Author: Linda Rossi

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Lake Oswego Market Activity Report ~ March 15-21, 2010

We are keeping a steady pace of activity with 29 truly New, 20 Pending, and 9 Sold properties during last week’s Monday – Sunday period according to RMLS.  Of those 29 New properties, 2 are bank-owned and 3 are short-sales. (I think I’ll write a refresher soon on the distinction to refresh our readers’ memories, so stay tuned.) I included Northshore even though it was “freshened” as it had a significant $134,000. price reduction.

Here’ your data for last week (see below the tables for additional notes):
NEWLY LISTED (March 15—March 21, 2010)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type List Date
58 GALEN ST $87,000 1 1 689 CONDO 3/15/2010
47 EAGLE CREST DR $89,100 2 1 1,009 CONDO 3/16/2010
200 BURNHAM RD $205,850 1 1 820 CONDO 3/18/2010
5054 FOOTHILLS DR $225,000 3 2 1,252 CONDO 3/16/2010
5225 JEAN RD $229,900 2 2 1,400 CONDO 3/15/2010
18420 DON LEE WAY $230,000 3 1 924 DETACHD 3/15/2010
900 CORNELL ST $274,900 3 1.1 1,300 DETACHD 3/18/2010
18 SUMMIT RIDGE CT $299,000 2 2.1 1,548 ATTACHD 3/17/2010
4251 WOODSIDE CIR $305,950 3 2 2,032 ATTACHD 3/18/2010
16540 Lake Forest BLVD $324,900 3 2 1,310 DETACHD 3/15/2010
5291 CHINOOK CT $349,900 7 3 2,331 DETACHD 3/20/2010
18156 PIONEER CT $367,300 3 2 1,600 DETACHD 3/19/2010
1559 WORTHINGTON ST $369,000 4 2 2,016 DETACHD 3/15/2010
19242 TERRY AVE $395,000 4 2 1,872 DETACHD 3/16/2010
5644 WINDFIELD LOOP $425,000 3 3 1,800 DETACHD 3/19/2010
0 Lower DR $449,000 4 2.1 2,575 DETACHD 3/19/2010
12 DA VINCI ST $455,000 4 0.3 3,925 DETACHD 3/21/2010
9 JUAREZ ST $475,000 3 3.1 2,823 DETACHD 3/15/2010
5011 ROSEWOOD ST $534,000 3 1.1 1,698 DETACHD 3/15/2010
3285 CHILDS RD $550,000 3 3 2,423 DETACHD 3/20/2010
960 LAKE FOREST DR $610,000 4 2 2,838 DETACHD 3/18/2010
780 5TH ST $640,000 4 2.1 2,488 DETACHD 3/18/2010
13970 TAYLORS CREST LN $643,490 4 2.1 3,371 DETACHD 3/17/2010
18010 GIMLEY CT $685,000 4 2.5 3,652 DETACHD 3/15/2010
1592 BAY VIEW LN $889,900 4 4.1 4,087 DETACHD 3/15/2010
17537 CARDINAL DR $995,000 4 4 5,282 DETACHD 3/15/2010
18020 SKYLAND CIR $1,198,000 5 3.1 3,328 DETACHD 3/20/2010
425 NORTHSHORE RD $1,395,000 3 3 3,270 DETACHD 3/16/2010
18820 GREENBLUFF DR $1,495,000 4 4.1 5,382 DETACHD 3/21/2010

PENDING SALES (March 15 – March 21, 2010)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
100 KERR PKWY $88,500 2 1.1 823 CONDO 77
100 KERR PKWY $90,000 2 1.1 823 CONDO 3
28 WHEATHERSTONE $230,000 3 2.1 1,692 CONDO 145
1137 SPRUCE ST $258,900 3 2 1,214 DETACHD 7
16890 CORTEZ CT $274,900 4 3 2,016 DETACHD 104
3365 UPPER DR $299,999 2 2 1,378 DETACHD 133
5373 LAKEVIEW BLVD $318,500 3 1 2,176 DETACHD 201
12519 27TH PL $339,000 3 2.1 1,975 DETACHD 15
17886 TUALATA AVE $375,000 4 2 1,994 DETACHD 218
12402 27TH PL $375,000 3 2 1,992 DETACHD 26
13707 REGENCY CT $399,000 4 2.1 2,006 DETACHD 18
533 2ND ST $399,000 2 2 1,274 CONDO 42
1414 GREENTREE CIR $449,000 4 2.1 2,330 DETACHD 37
644 7TH ST $449,000 3 2.1 1,640 DETACHD 223
2545 DELLWOOD DR $550,000 5 3.1 3,843 DETACHD 948
18081 WESTMINSTER DR $575,000 4 2.1 2,713 DETACHD 108
17644 WOODHURST PL $629,900 3 2.1 4,509 DETACHD 927
2688 RIVENDELL RD $723,000 4 3 3,720 DETACHD 405
16511 Maple CIR $925,000 3 3 3,341 DETACHD 16
8 DOVER WAY $999,000 6 4.2 6,244 DETACHD 184

