The City of Lake Oswego is mourning the unexpected passing of it’s beloved Police Chief, Dan Duncan. There will be a memorial service June 4th, 1:00PM at the Rolling Hills Community Church. Flags in the city will be at half-mast from now until that date. His family has set up a Memorial Site with photos and information. Well-wishers may leave messages there for them.
The Willamette Shore Trolley is up & running! This has been one of my favorite things to do with visitors to Lake Oswego for many, many years. I have photos of beloved family members and I enjoying the ride to & from Portland that I will always cherish. Make your own memories as the train winds along the waterfront & through the trees & neighborhoods that line this historic passage between the two cities. This route is also the one being considered for a possible streetcar! For a schedule of times & fares call 503 697 7436, or visit the Website.
The latest Market Activity Report for Portland Metro produced by RMLS shows the following data:
- Comparing April 2010 with April 2009: Closed Sales increased 49.1%, and Pending Sales rose 60.8% with New Listings going up by 23.8%
- When comparing April 2010 with March 2010, the average sale price rose just 0.6%
- Comparing January – April 2010 with the same period in 2009, Closed Sales increased 41.4%, with Pending Sales rising by 46.3% and New Listings by 15.4%
- April’s Total Market Time for Portland Metro was: 127 days
- Lake Oswego and West Linn’s Total Market Time was: 147 days
- Lake Oswego and West Linn’s Average Sales Price (RMLS lumps the two areas together) was $502,800.
- Lake Oswego and West Linn posted 101 Closed Sales in April with 1066 Active Listings
- Lake Oswego and West Linn saw a 113.8% increase in Pending Sales April 2010 compared to April 2009
Lake Oswego Open Houses ~ Sunday, June 13, 2010
Enjoy this gorgeous Rose Festival Weekend, and add Home Shopping to your agenda with 33 properties open for your viewing pleasure on Sunday.
Here are the Open Houses according to RMLS:
| Address | L/Price | # Beds | # Baths | Total SF | Prop Type | Time | ||
| 1684 BOCA RATAN DR | $248,900 | 3 | 2 | 1611 | TWNHSE | 1-3PM | ||
| 19167 LONGFELLOW AVE | $269,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 1782 | DETACHD | 1-6PM | ||
| 16711 MELLON AVE | $309,900 | 3 | 2 | 1346 | DETACHD | 1-3PM | ||
| 18238 TERRY AVE | $350,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 1604 | DETACHD | 12-2PM | ||
| 5160 TUALATA LN | $354,900 | 3 | 2 | 1470 | DETACHD | 1:30-4PM | ||
| 5160 TUALATA LN | $354,900 | 3 | 2 | 1470 | DETACHD | 1:30-4PM | ||
| 5324 LOWER DR | $370,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 2034 | DETACHD | 12-2PM | ||
| 19026 INDIAN SPRINGS RD | $385,000 | 5 | 3 | 2471 | DETACHD | 10AM-2PM | ||
| 5827 BONITA RD | $399,900 | 3 | 2 | 1771 | DETACHD | 2-4PM | ||
| 5364 ROSEWOOD ST | $401,500 | 4 | 2.1 | 1980 | DETACHD | 1-3PM | ||
| 17460 SCHALIT WAY | $418,900 | 4 | 3 | 2197 | DETACHD | 1-4PM | ||
| 2697 LOOKOUT CT | $429,000 | 3 | 2 | 2219 | DETACHD | 10-11:30AM | ||
| 662 CLARA CT | $429,900 | 3 | 3 | 2740 | DETACHD | 4-6PM | ||
| 1462 GREENTREE CIR | $435,000 | 4 | 2.1 | 2507 | DETACHD | 1-4PM | ||
| 1970 GREENTREE RD | $450,000 | 4 | 3 | 2428 | DETACHD | 1-4PM | ||
| 2705 ORCHARD HILL LN | $469,900 | 4 | 2.1 | 2841 | DETACHD | 1-4PM | ||
| 17640 TREETOP WAY | $498,900 | 4 | 3 | 2718 | DETACHD | 2:30-4PM | ||
| 5008 HAMPTON CT | $529,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 2346 | DETACHD | 12-2PM | ||
| 19415 SW DOGWOOD CT | $539,900 | 5 | 3 | 3517 | DETACHD | 12-5PM | ||
| 19451 SW DOGWOOD CT | $559,900 | 6 | 3 | 3547 | DETACHD | 12-5PM | ||
| 33 MORNINGVIEW CIR | $574,900 | 3 | 2.1 | 2737 | DETACHD | 2-4PM | ||
| 4070 VIRGINIA WAY | $725,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 3510 | DETACHD | 1-3PM | ||
| 5 CELLINI CT | $735,000 | 5 | 3.1 | 4895 | DETACHD | 1-3PM | ||
| 1930 INDIAN TRL | $829,500 | 3 | 3 | 3260 | DETACHD | 1-3PM | ||
| 3030 WESTVIEW CT | $844,500 | 4 | 2.1 | 3415 | DETACHD | 11-1PM | ||
| 18209 SIENA DR | $1,178,950 | 5 | 3.1 | 3839 | DETACHD | 12-2PM | ||
| 18143 SIENA DR | $1,197,000 | 5 | 4.1 | 4152 | DETACHD | 21-2PM | ||
| 1808 RIDGE POINTE DR | $1,269,000 | 5 | 4.1 | 4155 | DETACHD | 21-2PM | ||
| 2569 GLEN EAGLES PL | $1,349,000 | 5 | 4.2 | 4591 | DETACHD | 1-4PM | ||
| 4700 SW DOGWOOD DR | $1,499,900 | 5 | 3.1 | 5401 | DETACHD | 2:30-4PM | ||
| 1790 Skyland DR | $1,599,000 | 5 | 4.1 | 6033 | DETACHD | 1-3PM | ||
| 14242 BRIDGE CT | $1,999,950 | 5 | 4.2 | 6139 | DETACHD | 2-4PM | ||
| 2572 GLEN EAGLES PL | $2,285,000 | 5 | 4.2 | 6490 | DETACHD | 1-3PM |
News & Notes
Real Estate News ~
Have a wood stove? Planning to buy or sell a home with one? Note that beginning August 1st, 2010, in an effort to control emissions from smoke, when selling a home you will be required to remove the wood stove if it is “uncertified” by the DEQ. Here is a link for more information: Woodstoves in Oregon
Greece and Mortgage Rates – MBS Quoteline reports: ” Despite stronger than expected economic data, the financial situation in Greece held the greatest influence on mortgage rates this week. A flight to quality and prospects of slower economic growth in Europe were favorable for mortgage markets and negative for the stock market, and mortgage rates ended the week lower.”
