Last week Lake Oswego saw 15 New properties hit the market, while 12 went Pending and 9 Sold.
Of the 9 that sold, 7 were under $500,000. 7 of the 12 Pending sales were also priced under $500,000. While, of the 15 coming on the market fresh, 5 are priced under $500,000.
Here is the latest market activity for Lake Oswego (see below the tables for additional notes):
NEWLY LISTED (August 3—August 9, 2009)
ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
LIST DATE
Address
List Price
# Beds
# Baths
Total SF
Prop Type
List Date
4749 FIRWOOD RD
$229,900
3
1.1
1,440
DETACHD
8/4/2009
6137 CHILDS RD
$240,000
3
1
946
DETACHD
8/7/2009
5424 WASHINGTON CT
$299,900
2
1
1,296
DETACHD
8/6/2009
3290 WEMBLEY PARK RD
$309,900
5
3
2,614
DETACHD
8/5/2009
8 BUCKINGHAM TER
$465,000
4
2.1
3,186
DETACHD
8/7/2009
676 9TH ST
$525,000
2
1
1,850
DETACHD
8/6/2009
644 7TH ST
$530,000
3
2.1
1,658
DETACHD
8/7/2009
1570 WOODLAND TER
$569,500
3
2.1
2,212
DETACHD
8/3/2009
17479 BROOKHURST DR
$699,000
4
2.1
3,551
DETACHD
8/6/2009
4380 UPPER DR
$784,900
4
4.1
4,071
DETACHD
8/5/2009
16705 GLENWOOD CT
$799,000
4
3
4,243
DETACHD
8/9/2009
5459 WESTFIELD CT
$875,000
5
3.1
3,670
DETACHD
8/3/2009
1920 GLENMORRIE DR
$995,000
3
3.1
4,284
DETACHD
8/7/2009
3136 DOUGLAS CIR
$1,125,000
4
3.1
4,022
DETACHD
8/5/2009
1101 Crestline CT
$3,995,000
4
4.3
7,226
DETACHD
8/7/2009
PENDING SALES (August 3-August 9, 2009)
ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address
List Price
# Beds
# Baths
Total SF
Prop Type
CDOM
45 EAGLE CREST DR
$139,900
1
1
768
CONDO
78
23 MOUNTAIN CIR
$285,000
2
2
1,300
DETACHD
17
4090 WESTBAY RD
$299,900
2
1
917
DETACHD
34
17860 Sundown CT
$310,000
4
3.1
3,480
DETACHD
136
13024 ROGERS RD
$369,900
4
1
1,826
DETACHD
83
802 SUNNY HILL DR
$429,000
4
2.1
2,508
DETACHD
16
5807 RIDGETOP CT
$479,900
4
2.1
2,650
DETACHD
15
6 NORTHVIEW CT
$500,000
4
3.1
3,188
ATTACHD
115
745 4TH ST
$500,000
3
2
2,662
DETACHD
206
20 DA VINCI ST
$599,900
5
3
3,089
DETACHD
25
4305 UPPER DR
$749,000
4
2.1
3,474
DETACHD
78
16359 CHAPIN WAY
$1,289,000
4
3.1
4,158
DETACHD
404
SOLD (August 3-August 9, 2009)
ADDRESS
ORIG. PRICE
SALE PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address
O/Price
Close Price
# Beds
# Baths
Total SF
Prop Type
CDOM
82 GREENRIDGE CT
$249,900
$218,000
3
2.1
2,868
CONDO
79
2071 BONNIEBRAE DR
$295,000
$279,900
3
2
1,611
CONDO
392
15265 BOONES WAY
$349,900
$338,500
2
2.1
1,560
ATTACHD
46
108 RIDGEWAY RD
$499,000
$379,000
3
1
1,468
DETACHD
112
16919 LAKERIDGE DR
$425,000
$400,000
4
3
2,710
DETACHD
295
2802 GREENTREE RD
$449,500
$449,500
3
2.1
2,280
DETACHD
3
15195 LILY BAY CT
$524,900
$730,000
4
2.1
4,099
DETACHD
163
320 CHANDLER PL
$1,900,000
$1,800,000
5
3.1
4,675
DETACHD
38
2793 POPLAR WAY
$2,395,000
$1,825,000
5
5.1
6,300
DETACHD
1290
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.
