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Market Activity Report, April 10th – 16th 2017

Here is the Market Activity Report for April 10th through the 16th. The market continues to speed up as we enjoy a sunny spring. We saw 19 homes enter the market, many of which are over 1 million, WOW!
22 houses went pending, and 10 houses sold.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

New on the Market (April 10-16, 2017)

Address Type Price Bedrooms Bathrooms Sqft
750 1ST ST #32 CONDO 199,900 1 1 986
224 RIDGEWAY RD 15-B CONDO 275,000 1 1 700
4469 GOLDEN LN ATTACHED 325,000 2 2.5 1888
81 KINGSGATE RD DETACHED 419,500 2 2 1270
4968 SUNTREE LN ATTACHED 429,000 2 2.5 1680
1059 DEVON LN DETACHED 514,900 2 2.5 2188
5189 TREE ST DETACHED 549,900 4 3 1470
4913 HASTINGS DR DETACHED 668,000 3 2.5 2280
840 BOCA RATAN DR DETACHED 774,000 4 3.5 3595
18052 HOBBIT CT DETACHED 800,000 4 3.5 3289
50 BECKET ST DETACHED 849,900 4 2.5 4162
1100 TYNDALL CT DETACHED 889,500 3 2.5 3142
3938 EDENS EDGE DR DETACHED 1,019,000 4 3.5 3882
14113 AMBERWOOD CIR DETACHED 1,039,000 4 2.5 3512
3458 LAKEVIEW BLVD DETACHED 2,998,000 4 4.5 4647
13961 KNAUS RD DETACHED 3,000,000 4 4.5 6614
951 ATWATER RD DETACHED 3,100,000 6 5.5 7582
14390 UPLANDS DR DETACHED 4,295,000 4 4.5 7656
1527 LAKE FRONT RD DETACHED 6,285,000 5 6.5 7220

Pending Sales (April 10-16, 2017)

Address Type Price Bedroom Bathrooms DOM
47 EAGLE CREST DR #11 CONDO 179,900 2 1 7
332 SW CERVANTES CIR CONDO 184,900 2 1 10
24 OSWEGO SMT CONDO 199,000 2 2 54
50 OSWEGO SMT CONDO 199,900 1 1 2
48 EAGLE CREST DR CONDO 224,900 2 2 26
200 BURNHAM RD CONDO 285,000 2 2 13
1233 BOCA RATAN DR ATTACHED 325,000 2 2 4
5053 FOOTHILLS DR ATTACHED 349,900 3 2 15
16725 LAKE FOREST BLVD DETACHED 389,900 3 2 33
17554 SCHALIT WAY DETACHED 419,900 3 2 3
19021 INDIAN SPRINGS RD DETACHED 485,000 3 2 0
3211 ROYCE WAY DETACHED 499,900 3 2.5 32
56 AQUINAS ST DETACHED 529,000 4 3 10
5966 FROST LN DETACHED 550,000 4 2.5 37
2401 MAYORS LN DETACHED 595,000 3 3 32
46 DA VINCI ST DETACHED 639,900 4 3 34
5919 BAY POINT DR DETACHED 660,000 4 2.5 4
18247 MORIA CT DETACHED 664,950 4 2.5 8
1411 CHERRY CREST DR DETACHED 728,000 8 4.5 21
16672 FIR LN DETACHED 1,238,000 4 4.5 98
18000 EASTRIDGE LN DETACHED 1,750,000 4 4.5 69
17399 CANAL CIR DETACHED 2,395,000 4 3.5 31

Sold/Closed (April 10-16, 2017)

Address Type List Price Close Price Sqft DOM
4000 CARMAN DR CONDO 200,000 207,000 866 2
200 BURNHAM RD CONDO 375,000 362,500 1966 979
5717 SW LANGFORD LN DETACHED 487,500 503,000 1800 3
383 ASH ST DETACHED 575,000 570,000 1697 0
14061 TAYLORS CREST LN DETACHED 779,000 760,000 2970 114
205 5TH ST DETACHED 799,000 780,000 2556 111
35 TANGLEWOOD DR DETACHED 950,000 950,000 4202 3
3155 UPPER DR DETACHED 1,100,000 1,040,000 2950 226
4434 LAKEVIEW BLVD DETACHED 1,375,000 1,285,000 2803 89
4250 UPPER DR DETACHED 1,580,000 1,570,000 4337 7

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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Market Activity Report, March 20 – 26th, 2017

For the week of March 20 to the 26 we saw a lot of houses moving very quickly. We saw quite a lot selling in less than a week! Wow!