Current Mortgage Rates and Mortgage Insurance Updates – According to Pat Goodell of Academy Mortgage:
“Some of the Mortgage Insurance companies have gone to tiered pricing based on credit scores which is good news to those with good credit scores. Mortgage insurance companies also will now allow “up front mortgage insurance” (in lieu of monthly mortgage insurance) to be paid by the seller. The potential advantage of this is that the seller can pay the up front mortgage insurance as part of any allowable closing costs that a buyer might negotiate for a seller to pay. Then the buyer has no mortgage insurance premium to pay as part of their mortgage – this may or may not be an advantage to the buyer depending on their situation; but it does help for qualifying by reducing their monthly mortgage payment. There are qualifying parameters for this option and the lender also has to approve this option as well.” “Interest rates are holding steady now with the 30-yr fixed still hovering around 5% — 30-yr fixed today is actually available at 4.875% with 0 pts, depending on the buyer’s qualifications.”
Community Notes ~
Farmers Market opens this Saturday, May 15th in Lake Oswego. (yay!) This is the 10th Anniversary Celebration. You can find the food & fun at Millennium Plaza Park from 8:30AM – 1:30PM on Saturdays through October 9th. Local musical group, Southern Nights, will perform from 10:30AM till 12:30PM at the kickoff, and the Bike Gallery will be there to check your kids’ helmets!
May is Sustainability Action Month. Take advantage of these local events:
- Free screening of the film Deep Green with local film-maker Matt Briggs. This is an insightful look at “uncovering the best people with the best solutions for “de-carbonizing energy and restoring the natural world.” It will be held Saturday evening, May 15th at 7:30Pm at the Lake Grove Presbyterian Church, 4040 Sunset Drive. Bring your family and friends!
- Get a good look at Lake Oswego’s Century Trees on the Century Tree Bike Ride, May 22nd. The bike ride is hosted by the Planning Dept.’s Green Team, and more information can be had by contacting Laura Weigel at Lweigel@ci.oswego.or.us .
Lake Oswego’s city council created the Sustainability Action Board (SAB) in 2008. For more information on sustainability, visit: The Sustainability Resource Page
To Move or Not To Move / Lifestyle Options for Older Adults , an educational program for seniors and their families is designed to give information on housing options and resources in Lake Oswego. You are invited to attend on May 16th, from 2:00PM to 5:00Pm at the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 505 G Avenue.
Market Activity Report ~ May 3-9, 2010
There were 28 New properties entering the market, 10 going to Pending status, and 11 Sold during last week’s Monday – Sunday period according to RMLS.
I notice a lot of nice condos & townhomes hitting the market- The one at Oswego Summit has been off the market for awhile & just came back on with a $25,000 drop in price… it’s a beautiful property. Also, of note: I included Greenwood because it just took a $200,000. drop in price. This is a short sale, and is a really unusual place… an old church I believe… nealy 4000 SF with all sorts of potential and lake views for $650,000. Glenmorrie is a bank-owned property on the Willamette River. Sitting on a .89 acre lot, the house needs some fixing but hey, it’s $519,750. It already has multiple offers as I understand it.
