 2814 246
1811 Kilkenny Dr Detached $585,000 4 3 3794 61
4597 Black Forest Ct Detached $589,900 4 2.5 2171 8
14371 Sherbrook Pl Detached $599,900 3 2.5 2550 39
4908 Hastings Dr Detached $639,900 3 2.5 2109 3
4728 Lakeview Blvd Detached $699,900 5 3.5 2867 116
103 Garibaldi St Detached $799,000 4 3.5 3940 156

Sold/Closed (Sept 4-10, 2017)

Address Type List Price Sold Price Sq Ft CDOM
15 Crestfield Ct Condo $125,000 $125,638 552 134
458 State St 2C Condo $225,000 $220,000 800 34
185552 Edgewood Ct Detached $410,000 $295,000 1,070 48
1705 Conifer Dr Detached $425,000 $425,000 1774 65
1121 Devon Ln Detached $523,720 $523,720 2968 170
17064 Rebecca Ln Detached $699,900 $685,000 2813 14
5355 Carman Grove Ln Detached $799,500 $799,500 2626 109
889 Evergreen Rd Detached $799,900 $808,000 1935 10
4189 Chad Dr Detached $998,500 $899,000 4137 35
13052 Knaus Rd Detached $1,079,000 $1,025,000 3026 71
12812 Goodall Rd Detached $1,995,000 $1,745,000 4808 56

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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Winning Videos of Lake Oswego

This year, for the first time, the City of Lake Oswego held a video contest. The theme was “Love My City” and it prompted the contestents to make a video that showed what they love about Lake Oswego. The top three videos have just been announced and they are wonderful.

Here are the participants who submitted the winning entries:

Photo: Video Contest winners (front L to R): Zach Jett, Wilson Godrey, Megan Chiang, Erica Chiang, Nico Johnson, Ellie Johnson, Lexi Jett, Matthew Symonds, and Avery Jett. With Mayor Kent Studebaker and City Councilors Theresa Kohlhoff, Joe Buck, Skip O’Neill, Jackie Manz, John LaMotte, and Jeff Gudman. Photo courtesy of the Lake Oswego Review.

Please take a moment to watch the top three entries by clicking HERE. It will give you a lovely tour of the town. Enjoy!

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Market Activity Aug 28-Sept 3, 2017

Last week in Lake Oswego there were 14 new listings, 18 properties that accepted offers and went into pending status, and 19 homes that sold and became closed sales.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

New on the Market (Aug 28-Sept 3, 2017)

Address Type Price BR Baths Sq Ft
47 Eagle Crest Dr #36 Condo $179,000 2 1 932
198 Cervantes Attached $309,000 2 1.5 1266
13188 Vermeer Dr Detached $495,000 3 2.5 1854
668 McVey Ave Condo $500,000 3 1.5 992
1405 Cedar St Detached $515,000 4 2 2178
17 Touchstone Detached $550,000 5 3 2569
4597 Black Forest Ct Detached $589,900 4 2 2171
1625 Fernwood Dr Detached $629,000 3 2 2182
624 Livingood Ln Detached $695,000 4 3.5 2596
16969 Alder Circle Detached $740,000 3 2 1514
13479 Fielding Rd Detached $1,050,000 4 2.5 $3,385
3250 Upper Dr Detached $1,595,000 4 4.5 3977
17399 Canal Circle Detached $2,399,000 4 3.5 4442
1657 Lake Front Rd Detached $2,795,000 4 3.5 3721

Pending Sales (Aug 28-Sept 3, 2017)

Address Type Price BR Baths Sq Ft CDOM
100 Kerr Pkwy #51 Condo $151,500 1 1 620 14
2 Oswego Summit Condo $189,999 1 1 869 32
201 Oswego Summit Condo $239,900 2 2 1383 58
17710 Hill Way Detached $429,900 3 2 1637 42
18565 Longfellow Ave Detached $449,000 3 2 1430 103
937 Country Club Rd Detached $464,500 3 1 1990 117
1625 Cloverleaf Rd Detached $489,900 3 2 1996 17
768 7th St Detached $625,000 3 2 1359 51
18410 Deerbrush Ave Detached $659,000 4 2.5 2246 30
1611 Highland Dr Detached $659,900 4 2.5 2652 40
801 9th St Detached $770,000 3 2 2417 130
16853 Scott Ct Detached $799,000 3 4 3917 110
13825 Melrose Pl Detached $825,000 5 4.5 4490 8
17572 Shephards Ct Detached $869,950 5 3 3044 58
3133 Douglas Circle Detached $1,349,000 4 3.5 3981 150
2510 Wembley Park Rd Detached $1,750,000 4 3.5 4907 30
920 Atwater Rd Detached $1,995,000 4 4.5 4851 164
3458 Lakeview Blvd Detached $2,795,000 4 4.5 4647 259