SOLD (March 15- March 21, 2010)

Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
5225 Jean RD $189,500 $160,000 2 2 1,100 CONDO 92
668 MCVEY AVE $249,500 $220,000 3 1.2 992 CONDO 56
15 ORIOLE LN $269,900 $264,000 2 2 1,470 DETACHD 23
4955 GALEN ST $455,000 $410,000 3 2.1 1,887 DETACHD 76
624 LIVINGOOD LN $380,000 $440,000 4 3 2,596 DETACHD 15
26 WESTRIDGE DR $479,900 $479,900 4 3 2,758 DETACHD 308
5546 KODERRA AVE $539,900 $502,707 3 2.1 2,445 DETACHD 632
4699 AVERY LN $575,000 $555,000 4 3 2,829 DETACHD 4
13701 SW KNAUS RD $1,595,000 $775,000 5 4.1 5,730 DETACHD 219

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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Lake Oswego Open Houses ~ March 21, 2010

There is quite a lot to see in Lake Oswego this Sunday! 39 total with 11 over a million & most in the mid to upper price ranges.  There is still time to get in on the tax credits (“1st-Time Buyer” & “Moving-Up Credit”), but the clock is ticking.  Enjoy!

Here is what is Open in Lake Oswego today according to RMLS:

Address L/Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type Open
44 EAGLE CREST DR $119,900 2 1 908 CONDO 1-4PM
12868 BOONES FERRY RD $298,000 2 2.1 1136 CONDO 1-3PM
3269 PHYLLIS CT $349,900 3 1.2 1711 DETACHD 11-1PM
92 GREENRIDGE CT $349,995 3 2.1 1980 ATTACHD 1-3PM
2245 GLEN HAVEN RD $359,000 3 1.1 1276 DETACHD 12-3PM
18922 REDWING WAY $369,900 3 2 2076 DETACHD 2-4PM
119 3RD ST $385,000 3 2 1204 CONDO 1-4PM
405 BOCA RATAN DR $449,000 3 2.1 2040 DETACHD 1-4PM
2104 WEMBLEY PARK RD $469,000 4 3 2052 DETACHD 1-3PM
662 CLARA CT $469,900 3 3 2740 DETACHD 2-4PM
1060 UPPER DEVON LN $559,000 3 2.1 2400 DETACHD 12-2PM
5678 CHARLES CIR $565,000 3 4 3455 DETACHD 1-3PM
17 SCARBOROUGH DR $579,900 4 2.1 3290 DETACHD 2-4PM
19288 SW Megly CT $579,900 5 3 3594 DETACHD 1-5PM
5783 VICTORIA CT $595,000 3 2 2344 DETACHD 1-3PM
7 MOUNTAIN VIEW LN $609,000 5 2.1 3324 DETACHD 1-4PM
13970 TAYLORS CREST LN $643,490 4 2.1 3371 DETACHD 11-2PM
5218 WESTFIELD CT $649,900 4 2.1 3125 DETACHD 1-4PM
1703 VILLAGE PARK LN $789,000 3 2.1 3450 DETACHD 1-3PM
17110 LOWENBERG TER $799,000 4 2.1 2678 DETACHD 1-4PM
18360 DELENKA LN $829,000 4 3.1 4346 DETACHD 2:30-4:30PM
17281 LOWENBERG TER $874,900 4 3.1 3386 DETACHD 1-4PM
17154 LOWENBERG TER $879,900 5 3.1 3497 DETACHD 1-4PM
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
18014 GIMLEY CT $899,950 5 3.1 4887 DETACHD 1-3PM
16827 SCOTT CT $969,000 4 3.1 3952 DETACHD 1-3PM
548 RIDGEWAY RD $999,500 4 3 2830 DETACHD 1-3PM
18222 SIENA DR $1,088,000 6 4.1 3800 DETACHD 1-3PM
1414 COUNTRY COMMONS $1,095,000 4 3.1 5679 DETACHD 1-3PM
18209 SIENA DR $1,178,950 5 3.1 3839 DETACHD 1-3PM
624 ATWATER RD $1,199,000 5 3.1 4858 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
664 OAK MEADOW DR $1,299,950 4 3.1 4198 DETACHD 1-3PM
657 OAK MEADOW DR $1,349,950 4 3.1 4371 DETACHD 1-3PM
17364 RIDGEVIEW CT $1,399,950 4 3.1 4436 DETACHD 1-3PM
2572 GLEN EAGLES PL $2,395,000 5 4.2 6490 DETACHD 1-3PM
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St. Patrick’s Day Fun