Here’ your weekly update (see below the tables for additional notes):
NEWLY LISTED (May 3—9, 2010)
| Address | List Price | Prop Type | # Beds | # Baths | Total SF | List Date |
| 4 TOUCHSTONE | $129,000 | CONDO | 2 | 2 | 984 | 5/5/2010 |
| 85 OSWEGO SMT | $200,000 | CONDO | 2 | 2 | 1212 | 5/5/2010 |
| 16250 PACIFIC HWY | $229,900 | CONDO | 2 | 2 | 1305 | 5/3/2010 |
| 4610 LAMONT WAY | $247,500 | DETACHD | 3 | 2 | 1750 | 5/9/2010 |
| 3485 DEVONSHIRE DR | $264,900 | ATTACHD | 3 | 2.1 | 1556 | 5/8/2010 |
| 666 3RD ST | $299,900 | DETACHD | 3 | 1.1 | 1759 | 5/7/2010 |
| 6301 ALYSSA TER | $314,900 | ATTACHD | 3 | 2.1 | 1546 | 5/4/2010 |
| 6317 ALYSSA TER | $329,000 | ATTACHD | 3 | 2.1 | 1546 | 5/3/2010 |
| 466 5TH ST | $349,900 | ATTACHD | 2 | 1.2 | 1092 | 5/7/2010 |
| 4313 ALBERT CIR | $367,900 | DETACHD | 3 | 2 | 1790 | 5/6/2010 |
| 5160 TUALATA LN | $369,900 | DETACHD | 3 | 2 | 1470 | 5/3/2010 |
| 5275 ROSEWOOD ST | $379,000 | DETACHD | 4 | 2.1 | 2096 | 5/5/2010 |
| 18591 WAXWING WAY | $424,900 | DETACHD | 3 | 2.1 | 2145 | 5/3/2010 |
| 5364 ROSEWOOD ST | $425,000 | DETACHD | 4 | 2.1 | 1980 | 5/3/2010 |
| 231 LAUREL ST | $425,000 | DETACHD | 3 | 3 | 2244 | 5/9/2010 |
| 1055 COUNTRY CLUB RD | $449,000 | DETACHD | 2 | 2 | 2528 | 5/6/2010 |
| 13455 AUBURN CT | $449,950 | ATTACHD | 3 | 2.1 | 1892 | 5/3/2010 |
| 5490 ROYAL OAKS DR | $475,000 | DETACHD | 3 | 2 | 1761 | 5/4/2010 |
| 6 CHURCHILL DOWNS | $499,950 | DETACHD | 5 | 3.1 | 2922 | 5/5/2010 |
| 3188 S GLENMORRIE DR | $519,750 | DETACHD | 3 | 3 | 3066 | 5/6/2010 |
| 40 MORNINGVIEW CIR | $549,500 | DETACHD | 3 | 2.1 | 2164 | 5/9/2010 |
| 5008 HAMPTON CT | $594,000 | DETACHD | 4 | 2.1 | 2346 | 5/5/2010 |
| 14 WESTMINSTER DR | $599,900 | DETACHD | 4 | 3 | 2768 | 5/7/2010 |
| 1158 BAYBERRY RD | $649,000 | DETACHD | 4 | 4 | 2386 | 5/7/2010 |
| 13991 CHELSEA DR | $649,000 | DETACHD | 4 | 2.1 | 3357 | 5/5/2010 |
| 156 GREENWOOD RD | $650,000 | DETACHD | 2 | 2 | 3918 | 5/7/2010 |
| 4123 CHAD DR | $769,950 | DETACHD | 4 | 3.1 | 3836 | 5/5/2010 |
| 620 CABANA LN | $1,395,000 | DETACHD | 3 | 2.1 | 2417 | 5/3/2010 |
PENDING SALES (May 3-9, 2010)
| Address | List Price | # Beds | # Baths | Total SF | Prop Type | CDOM |
| 109 OSWEGO SMT | $144,900 | 2 | 2 | 1212 | CONDO | 47 |
| 5051 FOOTHILLS DR | $175,000 | 2 | 2 | 991 | CONDO | 248 |
| 5 SUMMIT RIDGE CT | $297,500 | 2 | 2.1 | 1576 | ATTACHD | 58 |
| 4251 WOODSIDE CIR | $305,950 | 3 | 2 | 2032 | ATTACHD | 48 |
| 16969 ALDER CIR | $329,900 | 3 | 2 | 1534 | DETACHD | 67 |
| 454 5TH ST | $335,000 | 2 | 1.1 | 1092 | ATTACHD | 156 |
| 18640 TUALATA AVE | $349,900 | 4 | 3 | 2076 | DETACHD | 77 |
| 676 9TH ST | $435,000 | 2 | 1 | 1850 | DETACHD | 259 |
| 1436 GREENTREE CIR | $474,000 | 4 | 2 | 3072 | DETACHD | 10 |
| 610 9TH ST | $975,000 | 4 | 3.1 | 3690 | DETACHD | 575 |
SOLD (May 3-9, 2010)
| Address | O/Price | Close Price | # Beds | # Baths | Total SF | Prop Type | CDOM |
| 15200 BOONES WAY | $175,000 | $163,400 | 2 | 1.1 | 1248 | CONDO | 142 |
| 210 Durham ST | $199,900 | $190,000 | 3 | 1.1 | 1318 | CONDO | 146 |
| 17886 TUALATA AVE | $415,000 | $358,000 | 4 | 2 | 1994 | DETACHD | 218 |
| 533 2ND ST | $399,000 | $399,000 | 2 | 2 | 1274 | CONDO | 42 |
| 4002 TEMPEST DR | $430,000 | $430,000 | 4 | 3.1 | 4319 | DETACHD | 33 |
| 5 EL GRECO ST | $469,000 | $489,000 | 4 | 2.1 | 2455 | DETACHD | 4 |
| 4311 ORCHARD WAY | $519,000 | $515,000 | 4 | 2.1 | 2916 | DETACHD | 201 |
| 5830 SUNBROOK DR | $539,000 | $520,000 | 5 | 2.1 | 2810 | DETACHD | 29 |
| 17 SCARBOROUGH DR | $579,900 | $525,000 | 4 | 2.1 | 3290 | DETACHD | 24 |
| 19203 SW Megly Ct | $575,000 | $569,900 | 5 | 3.1 | 3595 | DETACHD | 76 |
| 749 SOUTHVIEW RD | $899,000 | $885,000 | 4 | 2.1 | 3052 | DETACHD | 4 |
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.