So…. you’re moving, or getting ready to sell, or in the middle of a home inspection on either end of the transaction. One of the myriad things that may cross your path is the issue of insulation. Some homes have it, some don’t. Some have it in the walls but nowhere else, some have it in the floors and ceilings. A lot depends on the era of the home and whether and how much updating has been done. If you are selling your home and your home has insulation, say underneath, that has been damaged (squirrels, etc), you may be asked to repair or replace it. If you have an older home with blown-in insulation in the attic, you may want to know what the material consists of. If you are buying a home without insulation in the walls, you may be wanting to add some after the purchase is complete. Here are some hopefully helpful tidbits on insulation:
Insulation is one of the lowest-cost options for improving energy efficiency (saving money : ) You can reduce your heating and cooling needs by up to 30% just by investing a few hundred dollars in insulation and weatherization products.
Should you insulate your home? Well, only 20% of homes built before 1980 are said to be well insulated, so you may want to investigate whether yours fits into this category.
How does insulation work? Heat moves naturally from a warmer to a cooler space. So, in winter, it is trying to move to the outdoors through walls, ceilings, floors etc. In the summer, the hot air outside is trying to make it indoors.
Insulation comes in a variety of forms: in blankets, in batts, bagged & pour-ready, and “blown-in” material.
An important consideration when choosing a form of insulation is flammability. Keep insulation at least 3 inches from light fixture wiring and other heat-producing equipment unless it is marked “IC” allowing for direct insulation contact.
Insulation is made of either:
“Mineral Wool” (which includes rock & fibrous glass). These can be blown-in or purchased in blankets or batts with foil or paper vapor barrier. Rock Wool can also be purchased in bagged form. *This material is inherently non-flammable, but the products that have paper vapor barrier attached may be flammable.
“Plastic Foam Resin” (made of polystyrene, polyurethane, or urea formaldehyde). It can be purchased in sheets or bolts, or a contractor may spray the foam in place. *These products are generally not ‘Fire-Proof”, but check to find out whether the product you are using is “Flame Retardant”, “Flame Resistant” or neither. Also ask about the ignition temperature… depending on the area in which you live, and other factors, some products, when approaching high ignition temperatures, can emit toxic gases. Additionally, polystyrene and polyurethane cannot be used safely unless enclosed in a flame and heat-resistant material such as gypsum board.
“Cellulose Insulation” (made of finely ground cellulose such as recycled newspaper). This can be blown in place. *Flame-retardant chemicals are usually added to reduce flammability. One thing to ask about is the type of chemical that may be part of this product as the use, for instance, of too much sulfate can cause potential corrosion of pipes and other metal material.
(NOTE: Bottom line, talk to your contractor or supplier to discuss which type of insulation is right for your home in whatever location and for whatever use you are employing it. This is ONLY meant as a primer to give you a better understanding of your options.)
The US Dept of Energy (DOE) measures insulation in R-Values, which are different for different areas of the country, and dependent on weather & temperature variations etc. Here is a link that will take you to a map allowing you to find your particular area & check the recommended R-Values: http://www.naima.org/pages/resources/library/pdf/BI487.PDF
When using fiberglass insulation remember that “looser is better”. Tightly packed fiberglass reduces the R-Value.
Do not block vents with insulation.
Use high density insulation such as rigid foam boards on areas such as cathedral ceilings and exterior walls.
Contrary to popular belief, when installing fiberglass insulation under the flooring in a crawlspace, you attach the paper or foil vapor barrier toward the heated area, not YOU. Secure with rope or wire. Also, remember to insulate piping and ducting if you are opting for insulating under the floor. (NOTE: Consult your contractor or supplier as there are different ways of insulating a crawlspace depending on whether it is vented or un-vented.)
When installing this fiberglass insulation w/backing in walls under construction you will again face the backing material toward the heated space… so this time it will be facing YOU.
When insulating walls in already-built homes lacking it, you will again want to consult with a contractor as there are varying opinions about whether to blow in insulation or not. Should you decide to do this, it is generally done through holes punched in the walls from the exterior of the home, and obviously is the material is blowin-in insulation of the kind you and your contractor have agreed-upon.
It is amazing how much energy can be saved by insulating around doors and windows (Having energy-efficient doors and windows also obviously helps too). Usually you are using a foam insulation here that can be applied directly into any cracks & openings.
I hope this information has proven helpful to you in your individual situation. Obviously this is a large subject, and so maybe we’ll cover some specific issues in the future. Feel free to comment and add your own information, and/or request information directly relating to your needs.
Now we’re cookin’… in more ways than one! Last week Lake Oswego saw 25 New properties hit the market, while 15 went Pending and 15 Sold.