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

New on the Market (Mar 20-26, 2017)

Address Type Price Bedrooms Bathrooms Sqft
480 S STATE ST CONDO 325,000 3 2 1659
4454 THUNDER VISTA LN CONDO 379,900 3 3.5 1894
2 SUMMIT RIDGE CT ATTACHED 429,900 2 2.5 1750
568 2ND ST ATTACHED 489,900 2 2.5 1395
11 MORNINGVIEW CIR DETACHED 624,426 3 2.5 2845
960 CAPILANO CT DETACHED 630,000 4 3 2416
18706 BRYANT RD DETACHED 674,900 3 2.5 2429
36 MORHNINGVIEW CIR DETACHED 674,900 4 3.5 2953
2734 ORCHARD HILL LN DETACHED 679,000 4 2.5 2814
16872 CANYON DR DETACHED 689,900 5 3.5 4069
1411 CHERRY CREST DR DETACHED 728,000 8 4.3 3155
22 INDEPENDENCE AVE DETACHED 750,000 5 4 4138
820 BOCA RATAN DR DETACHED 785,000 4 3.5 2628
18462 PIONEER CT DETACHED 819,000 5 3 3804
17649 WOODHURST PL DETACHED 995,000 6 4.5 5669
2383 PALISADES CREST DR DETACHED 1,475,000 5 3.5 4310
13612 GOODALL RD DETACHED 1,798,000 5 4.5 4362

Pending Sales (Mar 20-26, 2017)

Address Type Price Bedroom Bathrooms DOM
4606 LOWER DR CONDO 169,900 2 1.5 4
512 S STATE ST CONDO 170,000 1 1 3
201 CERVANTES CONDO 229,000 2 1.5 23
4418 THUNDER VISTA LN CONDO 385,000 3 3.5 12
5340 CHINOOK CT DETACHED 450,000 3 2 26
6040 LAKEVIEW BLVD DETACHED 459,000 3 2 244
5115 FIRWOOD RD DETACHED 479,900 3 2.5 1
5180 SW DAWN ST DETACHED 490,000 3 2 3
3211 ROYCE WAY DETACHED 499,900 3 2.5 14
6276 FROST LN DETACHED 549,000 4 3.5 6
4680 UPPER DR DETACHED 575,000 3 2 4
37 CHURCHILL DOWNS DETACHED 634,000 3 2.5 17
17927 RIDGE LAKE DR DETACHED 669,000 4 2.5 54
17560 WESTVIEW DR DETACHED 670,000 3 2.5 4
366 OLSON CT DETACHED 675,000 5 3 3
3758 OLSON CT DETACHED 675,000 4 2.5 1
5522 ROYAL OAKS DR DETACHED 715,000 4 2.5 27
2657 DELLWOOD DR DETACHED 775,000 4 3 5
5043 ROSEWOOD ST DETACHED 809,000 4 2.5 24
18409 OLD RIVER DR DETACHED 825,000 4 3.5 343
3115 ROSEMARY LN DETACHED 839,900 4 2.5 6
16007 BONAIRE ST DETACHED 849,325 3 2.5 138
12 BUCKINGHAM TER DETACHED 989,900 6 3.5 130
15536 VILLAGE DR DETACHED 997,500 5 3 50
749 SOUTHVIEW RD DETACHED 1,250,000 3 3.5 0

Sold/Closed (Mar 20-26, 2017)