Looking for things to do in Lake Oswego to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?  Check out this family-oriented celebration at Maher’s with live entertainment, dance lessons, activities, games, contests, and lots of great food. 10% of all funds received will be donated to the Lake Oswego School Foundation. For more information click here:   St. Patrick’s Day Festival

Then there’s always the option of a quick jaunt into Portland for the annual pilgrimage to Kell’s Irish Restaurant & Pub.  Its been voted one of the top Irish establishments in the U.S., and attracts quite a crowd on St. Patrick’s Day.  Prepare to witness a sea of cabbie’s in downtown Portland, many of whom have already said they’ll take people home even if they can’t find their wallet.  Check out details here:  Kells

Here is a collection of Irish sayings & blessings for your enjoyment.  Maybe one will cone in handy this year!

May you always have
Walls for the winds,
A roof for the rain,
Tea beside the fire,
Laughter to cheer you,
Those you love near you,
And all your heart might desire!

May you be in
Heaven a half hour before the
Devil knows you’re dead!

When Irish eyes are smiling,
Tis like a morn in spring.
With a lilt of Irish laughter
You can hear the angels sing
When Irish hearts are happy
All the world is bright and gay
When Irish eyes are smiling
Sure, they steal your heart away.

May your blessings outnumber
The shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go.

There are many good reasons for drinking,
One has just entered my head.
If a man doesn’t drink when he’s living,
How in the hell can he drink when he’s dead?

May the best day of your past
Be the worst day of your future.

I’m looking over a four leaf clover
That I overlooked before
One leaf is sunshine, the second is rain,
Third is the roses that grow in the lane.
No need explaining the one remaining
Is somebody I adore.
I’m looking over a four leaf clover
That I overlooked before.

May you live to be a hundred years
With one extra year to repent.

May those who love us, love us
And those who don’t love us,
May God turn their hearts
And if he can’t turn their hearts,
May he turn their ankles
So we will know them by their limping!

As you slide down the banister of life,
May the splinters never point in the wrong direction!

May luck be our companion
May friends stand by our side
May history remind us all
Of Ireland’s faith and pride.
May God bless us with happiness
May love and faith abide.

Leprechauns, castles, good luck and laughter
Lullabies, dreams, and love ever after.
Poems and songs with pipes and drums
A thousand welcomes when anyone comes.
That’s the Irish for you!

There’s a dear little plant that grows in our isle,
‘Twas St. Patrick himself, sure, that sets it;
And the sun of his labor with pleasure did smile,
And with dew from his eye often wet it.
It grows through the bog, through the brake, through the mireland,
And they call it the dear little Shamrock of Ireland.

May your neighbors respect you,
Troubles neglect you,
The angels protect you,
And Heaven accept you.

May you have:
A world of wishes at your command
God and his angels close at hand
Friends and family their love impart,
And Irish blessings in you heart.

May God grant you many years to live,
For sure he must be knowing
The earth has angels all to few
And Heaven is overflowing.

These things I warmly wish to you-
Someone to love
Some work to do
A bit o’ sun
A bit o’ cheer
And a guardian angel always near.

Here’s to a long life and a merry one
A quick death and an easy one
A pretty girl and an honest one
A cold beer and another one!

May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light,
May good luck pursue you each morning and night,

O Ireland isn’t it grand you look
like a bride in her rich adornin?
And with all the pent up love of my heart
I bid you the top o’ the mornin!

May the lilt of lush laughter lighten ever road,
May the midst of Irish magic shorten every road.
May you taste the sweetest pleasures
that fortune ever bestowed,
And may all your friends remember
all the favors you are owed.

Go mbeannai Dia duit
(May God Bless You)

May your home always be too small to hold all your friends.
God is good, but never dance in a small boat.

May you live as long as you want,
And never want as long as you live.

If you’re enough lucky to be Irish…
You’re lucky enough!My wild Irish rose
The sweetest flower that grows
You may search everywhere
But none can compare to my wild Irish rose
My wild Irish rose
The sweetest flower that grows
Someday for my sake she may let me take
A bloom from my wild Irish rose

‘Tis better to buy a small bouquet
And give to your friend this very day,
Than a bushel of roses white and red
To lay on his coffin after he’s dead.

For each petal on the shamrock
This brings a wish your way-
Good health, good luck, and happiness
For today and every day.