Here is the latest market activity for Lake Oswego (see below the tables for additional notes):
NEWLY LISTED (July 20—July 26, 2009)
ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
LIST DATE
Address
List Price
# Beds
# Baths
Total SF
Prop Type
List Date
7202 SW MONTAUK CIR
$99,900
2
1
968
CONDO
7/23/2009
45 EAGLE CREST DR
$199,000
3
2
1,348
CONDO
7/20/2009
1889 BOCA RATAN DR
$229,900
3
2
1,393
ATTACHD
7/20/2009
4610 LAMONT WAY
$299,900
3
2
1,750
DETACHD
7/20/2009
595 6TH ST
$349,900
3
2
893
DETACHD
7/23/2009
18407 DEER OAK CIR
$365,000
4
2
1,812
DETACHD
7/23/2009
17501 HILL WAY
$369,900
3
2
1,694
DETACHD
7/23/2009
1520 LABURNUM WAY
$419,000
4
2
1,724
DETACHD
7/23/2009
36 NOVA CT
$425,000
4
2.1
2,256
DETACHD
7/25/2009
802 SUNNY HILL DR
$429,000
4
2.1
2,508
DETACHD
7/20/2009
5 FALSTAFF ST
$430,650
4
2.1
2,433
DETACHD
7/23/2009
14 MONTICELLO DR
$434,500
4
2
2,766
DETACHD
7/20/2009
5044 GREENSBOROUGH CT
$449,000
4
2.1
2,124
DETACHD
7/25/2009
566 5TH ST
$459,000
3
2
2,177
DETACHD
7/20/2009
3355 UPPER DR
$470,000
4
2
3,205
DETACHD
7/22/2009
5587 CARMAN DR
$519,000
4
3.1
2,617
DETACHD
7/24/2009
24 INDEPENDENCE AVE
$549,950
6
3.1
3,561
DETACHD
7/23/2009
14867 TWIN FIR CT
$579,000
6
3.1
3,641
DETACHD
7/25/2009
14175 TAYLORS CREST LN
$649,900
3
3
3,250
DETACHD
7/23/2009
13504 STREAMSIDE DR
$679,000
4
2.1
3,467
DETACHD
7/21/2009
12748 SW 22ND AVE
$699,000
3
2.1
3,052
DETACHD
7/22/2009
363 Sixth ST
$699,900
3
3.1
2,258
ATTACHD
7/22/2009
135 FURNACE ST
$709,900
2
2.1
1,927
CONDO
7/22/2009
1876 PALISADES LAKE CT
$779,900
3
2.1
3,178
DETACHD
7/20/2009
5587 CARMAN DR
$850,000
4
3.1
2,617
DETACHD
7/24/2009
PENDING SALES (July 20-July 26, 2009)
ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address
List Price
# Beds
# Baths
Total SF
Prop Type
CDOM
86 KINGSGATE RD
$139,900
2
2
849
CONDO
419
668 MCVEY AVE
$249,850
3
1.1
985
CONDO
982
17570 MARDEE AVE
$264,900
3
1
1,050
DETACHD
47
805 SW COUNTRY CLUB RD
$279,900
3
2
1,981
DETACHD
10
5318 RED LEAF ST
$309,950
3
2
1,460
DETACHD
4
705 ELLIS AVE
$374,500
3
2.1
1,872
DETACHD
366
20 HOTSPUR ST
$425,000
4
2.1
2,456
DETACHD
5
11 CELLINI CT
$569,950
5
3
3,392
DETACHD
76
2130 HILLSIDE CT
$675,000
5
2.2
3,954
DETACHD
8
17386 BLUE HERON RD
$679,000
4
3.1
4,063
DETACHD
796
799 COUNTRY CLUB RD
$700,000
6
2.1
4,410
DETACHD
742
645 COUNTRY CLUB RD
$769,000
4
2.1
3,262
DETACHD
175
950 OAK TER
$999,950
4
2.1
3,714
DETACHD
595
17178 CEDAR RD
$1,095,000
5
3.1
4,209
DETACHD
92
2625 SUMMIT DR
$1,289,900
4
3.1
4,212
DETACHD
72
SOLD (July 20-July 26, 2009)
ADDRESS
ORIG. PRICE
SALE PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address
O/Price
Close Price
# Beds
# Baths
Total SF
Prop Type
CDOM
44 EAGLE CREST DR
$165,000
$162,000
3
2
1,085
CONDO
20
3876 BOTTICELLI ST
$169,900
$165,000
2
2
1,275
ATTACHD
202
4705 LAKEVIEW BLVD
$425,000
$200,000
3
0.1
1,208
DETACHD
143
1897 BOCA RATAN DR
$249,480
$221,500
3
2.1
1,739
ATTACHD
77
6025 SW CARMAN DR
$299,900
$238,900
3
1.1
1,346
DETACHD
86
4325 COUNTRY WOODS CT
$334,900
$285,000
3
2
1,346
DETACHD
40
907 BULLOCK ST
$369,950
$313,800
4
2
2,020
DETACHD
125
1695 MEADOWS DR
$407,500
$320,000
4
3
2,185
DETACHD
396
15 MASARYK ST
$349,900
$349,900
3
3
3,680
DETACHD
131
131 WILBUR ST
$450,000
$350,000
2
2
1,312
DETACHD
106
14371 HOLLY SPRINGS RD
$414,900
$385,500
4
2.1
1,939
DETACHD
354
762 LAKE FOREST DR
$412,125
$412,000
4
3
1,970
DETACHD
9
14232 MEADOW GRASS ST
$530,000
$495,000
4
3
2,965
DETACHD
298
17090 FERNWOOD DR
$949,900
$730,000
4
3.1
3,998
DETACHD
302
1340 CHERRY LN
$1,950,000
$1,200,000
4
4.1
5,795
DETACHD
445
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.
