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News & Notes

Here are some Market Tidbits for You~

  • According to RMLS, showing activity 12/5 – 12/11/11 was down by 10.8% in the state of Oregon from the week prior.
  • As always, the holiday season brings more attention to thefts at Open Houses and fraudulent activity of all kinds.  When holding your home Open, make sure to talk to your Realtor about precautions you should be taking such as putting valuables and prescriptions in a safe place.
  • Bank-owned properties are often great bargains.  Make sure to ask your Realtor to check with the Listing Agent and/or your escrow officer if you are entering into a bank-owned transaction, specifically to make sure that a title policy will be issued.  We have heard that there has been some hesitation here & there due to fears of reprisals by former owners, so best just to double-check on your particular property.

What’s Happening in Lake Oswego? ~

* “LO Reads!” – Jan 9th at 6:30PM  ~  There will be a kickoff event for this 6th annual tradition.  Be at the Lake Oswego Library for a free copy of Lake Oswego’s own Brian Doyle’s book, “Mink River”.  Kathryn Claire and Eddie Parente will play the rish fiddle and refreshments will be available.  To learn more about Lake Oswego Reads, CLICK HERE.

* Holiday Tree Recycling – Dec. 30, 31, Jan 1, & 2  + 7 & 8~  The Boy Scouts are recycling trees again this year at George Rogers Park for a small $6.00 donation.  They will be waiting to help you from 9-5 the first four days, and then from 8-4 on Jan 7 & 8.  Make sure to remove all decorations & anything non-organic from the tree before bringing it down to the park.

*Block Foam Recycling! – Sat, Jan 21 ~ If you’re like me, you wonder what the heck to do with this prevalent packing material.  The West End Building at 4101 Kruse Way will be taking it off your hands from 9 AM – 2PM or until the truck is full.  Please read more about it so that you understand what does NOT fall into this category (such as foam peanuts, foam rubber & food packaging).  CLICK HERE

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Market Activity ~ Dec. 12-18, 2011

Even the week before Christmas, there is a hustle & bustle in the Lake Oswego real estate scene. There were 8 New properties entering the market, 17 in Pending status, and 15 marked as Sold during the last 7-day period according to RMLS.
See below for further details:

NEWLY LISTED (Dec 12-18, 2011)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
16250 PACIFIC HWY 51 $99,900 1 1 841 CONDO
4654 LOWER DR A2 $115,000 2 1.1 1260 CONDO
5225 JEAN RD 511 $156,000 2 2 1400 CONDO
5720 SW KENNY ST $189,900 3 2 1416 DETACHD
1503 EASTVIEW CT $499,900 3 2.1 3362 DETACHD
1455 TIMBERLINE DR $799,000 4 3 3554 DETACHD
4110 CANAL RD $970,000 4 3.1 3676 DETACHD
17225 KELOK RD $1,195,000 4 3.1 4161 DETACHD


PENDING SALES (Dec 12-18,, 2011)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
100 KERR PKWY $64,500 2 2 822 CONDO 174
4765 FIRWOOD RD $120,000 3 1 1348 DETACHD 191
3802 BOTTICELLI ST $129,000 3 2 1224 ATTACHD 159
234 RIDGEWAY RD 16D $154,950 2 1 914 CONDO 4
165 Oswego Smt 165 $159,900 2 2 1383 CONDO 186
16774 GRAEF CIR $189,900 2 1.1 1168 DETACHD 3
16430 LAKE FOREST BLVD $195,000 3 1 1342 DETACHD 108
44 GREENRIDGE CT $209,900 3 2.1 1996 ATTACHD 27
16695 GLENWOOD CT $349,900 4 3 3060 DETACHD 176
4403 OAKRIDGE RD Lot 21 $389,900 3 2.1 2004 ATTACHD 114
5008 HAMPTON CT $398,500 3 2.1 2446 DETACHD 249
533 2ND ST 110 $415,000 2 2 1274 CONDO 42
18014 GIMLEY CT $449,900 5 3.1 4355 DETACHD 198
1700 VILLAGE PARK LN $679,900 4 4 4945 DETACHD 269
17090 CHAPIN WAY $729,000 4 3 3480 DETACHD 189
4180 CASEY CT $739,950 4 3.1 3730 DETACHD 7
1617 LAKE FRONT RD $2,999,000 4 4.1 4610 DETACHD 198


SOLD (Dec 12=18, 2011)