Dance as if no one were watching,
Sing as if no one were listening,
And live every day as if it were your last.

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Lake Oswego Market Activity Report ~ March 1-7, 2010

There are a whopping 31 truly New, 16 Pending, and 8 Sold properties during last week’s Monday – Sunday period according to RMLS.

Here’ your data for last week (see below the tables for additional notes):
NEWLY LISTED (March 1—March 7, 2010)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type List Date
129 OSWEGO SMT $80,000 1 1 764 CONDO 3/1/2010
4 TOUCHSTONE $184,900 2 2 1,029 CONDO 3/2/2010
87 OSWEGO SMT $209,900 2 1.1 1,116 ATTACHD 3/2/2010
5057 FOOTHILLS DR $229,000 3 2 1,252 CONDO 3/2/2010
18021 TUALATA AVE $269,999 3 1 1,410 DETACHD 3/5/2010
16200 PACIFIC HWY $279,900 2 2 1,208 CONDO 3/1/2010
2320 GLEN HAVEN RD $319,900 3 1.1 1,346 DETACHD 3/7/2010
4505 WILDWOOD ST $329,900 3 2 1,720 DETACHD 3/5/2010
12519 27TH PL $339,000 3 2.1 1,975 DETACHD 3/1/2010
16969 ALDER CIR $369,900 3 2 1,534 DETACHD 3/1/2010
6338 WASHINGTON CT $384,900 3 1 1,558 DETACHD 3/2/2010
13707 REGENCY CT $399,000 4 2.1 2,006 DETACHD 3/1/2010
17763 MARDEE AVE $399,500 5 3 2,300 DETACHD 3/3/2010
446 LIVINGOOD LN $399,900 4 2 2,440 DETACHD 3/1/2010
2104 WEMBLEY PARK RD $469,000 4 3 2,052 DETACHD 3/1/2010
2794 VALE CT $486,000 3 2.1 2,968 DETACHD 3/2/2010
452 EVERGREEN RD $489,000 4 1.1 1,677 ATTACHD 3/3/2010
24 INDEPENDENCE AVE $499,950 6 3.1 3,773 DETACHD 3/5/2010
15266 CANDLEWOOD CT $499,988 4 3 2,569 DETACHD 3/1/2010
19 FALSTAFF ST $500,000 4 2.1 3,207 DETACHD 3/1/2010
17802 HILLSIDE WAY $514,998 4 2.1 2,965 DETACHD 3/1/2010
12 MONTICELLO DR $549,000 4 2.1 3,658 DETACHD 3/4/2010
17 SCARBOROUGH DR $579,900 4 2.1 3,290 DETACHD 3/6/2010
4 NANSEN SUMMIT $625,000 4 2.1 3,257 DETACHD 3/1/2010
1015 SW SOUTHSHORE BLVD $789,000 4 3 3,522 DETACHD 3/1/2010
17151 CORNELL ST $835,000 4 3 3,422 DETACHD 3/2/2010
2886 UPPER DR $850,000 2 3 2,674 DETACHD 3/7/2010
749 SOUTHVIEW RD $899,000 4 2.1 3,052 DETACHD 3/5/2010
16511 Maple CIR $925,000 3 3 3,341 DETACHD 3/1/2010
17344 CEDAR RD $1,099,000 4 2.1 2,831 DETACHD 3/1/2010
408 Northshore RD $1,399,000 4 3.1 3,753 DETACHD 3/1/2010

PENDING SALES (March 1 – March 7, 2010)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
4 TOUCHSTONE $129,000 2 2 979 CONDO 6
73 GALEN ST $139,900 2 2 995 CONDO 116
668 MCVEY AVE $209,000 2 1 852 CONDO 34
15935 KIMBALL AVE $230,500 3 2 1,542 DETACHD 9
15 BLOCH TER $274,900 3 2.1 1,973 ATTACHD 176
18530 PILKINGTON RD $274,950 3 2 1,925 DETACHD 445
15 SAINT HELENS CIR $309,800 3 2 1,528 DETACHD 6
1234 MAPLE ST $339,900 3 2 1,550 DETACHD 164
1565 BEDFORD CT $344,900 3 2 1,978 DETACHD 251
15921 KIMBALL AVE $389,900 3 2 2,309 DETACHD 3
16044 INVERURIE RD $399,000 2 1 952 DETACHD 27
13052 KNAUS RD $475,000 5 3 3,026 DETACHD 34
551 2ND ST $499,000 2 2 1,631 CONDO 28
4668 HASTINGS PL $574,900 3 2.1 2,630 DETACHD 0
1052 TROON RD $659,900 3 2.1 2,310 DETACHD 112
17379 Canal CIR $998,000 4 4 3,421 DETACHD 7