Address Type List Price Close Price Sqft DOM
4 TOUCHSTONE CONDO 169,000 168,259 984 2
46 CRESTFIELD CT CONDO 189,000 189,000 923 3
6880 SW MONTAUK CIR CONDO 195,000 200,000 924 6
4980 GALEN ST ATTACHED 374,999 375,000 1552 4
23 MOUNTAIN CIR DETACHED 395,000 405,000 1363 17
MOUNTAIN PARK DETACHED 395,000 405,000 1363 17
4950 CENTERWOOD ST DETACHED 489,900 482,500 1871 201
1225 CORNELL ST DETACHED 514,999 492,000 1395 65
4286 ORCHARD WAY DETACHED 580,000 568,000 2106 18
17225 GREENTREE AVE DETACHED 639,900 630,000 2718 178
13209 AMBER PL DETACHED 675,000 675,000 3221 0
134883 SNOWBERRY CT DETACHED 799,000 757,000 3308 277
2022 RIDGEWOOD RD DETACHED 949,000 838,580 4072 41
7 GARIBALDI ST DETACHED 176,000 135,000 6303 279
3129 DOUGLAS CIR DETACHED 1,170,000 1,260,000 4002 23
4100 CANAL RD DETACHED 1,349,000 1,275,000 4957 16
2600 GLENMORRIE DR DETACHED 1,695,430 1,695,430 4232 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.

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Market Activity March 13-19, 2017

Last week in Lake Oswego there were 17 new listings, 21 properties that went into pending status, and 3 sold/closed sales.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

New on the Market (Mar 13-19, 2017)

Address Type Price BR Baths Sq Ft
48 Eagle Crest Dr 5F Condo $224,900 2 2 1370
234 Ridgeway Rd Condo $289,900 2 1 914
5056 Foothills Dr F Condo $350,000 3 2 1252
4418 Thunder Vista Ln Condo $385,000 3 3.5 2040
1121 Devon Ln Detached $550,000 5 3 2968
4680 Upper Dr Detached $575,000 3 2 1656
13876 Provincial Hill Dr Detached $725,000 4 3.5 2798
15845 Alston Way Detached $755,000 4 2.5 2682
2675 Dellwood Dr Detached $775,000 4 3 3128
5332 Lower Dr Detached $795,000 4 2.5 2600
3355 Upper Dr Detached $825,000 4 2 3126
1403 Greentree Circle Detached $829,000 5 4.5 4047
3115 Rosemary Ln Detached $839,900 4 2.5 3220
1100 Tyndall Ct Detached $950,000 3 2.5 3142
1976 Palisades Terrace Dr Detached $1,050,000 4 2.5 3898
12808 Elk Rock Rd Detached $1,100,000 5 3.5 3970
1500 Ridgecrest Dr Detached $1,950,000 5 5 4817

Pending Sales (Mar 13-19, 2017)

Address Type Price BR Baths Sq Ft CDOM
16250 Pacific Hwy #43 Condo $229,000 2 2 1311 189
1658 Greentree Rd Detached $479,000 4 3 2394 3
5717 Langford Ln Detached $487,500 3 3 1800 8
145 Del Prado St Detached $525,000 3 2 2074 3
5966 Frost Ln Detached $550,000 4 2.5 2036 6
17872 Pilkington Rd Detached $559,900 3 2 1610 169
15155 Brook Ct Detached $559,900 4 3 2388 5
1641 Devon Ln Detached $619,000 4 2.5 2013 9
17372 Hunter Ct Detached $629,900 3 2.5 3424 229
37 Churchill Downs Detached $634,000 3 2.5 2410 6
2388 Overlook Dr Detached $650,000 4 3 2765 23
15939 Twin Fir Rd Detached $664,900 3 2 2480 131
1510 Cherry Crest Dr Detached $714,000 6 4 3786 3
3333 Royce Way Detached $729,000 3 2.5 2697 44
4265 Albert Circle Detached $779,000 5 3.5 3022 189
13745 Cameo Ct Detached $895,500 4 3 3380 10
776 Carrera Ln Detached $1,000,000 4 3 3449 25
13052 Knaus Rd Detached $1,299,000 3 3 2292 5
17327 Kelok Rd Detached $1,299,000 3 3 2292 5
17104 Cedar Rd Detached $1,599,000 3 3 3310 263
2600 Glenmorrie Dr Detached $1,695,430 4 3.5 4232 0

Sold/Closed (Mar 13-19, 2017)

Address Type List Price Sold Price Sq Ft CDOM
24 Crestfield Ct Condo $149,900 $165,000 698 19
4092 Coltsfoot Ln Detached $684,750 $684,750 2,405 4
142 Cornell Ct Detached $1,195,000 $930,000 2,918 173

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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Market Activity Report Feb 27th to March 5th, 2017

Hey everyone!
This last week we saw a huge increase in activity in the Real Estate market. A lot of very impressive properties took only a few days to sell, which is great!