Address O/Price Close Price # Beds Total Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
322 CERVANTES CIR $99,990 $99,900 2 1 832 CONDO 57
5052 FOOTHILLS DR E $200,000 $185,000 2 2 1370 CONDO 18
5 BRITTEN CT $235,000 $225,000 2 2 1394 ATTACHD 57
16026 PARKER RD $299,900 $280,000 3 1 1620 DETACHD 265
122 KINGSGATE RD $289,950 $289,950 3 2.1 1846 DETACHD 5
518 5TH ST $369,000 $305,000 2 2.1 1426 DETACHD 150
4398 GLACIER LILY ST $425,000 $318,500 4 2.1 2936 DETACHD 127
760 TIMBERLINE DR $459,000 $400,000 5 3 3058 DETACHD 228
2825 VALE CT $417,000 $401,000 4 2.1 2304 DETACHD 31
18132 WESTVIEW DR $620,000 $500,000 4 3.1 3871 DETACHD 471
13254 TWIN CREEK CT $599,500 $580,000 3 2.1 3470 DETACHD 56
5115 DENTON DR $719,000 $665,000 4 2.1 3069 DETACHD 99
5160 Woodcrest LN Lot 3 $691,488 $702,765 4 3.1 3575 DETACHD
528 7TH ST $999,999 $950,000 5 4.3 3678 DETACHD 90
1954 EGAN WAY $1,050,000 $950,000 3 2.1 3748 DETACHD 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

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News & Notes

Here are some Market Notes for You~

According to the just-released RMLS Market Action Report for November 2011, the combined area of Lake Oswego and West Linn  reported:

  • 651 Active Listings
  • 106 New Listings
  • 100 Pending Sales
  • 98 Closed Sales
  • An average Sale Price of $385,700.
  • Average Time on the Market: 179 Days

What’s Happening in Lake Oswego? ~

* Christmas Ship Parade – Dec 17th at 6PM  ~  Join us for the 57th year of enjoying a parade of bright Christmas Ships gliding from Riverplace Marina to Lake Oswego!  You can enjoy the colorful flotilla from the shores of Foothills Park where a warming fire and shelter will make the evening more than merry!   For more information on this annual extravaganza CLICK HERE.

* Annual Gingerbread Competition! – Dec. 13th – Dec. 25th ~  One-of-a Kind Gingerbread creations are on display at participating local businesses in celebration of “Holiday Houses of Lake Oswego” which is in its second delightful year.  To learn more about this competition CLICK HERE.

*LOPedia is Now Available! – This great resource provides information on city programs and services, as well as how it delivers those services and how much they cost.  It can be checked out at the Lake Osweego Library, and also is available online by CLICKING HERE.

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Market Activity Nov. 28 – Dec. 4, 2011

In Lake Oswego there were 11 New properties entering the market, 11 in Pending status, and a whopping 19 marked as Sold during the last week according to RMLS.
See below for further details:

NEWLY LISTED (Nov 28-Dec 4, 2011)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
4650 LOWER DR $119,900 2 1.1 1260 ATTACHD
18 GREENRIDGE CT $199,800 3 1.1 1888 ATTACHD
908 LAKE FRONT RD $224,900 2 1 1398 DETACHD
17683 NICOLE LN $249,000 3 2 1200 DETACHD
532 2ND ST $269,900 2 2.1 1394 CONDO
21 BRITTEN CT $310,000 3 2.1 1972 ATTACHD
700 BRIERCLIFF LN $365,000 3 3 2125 DETACHD
19010 BRYANT RD $659,900 4 3.1 4878 DETACHD
1285 Wells ST $699,900 4 2.1 3718 DETACHD
18132 SIENA DR $1,125,000 4 3.1 3565 DETACHD
1500 NORTHSHORE RD $11,600,000 5 6.2 13462 DETACHD


PENDING SALES (Nov 28-Dec 4, 2011)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
16443 INVERURIE RD $170,000 4 2 1480 DETACHD 95
5733 FERNBROOK WAY $235,000 4 1.1 1250 DETACHD 76
18523 Hallberg CT $263,000 3 1.1 1307 DETACHD 101
1728 ASPEN CT $295,000 3 3 1852 DETACHD 422
17350 KELOK RD $325,000 3 1.1 1415 DETACHD 417
2376 FERNWOOD CIR $425,000 4 2 2574 DETACHD 165
17606 WOODHURST PL $572,000 5 3.1 4488 DETACHD 424
14785 UPLANDS DR $599,000 4 3 3325 DETACHD 316
4502 LAMONT WAY $650,000 4 4 3838 DETACHD 14
17512 Greenbluff DR $849,000 4 4 3777 DETACHD 417
17475 CANAL CIR $895,000 3 3 2290 DETACHD 22


SOLD (Nov 28-Dec 4, 2011)