Sold/Closed (Aug 28-Sept 3, 2017)

Address Type List Price Sold Price Sq Ft CDOM
47 Eagle Crest Dr #17 Condo $185,000 $183,500 932 19
112 Oswego Summit Condo $227,000 $220,000 1,212 3
189 Oswego Summit Condo $255,000 $260,000 1,383 5
226 Ridgeway Rd #226 Condo $259,900 $270,000 756 37
4430 Golden Ln Condo $449,000 $449,000 2165 8
1580 Woodland Terrace Detached $599,900 $599,900 2430 25
16998 Summer Pl Detached $609,900 $605,400 2448 59
14 Northview Ct Attached $638,500 $618,950 3279 147
18295 Westview Dr Detached $699,900 $665,000 3580 87
4521 Trillium Woods Attached $647,500 $690,000 2256 3
4927 Hastings Dr Detached $699,900 $745,000 2418 4
4707 Hastings Pl Detached $765,000 $750,000 3025 51
15644 Fieldstone Dr Detached $769,900 $775,000 2629 3
15804 Allison Pl Detached $894,900 $885,000 3751 78
18108 Pilkington Rd Detached $968,000 $940,000 4097 82
3555 Lake Grove Ave Detached $1,200,000 $1,150,000 3433 38
827 8th St Detached $1,375,000 $1,290,000 3852 6
14733 Uplands Dr Detached $2,195,000 $2,025,000 7694 93
1135 Lake Front Rd Detached $2,350,000 $2,201,700 4194 45

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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Total Solar Eclipse

Some of you are reading this blog from right here in Lake Oswego. Others of you are reading from states and countries far away. Those of you who are local know what I am talking about, eclipse fever is burning hot and bright. Oh my goodness, so much build up to this event.

I was a college student attending Willamette University when the last total solar eclipse occurred in 1979 and totality went right over Salem, Oregon. I clearly remember the encroaching darkness, the totality, and the return to “normal” that was not normal that afternoon after having experienced an eclipse. I happened to be taking an astronomy class at the time and so had lots of wonderful insight. I didn’t have any proper eye protection to wear so I used a mirror to reflect the progression of the eclipse on the side of a building. I never did look directly at it.

This time I am ready. I bought my viewing glasses many months ago. I have gone to the NASA web sight to make sure that they are correctly certified and manufactured, and I am excited!

I will be in the path of totality with family and friends that I love.

I am a 10-year cancer survivor. I learned that life brings you moments and that you need to grab those moments and experience them with joy and gratitude.

I think the entire country is going to experience some of the eclipse, even if it is in a small measure. I hope for you that you grab the moment, enjoy it, and take in the wonder of what it is to be alive.
Dianne

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Market Activity Aug 7-13, 2017

We are having the most beautiful mid-August weather! Spectacular sunny days of 80 degrees, usually a light breeze, and lovely summer nights. Time to slow down and relish it as we all know that we are only a couple of weeks from feeling the nip of fall in the air.

Along with lazy summer days, we are still in the full swing of a very busy summer real estate market. Just as I thought the numbers would look like they are starting to slow down we had 27 new listings come onto the market last week. That is really good news as our inventory needs to stay strong to give buyers opportunity! We also had 19 properties go into pending status and 19 closed sales.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

New on the Market (August 7-13, 2017)

Address Type Price BR Baths Sq Ft
3433 McNary Parkway #806 Condo $235,000 2 2.5 1136
90 Oswego Summit Condo $239,900 2 2 1140
3433 McNary Parkway #105 Condo $249,000 2 2.5 1208
200 Burnham Rd #304 Condo $267,900 2 2 1305
668 McVey Ave #74 Condo $290,000 1 1 636
16724 Roosevelt Ave Detached $415,000 3 1.5 1270
18963 Longfellow Ave Detached $449,850 3 1.5 1232
28 Northview Ct Attached $525,000 2 3 2092
14307 Camden Ln Detached $599,900 3 2.5 1932
4521 Trillium Woods Attached $647,500 3 2.5 2256
775 Boca Ratan Dr Detached $649,900 3 3.5 2,727
820 Lake Forest Dr Detached $675,000 4 2.5 2676
2352 Oakhurst Ln Detached $679,900 4 2.5 3210
17420 Schalit Way Detached $749,000 4 3.5 2823
17524 Erin Ct Detached $749,900 4 3 3008
830 Lake Forest Dr Detached $789,000 4 2 2517
1075 Schukart Ln Detached $899,000 4 2.5 3806
12439 SW 22nd Ave Detached $959,900 4 3.5 4118
5320 Southwood Dr Detached $959,900 4 3 3646
15543 Village Dr Detached $965,000 4 2.5 3036
4042 Canal Woods Ct Detached $969,000 4 3.5 4294
1420 Morning Sky Ct Detached $1,049,000 4 3.5 3613
547 Middlecrest Rd Detached $1,168,000 2 2.5 1888
230 3rd St Detached $1,299,900 4 3 3003
4288 Sunset Dr Detached $1,350,000 5 4.5 3601
1836 Highlands Loop Detached $1,995,000 4 4.5+.5 5594
200 Burnham Rd #208 Condo $279,000 2 2 1320