Hope everyone is having a great March!

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

New on Market (Feb 27 – March 5th, 2017)

Address Type Price Bedrooms Bathrooms Sqft
8 PREAKNESS CT ATTACHED 349,900 2 1.5 1602
14570 SHIREVA DR DETACHED 499,900 3 2.5 2144
1227 ASH ST DETACHED 650,000 3 2.5 2151
9 FALSTAFF ST DETACHED 675,000 4 2.5 2436
17915 RIDGE LAKE DR DETACHED 715,000 4 3.1 2958
820 BOCA RATAN DR DETACHED 795,000 4 3.5 2628
13852 SHIREVA DR DETACHED 799,000 5 3 2716
19233 INDIAN SPRINGS RD DETACHED 819,000 4 4.5 3485
5043 ROSEWOOD ST DETACHED 849,000 4 2.5 2963
4635 DOGWOOD DR DETACHED 925,000 4 3 4327
950 CEDAR ST DETACHED 993,000 4 3.5 3135
19354 LORNA LN DETACHED 1,299,000 4 3.5 4169
129 FURNACE ST CONDO 1,798,000 4 4.5 4911
1940 HIGHLANDS LOOP DETACHED 1,850,000 5 4.5 4080
115 LAKE FRONT RD DETACHED 2,088,000 4 4 4245
961 TERRACE DR DETACHED 3,200,000 5 4.5 5542
15530 DIAMOND HEAD RD DETACHED 3,398,000 5 4 6298

Pending Sales (Feb 27 – March 5th, 2017)

Address Type Price Bedroom Bathrooms DOM
45 OSWEGO SMT CONDO 99,899 1 1 45
47 EAGLE CREST DR ATTACHED 190,000 3 1.5 4
170 OSWEGO SMT CONDO 205,000 2 2 7
15479 BRIANNE CT ATTACHED 299,900 2 2.5 24
14372 SHERBROOK PL DETACHED 325,000 2 1.5 203
16821 CORTEZ CT DETACHED 375,000 3 2 5
1180 OXFORD DR DETACHED 409,900 3 3 8
5340 CHINOOK CT DETACHED 450,000 3 2 7
5000 CARMAN DR DETACHED 475,000 2 2.5 110
18400 INDIAN CREEK DR DETACHED 548,800 4 3 24
5 PREAKNESS CT DETACHED 565,000 5 2.5 2
383 ASH ST DETACHED 575,000 3 2.5 0
2565 BREE CT DETACHED 575,000 3 2.5 8
2400 PARK RD DETACHED 583,000 5 2.5 4
16510 MAPLE CIR DETACHED 585,000 4 2.5 191
4092 COLTS FOOT LN DETACHED 684,750 4 3 4
5328 LOWER DR DETACHED 795,000 4 2.5 32
115 3RD ST CONDO 799,000 4 2.5 216
17024 CANAL CIR DETACHED 850,000 3 1 645
35 TANGLEWOOD DR DETACHED 950,000 4 3.5 3
17512 GREENBLUFF DR DETACHED 1,090,000 4 4 245
671 5th ST DETACHED 1,178,000 4 2.5 161
915 CEDAR ST DETACHED 1,200,000 4 3.5 327
18042 SKYLAND CIR DETACHED 1,225,000 5 3 52
1427 HORSESHOE CURV DETACHED 1,350,000 2 2 327
4250 UPPER DR DETACHED 1,580,000 4 3.5 7

Sold/Closed (Feb 27 – March 5th, 2017)

