Lake Oswego Real Estate Blog
It sure does feel like a holiday weekend when I see just 4 houses being held open in Lake Oswego this Sunday. Make the most of it and get out to see some houses!
| Address | Price | Bedrooms | Baths | Open |
| 16890 Cortez Ct | $299,500 | 4 | 3 | 2 to 4 |
| 19443 Kokanee Ct | $405,000 | 4 | 2.5 | 1 to 4 |
| 5843 Ridgetop Ct | $499,950 | 4 | 3 | 1 to 3 |
| 17503 Cherry Ct | $799,950 | 4 | 3.5 | 2 to 5 |
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Last week 13 homes were put onto the market for sale in Lake Oswego, 10 homes accepted offers and became pending, and 12 homes closed escrow to be fully sold.
See below for further details:
NEWLY LISTED (August 15-21, 2011)
| Address | Type | Price | Sq FT | BR | Baths |
| 4390 Sunset Dr | Detached | $197,500 | 942 | 3 | 1 |
| 839 F Ave | Detached | $240,000 | 1516 | 3 | 1 |
| 5139 Tualata Ln | Detached | $257,900 | 1524 | 3 | 2 |
| 5051 Tualata Ln | Detached | $369,900 | 1591 | 4 | 2 |
| 4403 Oakridge Rd Lot 21 | Attached | $399,900 | 2004 | 3 | 2.5 |
| 1193 Troon Rd | Detached | $415,000 | 2558 | 3 | 2.5 |
| 15200 Lily Bay Ct | Detached | $488,000 | 3260 | 4 | 2.5 |
| 17930 Meadowlark Ln | Detached | $525,000 | 3300 | 4 | 4 |
| 48 Becket St | Detached | $525,000 | 2485 | 3 | 2.5 |
| 18009 Braeden Ct | Detached | $639,000 | 3224 | 4 | 2.5 |
| 2941 Westview Circle | Detached | $689,000 | 3075 | 5 | 2.5 |
| 15468 Boones Way | Detached | 749,000 | 2425 | 4 | 2.5 |
| 1647 Englewood Dr | Detached | $1,595,000 | 4101 | 4 | 5 |
PENDING SALES (August 15-21, 2011)
| Address | Type | Price | Sq Ft | BR | Baths | CDOM |
| 5225 Jean Rd #307 | Condo | $156,900 | 1100 | 2 | 2 | 210 |
| 13985 Sundeleaf Dr | Detached | $279,000 | 1278 | 3 | 2 | 83 |
| 5795 Langford Ln | Detached | $349,500 | 1687 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| 17737 Overlook Circle | Detached | $359,900 | 2250 | 4 | 2.5 | 65 |
| 2360 Greentree Rd | Detached | $379,900 | 2211 | 3 | 2.5 | 139 |
| 17095 Rebecca Ln | Detached | $379,900 | 2350 | 4 | 3 | 84 |
| 605 4th St | Detached | $525,000 | 1880 | 4 | 3 | 30 |
| 17682 Marylbrook Dr | Detached | $529,900 | 3799 | 4 | 2.5 | 339 |
| 19 Juarez St | Detached | $550,000 | 3584 | 3 | 2.5 | 169 |
| 3168 Douglas Circle | Detached | $899,900 | 4331 | 4 | 3.5 | 0 |
SOLD (August 15-21, 2011)
| Address | Orig. Price | Sold Price | Type | Sq Ft | CDOM |
| 322 Cervantes | $99,990 | $99,900 | Condo | 832 | 57 |
| 668 McVey Ave #74 | $145,000 | $145,000 | Condo | 636 | 139 |
| 5 Britten Ct | $235,000 | $225,000 | Attached | 1394 | 57 |
| 1981 Mapleleaf Rd | $320,000 | $300,000 | Detached | 2015 | 38 |
| 518 5th St | $369,000 | $305,000 | Detached | 1426 | 150 |
| 4398 Glacier Lily St | $425,000 | $318,500 | Detached | 2936 | 127 |
| 2825 Vale Ct | $417,000 | $401,000 | Detached | 2304 | 31 |
| 18132 Westview Dr | $620,000 | $500,000 | Detached | 3871 | 471 |
| 17645 Oak Meadow Ln | $510,000 | $515,000 | Detached | 3510 | 392 |
| 5115 Denton Dr | $719,000 | $665,000 | Detached | 3069 | 99 |
| 528 7th St | $999,999 | $950,000 | Detached | 3678 | 90 |
| 1954 Egan Way | $1,050,000 | $950,000 | Detached | 3748 | 323 |
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
Taking advantage of the beautiful weekend, Sunday will be a great day to get out and see any and all of the 31 houses being held open in Lake Oswego. Enjoy!