We’ve got 23 properties to see in Lake Oswego on Sunday. This time out we are nearly half & half under & at/over a million.
Get out there and enjoy this glorious Sunday in Lake Oswego! Dianne and I are here to help if you need assistance & are not already working with a Realtor.
Here are those that will be held open according to RMLS:
4000 Carman Dr #47 $181,900 2 Bd, 2 Ba Open 1-3
4433 Thunder Vista Ln $275,000 2 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 12-2
5318 Red Leaf St $309,950 3 Bd, 2 Ba Open 1-3
655 Hemlock St $314,900 3 Bd, 1 1/2 Ba Open 3-5
17501 Hill Way $369,900 3 Bd, 2 Ba Open 1-4
1023 Lund St $399,000 4 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 1-4
3 Cellini Ct $429,000 4 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 1-4
1565 Bedford Ct $429,000 2 Bd, 2 Ba Open 1-4
2802 Greentree Rd $449,500 3 Bd 2 1/2 Ba Open 12-3
566 5th St $459,000 3 Bd, 2 Ba Open 1-4
13342 Auburn Ct $489,900 3 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 2-4
5830 Sunbrook Dr. $549,000 5 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 12-2
220 Greenwood Rd $749,900 3 Bd, 4 Ba Open 1-3
17537 Cardinal Dr $995,000 5 Bd, 4 Ba Open 1-3
3270 Lakeview Blvd $1,275,000 3 Bd, 3 Ba Open 1-3
17464 Ridgeview Ln $1,298,950 4 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 2-4
622 Oak Meadow Dr $1,325,000 4 Bd, 3 1/2Ba Open 2-4
664 Oak Meadow Dr $1,355,000 4 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 2-4
18110 Siena Dr $1,394,000 4 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 1-3
657 Oak Meadow Dr $1,395,000 4 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 2-4
17364 Ridgeview Ct $1,425,000 4 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 2-4
17433 Ridgeview Ln $1,495,000 4 Bd, 4 1/2 Ba Open 2-4
1835 Palisasdes Terrace Dr $1,899,500 4 Bd, 3 Ba Open 1-3
I was going to write this spectacular post on insulation today… but I am too busy with, well… Real Estate! Nose to the grindstone & all that… but that made me think, Hey! We all need a little time out for laughter, so please accept my modest “jokes” post today. Happy House Adventures to you all! (I’ll tell you all about insulation next time : )
Communication styles
How do mathematicians communicate?
Sine language.
How do chiropractors communicate?
Spine language.
How do astrologers communicate?
Star Sign language.
How do naval cadets communicate?
Ensign language.
How do shoe repairmen communicate?
Shine language.
How do real estate closers communicate?
Sign Here and Sign Here and Sign Here and Sign Here and sign… language.
The trouble with owning a home is that no matter where you sit, you’re looking at something you should be doing.
Two women were walking through the woods when a frog called out to them and said: “Help me, ladies! I am a real estate agent who, through a curse, has been transformed into a frog. If one of you will kiss me, I’ll be returned to my former state!”
One woman took out her purse, grabbed the frog, and stuffed it inside her handbag. The other woman said, “Didn’t you hear him? If you kiss him, he’ll turn into a real estate agent!”