Address Type List Price Close Price Sqft DOM
18914 LONGFELLOW AVE DETACHED 455,000 385,000 1232 89
4660 WILLOWWOOD ST DETACHED 450,000 450,000 2412 118
29 BECKET ST DETACHED 480,000 460,000 2354 124
48 AQUINAS ST DETACHED 539,000 530,000 2693 2
1775 FERNWOOD DR DETACHED 589,000 563,000 2640 60
17433 SCHALIT WAY DETACHED 589,950 582,500 2350 5
19477 35TH CT DETACHED 625,000 600,000 3276 53
6 TANGLEWOOD DR DETACHED 690,000 625,000 3108 316
1900 GREENTREE DR DETACHED 695,000 635,000 3032 164
1350 RIDGECREST DR DETACHED 1,100,000 785,000 3534 209
1 DOVER WAY DETACHED 1,100,000 895,000 3559 93
515 10th ST DETACHED 1,200,000 1,175,000 2821 165

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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Snapshot of Community Activities & Events

Ever wonder what this community is really like? Here are a few upcoming events (out of many!) to give you an idea of the variety of ongoing activities available to the residents and friends of Lake Oswego:

  • Every Wed 9:15-10:15AM, Little Medical School brings science, medicine and  the importance of health to 4-6 year olds in a fun way!  Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation, 1500 Greentree Road  CLICK HERE FOR MORE    Little Sports Medical School for Ages 8-11 Meet Saturdays 9:30-10:30AM!
  • Author Nathalia Holt’s Rise of the Rocket Girls (The Unsung Heroes of NASA) is the true story of women who helped launch America into space. Come meet her and hear her presentation at the Lake Oswego Library Wed, Feb 8 from 7:00– 9:00PM. Tickets are free, but you must have a ticket. CLICK HERE for more information.
  • Want to go Cross-Country Skiing with old and perhaps new friends?  Come on down to Palisades at  1500 Greentree Rd. on Sat, Feb 11 at 8:00AM & head on up the mountain for a fun-filled day at Multorpor Meadows.  CLICK HERE for more information.
  • Friends of Southwood (4.10 acres of natural area and a stream) invite you to come join in and help plant native species to contribute to a healthy stream and provide food and shelter to important bugs and pollinators. Sat, Feb 11, 2017 10:00– 12:00PM  Please contact Kim Valley  for more information at 503-336-4646.
  • Teen Valentine Poetry Slam happens Thurs, Feb 9th 7:00-8:00PM at the Lake Oswego Library. Love the love, or not!  Either way, we care!  Put your feelings in a poem and get ready to share…
  • Aqua Yoga is here! Join this low-impact class held Saturdays, 11:00-11:45 at The Springs at Carman Oaks, 3800 Carman Drive. CLICK HERE to register!
  • Breaking the Sound Barrier: Celebrating Unsung Heroes in Science. Lakewood Center for the Arts, Feb 11th, 10:30AM-12:00PM. Come enjoy this Readers Theater presentation with a focus on women in science of whom you’ve never heard! The actors will represent Nobel Prize winners, astronauts, inventors, and other inspirational women scientists in a refreshing and fun style.  You’ll learn about heroes whose achievements affect our everyday lives in a positive way.  Directed by experienced local theatre producer Barbara McDonald and featuring local AAUW actors.  Written by Gloria Holland, Salem AAUW.
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Market Activity Report Jan 16th – 22nd, 2017

Hello all! I hope your 2017 has been off to a wonderful start!
Lake Oswego’s real estate market has been pretty ritzy, in a manner of speaking. So many big fancy houses have sold this last week! What elegant homes, each and every one of them. This is the kind of start to a new year that I like seeing!
With that said we should be seeing real estate activity pick up, and jump into the spring market. I’m pretty excited to see what homes go up for sale this year.
Keep it classy LO!