Pending (August 7-13, 2017)

Address Type Price BR Baths Sq Ft CDOM
47 Eagle Crest Dr #17 Condo $185,000 2 1 932 19
76 Cervantes Circle Condo $189,000 2 1.5 912 11
4700 Lower Dr Detached $464,900 3 2.5 1743 3
1599 Oak St Detached $469,000 4 2.5 2468 62
4971 Lakeview Blvd Detached $475,000 3 2 1433 25
14246 Camden Ln Detached $499,900 3 2.5 1933 51
4867 Sage Hen Way Detached $585,000 4 2.5 2523 27
18295 Westview Dr Detached $689,000 4 2.5 3580 87
4336 Glacier Lily St Detached $689,990 4 2.5 3381 21
7050 Childs Rd Detached $699,000 3 2 2108 20
6081 Clairmont Ct Detached $710,000 4 2.5 2680 63
14412 Meadow Grass St Detached $724,900 4 2.5 3259 6
5355 Carman Grove Ln Detached $799,500 4 3 2626 109
889 Evergreen Rd Detached $799,900 3 2 1935 10
17585 Treetop Way Detached $829,000 4 3 2422 35
3909 Bass Ln Detached $919,950 5 3.5 3876 53
14045 Chelsea Dr Detached $1,098,000 4 4 4100 19
741 B Ave Detached $1,120,000 3 2.5 2609 33
13612 Goodall Rd Detached $1,675,000 5 4.5 4362 138

Sold/Closed (August 7-13, 2017)

Address Type List Price Sold Price Sq Ft CDOM
35 Crestfield Ct Condo $174,900 $178,000 923 5
5225 Jean Rd #108 Condo $279,000 $279,000 1,500 26
5064 Foothills Dr #17 Condo $349,900 $351,000 1,252 16
4348 Douglas Way Detached $425,000 $402,500 1414 30
17226 Marjorie Ave Detached $499,000 $495,750 1782 26
802 Clara Ct Detached $609,900 $550,000 2815 47
7 Preakness Ct Detached $580,000 $580,000 2896 11
5192 Coventry Ct Detached $629,900 $639,900 2259 9
19431 Kokanee Ct Detached $715,000 $710,000 2214 3
5 Da Vinci St Detached $739,900 $750,000 2714 3
18470 Ray Ridge Dr Detached $800,000 $800,000 3902 36
14750 Uplands Dr Detached $1,100,000 $815,000 3387 48
4723 Lamont Way Detached $1,020,000 $985,000 3043 47
4060 Westbay Rd Detached $1,099,950 $1,125,000 2738 2
3926 Edens Edge Dr Detached $1,150,000 $1,140,000 4612 77
886 9th St Detached $1,275,000 $1,275,000 2980 0
3525 Upper Dr Detached $1,299,000 $1,299,900 3320 5
13877 Amberwood Cir Detached $1,699,000 $1,689,000 5851 20
1066 Northshore Rd Detached $3,895,000 $3,350,000 4169 34

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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Local Grocery Stores

A really common question I get when I work with buyers is “Where would I be able to buy groceries?” I am happy to say that if you buy a home in Lake Oswego you will have an abundance of choices.

Trader Joe'sSeriously, within the city limits of Lake Oswego there are 2 Safeways, an Albertsons, a Whole Foods 365 Market, a New Seasons, a Trader Joe’s, and a Zupan’s. And if you are willing to go about 2 miles outside of town there is a Fred Meyer’s, a Whole Foods, a Winco, and a Costco. Then if fresh and local produce is your desire, there is the Farmer’s Market that runs from May to October, and Parson’s produce stand that is nearly all year around.

Zupan’s
We are so fortunate to have so many choices. I think back to what was available when I was growing up and it really seems so limited. Today you can find ingredients to eat completely organic, vegan, nearly every style of cooking, and from nearly every country in the world, all in our local markets.

Zupan’s Poke Bar
What prompted me to write this post is that I have discovered the Poke bar at Zupan’s. I was introduced to Poke while in Hawaii about 10 years ago. I am huge fan of sushi but not necessarily of all of that white rice. Poke is raw cubed fish, usually tuna, that is the tossed with a dressing. There are lots of different versions some of which are hot and spicy, savory, creamy, just generally yummy. The Poke bar at Zupan’s is self serve next to the salad bar. They have about 6 flavors. It is just delicious.

As for sushi, I can find 4 different sushi restaurants within a mile of my house. Yes! I do love living here!
Dianne