The second woman replied, “Sure, but I’m taking him home first… I want to make sure I get my Free Market Analysis!”
A real estate agent was driving around with a new trainee when she spotted a charming little farmhouse with a hand-lettered “For Sale” sign out front.
After politely introducing herself and her associate to the occupant, the agent proceeded from room to room, opening closets and cupboards, testing faucets, and pointing out where a “new light fixture here and a little paint there” would help. Pleased with her demonstration for her new trainee’s benefit, the woman was hopeful that the owner would offer her the listing.
“Ma’am,” the man said, “I appreciate the home-improvement tips and all, but I think you read my sign wrong. It says, ‘HORSE for sale.’’
Activity in all price ranges holds steady with 35 New properties placed on the market, Pending sales at 12 and 9 Sold/closed.
Here is the latest market activity for Lake Oswego (see below the tables for additional notes):
NEWLY LISTED (July 6—July 12, 2009)
ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
LIST DATE
Address
List Price
# Beds
# Baths
Total SF
Prop Type
List Date
15938 QUARRY RD
$139,900
2
1
991
CONDO
7/6/2009
86 KINGSGATE RD
$139,900
2
2
849
CONDO
7/7/2009
4000 CARMAN DR
$162,500
2
2
836
CONDO
7/8/2009
48 EAGLE CREST DR
$175,000
2
2
1,443
CONDO
7/7/2009
4000 CARMAN DR
$181,900
2
2
1,100
CONDO
7/10/2009
562 S STATE ST
$184,000
1
1
778
CONDO
7/6/2009
82 OSWEGO SMT
$220,000
2
2
1,212
CONDO
7/8/2009
655 HEMLOCK ST
$314,900
3
1.1
1,352
DETACHD
7/12/2009
16200 PACIFIC HWY
$329,698
2
2
1,200
CONDO
7/6/2009
105 KINGSGATE RD
$348,000
2
2
1,500
DETACHD
7/7/2009
17650 ARBOR LN
$369,500
3
3
2,043
DETACHD
7/12/2009
1728 ASPEN CT
$375,000
3
2.1
1,852
DETACHD
7/8/2009
534 D AVE
$379,900
3
2
1,400
DETACHD
7/8/2009
5845 MCEWAN RD
$385,000
3
1
1,824
DETACHD
7/9/2009
1032 LAUREL ST
$424,000
4
2
2,384
DETACHD
7/7/2009
4700 LOWER DR
$439,900
3
2.1
1,587
DETACHD
7/9/2009
5644 WINDFIELD LOOP
$450,000
3
3
1,800
DETACHD
7/6/2009
3225 TEMPEST DR
$469,000
3
2.1
2,231
DETACHD
7/6/2009
386 LIVINGOOD LN
$469,900
4
3
2,480
DETACHD
7/8/2009
18893 INDIAN SPRINGS CIR
$519,900
5
3
2,841
DETACHD
7/6/2009
13 WINDSOR CT
$523,900
3
2
2,212
DETACHD
7/9/2009
4787 WILDWOOD ST
$544,500
5
3
3,081
DETACHD
7/11/2009
4949 MULHOLLAND DR
$550,000
2
2.1
2,403
ATTACHD
7/6/2009
95 D AVE
$608,500
3
2
1,809
DETACHD
7/9/2009
725 10TH ST
$619,900
4
2
2,000
DETACHD
7/10/2009
13460 SNOWBERRY CT
$649,999
3
2.1
3,327
DETACHD
7/8/2009
712 LAKE FOREST DR
$695,000
3
2
1,640
DETACHD
7/7/2009
799 COUNTRY CLUB RD
$700,000
6
2.1
4,410
DETACHD
7/8/2009
17332 Lake Haven DR
$749,000
4
2
2,484
DETACHD
7/12/2009
462 9TH ST
$769,950
3
2
2,016
DETACHD
7/10/2009
13825 MELROSE PL
$825,000
5
4.1
4,757
DETACHD
7/12/2009
12439 SW 22ND AVE
$998,800
4
3.1
4,118
DETACHD
7/6/2009
639 CARRERA LN
$1,195,000
5
3.1
4,305
DETACHD
7/11/2009
4063 CANAL WOODS CT
$1,199,900
4
3.1
4,563
DETACHD
7/11/2009
3109 DOUGLAS CIR
$1,250,000
3
2.1
3,386
DETACHD
7/7/2009
PENDING SALES (July 6-July 12, 2009)
ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address
List Price
# Beds
# Baths
Total SF
Prop Type
CDOM
4 TOUCHSTONE DR
$153,900
3
2.1
1,350
CONDO
121
212 RIDGEWAY RD
$204,900
1
1
778
CONDO
24
12822 BOONES FERRY RD
$234,900
2
2.1
1,136
CONDO
25
668 MCVEY AVE
$399,850
3
1.1
985
CONDO
19
14412 MEADOW GRASS ST
$500,000
4
2.1
3,563
DETACHD
412
2161 HILLSIDE CT
$519,900
4
3
3,347
DETACHD
46
14121 GABRIELLE CT
$624,900
4
2.1
3,006
DETACHD
23
691 G AVE
$639,000
4
2.1
2,791
DETACHD
10
17212 CHAPIN WAY
$850,000
3
2.1
2,541
DETACHD
113
17251 CEDAR RD
$899,900
3
3.1
3,175
DETACHD
637
943 SW ATWATER RD
$975,000
4
2.1
3,874
DETACHD
331
2200 PRESTWICK RD
$1,095,000
4
2.1
3,356
DETACHD
450
SOLD (July 6-July 12, 2009)