| Address | Price | Bedrooms | Baths | Open |
| 5054 Foothills Dr 69E | $200,000 | 3 | 2 | 11 to 1 |
| 16890 Cortez Ct | $299,500 | 4 | 3 | 1 to 4 |
| 5880 Rockwood Ct | $300,000 | 3 | 2 | 2 to 4 |
| 1053 Hallinan St | $309,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 1 to 4 |
| 2803 Orchard Hill Pl | $329,900 | 3 | 2.5 | 12 to 3 |
| 1561 Woodland Terr | $350,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 1 to 3 |
| 14423 Orchard Springs Rd | $369,900 | 3 | 2.5 | 1:30 to 4 |
| 4750 Auburn Ln | $425,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 1 to 4 |
| 19521 Dogwood Ct | $469,900 | 5 | 2.5 | 10 to 5 |
| 19487 Dogwood Ct | $479,900 | 4 | 3 | 10 to 5 |
| 5530 Bay Creek Dr | $499,900 | 4 | 2.5 | 1 to 3 |
| 19285 Megly Ct | $519,900 | 5 | 3 | 10 to 5 |
| 17705 Treetop Ln | $525,000 | 5 | 3 | 2 to 4 |
| 19333 Dogwood Ct | $529,900 | 5 | 3 | 10 to 5 |
| 18034 Westview Dr | $548,950 | 4 | 2.5 | 12 to 2 |
| 19240 Megly Ct | $549,900 | 5 | 3.5 | 10 to 5 |
| 13615 Knaus Rd | $575,000 | 2 | 2 | 1 to 4 |
| 5542 Dunmire Dr | $579,900 | 4 | 2.5 | 10 to 5 |
| 5515 Dunmire Dr | $599,900 | 4 | 3 | 10 to 5 |
| 5511 Fieldstone Ct | $623,950 | 4 | 2.5 | 2:30 to 4:30 |
| 13020 Knaus Rd | $639,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 2 to 4 |
| 15622 Fieldstone Dr | $678,950 | 3 | 2.5 | 2:30 to 4:30 |
| 14231 Dolph Ct | $685,000 | 4 | 2 | 1 to 4 |
| 2941 Westview Circle | $689,000 | 5 | 2.5 | 1 to 3 |
| 14124 Heathrow Ln | $725,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 12 to 3 |
| 17392 Bergis Farm Dr | $799,950 | 4 | 3.5+.5 | 3 to 5 |
| 17503 Cherry Ct | $799,950 | 4 | 3.5 | 1 to 3 |
| 17090 Chapin Way | $839,500 | 3 | 3 | 12 to 3 |
| 215 Chandler Pl | $895,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 1 to 4 |
| 18308 Meadowlark Ln | $1,425,000 | 4 | 3.5+.5+.5 | 1 to 3 |
One of the perceptions that I work to address here at the blotter is that Lake Oswego is a community of the wealthy and the rich. Yes, we have more than the average number of million dollar houses. But we also have homes that are less expensive and even people who are struggling with homelessness. We are a diverse community with diverse needs.
In 1998 six churches in Lake Oswego formed the Lake Oswego Transitional Shelter Ministry to address homelessness. The first shelter was opened in 2001 at the Lake Oswego United Church of Christ, and a second shelter was opened a few years later at the United Methodist Church. Both shelters are supported by all of the churches involved which also includes Church of Christ, Scientist, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic, Christ Episcopal, Lake Grove Presbyterian, and Our Savior’s Lutheran.
The shelters provide housing to families for 3 to 6 months while they get on their feet after whatever brought them to homelessness. Families are pre-screened by Clackamas County Social Services and the Annie Ross House Outreach Program. They are aided by counselors who help them to find employment and break the cycle of homelessness. Volunteers from the churches involved drop in daily to provide a ride, a listening ear, and when needed, advice.
Over the years that I have lived in Lake Oswego I have known people who struggled to keep food on the table and who lived economically on the edge. This community is not just a community of the wealthy. It really is a cross section of humanity. I am proud that within the community there are programs to aid those in need.