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

New on the Market (Jan 16-22, 2017)

Address Type Price Bedrooms Bathrooms Sqft
44 EAGLE CREST DR #28 CONDO 219,950 3 2 1085
18225 SW 65th AVE DETACHED 225,500 3 1.5 1701
17 SUMMIT RIDGE CT ATTACHED 349,900 2 2.5 1558
23 MOUNTAIN CIR DETACHED 395,000 2 2 1360
16695 GLENWOOD CT DETACHED 715,000 4 3 3060
951 WESTPOINT RD DETACHED 3,865,000 6 4 4144
4140 CANAL RD DETACHED 3,999,000 8 7.5 11956

Pending Sales (Jan 16-22, 2017)

Address Type Price Bedroom Bathrooms DOM
86 KINGSGATE RD CONDO 162,900 2 2 2
3680 SPRING LN CONDO 269,900 2 2.5 8
4351 WOODSIDE CIR CONDO 385,500 3 2 36
5916 KENNY ST DETACHED 399,900 3 1 116
18914 LONGFELLOW AVE DETACHED 400,000 3 1.5 89
16758 MELLON AVE DETACHED 659,900 4 2.5 7
674 1ST ST CONDO 699,000 2 2.5 145

Sold/Closed (Jan 16-22, 2017)

Address Type List Price Close Price Sqft DOM
121 LEONARD ST CONDO 300,000 295,000 1136 4
1368 BOCA RATAN DR ATTACHED 325,000 325,000 1611 60
4386 THUNDER VISTA LN ATTACHED 359,000 359,000 1903 13
15 TOUCH STONE DETACHED 495,000 485,000 2276 23
1669 OAK ST DETACHED 589,000 540,000 2649 48
2886 UPPER DR DETACHED 849,000 540,750 2498 214
213 HIDALGO ST DETACHED 550,000 570,000 3964 0
12504 SHELBY CT DETACHED 625,000 635,000 2860 22
50 HILLSHIRE DR DETACHED 645,000 645,000 3188 12
17084 CHAPIN WAY DETACHED 1,225,000 1,200,000 4028 10
19331 LORNA LN DETACHED 1,335,000 1,280,000 5070 100
13648 GOODALL RD DETACHED 1,795,000 1,695,000 5288 56
1976 HIGHLANDS LOOP DETACHED 1,795,000 1,750,000 4597 460
315 BERWICK RD DETACHED 2,295,000 2,200,000 4860 155
15508 DIAMOND HEAD RD DETACHED 2,850,000 2,450,000 3900 185

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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Market Activity Report for Dec 26, 2016 – Jan 01, 2017

Happy New Year! And welcome 2017.
I hope you all have had wonderful holidays, but now that the festivities are over it is time to get back into the old grind. It is so difficult to get back to work after taking some time off for holidays, that’s for sure!

The market did slow down quite a bit, however I am willing to bet that in the coming weeks we’ll see activity pick up. Sure it can be cold out, and there are still people willing to look at houses in the snow, but at soon as it starts to warm up a bit we’ll see a lot of interest.

For now, the report is pretty small to cover our last week of the holidays.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

NEW on Mkt (Dec 26, 2016 – Jan 01, 2017)

Address Type Price Bedrooms Bathrooms Sqft
86 KINGSGATE RD D104 CONDO 165,900 2 2 924
15256 BOONES WAY ATTACHED 424,500 2 2.5 1618
5844 BAY POINT DR DETACHED 824,900 3 2.5 3350
148 5TH ST DETACHED 1,625,000 4 3.5 3540

PENDING SALES (Dec 26, 2016 – Jan 01, 2017)

Address Type Price Bedroom Bathrooms DOM
47 EAGLE CREST DR CONDO 174,900 2 1 6
1694 BOONIEBRAE DR CONDO 275,000 2 1 19
37 TOUCH STONE DETACHED 445,000 4 3 7
6244 FROST LN DETACHED 480,000 4 3.5 164
18402 ANDUIN TER DETACHED 899,995 4 3.5 93

SOLD (Dec 26, 2016 – Jan 01, 2017)

Address Type List Price Close Price Sqft DOM
18630 WOOD DUCK ST DETACHED 385,000 406,000 1808 1
4400 COBB WAY DETACHED 565,000 577,240 1676 7
5530 DUNMIRE DR DETACHED 715,000 645,000 3040 187
4279 ALBERT CIR DETACHED 685,000 650,000 2768 125
4 GARIBALDI ST DETACHED 650,000 670,500 2430 7
6457 MCDUFF CT DETACHED 733,500 725,000 3193 10
2325 OAKHURST LN DETACHED 759,900 745,000 3627 153
13730 CAMEO CT DETACHED 1,175,000 1,162,000 3726 29
548 RIDGEWAY RD DETACHED 1,560,000 1,395,000 2830 455