SOLD (March 1- March 7, 2010)

Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
17659 DEEMAR WAY $249,000 $140,000 3 2 1,382 DETACHD 90
3 SUMMIT RIDGE CT $300,000 $260,000 2 2.1 1,576 ATTACHD 218
13680 SHIREVA DR $299,900 $289,900 3 2 1,504 DETACHD 23
702 TERRACE DR $475,000 $370,000 3 3 3,429 DETACHD 103
4040 VIRGINIA WAY $524,900 $515,000 3 2.1 2,623 DETACHD 243
4581 HASTINGS PL $574,900 $550,000 4 2.1 2,985 DETACHD 24
17649 WOODHURST PL $776,900 $567,000 6 4.1 5,669 DETACHD 285
567 6TH ST $779,000 $779,000 4 3.1 2,568 DETACHD 81

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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Lake Oswego Open Houses ~ Sunday March 7, 2010

There are 20 properties scheduled to be Open in Lake Oswego Sunday, according to RMLS.  Enjoy!

L/Price Address # Beds # Baths Total SF Style Open
$129,000 4 TOUCHSTONE 2 2 979 TWNHSE 12-4PM
$298,000 12868 BOONES FERRY RD 2 2.1 1136 TWNHSE 1-3PM
$309,000 12892 BOONES FERRY RD 2 2.1 1136 TWNHSE 1-3PM
$329,500 5373 LAKEVIEW BLVD 3 1 2176 DETACHD 2-4PM
$385,900 18414 SANDPIPER ST 3 2.1 1712 DETACHD 11-3PM
$399,900 446 LIVINGOOD LN 4 2 2440 DETACHD 1-4PM
$469,000 57 CONDOLEA TER 2 2.1 2172 TWNHSE 1-3PM
$469,900 662 CLARA CT 3 3 2740 DETACHD 1-3PM
$559,000 14584 PFEIFER WAY 3 2 2600 DETACHD 2-4PM
$699,500 5218 WESTFIELD CT 4 2.1 3125 DETACHD 1-4PM
$789,000 1015 SW SOUTHSHORE BLVD 4 3 3522 DETACHD 12-1:45PM
$845,000 18955 BRYANT RD 4 2.1 3660 DETACHD 12-3PM
$974,500 17896 SW KELOK RD SW 5 5 4323 DETACHD 2:15-4PM
$1,125,000 1809 HEADLEE LN 2 2.1 3836 DETACHD 2-4PM
$1,199,950 17464 RIDGEVIEW LN 4 3.1 4407 DETACHD 1-3PM
$1,299,950 664 OAK MEADOW DR 4 3.1 4198 DETACHD 1-3PM
$1,349,950 657 OAK MEADOW DR 4 3.1 4371 DETACHD 1-3PM
$1,399,950 17364 RIDGEVIEW CT 4 3.1 4436 DETACHD 1-3PM
$1,985,850 15825 OSWEGO SHORE CT 4 3.1 4317 DETACHD 1-3PM
$2,395,000 2572 GLEN EAGLES PL 5 4.2 6490 DETACHD 1-3PM
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New Lake Oswego Lots (River Grove)

There is some buzz in River Grove lately as word spreads that the property off of Childs Rd.,  east of Pilkington between there & Bryant Rd. has been designed for 34 lots by Renaissance Custom Homes.  The area is a sought-after intersection of sleepy River Grove residential living and nearby shops, freeway access and so much more.  Neighbors have been anticipating the future of this land for quite some time as it has languished undeveloped and left many surrounding residents wondering at its fate.

I spoke with Jack Hall of Renaissance who confirmed that they are taking lot reservations for a fully refundable cost of $2500. per lot.  The plats are not recorded as yet, but I’m told that all has been approved, with lots ranging from 7400SF – 11,000SF.  Homes range from 2100SF to 3600SF with prices from $559,900 to $659,900. Excavation with roads and utilities will begin the first week in July. Assuming recording of the plat in October, you would be in your new home by Spring 2011!

The big kick-off party was held at Renaissance this past Monday evening where I’m told floor plans, prices and a fit list were released.  The result was that three of the 34 lots are now reserved.  More information may be obtained by contacting Jack Hall at 503 545 3982.  You may also wish to visit Renaissance Woods online at: http://www.renaissance-homes.com/futureDev.html As always, feel free to give Dianne or me a call as we’d be happy to assist you if you are not already working with a Realtor.