Dianne
The City of Lake Oswego is in the final stages of completing the city’s newest park, Sundeleaf Plaza. The park is centrally located on State Street between the Lake Theatre and Millennium Plaza Park.
Only just a few years ago the lake could not be seen from downtown. In fact, there were no public access points at all. With the construction of Millennium Plaza Park in 2000, and now Sundeleaf Plaza in 2011, the lake is accessible to the public and views of the lake can be enjoyed by those passing through town on Hwy 43.
The plaza is named in honor of Richard Sundeleaf, a prominent Oregon Architect. Mr. Sundeleaf lived in Lake Oswego for a number of years and 9 homes that he built are listed on the City of Lake Oswego’s landmark designation list, including his own home on Phantom Bluff.
Mr. Sundeleaf also built a number of commercial buildings in Lake Oswego including the Lakewood Center, the Lake House Restaurant, the Lake Theatre, and the Murphy real estate building (currrently home to Starbuck’s). His style combined Arts and Crafts with Tudor to create a charming style that had a huge influence on the “village” atmosphere so prominent in Lake Oswego.
The new plaza has views of Lakewood Bay, and a lakeside promenade. The Lake Theatre next door is remodeling to allow for lakeside dining and use of an outdoor fireplace that faces the plaza.
This plaza is a great addition to the many outdoor spaces to be enjoyed in Lake Oswego. It’s another great reason that Lake Oswego stands out as a wonderful community to live in.
When Linda and I were figuring out what to name this blog we did quite a bit of brain storming. We considered things like “Around the Lake” and “Lake Oswego Real Estate Blog”. They just seemed so generic. Linda was the one with the creative touch. She suggested naming our blog after the ever popular police blotter in the Lake Oswego Review.
Why? Well, if you know LO, you know that it is known for it’s low crime rate and that the police department has a 100% response policy. You will not get a form mailed to you to report a stolen wallet, you’ll get an officer in a patrol car: 100% of the time. And this means that when the police departments weekly reports are published in the LO Review, you read some pretty funny stuff.
Here is a sampling of recently published police reports from the Police Blotter in the Lake Oswego Review:
6/3/11 7:26 pm. A yellow lab wearing an Oregon Ducks collar and tag was easy to identify and was reunited with its owner.
6/4/11 9:04pm. A man thought to be bleeding had actually spilled ravioli all over himself.
6/6/11 2:58pm. A mama duck and her little duckies kept waddling into Highway 43. An officer shooed them into some bushes.
6/28/11 7:34am. In a case of run-by catsup throwing, an unknown suspect threw a catsup mixture on a car on Brookhurst Drive. Clues include catsup packages, a bottle, and a comb.
6/29/11 10:17am. A man drove down Bryant in a golf cart, accompanied by kids he just picked up from Westridge School.
7/3/11 1:10pm. A young child was interrupted in its rough treatment of some kittens, then was lectured by the father.
7/3/11 5:03pm. A swarm of bees got inside the church at Our Lady of the Lake.
7/5/11 6:12pm. A mysterious female beagle wearing a red collar was brought back to its owner by an alert neighbor. The beagle’s return was greeted with mixed feelings.
7/5/11 10:37pm. Four teenaged juveniles were getting out of a vehicle on Kilchurn Avenue and slamming their bodies against houses. Kicks just keep getting harder to find.
7/10/11 8:53pm. People were worried about their friend not answering her calls until she revealed she had dropped her phone into a pool.
Yep, that’s the sort of stuff the the police in Lake Oswego respond to. The blotter in the review is widely red and chuckled about. Linda and I feel it is truly unique to Lake Oswego and that those who live here would immediately recognize the reference in the name of our blog.
We’ve been writing this blog for a couple of years now. It brings us both a lot of satisfaction. Thank you for reading and following the real estate scene here in Lake Oswego with Linda and myself.
Dianne
Last week in Lake Oswego there were 20 new listings, 14 houses that went sale pending, and 11 sales that closed.