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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Happy New Year

As we wind down 2016, and prepare to ring in 2017, I want to share with you some of the most gorgeous photos of our fine city that I have ever seen. These were taken about 2 weeks ago during our big snow and ice event by Clifford Paguio Jr. They are shared with his permission. Thank you Clifford.
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Linda, Whitney, and I want to wish you every happiness in the coming New Year. May 2017 bring you and yours happiness, good health, prosperity, and, of course, the realization of your real estate dreams.

Dianne

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Market Activity Report Dec 5 – 11th, 2016

Hello everybody, and Happy Holidays!
I hope you all have been enjoying the snow! I heard on the radio: one of the DJs was saying that Portlanders aren’t too good at driving in the snow, or ice, or even rain sometimes for that matter. It kind of made me chuckle. I hope you all have been safe through this crazy weather, but enjoying it when you can.

This last week we only had two new houses hit the market. Hooo boy I had to go back and double, even triple, check to make sure that this information was right. Yup, just two new listings! The market is slowing down for the holidays, which gives us all a chance to focus on our families, as well as hosting/travel plans.

Well I’ll end it at that. I hope you all have a wonderful rest of the year. I’m pretty ready for 2017!

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

New on the Market (Dec 5 – 11th, 2016)

Address Type Price Bedrooms Bathrooms Sqft
1694 BONNIEBRAE DR CONDO 275,000 2 1 864
3838 RIVERS EDGE DR DETACHED 692,000 3 2.5 2849

Pending Sales (Dec 5 – 11th, 2016)

Address Type Price Bedroom Bathrooms DOM
48 EAGLE CREST DR 2F CONDO 225,500 3 2 102
5050 LOWER DR DETACHED 299,900 2 1 86
93 KINGSGATE RD DETACHED 420,000 3 2.5 6
655 2ND ST ATTACHED 499,000 2 2 18
18441 INDIAN CREEK DR DETACHED 500,000 3 2.5 1
19061 SW INDIAN CREEK AVE DETACHED 529,000 4 3 120
4978 SUNTREE LN DETACHED 535,000 3 2.5 1
4 GARIBALDI ST DETACHED 650,000 3 2.5 7
2399 PALISADES CREST DR DETACHED 699,000 5 3.5 38
286 D AVE ATTACHED 799,900 3 2.5 83
4113 WOLF BERRY CT DETACHED 834,000 4 3 26
13725 CAMEO CT DETACHED 1,500,000 5 4.5 329

Sold/Closed (Dec 5 – 11th, 2016)

Address Type List Price Close Price Sqft DOM
4000 CARMAN DR CONDO 198,000 199,875 869 3
566 S STATE ST CONDO 215,000 214,600 778 2
3962 CARMAN DR CONDO 244,900 240,000 1129 26
1864 SW KRISTI WAY DETACHED 349,950 342,000 1360 42
6 SUMMIT RIDGE CT DETACHED 399,000 365,000 1750 120
9 ORIOLE LN DETACHED 399,830 381,000 1928 153
4910 REDWING WAY DETACHED 415,000 394,475 1364 1
18861 INDIAN SPRINGS CIR DETACHED 429,500 402,000 1567 31
14588 WILMOT WAY DETACHED 558,000 505,000 2238 97
1481 GREENTREE CIR DETACHED 628,800 625,000 2878 38
13105 ROGERS RD DETACHED 679,000 656,000 2655 121
800 FAIRWAY RD DETACHED 678,000 658,000 2045 37
652 1ST ST CONDO 659,000 659,000 1986 76
13554 SOUTHWOOD CT DETACHED 750,000 750,000 2969 8
2247 SEQUOIA CT DETACHED 925,000 852,500 3493 157
716 LAKE SHORE RD DETACHED 999,000 865,000 1860 64
19371 RIVERWOOD LN DETACHED 1,300,000 1,380,000 5034 4
5405 CHILDS RD DETACHED 1,899,000 1,799,000 5702 247

Criteria: Homes in the 97034 and 97035 zip code, listed, pending or sold between the dates listed above as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS). DETACHD refers to Single Family Detached Residence, MFG refers to manufactured housing, and ATTACHD refers to single-family residences with some portion of the structure attached to another property, but not constituting CONDO ownership. DOM stands for days on market, or the number of days from when the listing became active and when it received an acceptable offer, with CDOM standing for “cumulative days on market” accounting for “refreshed” listings.