Market Activity Report ~ April 26 – May 2, 2010
Lake Oswego had 22 New properties enter the market, 26 go to Pending status, and 19 Sold during last week’s Monday – Sunday period according to RMLS. Sold Activity was up from the previous weeks (8 Sold last report, 11 the week prior, and 7 the week before that). This is possibly due to the last-minute push to get in under the tax credits timeline. Here’ your weekly update (see below the tables for additional notes):
NEWLY LISTED (April 26—May 2, 2010)
| Address | List Price | # Beds | # Baths | Total SF | Prop Type | List Date |
| 100 KERR PKWY | $129,900 | 2 | 1.1 | 868 | CONDO | 4/28/2010 |
| 45 EAGLE CREST DR | $145,000 | 1 | 1 | 768 | CONDO | 4/26/2010 |
| 18963 SW LONGFELLOW AVE | $319,900 | 3 | 1.1 | 1232 | DETACHD | 4/26/2010 |
| 103 3RD ST | $349,900 | 2 | 2 | 1006 | CONDO | 4/27/2010 |
| 1751 ASPEN CT | $359,000 | 3 | 2 | 1550 | DETACHD | 4/28/2010 |
| 1480 HEMLOCK ST | $399,900 | 4 | 3 | 2246 | DETACHD | 4/28/2010 |
| 16 PARTRIDGE LN | $419,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 2304 | DETACHD | 4/26/2010 |
| 26 BRIARWOOD RD | $429,000 | 4 | 2.2 | 2564 | DETACHD | 4/27/2010 |
| 15860 BOONES WAY | $429,000 | 3 | 2 | 2105 | DETACHD | 4/29/2010 |
| 950 LAKE FRONT RD | $439,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 2026 | DETACHD | 4/30/2010 |
| 4954 MULHOLLAND DR | $460,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 2498 | ATTACHD | 4/27/2010 |
| 1436 GREENTREE CIR | $474,000 | 4 | 2 | 3072 | DETACHD | 4/27/2010 |
| 14158 KIMBERLY CIR | $530,000 | 5 | 3 | 3648 | DETACHD | 4/30/2010 |
| 9 WESTMINSTER DR | $535,000 | 4 | 2.3 | 3814 | DETACHD | 5/1/2010 |
| 5722 CHARLES CIR | $599,900 | 4 | 2.1 | 2674 | DETACHD | 4/30/2010 |
| 2475 MARYLVIEW CT | $612,000 | 4 | 2.1 | 3049 | DETACHD | 4/29/2010 |
| 17769 OVERLOOK CIR | $659,900 | 5 | 3.1 | 3498 | DETACHD | 4/27/2010 |
| 19125 35TH PL | $920,000 | 4 | 4.1 | 5153 | DETACHD | 5/1/2010 |
| 4912 FIRWOOD RD | $999,900 | 4 | 4 | 5640 | DETACHD | 4/26/2010 |
| 1115 NORTHSHORE RD | $1,489,000 | 4 | 4.1 | 4330 | DETACHD | 4/26/2010 |
| 1335 CHANDLER RD | $1,699,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 3988 | DETACHD | 4/29/2010 |
| 3530 LAKEVIEW BLVD | $2,950,000 | 4 | 3.1 | 4200 | DETACHD | 4/28/2010 |
PENDING SALES (April 26 – May 2, 2010)
| Address | List Price | # Beds | # Baths | Total SF | Prop Type | CDOM |
| 7 CRESTFIELD CT | $78,000 | 1 | 1 | 689 | CONDO | 73 |
| 38 CERVANTES CIR | $99,900 | 2 | 1.1 | 912 | CONDO | 230 |
| 12846 SW BOONES FERRY RD | $189,999 | 2 | 2.1 | 1136 | CONDO | 532 |
| 200 BURNHAM RD | 169000 – 200000 | 2 | 2 | 1313 | CONDO | 674 |
| 16250 PACIFIC HWY | 189000 – 210000 | 3 | 2 | 1761 | CONDO | 210 |
| 16200 PACIFIC HWY | $239,000 | 2 | 2 | 1200 | CONDO | 208 |
| 1694 FIRCREST CT | $274,900 | 3 | 2.1 | 2015 | DETACHD | 127 |
| 15148 QUARRY RD | $279,000 | 3 | 2 | 1618 | DETACHD | 11 |
| 2320 GLEN HAVEN RD | $279,900 | 3 | 1.1 | 1346 | DETACHD | 54 |
| 17141 SW BRYANT RD | $349,000 | 3 | 2 | 1228 | DETACHD | 307 |
| 15144 BOONES WAY | $369,000 | 4 | 3.1 | 2194 | DETACHD | 8 |
| 18620 INDIAN CREEK DR | $379,900 | 3 | 2 | 2022 | DETACHD | 1 |
| 13909 MAJESTIC CT | $399,900 | 4 | 3 | 3250 | DETACHD | 51 |
| 550 2ND ST | $410,000 | 2 | 1.2 | 1520 | ATTACHD | 110 |
| 17942 SAINT CLAIR DR | $449,900 | 4 | 2.1 | 2391 | DETACHD | 139 |
| 12409 SHELBY CT | $449,900 | 3 | 2 | 2238 | DETACHD | 12 |
| 5008 HARTFORD PL | $463,900 | 4 | 3 | 3223 | DETACHD | 12 |
| 15837 ALLISON PL | $529,000 | 4 | 2.1 | 3534 | DETACHD | 1216 |
| 13970 TAYLORS CREST LN | $584,000 | 4 | 2.1 | 3371 | DETACHD | 45 |
| 17879 HILLSIDE DR | $584,900 | 3 | 3 | 3049 | DETACHD | 187 |
| 19266 SW MEGLY CT | $589,900 | 4 | 3 | 3575 | DETACHD | 49 |
| 5774 BAY POINT DR | $625,000 | 5 | 2.1 | 3674 | DETACHD | 4 |
| 520 C AVE | $745,000 | 4 | 4 | 3242 | ATTACHD | 125 |
| 540 C AVE | $749,000 | 4 | 3.1 | 3539 | ATTACHD | 188 |
| 17443 CANAL CIR | $875,000 | 4 | 3.1 | 2344 | DETACHD | 45 |
| 356 9TH ST | $1,125,000 | 4 | 3.1 | 3647 | DETACHD | 98 |
SOLD (April 26- May 2, 2010)
| Address | O/Price | Close Price | # Beds | # Baths | Total SF | Prop Type | CDOM |