ADDRESS
ORIG. PRICE
SALE PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address
O/Price
Close Price
# Beds
# Baths
Total SF
Prop Type
CDOM
45 EAGLE CREST DR
$119,900
$115,000
1
1
600
CONDO
94
4 TOUCHSTONE
$134,900
$132,000
3
2.1
1,350
CONDO
0
45 EAGLE CREST DR
$134,900
$133,650
2
1.1
1,056
CONDO
6
18929 TERRY AVE
$374,950
$355,000
4
2
2,065
DETACHD
44
147 6TH ST
$425,000
$419,900
3
1
1,584
DETACHD
11
2 PIMLICO TER
$479,900
$470,000
4
2.1
2,301
DETACHD
21
17141 WALL ST
$619,000
$582,000
4
3
3,540
DETACHD
354
1699 VILLAGE PARK LN
$675,000
$610,000
3
2.2
2,936
DETACHD
44
4076 Orchard DR
$719,000
$700,000
4
3.1
3,991
DETACHD
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.
We’ve got 31 properties to see in Lake Oswego this Sunday. Interesting breakdown- roughly speaking (I rounded ‘up’ where obviously indicated), there are 3 from 300,000. to $400,000., 3 over $400,000. to $500,000., 8 over $500,000. to $600,000., 5 over $600,000. to $800,000., 2 over $800,000. to $900,000., and a whopping 10 at one million & up.
Who knows… you might find “the one” you’ve been looking for… Wouldn’t that be great! Give us a call if you do! (That is if you do not already have a Realtor : )
Here are those that will be held open according to RMLS:
343 5th St. 31 $299,999 2 Bd, 1 Ba Open 1-3
1140 Hallinan Ct $339,895 3 Bd, 2 Ba Open 12:30-2:30
14431 Orchard Springs Rd. $399,900 4 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 1-4
3 Cellini Ct $429,000 4 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 1:30-3:30
41 Hillshire Dr. $472,500 4 Bd, 3 Ba Open 1:30-3:30
16439 Lexington Ct. $474,900 2 Bd, 2 Ba Open 12-2
624 Livingood Ln. $534,000 4 Bd, 3 Ba Open 1-3
11 Morningview Cir $547,000 3 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 1-3
11 Cellini Ct. $569,950 5 Bd 3 Ba Open 2-4
4040 Virginia Way $574,900 4 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 2-4
16920 Greentree Ave. $579,000 4 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 2-4
4691 Chelsea Ln $579,000 4 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 1-3
5709 Charles Cir. $593,500 4 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 1-3
475 10th St. $593,950 4 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 2-4
725 10th St. $619,900 4 Bd, 2 Ba Open 1-4
22 Independence Ave. $699,000 7 Bd, 4 1/2 Ba Open 12-2
14136 Heathrow Ln. $734,000 4 Bd, 2 1/2Ba Open 12-2
5218 Westfield Ct. $765,000 3 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 2-4
2886 Upper Dr. $797,000 3 Bd, 2 Ba Open 1-3
3030 Westview Ct. $879,000 4 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 2:30-4
511 6th St. $896,950 5 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 12-2
1015 Andrews Rd. $999,900 4 Bd, 3 Ba Open 1-4
17464 Ridgeview Ln $1,298,950 4 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 2-4
622 Oak Meadow Dr. $1,325,000 4 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 2-4
664 Oak Meadow Dr. $1,355,000 4 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 2-4
18110 Siena Dr. $1,394,000 4 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 2-4
657 Oak Meadow Dr. $1,395,000 4 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 2-4
2811 Arrowhead Ct. $1,399,000 4 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 3-5
16737 Maple Cir $1,400,000 3 Bd, 3 Ba Open 12-2
17364 Ridgeview Ct. $1,425,000 4 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 2-4
17433 Ridgeview Ln. $1,495,000 4 Bd, 4 1/2 Ba Open 2-4
Out of state and wondering what you can expect for weather in Lake Oswego after your big move? Planning your house-hunting trip and wondering what you can expect? I’ve added a few tidbits of information for you below to help give a better picture of life in Lake Oswego… weather-wise.