NEWLY LISTED (July 11-17, 2011)
| Address | Type | Price | Sq FT | BR | Baths |
| 12 Crestfield Ct | Condo | $50,600 | 552 | 1 | 1 |
| 86 Kingsgate Rd F103 | Condo | $70,000 | 849 | 2 | 2 |
| 4 Touchstone $150 | Condo | $119,500 | 984 | 2 | 2 |
| 1716 Aspen Ct | Detached | $249,900 | 1528 | 3 | 2 |
| 1510 Spruce St | Detached | $269,000 | 1242 | 3 | 2 |
| 29 Del Prado St | Detached | $384,900 | 2972 | 4 | 2 |
| 16 Grouse Ter | Detached | $395,000 | 2532 | 3 | 2.5 |
| 19061 Indian Springs | Detached | $397,900 | 2341 | 4 | 3 |
| 18180 Pioneer Ct | Detached | $405,000 | 2380 | 4 | `2.5 |
| 18927 Kristi Way | Detached | $424,000 | 2943 | 4 | 2 |
| 1872 Kilkenny Dr | Detached | $424,900 | 2748 | 4 | 3 |
| 8 Camelot Ct | Detached | 449,900 | 3084 | `5 | 3 |
| 5206 Royal Oaks | Detached | $449,900 | 2801 | 5 | 3.5 |
| 45 Morningview Circle | Detached | $475,000 | 2505 | 3 | 2.5 |
| 2091 Summit Dr | Detached | $475,000 | 2598 | 2 | 2.5 |
| 4729 Cambridge Ct | Detached | $699,000 | 3056 | 2 | 3.5 |
| 5604 Grand Oaks Dr | Detached | $719,000 | 3676 | 5 | 3 |
| 17900 Greenbluff Dr | Detached | $850,000 | 4210 | 4 | 3.5 |
| 2348 Oswego Glen Ct | Detached | $949,900 | 3848 | 4 | 3.5 |
| 17951 Meadowlark Ln | Detached | $1,100,000 | 5065 | 4 | 3.5+.5 |
PENDING SALES (July 11-17, 2011)
| Address | Type | Price | Sq Ft | BR | Baths | CDOM |
| 322 Cervantes Cir | Condo | $99,900 | 832 | 2 | 1 | 59 |
| 16250 Pacific Hwy #58 | Condo | $108,000 | 1305 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 17635 Demar Way | Detached | $179,900 | 1488 | 3 | 2 | 136 |
| 5052 Foothills Dr E | Condo | $200,000 | 1370 | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 17 Hidalgo St | Detached | $349,000 | 3428 | 4 | 3.5 | |
| 3755 Windfield Loop | Detached | $349,900 | 1561 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 4398 Glacier Lily St | Detached | $350,000 | 2936 | 4 | 2.5 | 127 |
| 4181 Chapman Way | Detached | $355,000 | 1808 | 3 | 2 | 18 |
| 14204 Kimberly Cir | Detached | $498,800 | 2904 | 3 | 3.5 | 13 |
| 18132 Westview Dr | Detached | $500,000 | 3871 | 4 | 3.5 | 471 |
| 5115 Denton Dr | Detached | $679,000 | 3069 | 4 | 2.5 | 99 |
| 324 9th St | Detached | $797,750 | 2743 | 4 | 2.5 | 173 |
| 1335 Chandler Rd | Detached | $1,249,000 | 3988 | 4 | 2.5 | 438 |
| 13961 Knaus Rd | Detached | $1,750,000 | 6614 | 4 | 4.5+.5 | 583 |
SOLD (July 11-17, 2011)
| Address | Orig. Price | Sold Price | Type | Sq Ft | CDOM |
| 335 Lake Bay Ct | $337,000 | $308,000 | Detached | 968 | 44 |
| 1051 Timberline Dr | $399,950 | $390,000 | Detached | 2422 | 21 |
| 187 Furnace St | $569,000 | $435,000 | Condo | 1927 | 67 |
| 1119 Oak St | $524,900 | $460,000 | Detached | 2123 | 283 |
| 2337 Hillside Ln | $579,900 | $579,900 | Detached | 4440 | 0 |
| 573 2nd St #308 | $874,000 | $635,000 | Condo | 1748 | 504 |
| 1872 Palisades Terr | $699,000 | $646,836 | Detached | 4744 | 211 |
| 17610 Brookhurst Dr | $729,000 | $660,000 | Detached | 4160 | 37 |
| 17288 Lowenburg Ter | $799,900 | $710,000 | Detached | 3467 | 528 |
| 17471 Cardinal Dr | $899,900 | $890,000 | Detached | 3181 | 178 |
| 17590 Kelok Rd | $1,325,000 | $1,325,000 | Detached | 5650 | 11 |
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
It’s going to be a busy Sunday for open houses with 29 houses on tour. Enjoy!