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Lake Oswego Market Activity Report ~ Feb 22-28, 2010

There were 20 New, 12 Pending, and 7 Sold properties during last week’s Monday – Sunday period according to RMLS.  Of the “New” properties hitting the market, 4 of them (Townhomes/Condos) are listed at under $200,000., and 5 of the “Detached” residences are listed at under $400,000.  Of the 7 “Detached” residences that Sold, 4 of them were $400,000 and under. Nothing over a million is New, Pending or Sold this week… as a matter of fact, $619,900 topped the “Sold” price tags this time around in Lake Oswego.

Here’ your data for last week (see below the tables for additional notes):
NEWLY LISTED (Feb. 22—Feb. 28, 2010)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type List Date
47 EAGLE CREST DR $105,000 3 1 1,024 CONDO 2/25/2010
4 TOUCHSTONE $129,000 2 2 979 CONDO 2/28/2010
4000 CARMAN DR $142,000 2 2 973 CONDO 2/23/2010
16 MOUNTAIN CIR $189,000 2 2 1,065 ATTACHD 2/26/2010
26 CONDOLEA DR $229,900 2 2 1,420 CONDO 2/26/2010
3433 MCNARY PKWY $250,000 2 2.1 1,156 CONDO 2/24/2010
15 SAINT HELENS CIR $309,800 3 2 1,528 DETACHD 2/24/2010
3269 PHYLLIS CT $349,900 3 1.2 1,711 DETACHD 2/26/2010
6380 SW WASHINGTON CT $375,000 3 2 1,720 DETACHD 2/22/2010
624 LIVINGOOD LN $380,000 4 3 2,596 DETACHD 2/23/2010
1285 LEE ST $395,000 3 3 2,284 DETACHD 2/25/2010
37 D AVE $450,000 3 1.1 1,701 DETACHD 2/22/2010
57 CONDOLEA TER $469,000 2 2.1 2,172 CONDO 2/22/2010
9 MASARYK ST $499,999 4 3 2,822 DETACHD 2/27/2010
1162 LAKESHORE RD $550,000 2 1.1 1,248 DETACHD 2/22/2010
18238 TAMAWAY DR $595,000 5 3 5,504 DETACHD 2/22/2010
7 MOUNTAIN VIEW LN $659,500 5 2.1 3,324 DETACHD 2/22/2010
17645 OAK MEADOW LN $719,900 4 2.1 3,510 DETACHD 2/23/2010
17555 REDFERN AVE $749,900 4 3.1 3,007 DETACHD 2/26/2010
16827 SCOTT CT $969,000 4 3.1 3,952 DETACHD 2/28/2010

PENDING SALES (Feb. 22 – Feb. 28, 2010)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
7 CRESTFIELD CT $89,900 1 1 689 CONDO 10
47 EAGLE CREST DR $110,000 2 1 932 CONDO 25
1547 BOCA RATAN DR $198,600 2 1.1 1,008 ATTACHD 168
4948 MEADOWS RD $222,000 3 2 2,491 DETACHD 253
1248 OAK ST $244,900 2 1 900 DETACHD 73
668 MCVEY AVE $249,500 3 1.2 992 CONDO 56
29 ORIOLE LN $265,000 3 2.1 1,644 DETACHD 175
980 C AVE $399,500 3 2 1,312 DETACHD 145
4002 TEMPEST DR $430,000 4 3.1 4,319 DETACHD 8
5400 BAY CREEK DR $499,900 4 2.1 2,856 DETACHD 277
13504 STREAMSIDE DR $590,000 4 2.1 3,467 DETACHD 216
260 PINE VALLEY RD $995,000 4 3.1 3,900 DETACHD 522

SOLD (Feb. 22- Feb. 28, 2010)

Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
2062 CEDAR CT $299,000 $310,000 4 2 1,800 DETACHD 237
15430 PARTRIDGE DR $379,000 $356,000 3 2.1 2,207 DETACHD 118
2530 PALISADES CREST DR $376,200 $392,000 4 2.1 2,774 DETACHD 20
3634 TEMPEST DR $424,900 $400,000 4 3 2,931 DETACHD 3
830 CABANA LN $668,250 $572,941 4 3.1 3,029 DETACHD 79
38 DA VINCI ST $629,000 $615,000 4 2.1 2,932 DETACHD 214
9 HIDALGO ST $670,000 $619,900 4 4.2 5,310 DETACHD 525

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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Lake Oswego Open Houses ~ Sunday, Feb 21, 2010

We’ve got 25 beautiful homes on tour Sunday in Lake Oswego according to RMLS.  There is truly something for every single taste and price range this time.  Get out and have some fun in the sun!

As always, Dianne and I are here for you if you find “the one”, do not have your own Realtor,  and need some help.  Or…  if you have not found “the one” and would like to!