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News & Notes ~ Oct 2016 #’s

A little news for you (+ Oct data below)~

Good news! Conforming Loan limits are rising.  Here’s a little excerpt from a piece in Realtor Magazine:

The federal government is increasing the limit for conforming mortgages from $417,000 to $424,100 in most regions of the United States starting Jan. 1, 2017, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced Wednesday—the first such increase since 2006.

The approximately 1.7 percent bump in the baseline conforming loan limit follows the FHFA’s announcement that  the average U.S. home price has returned to its pre-decline peak, which it hit in the third quarter of 2007. The FHFA bases the loan cap on its quarterly Housing Price Index, which gauges average single-family home prices. The index rose 1.5 percent during the third quarter of 2016 and is up 6.1 percent over the past year, enough to push it above its previous high point.

Conforming loan limits are significant because they apply to home loans that meet the underwriting guidelines of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored entities that acquire mortgages from lenders and ensure a steady flow of money to the mortgage market. Interest rates for nonconforming, or jumbo mortgages, are generally higher than rates for loans that fall under the cap, and these types of mortgages can be more difficult to obtain.

 

Here are the latest/October numbers for the entire Portland area (and Lake Oswego details below):

According to the RMLS Market Action Report for the Portland Metro Area, October, 2016:

  • There were 2,929 New Listings in October which was down a whopping 20.3% from September’s 3,673, and down 4.4% from October of 2015’s 3,063.
  • At 2,589, October Closed Sales were also down 8.3% from September’s 2,823, and down 4.7% from October of 2015’s 2,717.
  • October Pending Sales (Accepted Offers), at 2,841 were down only 0.6% from Septembers 2,857, and were also  5.2% lower than October of 2015’s 2,996.
  • The Average Sale Price in October of $405,900 was up $13,700 from September’s $392,200, and also up a whopping $45,900 from October of 2015’s $360,000.     

 

                   _____________________________________________________                                                      October Average Sale Price + Appreciation (last 12 months):

    • North Portland:               $380,400             14.6%  (Sep: $381,400)
    • NE Portland:                    $423,700             11.6%  (Sep: $437,200)
    • SE Portland:                     $384,600            11.7%  (Sep: $368,200)
    • Gresham/Troutdale:        $309,900            12.7%  (Sep: $296,900)
    • Milwaukie/Clackamas:    $372,400            11.1%  (Sep: $395,100)
    • Oregon City/Canby:         $370,500            12.7%  (Sep: $364,100)
    • Lake Oswego/West Linn:$637,400             13.2%  (Sep: $619,800)
    • West Portland:                 $606,900            11.5%  (Sep: $505,100)
    • NW Washington County: $508,000              9.0%   (Sep: $473,300)
    • Beaverton/Aloha:            $322,900            10.7%  (Sep: $335,100)
    • Tigard/Wilsonville:          $404,000            10.5%  (Sep: $400,700)
    • Hillsboro/Forest Grove:  $344,200            14.5%  (Sep: $345,300)

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The combined areas of Lake Oswego and West Linn  (RMLS lumps them together) for the month of October 2016 reported:

    •  372 Active Listings (Sep/412)
    •  143 New Listings    (Sep/191)
    •  119 Pending Sales  (Sep/159 )
    •  131 Closed Sales     (Sep/128)
    • Average Sale Price for October: $637,400  (Sep/ $619,800 )
      • NOTE: Higher-Priced vs Lower-Priced Homes Sales can skew the “Average” in any given month.  Lake Oswego has quite a variety, so this tends to be a less meaningful stat, generally speaking, in this niche.
    • Average Time on the Market: 66 Days  (Aug /53)