| 4 TOUCHSTONE | $129,000 | $125,000 | 2 | 2 | 984 | CONDO | 24 |
| 1950 BONNIEBRAE DR | $189,900 | $170,000 | 2 | 1.1 | 1056 | ATTACHD | 91 |
| 16149 PEARCY ST | $229,900 | $227,400 | 3 | 2 | 1250 | DETACHD | 17 |
| 5373 LAKEVIEW BLVD | $329,500 | $299,000 | 3 | 1 | 2176 | DETACHD | 201 |
| 1650 FIRCREST DR | $325,000 | $315,000 | 4 | 3 | 2384 | DETACHD | 537 |
| 18156 PIONEER CT | $367,300 | $326,000 | 3 | 2 | 1558 | DETACHD | 27 |
| 13707 REGENCY CT | $399,000 | $399,000 | 4 | 2.1 | 2006 | DETACHD | 18 |
| 644 7TH ST | $530,000 | $410,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 1640 | DETACHD | 223 |
| 13448 AUBURN CT | $469,000 | $455,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 2535 | ATTACHD | 131 |
| 2650 LOOKOUT CT | $495,000 | $488,500 | 4 | 3.1 | 3480 | DETACHD | 8 |
| 2545 DELLWOOD DR | $579,000 | $530,000 | 5 | 3.1 | 3843 | DETACHD | 948 |
| 5783 VICTORIA CT | $595,000 | $550,000 | 3 | 2 | 2344 | DETACHD | 14 |
| 4668 HASTINGS PL | $574,900 | $570,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 2630 | DETACHD | 0 |
| 13315 HIDDEN BAY CT | $729,000 | $633,800 | 5 | 2.1 | 3671 | DETACHD | 151 |
| 4113 WESTBAY RD | $631,000 | $635,100 | 2 | 3 | 2477 | DETACHD | 7 |
| 1052 TROON RD | $659,900 | $659,900 | 3 | 2.1 | 2310 | DETACHD | 1 |
| 18430 TAMAWAY DR | $889,000 | $876,600 | 4 | 2.2 | 3867 | DETACHD | 59 |
| 616 CABANA LN | $2,795,000 | $2,150,000 | 5 | 4 | 3800 | DETACHD | 220 |
| 1226 NORTHSHORE RD | $6,150,000 | $6,150,000 | 3 | 4.1 | 5544 | DETACHD | 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.
Lake Oswego Open Houses ~ May 2, 2010
There are 17 homes opening their doors this Sunday in Lake Oswego. No condos this time. Two Advanced Real Estate Townhomes on 6th Avenue though (these are absolutely gorgeous high-end homes at amazing prices with no HOA fees… definitely worth a look). Here are the properties to be held open according to RMLS:
| Address | L/Price | # Beds | # Baths | Total SF | Prop Type | Open | ||
| 18238 TERRY AVE | $375,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 1604 | DETACHD | 12-2PM | ||
| 19242 TERRY AVE | $395,000 | 4 | 2 | 1872 | DETACHD | 2-4PM | ||
| 32 CHURCHILL DOWNS | $448,250 | 4 | 2.1 | 3016 | DETACHD | 2-4PM | ||
| 12409 SHELBY CT | $449,900 | 3 | 2 | 2238 | DETACHD | 1-3PM | ||
| 4859 SAGE HEN WAY | $459,000 | 4 | 3 | 2417 | DETACHD | 1-4PM | ||
| 73 TANGLEWOOD DR | $499,500 | 4 | 3.1 | 4254 | DETACHD | 12-2PM | ||
| 17640 TREETOP WAY | $524,995 | 4 | 3 | 2718 | DETACHD | 2:15-4:15PM | ||
| 33 MORNINGVIEW CIR | $574,900 | 3 | 2.1 | 2737 | DETACHD | 2-4PM | ||
| 363 6TH ST | $575,000 | 3 | 3.1 | 2258 | TWNHME | 1-4PM | ||
| 339 6TH ST | $575,000 | 3 | 3.1 | 2258 | TWNHME | 1-4PM | ||
| 220 GREENWOOD RD | $599,900 | 4 | 4 | 2639 | DETACHD | 2-4PM | ||
| 2475 MARYLVIEW CT | $612,000 | 4 | 2.1 | 3049 | DETACHD | 1-3PM | ||
| 1015 SOUTHSHORE BLVD | $773,000 | 4 | 3 | 3542 | DETACHD | 10:30AM-12PM | ||
| 18209 SIENA DR | $1,178,950 | 5 | 3.1 | 3839 | DETACHD | 1-3PM | ||
| 1808 RIDGE POINTE DR | $1,269,000 | 5 | 4.1 | 4155 | DETACHD | 1-3PM | ||
| 18246 BELLA TERRA DR | $1,294,000 | 4 | 3.1 | 4196 | DETACHD | 1-3PM | ||
| 18820 GREENBLUFF DR | $1,495,000 | 4 | 4.1 | 5382 | DETACHD | 12-3PM |
News & Notes
Real Estate News ~
House Set to Extend Rural Home Loan Guarantee Program – A unanimous vote by the House Financial Services Committee will send the Rural Housing and Stabilization Act of 2010 to the full House of Representatives where it is said that it has been fast tracked for a vote as early as next week. Passing HR5017 will continue the availability of government guaranteed mortgages for rural home-buyers. If passed it will correct section 502 of the Single family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program to make it self-funding. Section 502 assists home-buyers living in rural areas to obtain affordable mortgages guaranteed by USDA. There has been great concern of late at announcements that there were no more funds for this program, so this is a welcome announcement for many. You must qualify credit-wise of course, and have reliable and adequate income. The average guarantee in 2009 was for $112,000.