Here you go:

Address L/Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type Open
44 EAGLE CREST DR $119,900 2 1 908 CONDO 1-4PM
211 OSWEGO SMT $229,900 2 2 1506 CONDO 12-3PM
28 WHEATHERSTONE $230,000 3 2.1 1692 ATTACHD 1-4PM
16250 PACIFIC HWY $259,000 2 2 1305 CONDO 1-3PM
15139 Tree RD $267,900 3 2 1328 DETACHD 12-4PM
12868 BOONES FERRY RD $295,000 2 2.1 1136 ATTACHD 1-3PM
5373 LAKEVIEW BLVD $329,500 3 1 2176 DETACHD 1-3PM
4310 SILVER CT $339,000 2 3.1 1996 CONDO 12:30-4PM
15965 INVERURIE RD $369,900 4 2 1915 DETACHD 1-4PM
18922 REDWING WAY $369,900 4 2 2076 DETCHD 2-4:30PM
662 CLARA CT $469,900 3 3 2740 DETACHD 2-4PM
1414 GREENTREE CIR $479,000 4 2.1 2330 DETACHD 1-4PM
33 MORNINGVIEW CIR $574,900 3 2.1 2737 DETACHD 2-4PM
4703 CAMBRIDGE CT $579,000 2 2.1 2914 ATTACHD 1-3PM
14867 TWIN FIR CT $579,000 6 3.1 3641 DETACHD 1-3PM
15915 WALUGA DR $669,000 3 2.1 2939 DETACHD 1-4PM
2688 RIVENDELL RD $745,000 4 3 3720 DETACHD 1-4PM
282 GREENWOOD RD $799,500 3 2.1 2538 DETACHD 1-4PM
18175 PILKINGTON RD $849,900 4 3.1 3164 DETACHD 1-4PM
18222 SIENA DR $1,088,000 6 4.1 3800 DETACHD 1-3PM
2057 SUMMIT DR $1,099,000 4 3.1 4589 DETACHD 1-3PM
18209 SIENA DR $1,178,950 5 3.1 3839 DETACHD 1-3PM
18143 SIENA DR $1,197,000 5 4.1 4152 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
664 OAK MEADOW DR $1,299,950 4 3.1 4198 DETACHD 1-3PM
657 OAK MEADOW DR $1,349,950 4 3.1 4371 DETACHD 1-3PM
17364 RIDGEVIEW CT $1,399,950 4 3.1 4436 DETACHD 1-3PM
2111 HAZEL RD $1,449,000 4 5.1 4894 DETACHD 12-3PM
2572 GLEN EAGLES PL $2,395,000 5 4.2 6490 DETACHD 1-3PM
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City Chickens….

You’d have to be hiding under a rock somewhere not to have heard all the buzz about “chickens in the city”.  I haven’t witnessed such passionate discourse on anything other than elections, health insurance reform, or bank bailouts in quite a long time…on both sides of the issue. I do have to admit that chicken lovers seem to be most invested in the subject though, and therefore they are winning their battles all across the country.  Believe me, it’s not pretty when people who want chickens are told they cannot have them on their own property. Here’s an article from MSNBC in Sept ’09 entitled  ” In Portland, Ore., urban chickens rule the roost” . They even get into the fact that Portland’s Mayor Sam Adams owns two hens (I didn’t know that!).   Hmmm… Chickens in Portland on the national stage…

Chickens are said to make great pets, produce eggs, and eat table scraps like a dog but bark less. Actually they are said to make less noise (chickens don’t bark, silly!). I have friends with chickens, and witness much Facebooking and Twittering about these feathery pets. Recipes are exchanged online, and of course the fact that the eggs used came from the family pet always features prominently. My friend Pamela (who is a fabulous cook) feeds Adele, Fatima, Georgina, Hera and Irene fruit, vegetable, and bread leftovers.  (That’s Hera at the top of the page.) Just as there are “victory gardens” springing up everywhere these days that fit in nicely with the welcome & spreading focus on organic foods, home-grown eggs are also food you can count on for your family in times both lean and luxurious.

Chicken coops are appearing over backyard fences in every metropolitan area. Some of them are downright “designer”. Now, whether cities allow chickens or not is another matter. Many do not. Portland does… Beaverton does not. Salem does not. Tigard and Gresham only allow them on unusually large lots (must be 100 feet from neighbors). Almost all prohibit roosters (eggs do not require a rooster…  unless you want baby chicks). According to The City Chicken, Lake Oswego does allow them, does not prohibit roosters, and does not place a limit on how many you may have. That said, roosters in particular may end up in violation of city noise ordinances, so Lake Oswego is not about to give up on quality of life for neighbors of chickens.  Here is a resource for basic info about whether or not they are allowed in your location: Chicken Laws

Remember, if you decide to take on the delightful adventure of keeping chickens at your home, they are pets, and do require care and attention. (These are “The Irene’s” to the right… little Irene named after Pamela’s best friend.)  Give some thought to care, feeding, lodging and protection. Cats are attracted to them, and one cat doing what is natural can end up breaking your heart.