Address O/Price Close Price # Beds Total Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
47 EAGLE CREST DR 3 $110,000 $50,500 2 1 932 CONDO 546
572 S STATE ST $114,900 $104,400 2 1 914 CONDO 67
6062 BURMA RD $256,487 $197,000 3 2 1875 DETACHD 441
72 GREENRIDGE CT $224,900 $200,000 3 3 1825 ATTACHD 288
14402 SHERBROOK PL $289,000 $269,000 3 2.1 2039 DETACHD 299
140 TOUCHSTONE CT $284,900 $274,945 3 2.1 1964 ATTACHD 8
1193 TROON RD $415,000 $325,000 3 2.1 2558 DETACHD 72
18715 INDIAN CREEK DR $339,900 $336,000 3 2 1976 DETACHD 244
5192 COVENTRY CT $365,000 $366,135 4 2.1 2259 DETACHD 2
12 YORICK ST $416,000 $385,000 4 3.1 2428 DETACHD 21
4673 Lakeview BLVD $429,950 $422,000 3 2 2061 DETACHD
4729 FIRWOOD RD $489,500 $465,000 3 2.1 2594 DETACHD 127
5428 SOUTHWOOD DR $619,000 $528,000 4 3 3302 DETACHD 172
17997 BRAEDEN CT $644,800 $600,000 4 3 2984 DETACHD 907
19375 EASTSIDE RD $799,000 $725,000 4 3.1 4100 DETACHD 35
13877 AMBERWOOD CIR $999,000 $895,000 4 2.1 3949 DETACHD 53
17655 KELOK RD $979,000 $930,000 3 2 1820 DETACHD 66
18284 MEADOWLARK LN $1,595,000 $1,100,000 5 5.1 5833 DETACHD 468

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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Open Houses ~ December 4, 2011

Enjoy the crisp air and beautiful homes being held Open in Lake Oswego Sunday!

Here is what’s on tour according to RMLS:

Address L/Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Style Time
5063 FOOTHILLS DR C $159,900 2 2 991 CONDO 1-4PM
7 BRITTEN CT $235,000 4 2 2046 TOWNHSE 1-3PM
16212 LAKE FOREST BLVD $244,000 3 2 1267 DETACHD 1-3PM
15275 BOONES WAY $269,000 2 2 1321 TOWNHSE 12-3PM
17040 FERNWOOD DR $299,000 3 2 1919 DETACHD 2-4PM
4251 WOODSIDE CIR $304,900 3 2 2032 TOWNHSE 1-3PM
10 WALKING WOODS DR $333,000 3 2.1 2194 DETACHD 1-3PM
14361 SHERBROOK PL $409,900 3 2.1 2100 DETACHD 1:30-5PM
1584 PARRISH ST $598,900 3 2.1 3208 DETACHD 1-3PM
15633 FIELDSTONE DR $618,950 4 2.1 3047 DETACHD 12-2PM
5533 FIELDSTONE CT $628,950 4 2.1 3115 DETACHD 12-2PM
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Wintertime in Oregon…Get Ready!

Winter in Oregon some do lament

Is fraught with grey skies…  and money gets spent!

The lights are on scaffold and song fills the air

Groupons a-plenty and devil-may-care

The way-of-the-world and Portland’s delight

Is the bane of onlookers preferring a fight

For Oswego and Portland and Bridgeport and Yon

Are prepared for the winter and the show it puts on

The grey skies don’t daunt and the season invigorates

Even home-buyers are dealing to celebrate

The gloom you’d expect and accompanying sadness

Are not to be found, but instead settle gladness!

For Oregon is nothing if not Beauty and Bliss

Even in winter it’s just no better than this.

 

Happy Wintertime!

 

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Market Activity ~ November 14 – 20, 2011

In Lake Oswego there were 9 New properties entering the market, 12 in Pending status, and  8 marked as Sold during the last week according to RMLS.
See below for further details:

NEWLY LISTED (Nov 14-20, 2011)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
3984 CARMAN DR $167,500 3 2.1 1344 CONDO
44 GREENRIDGE CT $209,900 3 2.1 1996 ATTACHD
4991 CENTERWOOD ST $340,000 4 3.1 2286 DETACHD
227 4TH ST $347,500 4 2 2352 DETACHD
1584 PARRISH ST $598,900 3 2.1 3208 DETACHD
4502 LAMONT WAY $749,900 4 4 3838 DETACHD
2479 PALISADES CREST DR $799,999 5 3.1 6640 DETACHD
1104 FOREST MEADOWS WAY $1,495,000 4 3.1 5756 DETACHD
310 IRON MOUNTAIN BLVD $1,950,000 4 3.2 4852 DETACHD