Lock Box Activity – According to RMLS, when comparing the week of April 5th through April 11th with the week prior, the number of times a lock box was opened increased 33% in Washington and 26.6% in Oregon. Spring is in the air!
Community ~
Shred Day! Bring your shred-able items in to the West End Building on May 1st & protect your identity while you recycle. Credit Cards, staples, paper clips and rubber bands are all said to be acceptable. Up to three boxes per person will be accepted, and all are encouraged to bring cans of food to support the Oregon Food Bank. 10:00 AM till 1:00 PM or until the truck is full!
I LOVE LOPR Video Challenge – Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation is asking all those who love our parks to grab a camera and illustrate why! Take a photo of your favorite event, your favorite park, your favorite park activity… the list is endless. Details can be found HERE The list of prizes and sponsors is growing. Sign up for the challenge, OR sign up to be a sponsor.
Child Safety Seat Clinic – Come & make sure you know how to install your child’s safety seat property. This clinic will take place May 1st from 10:00 AM till 2:00 PM at 300 B Avenue/The Main Fire Station. Each seat takes about 30 minutes to check. Come and spend some time building peace of mind.
Market Activity Report ~ April 12 – 18, 2010
Lake Oswego saw 21 New properties enter the market, 21 go to Pending status, and 11 Sold during last week’s Monday – Sunday period according to RMLS. Here’ your weekly update (see below the tables for additional notes):
NEWLY LISTED (April 12—April 18, 2010)
| Address | List Price | # Beds | # Baths | Total SF | Prop Type | List Date |
| 4459 THUNDER VISTA LN | $215,000 | 2 | 2.1 | 1,925 | CONDO | 4/18/2010 |
| 15 BRITTEN CT | $274,999 | 3 | 2.1 | 1,973 | ATTACHD | 4/12/2010 |
| 15148 QUARRY RD | $279,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,618 | DETACHD | 4/16/2010 |
| 1005 SOUTHSHORE BLVD | $289,900 | 3 | 2 | 2,196 | DETACHD | 4/16/2010 |
| 1225 SPRUCE ST | $299,900 | 3 | 1.1 | 1,288 | DETACHD | 4/16/2010 |
| 6218 NOKOMIS CT | $309,900 | 4 | 2 | 1,512 | DETACHD | 4/17/2010 |
| 104 KINGSGATE RD | $359,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 2,000 | DETACHD | 4/16/2010 |
| 14433 HOLLY SPRINGS RD | $384,950 | 4 | 2.1 | 1,939 | DETACHD | 4/12/2010 |
| 4700 LOWER DR | $409,900 | 3 | 2.1 | 1,587 | DETACHD | 4/12/2010 |
| 1642 HIGHLAND DR | $449,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,234 | DETACHD | 4/12/2010 |
| 5008 HARTFORD PL | $463,900 | 4 | 3 | 3,223 | DETACHD | 4/15/2010 |
| 14371 SHERBROOK PL | $479,900 | 4 | 2.1 | 2,550 | DETACHD | 4/16/2010 |
| 2650 LOOKOUT CT | $495,000 | 4 | 3.1 | 3,480 | DETACHD | 4/12/2010 |
| 1570 Woodland TER | $524,900 | 4 | 2.1 | 2,311 | DETACHD | 4/16/2010 |
| 17573 BLUE HERON CT | $584,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,396 | DETACHD | 4/14/2010 |
| 4184 SUNSET DR | $649,000 | 6 | 3 | 2,916 | DETACHD | 4/14/2010 |
| 3210 FIR RIDGE RD | $795,000 | 4 | 3.2 | 2,832 | DETACHD | 4/13/2010 |
| 1176 TROON RD | $859,000 | 3 | 2 | 3,022 | DETACHD | 4/16/2010 |
| 12819 ALTO PARK RD | $1,097,500 | 4 | 4.1 | 3,944 | DETACHD | 4/12/2010 |
| 16777 PHANTOM BLUFF CT | $1,250,000 | 4 | 2.2 | 5,102 | DETACHD | 4/15/2010 |
| 1961 CHERYL CT | $1,275,000 | 5 | 4.1 | 5,124 | DETACHD | 4/12/2010 |
PENDING SALES (April 12 – April 18, 2010)
| Address | List Price | # Beds | # Baths | Total SF | Prop Type | CDOM |
| 96 CERVANTES CIR | $129,900 | 2 | 1.1 | 912 | CONDO | 64 |
| 750 1ST ST | $185,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,350 | CONDO | 73 |
| 16149 PEARCY ST | $229,900 | 3 | 2 | 1,250 | DETACHD | 17 |
| 211 OSWEGO SMT | $229,900 | 2 | 2 | 1,506 | CONDO | 241 |
| 5341 CHINOOK CT | $249,700 | 3 | 2 | 1,120 | DETACHD | 598 |
| 2764 GLEN HAVEN RD | $294,900 | 3 | 1.1 | 1,352 | DETACHD | 10 |
| 1818 COUNTRY CLUB RD | $325,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,596 | DETACHD | 4 |
| 4310 SILVER CT | $339,000 | 2 | 3.1 | 1,996 | CONDO | 298 |
| 17870 DEERBRUSH AVE | $349,900 | 3 | 2.1 | 1,912 | DETACHD | 18 |