My personal experience in Lake Oswego is that July varies from cloudy days here & there to weeks of cobalt blue skies, ranging from a high of 70 degrees to the 90’s. We spend most of the month of August in the 90’s with some 80’s thrown in here & there and the occasional 100… that’s based on the last few years, and/but the table below lists the “normal” high temps in Lake Oswego in August at 80 degrees. So, we then get into definitions of “normal” : ) Anyway, it came from AccuWeather.com . This site also shows you the pollen index and other helpful data such as yesterday’s weather breakdown:
Now, the Farmers Almanac is ‘Old Faithful’ as far as weather goes. This link will allow you to look at any date in Portland (they don’t call out Lake Oswego, but hey, it’s close). It will also give you precipitation and pressure data.
If you’d like blow-by-blow information on Lake Oswego weather, WeatherForYou.com will accommodate with detailed forecasts & hour-by-hour breakdowns for the previous 48-hour period. Then there is detailed morning & evening information for every day in the forecast at City-Data.com
Most of these sites will challenge you with advertising, but I hope some of them prove helpful prior to your next trip to Lake Oswego. Remember, if you are heading this way, you can always email Dianne or myself to find out whether you will need to bring your bathing suit or sweater. It’s the summer home-buying season, and we’re really enjoying working with all of our Property Blotter readers. We look forward to meeting you soon as well. Gotta run…. houses to show!
This last week Lake Oswego saw 23 New properties placed on the market, Pending sales at 17 and 11 Sold/closed. Fewer ‘New Listings’ (we were at 33 last week), but a steady uptick in ‘Pendings’ and ‘Solds’. As we’ve been seeing for some time, all price ranges are represented in these three categories as well.
Here is the latest market activity for Lake Oswego (see below the tables for additional notes):
NEWLY LISTED (June 22—June 28, 2009)
ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
LIST DATE
Address
List Price
# Beds
# Baths
Total SF
Prop Type
List Date
100 KERR PKWY
$124,500
1
1
617
CONDO
6/23/2009
4000 CARMAN DR
$155,000
2
2
866
CONDO
6/26/2009
4 TOUCHSTONE
$179,900
3
2.1
1,351
CONDO
6/24/2009
5064 FOOTHILLS DR
$299,900
2
2
1,308
CONDO
6/27/2009
12806 BOONES FERRY RD
$299,950
3
2.1
1,174
ATTACHD
6/22/2009
17141 SW BRYANT RD
$364,900
3
2
1,228
DETACHD
6/26/2009
127 3RD ST
$395,000
2
2
1,006
CONDO
6/24/2009
17760 SW CARDINAL CT
$404,900
3
2.1
2,147
DETACHD
6/25/2009
623 ATWATER RD
$425,000
3
3
2,009
DETACHD
6/24/2009
14251 CAMDEN LN
$535,900
3
2.1
2,179
DETACHD
6/26/2009
2704 ORCHARD HILL LN
$649,000
5
3
3,207
DETACHD
6/25/2009
535 B AVE
$649,000
2
2.1
1,691
ATTACHD
6/26/2009
17017 CANAL CIR
574900 – 649876
3
2.1
2,665
DETACHD
6/25/2009
1504 OAK ST
$679,900
3
3.1
2,598
ATTACHD
6/26/2009
279 EVERGREEN RD
$689,000
3
3.1
2,136
ATTACHD
6/27/2009
1564 OAK ST
$729,900
3
2.1
3,070
ATTACHD
6/26/2009
1524 OAK ST
$825,000
3
2.1
3,070
ATTACHD
6/26/2009
17177 OLD RIVER DR
$950,000
4
3.1
3,200
DETACHD
6/25/2009
13090 KNAUS RD
$995,000
4
3
5,578
DETACHD
6/25/2009
1584 OAK ST
$1,100,000
3
3
3,674
ATTACHD
6/26/2009
11 HILLSHIRE DR
$1,149,000
5
4.1
5,163
DETACHD
6/26/2009
5770 DOGWOOD DR
$1,295,000
3
3
3,218
DETACHD
6/23/2009
16847 GREENBRIER RD