PENDING SALES (Nov 14-20, 2011)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Prop Type Total SF CDOM
200 BURNHAM RD $93,500 1 1 CONDO 959 30
4043 JEFFERSON PKWY $125,000 2 2.1 CONDO 1182 293
668 MCVEY AVE 55 $150,800 1 1 CONDO 636 22
3300 WEMBLEY PARK RD $200,000 2 1 DETACHD 2094 15
2755 GLEN HAVEN RD $299,000 3 2 DETACHD 2088 299
5057 W SUNSET DR $299,000 2 2.1 CONDO 1720 12
17350 KELOK RD $325,000 3 1.1 DETACHD 1415 399
4673 Lakeview BLVD $429,950 3 2 DETACHD 2061
19521 SW DOGWOOD CT $459,900 5 2.1 DETACHD 2953 196
149 DEL PRADO ST $460,000 4 3.1 DETACHD 3266 148
18175 PILKINGTON RD $579,900 4 3.1 DETACHD 3164 80
14599 FOSBERG RD $699,000 4 3.1 DETACHD 3453 63

SOLD (Nov 14-20, 2011)

Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Prop Type Total SF CDOM
99 OSWEGO SMT 99 $89,900 $89,900 2 1.1 CONDO 1116 45
17025 DENNEY CT $209,900 $213,000 3 2 DETACHD 1429 7
3601 WREN ST $425,000 $362,500 3 2.1 DETACHD 2220 196
19443 KOKANEE CT $399,000 $366,000 4 2.1 DETACHD 2807 364
18462 ANDUIN TER $548,500 $472,000 4 2.1 DETACHD 2982 71
427 9TH ST $699,900 $575,000 5 3.1 DETACHD 3250 123
1007 LAKE FRONT RD $1,195,000 $758,000 3 2 DETACHD 1799 145
14070 GOODALL RD $920,000 $845,045 4 3.2 DETACHD 4460 10

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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Open Houses ~ November 20, 2011

Fall is definitely here!  Snow on the mountain and chill in the air… preview of winter.

Bundle up and enjoy these homes being held Open according to RMLS:

Address L/Price # Beds # Bath Total SF Style Open
4394 THUNDER VISTA LN $165,000 2 2.1 1980 TOWNHSE 1-3PM
16212 LAKE FOREST BLVD $244,000 3 2 1267 DETACHD 1-3PM
4991 CENTERWOOD ST $340,000 4 3.1 2286 DETACHD 2-4PM
4050 VIRGINIA WAY $345,000 3 2 1344 DETACHD 1:30-5PM
12 WALKING WOODS DR $369,000 3 3 2177 DETACHD 12-3PM
1820 KILKENNY DR $374,901 4 2.1 3040 DETACHD 12-4PM
7 DEL PRADO ST $435,000 4 3 2232 DETACHD 1-3PM
908 CUMBERLAND PL $454,900 4 3 2715 DAYRNCH,TRAD 1-4PM
19333 SW DOGWOOD CT $479,900 5 3 3234 DETACHD 11AM-4PM
5542 DUNMIRE DR $519,900 4 2.1 3204 DETACHD 11AM-4PM
5515 DUNMIRE DR $536,900 4 3 3287 DETACHD 11AM-4PM
15633 FIELDSTONE DR $618,950 4 2.1 3047 DETACHD 12-2PM
5533 FIELDSTONE CT $628,950 4 2.1 3115 DETACHD 12-2PM
17110 LOWENBERG TER $649,900 4 2.1 2732 DETACHD 1-3PM
15622 FIELDSTONE DR $668,950 3 2.1 3113 DETACHD 12-2PM
3000 UPPER DR $695,000 3 3 2851 DETACHD 12-3:30PM
17930 BLUE HERON DR $750,000 5 4.1 5069 DETACHD 1-3PM
17282 LAKE HAVEN DR $1,199,000 4 2.1 3662 DETACHD 1:30-4PM
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What’s Happening in Lake Oswego? ~

* Thanksgiving Reunion Market! – Nov. 19th, 10AM-2PM  at Millennium Plaza Park – For one day only, revisit the fun of summertime’s best venue for fresh fruits, vegetables and all manner of fare from local farmers and artisans.  Come mingle, enjoy the music, and bring home bag-fulls of goodness!

* Annual Holiday Tree-Lighting – Nov. 25th,  5:30PM at the corner of 5th St. and A Ave. –  Enjoy the lighting of the Bigelow Plaza Holiday Tree, and then parade to Millennium Plaza Park for the lighting of the Millennium Tree.   This is an annual event not to be missed!

*Board & Commission Vacancies –  Lake Oswego is looking for people interested in applying for the following:   Transportation Advisory Board, Development Review Commission, Historic Resources Advisory Board, Library Advisory Board, Natural Resources Advisory Board.  For more information CLICK HERE.

* Emergency Preparedness Calendar – Would you like one of these?  I would!  To order & view more information CLICK HERE.  To download the calendar CLICK HERE.

Here are some Market Notes for You~

According to the RMLS Market Action Report for October 2011, the combined area of Lake Oswego and West Linn  reported:

  • 711 Active Listings
  • 167 New Listings
  • 109 Pending Sales
  • 72 Closed Sales
  • An average Sale Price of $429,100.
  • Average Time on the Market: 135 Days