| 5834 SEVILLE AVE | $350,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,516 | DETACHD | 5 |
| 18156 PIONEER CT | $367,300 | 3 | 2 | 1,558 | DETACHD | 27 |
| 119 3RD ST | $385,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,204 | CONDO | 187 |
| 15547 PARTRIDGE DR | $389,900 | 3 | 2.1 | 2,266 | DETACHD | 214 |
| 1790 YARMOUTH CIR | $419,950 | 2 | 2 | 1,473 | DETACHD | 206 |
| 14377 CAMDEN LN | $499,900 | 4 | 2.1 | 2,530 | DETACHD | 2 |
| 4705 LAKEVIEW BLVD | $529,900 | 4 | 2.1 | 2,700 | DETACHD | 7 |
| 5830 SUNBROOK DR | $539,000 | 5 | 2.1 | 2,810 | DETACHD | 29 |
| 17471 CARDINAL DR | $564,900 | 4 | 2.1 | 3,056 | DETACHD | 61 |
| 5218 WESTFIELD CT | $649,900 | 4 | 2.1 | 3,125 | DETACHD | 284 |
| 4349 LAKEVIEW BLVD | $650,000 | 3 | 3 | 3,678 | DETACHD | 10 |
| 13278 ROGERS RD | $695,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 2,964 | DETACHD | 177 |
SOLD (April 12- April 18, 2010)
| Address | O/Price | Close Price | # Beds | # Baths | Total SF | Prop Type | CDOM |
| 4 TOUCHSTONE | $129,000 | $134,000 | 2 | 2 | 979 | CONDO | 6 |
| 668 MCVEY AVE | $219,000 | $205,000 | 3 | 1.1 | 985 | CONDO | 243 |
| 505 8TH ST | $389,000 | $305,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,050 | DETACHD | 143 |
| 12519 27TH PL | $339,000 | $335,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 1,975 | DETACHD | 15 |
| 516 7TH ST | $355,000 | $347,500 | 3 | 2.1 | 1,502 | DETACHD | 12 |
| 13052 KNAUS RD | $475,000 | $400,000 | 5 | 3 | 3,026 | DETACHD | 34 |
| 4763 AVERY LN | $514,900 | $480,000 | 4 | 2.1 | 2,566 | DETACHD | 19 |
| 14279 CAMDEN LN | $525,000 | $485,000 | 4 | 2.1 | 2,373 | DETACHD | 71 |
| 10 OTHELLO ST | $549,900 | $535,000 | 4 | 3 | 3,440 | DETACHD | 3 |
| 17363 BROOKHURST DR | $625,000 | $605,000 | 4 | 2.1 | 3,420 | DETACHD | 14 |
| 64 BERWICK RD | $759,000 | $735,000 | 4 | 3.1 | 3,740 | DETACHD | 66 |
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.
Lake Oswego Open Houses ~ Sunday, April 18, 2010
OK… did I hear that it’s supposed to be 70 degrees Sunday??? If you are in the market for a home in Lake Oswego, I can’t imagine that this stellar line-up of 34 homes and the blue skies would not be enough to entice you away from brunch… or yard work… or sleeping in : )
Here are the homes held Open according to RMLS. As always, enjoy!
| Address | L/Price | # Beds | # Baths | Total SF | Style | Time | |||||
| 1597 BONNIEBRAE DR | $199,900 | 2 | 1 | 998 | CONDO | 1-3PM | |||||
| 4340 BOTTICELLI ST | $239,900 | 3 | 3.1 | 2098 | TWNHSE | 1-3PM | |||||
| 16711 MELLON AVE | $309,900 | 3 | 2 | 1346 | DETACHD | 1-4PM | |||||
| 16969 ALDER CIR | $329,900 | 3 | 2 | 1534 | DETACHD | 1-3PM | |||||
| 3269 PHYLLIS CT | $339,900 | 3 | 1.2 | 1711 | DETACHD | 1-4PM | |||||
| 4971 SUNTREE LN | $394,900 | 3 | 2.1 | 1911 | DETACHD | 1-4PM | |||||
| 19242 TERRY AVE | $395,000 | 4 | 2 | 1872 | DETACHD | 2-4PM | |||||
| 550 2ND ST | $410,000 | 2 | 1.2 | 1520 | TWNHSE | 1-4PM | |||||
| 1642 HIGHLAND DR | $449,000 | 4 | 3 | 2234 | DETACHD | 1-4PM | |||||
| 24 PARTRIDGE LN | $449,000 | 4 | 2.1 | 3224 | DETACHD | 1-3PM | |||||
| 662 CLARA CT | $469,900 | 3 | 3 | 2740 | DETACHD | 3-5PM | |||||
| 17802 HILLSIDE WAY | $489,998 | 4 | 2.1 | 2965 | DETACHD | 1-3PM | |||||
| 1503 PINE ST | $509,000 | 5 | 3 | 2792 | DETACHD | 2:30-5PM | |||||
| 19735 SUNCREST DR | $544,950 | 4 | 3.1 | 3224 | DETACHD | 2-4PM | |||||
| 12 MONTICELLO DR | $549,000 | 4 | 2.1 | 3658 | DETACHD | 11-2PM | |||||
| 19415 SW DOGWOOD CT | $549,900 | 5 | 3 | 3517 | DETACHD | 10AM-5PM | |||||
| 19288 SW Megly CT | $579,900 | 5 | 3 | 3594 | DETACHD | 10AM-5PM | |||||
| 17491 BLUE HERON DR | $639,950 | 4 | 2 | 2396 | DETACHD | 1-3PM | |||||
| 4184 SUNSET DR | $649,000 | 6 | 3 | 2916 | DETACHD | 2-4PM | |||||
| 19244 35TH PL | $729,000 | 4 | 3 | 3503 | DETACHD | 12-2:30PM | |||||
| 1015 SOUTHSHORE BLVD | $773,000 | 4 | 3 | 3542 | DETACHD | 11-2PM | |||||
| 14480 KRUSE OAKS BLVD | $895,000 | 4 | 3.1 | 4661 | DETACHD | 10-2PM | |||||
| 12439 SW 22ND AVE | $899,900 | 4 | 3.1 | 4118 | DETACHD | 2-4PM | |||||
| 17896 KELOK RD | $948,500 | 5 | 5 | 4323 | DETACHD | 2:15-4PM | |||||
| 18222 SIENA DR | $1,088,000 | 6 | 4.1 | 3800 | DETACHD | 1-3PM | |||||