$1,950,000
3
2.2
2,315
DETACHD
6/24/2009
PENDING SALES (June 22-June 28, 2009)
ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address
List Price
# Beds
# Baths
Total SF
Prop Type
CDOM
100 SW KERR PKWY
$95,400
1
1
617
CONDO
70
44 EAGLE CREST DR
$130,000
1
1
798
CONDO
41
82 GREENRIDGE CT
$227,900
3
2.1
2,868
CONDO
79
16428 SW BONAIRE AVE
$249,950
3
1
1,240
DETACHD
35
1695 MEADOWS DR
$344,900
4
3
2,185
DETACHD
396
45 TANGLEWOOD DR
$345,000
5
3.1
3,166
DETACHD
102
17860 Sundown CT
$365,000
4
3.1
3,480
DETACHD
94
14798 DAVIS LN
$399,900
2
2.1
1,670
ATTACHD
67
1462 Worthington ST
$424,000
4
3
1,800
DETACHD
108
4114 GLACIER LILY ST
$529,000
4
2.1
2,470
DETACHD
65
181 3RD ST
$699,000
2
2
1,523
CONDO
196
15195 LILY BAY CT
$788,000
4
2.1
4,099
DETACHD
163
17814 MARYLCREEK DR
$899,000
4
3.1
4,307
DETACHD
56
815 E AVE
$1,185,000
3
2.1
2,676
DETACHD
148
1340 CHERRY LN
$1,200,000
4
4.1
5,795
DETACHD
445
975 LAKE FRONT RD
$1,695,000
3
3
3,232
DETACHD
157
2500 GLEN EAGLES RD
$2,275,000
5
4.1
5,565
DETACHD
431
SOLD (June 22-June 28, 2009)
ADDRESS
ORIG. PRICE
SALE PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address
O/Price
Close Price
# Beds
# Baths
Total SF
Prop Type
CDOM
100 KERR PKWY
$125,000
$120,000
2
1.1
823
CONDO
91
4000 CARMAN DR
$179,900
$170,000
2
2
1,100
CONDO
72
18543 LONGFELLOW AVE
$339,900
$310,000
3
1.1
1,279
DETACHD
97
1107 CEDAR ST
$324,999
$315,000
4
3
2,485
DETACHD
4
1299 HIDE A WAY LN
$425,000
$340,900
3
2
1,893
DETACHD
127
111 3RD ST
$419,000
$390,000
2
2
1,206
CONDO
276
606 2ND ST
$420,000
$390,000
4
3
3,022
DETACHD
34
4116 ORCHARD WAY
$683,950
$610,000
5
3.1
4,078
DETACHD
132
13874 TAYLORS CREST LN
$750,000
$735,000
4
2.1
3,701
DETACHD
3
3515 UPPER DR
$1,098,000
$1,050,000
4
3.1
4,061
DETACHD
275
12901 SW GOODALL RD
$2,395,000
$1,715,000
4
4.1
5,333
DETACHD
679
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.
So…. you’re moving, or getting ready to sell, or in the middle of a home inspection on either end of the transaction. One of the myriad things that may cross your path is the issue of insulation. Some homes have it, some don’t. Some have it in the walls but nowhere else, some have it in the floors and ceilings. A lot depends on the era of the home and whether and how much updating has been done. If you are selling your home and your home has insulation, say underneath, that has been damaged (squirrels, etc), you may be asked to repair or replace it. If you have an older home with blown-in insulation in the attic, you may want to know what the material consists of. If you are buying a home without insulation in the walls, you may be wanting to add some after the purchase is complete. Here are some hopefully helpful tidbits on insulation:
I was going to write this spectacular post on insulation today… but I am too busy with, well… Real Estate! Nose to the grindstone & all that… but that made me think, Hey! We all need a little time out for laughter, so please accept my modest “jokes” post today. Happy House Adventures to you all! (I’ll tell you all about insulation next time : )
Out of state and wondering what you can expect for weather in Lake Oswego after your big move? Planning your house-hunting trip and wondering what you can expect? I’ve added a few tidbits of information for you below to help give a better picture of life in Lake Oswego… weather-wise.