| Address | Price | Bedrooms | Baths | Open |
| 1400 Bonniebrae Dr | $130,000 | 2 | 1 | 1 to 3 |
| 2089 Glenmorrie Dr | $339,000 | 2 | 2 | 2 to 4 |
| 18715 Indian Creek Dr | $339,900 | 2 | 2 | 1 to 3 |
| 26 Briarwood Rd | $349,000 | 4 | 2.5+.5 | 1 to 3 |
| 755 5th St | $349,000 | 2 | 1 | 1 to 3 |
| 5755 Windfield Loop | $349,900 | 2 | 2 | 11 to 1 |
| 2701 Glen Haven Rd | $375,000 | 2 | 2 | 2 to 4 |
| 2360 Greentree Rd | $379,900 | 3 | 2.5 | 11:30 to 1:30 |
| 42 Northview Ct | $400,000 | 3 | 3.5 | 1 to 3 |
| 19443 Kokanee Ct | $449,000 | 4 | 2.5 | 1 to 4 |
| 13020 Princeton Ct | $457,000 | 4 | 2.5 | 1 to 3 |
| 12 Scarborough Dr | $464,900 | 4 | 2.5 | 1 to 3 |
| 19521 Dogwood Ct | $469,900 | 5 | 2.5 | 10 to 5 |
| 2091 Summit Dr | $475,000 | 2 | 2.5 | 1 to 4 |
| 19487 Dogwood Ct | $479,900 | 4 | 3 | 10 to 5 |
| 5843 Ridgetop Ct | $499,950 | 4 | 3 | 3 to 5 |
| 19333 Dogwood Ct | $529,900 | 5 | 3 | 10 to 5 |
| 19285 Megly Ct | $539,900 | 5 | 3 | 10 to 5 |
| 19 Juarez St | $550,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 11 to 4 |
| 19240 Megly Ct | $559,900 | 5 | 3.5 | 10 to 5 |
| 5515 Dunmire Dr | $614,900 | 4 | 3 | 10 to 5 |
| 919 Lake Shore Rd | $625,000 | 3 | 2 | 12 to 3 |
| 17997 Braeden Ct | $629,800 | 3 | 3 | 1 to 4 |
| 5511 Fieldstone Ct | $638,950 | 4 | 2.5 | 12 to 2 |
| 5533 Fieldstone Ct | $648,950 | 4 | 2.5 | 12 to 2 |
| 15622 Fieldstone Dr | $688,950 | 3 | 2.5 | 12 to 2 |
| 4076 Orchard Dr | $700,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 2 to 4 |
| 16827 Scott Ct | $799,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 2 to 4 |
| 4160 Lakeview Blvd | $995,000 | 4 | 4.5 | 1:30 to 4 |
12808 Elk Rock Rd
Priced at $924,000, this home has 3980 square feet and was built in 1999.
Today’s featured property is truly unique. The line that divides Clackamas and Multnomah Counties goes right through the house. The house sits primarily in Clackamas County so it has a Lake Oswego address and the lower property taxes associated with Clackamas County. Yet, it also sits in Multnomah County and is associated with the prestigious Dunthorpe neighborhood. Probably best of all, it allows the home owner to choose between two school districts: Riverdale Schools or Lake Oswego Schools.
The home was constructed with quality and features solid-core, 6-panel doors with transom windows, extensive use of hardwood flooring, granite, travertine, and stainless steel. The kitchen has a huge cooking island and enjoys a pantry, an appliance garage, instant hot water, and a convection oven.
The master suite is on the main level and has a two-way fireplace that can be viewed from the bedroom and from the bathroom. There is a door to the side deck that has a built-in hot tub. Also in the master is a convenient second washer and dryer hook up.
There are 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and a half bath. Along with the greatroom, there is a family room and a media room. Did I mention the wine cellar? This house has just about every feature you can think of. One of the lower level bedrooms has it’s own sitting room and exterior entrance, so it would be ideal for guests or in-laws.
The house is located on a quiet, dead-end street with very little traffic. The home was custom built for the lot to take advantage of the expansive views of the Willamette River, the mountains, and the lights of the valley at night. You will enjoy watching the sea planes take off and land on the river from nearly every room in the house including the greatroom, the kitchen, the dining room, the master suite, the familyroom, and all of the other bedrooms.
To see more of this house, please click here to enjoy the virtual tour.
I am happy to arrange a viewing of the house if you have interest in seeing the property. Please call me for an appointment at 503-803-6298.
Dianne