Below, you’ll find some links to sites with all kinds of information regarding: chickens, raising them in urban environments, organizing to change your city’s ordinances, educating yourself on avian flu, general upkeep, and lots more:

Mad City Chickens

The City Chicken

Pistils Nursery (Country Living in the City)

Keeping Chickens Blogspot

Feel free to use this forum to discuss your own experiences of “chickens in the city”.  We’d love to hear from you!  (Many thanks to my friend Pamela for the photos of her beauties!)

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Lake Oswego Market Activity ~ Feb 1 – 7, 2010

There were 16 New, 15 Pending, and 3 Sold properties during last week’s Monday – Sunday period according to RMLS. It’s interesting to note that if you look in RMLS you will see 51 properties listed as New for this same period. I weeded out 35 that were “freshened”. (Lots of freshening going on.) The “New” properties below are either brand new to the market or have been off the market for at least 30 days.

Here’ your data for last week (see below the tables for additional notes):
NEWLY LISTED (Feb. 1—Feb. 7, 2010)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type List Date
28 CRESTFIELD CT $79,950 2 2 923 CONDO 2/3/2010
47 EAGLE CREST DR $110,000 2 1 932 CONDO 2/1/2010
44 EAGLE CREST DR $159,900 2 1 908 CONDO 2/6/2010
750 1ST ST $195,000 2 2 1,350 CONDO 2/1/2010
4948 MEADOWS RD $222,000 3 2 2,491 DETACHD 2/4/2010
16870 FERNWOOD DR $359,000 3 1.1 1,412 DETACHD 2/4/2010
5514 ROYAL OAKS DR $497,500 3 3 2,246 DETACHD 2/2/2010
14584 PFEIFER WAY $559,000 3 2 2,600 DETACHD 2/4/2010
17079 CHERRY CREST AVE $575,000 3 2.1 3,002 DETACHD 2/7/2010
920 EVERGREEN RD $575,000 3 2 1,622 DETACHD 2/1/2010
17973 SAINT CLAIR DR $629,000 4 3 3,323 DETACHD 2/7/2010
1050 Schukart LN $849,900 4 3.1 5,847 DETACHD 2/4/2010
18430 TAMAWAY DR $889,000 4 2.2 3,867 DETACHD 2/1/2010
1643 VILLAGE PARK LN $997,000 4 3.1 4,505 DETACHD 2/5/2010
842 6TH ST $1,175,000 4 3.1 3,840 DETACHD 2/3/2010
100 3RD ST $1,799,000 3 3.1 3,600 DETACHD 2/6/2010

PENDING SALES (Feb. 1 – Feb. 7, 2010)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
668 MCVEY AVE $145,000 2 1 852 CONDO 882
16250 PACIFIC HWY $178,900 1 1 859 CONDO 860
15 ORIOLE LN $269,900 2 2 1,470 DETACHD 23
4 THE GROTTO $289,000 3 2.1 1,534 DETACHD 13
1234 MAPLE ST $339,900 3 2 1,550 DETACHD 140
1790 YARMOUTH CIR $419,995 2 2 1,473 DETACHD 134
5026 HARTFORD PL $429,000 4 2.1 2,887 DETACHD 570
702 TERRACE DR $429,000 3 3 3,429 DETACHD 103
4955 GALEN ST $435,000 3 2.1 1,887 DETACHD 76
17121 WALL ST $449,900 3 2.1 2,187 DETACHD 391
18893 INDIAN SPRINGS CIR $459,900 5 3 2,841 DETACHD 213
475 10TH ST $534,950 4 2.1 2,932 DETACHD 227
4581 HASTINGS PL $574,900 4 2.1 2,985 DETACHD 24
557 2ND ST $695,000 2 2.1 1,833 CONDO
4380 UPPER DR $708,900 5 4.1 4,071 DETACHD 181

SOLD (Feb. 1 – Feb. 7, 2010)

Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
100 KERR PKWY $91,800 $80,000 1 1 617 CONDO 125
16969 ALDER CIR $350,000 $235,000 3 2 1,534 DETACHD 1
18110 Siena DR $1,650,000 $1,350,000 4 3.1 4,311 DETACHD 635

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.