| 18209 SIENA DR | $1,178,950 | 5 | 3.1 | 3839 | DETACHD | 1-3PM | |||||
| 17464 RIDGEVIEW LN | $1,199,950 | 4 | 3.1 | 4407 | DETACHD | 1-3PM | |||||
| 1808 RIDGE POINTE DR | $1,269,000 | 5 | 4.1 | 4155 | DETACHD | 1-3PM | |||||
| 18246 BELLA TERRA DR | $1,294,000 | 4 | 3.1 | 4196 | DETACHD | 1-3PM | |||||
| 657 OAK MEADOW DR | $1,349,950 | 4 | 3.1 | 4371 | DETACHD | 1-3PM | |||||
| 3114 DOUGLAS CIR | $1,395,000 | 4 | 4 | 5420 | DETACHD | 12-4PM | |||||
| 17364 RIDGEVIEW CT | $1,399,950 | 4 | 3.1 | 4436 | DETACHD | 1-3PM | |||||
| 18820 GREENBLUFF DR | $1,495,000 | 4 | 4.1 | 5382 | DETACHD | 2-4PM | |||||
| 2572 GLEN EAGLES PL | $2,395,000 | 5 | 4.2 | 6490 | DETACHD | 1-3PM |
Local Lake Oswego Updates
Pedestrian Safety – The City of Lake Oswego is letting all know ahead of time of it’s efforts at upholding pedestrian safety. To this end, the police department is holding a “Pedestrian Safety Operation” on April 19th, from 10:00AM to 2:00PM at the intersection of B Avenue and 2nd Street. In times past this has involved posting pedestrians at the sidewalk and gauging cars’ responses as they step off the curb into the crosswalk…. usually with citations accompanying undesirable reactions on the part of drivers. Be forewarned… stay safe… and keep our pedestrians safe!
Overly-Industrious Flicker – There has been a Flicker noticed at Lake Oswego City Hall…. mainly for the noise it produces as it does what Flickers do… and for the damage it is apparently doing to the building. The city is trying to distract the Flicker from it’s work & encourage it to go elsewhere… (it can come to my house… but it will need to take a vacation!) with brightly colored & decorated balloons. So, if you see these at city hall (perhaps you are visiting to pay a pedestrian-safety-ticket or some other such thing : ) Don’t be alarmed, and don’t worry that there is a celebration you are missing… it is just the city’s attempt to shush a Flicker to another location. (Yes, I drew this… and no, I have no shame : )
The City of Lake Oswego’s “Attitude Survey” – Every two years the City of Lake Oswego conducts an attitude survey, and this year phones in Lake Oswego have already started ringing as Campbell Delong Resources calls to inquire as to how citizens are feeling about a variety of things affecting life here. Calls are expected to continue until April 19th. Here is a link to the last survey in 2008: Attitude Survey
Lake Oswego Trees – As most know, Lake Oswego takes its trees rather seriously. This is great for us at this time of year as we usually have some interesting offerings in terms of classes or events in that regard. This year we have several workshops to choose from:
* Tree Pruning with Damon Schrosk, a certified arborist of “Treecology” – May 9th, 9:00Am to 12:00PM at the City Hall Council Chambers, 380 A Avenue.
* Gardening with Natives – Stephanie Wagner of Friends of Tryon Creek offers this workshop on native species gardening May 16, 1:00PM to 4:00PM, Tryon Creek Nature Center, 1131 SW Terwilliger Blvd.
* Tree Code Decoded – This one is a must for any Lake Oswego citizen wanting to do something with their trees other than look at them and admire their beauty. Bill Youngblood, Code Enforcement Officer, and Andy Gulizia, Associate Planner for the city of Lake Oswego will guide you in what’s allowed, what’s not allowed, and proper steps if you want to pursue making any changes on your property with regard to trees. June 5th, 9:00AM to 12:00PM City Hall Council Chambers, 380 “A” Avenue.
* Centennial – Lake Oswego is offering Part 3 of the Oswego Centennial Video. This is great stuff if you are interested in the history of Lake Oswego… and who wouldn’t be! If you are not familiar with it, our roots are worth investigating. Part 3 evidently explores the time during which Lake Oswego began to blossom into its recreational destiny with water sports (skiing, boating & swimming) being a big draw from Portland, and local athletes becoming nationally-known swim stars. This video covers the 40’s through the 60’s. You can learn more and view the retrospective video at: LO Centennial