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
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TOT. BEDS
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TOT. BATHS
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TOT. SQ FT
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PROP TYPE |
LIST DATE
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| 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
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TOT. BEDS
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TOT. BATHS
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TOT. SQ FT
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PROP TYPE |
DOM
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| 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
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TOT. BATHS
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TOT. SQ FT
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PROP TYPE |
DOM
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| 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.
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.
This is a photo that you really never want to see, but when this sort of thing happens, it is soooooo much better to have it happen before the sale than after. This photo was taken of a home that I have currently got in escrow. The older home was recently remodeled, including a new sewer line from the house to the street. That should be enough and there’s no need for a sewer scope, right? NOT! In the course of the home inspection the buyer did have a sewer scope and a chunk of concrete was found to be blocking the line. In the course of the remodel, a stray piece of concrete had somehow found its way into the line. Who would have known without the sewer scope? And how irritating would it have been to move into a gorgeous home that was fully remodeled just to have the sewer back up immediately? This is a good lesson for one and all. Always get a sewer scope!
Though you wouldn’t know it today to look out my window (cloudy & some drizzle), it is summer, sunbeams have been out in force, and temps have been shooting up along with the plants in our yards and gardens. Some of this has to do with the heat, and some has to do with the fact that we are watering things while there is heat. At this time of year, and especially during a recession, we all need a refresher course on watering, and Lake Oswego is only too happy to oblige!
Water conservation experts from the Regional Water Providers Consortium (RWPC) are visiting Lake Oswego for a session with local residents where they plan to hand out free water gauges and lots of good tips for water-efficient landscaping and maintenance. This event will be held this Saturday, June 13th, at Dennis’ 7 Dees Garden Center, 1090 McVey Ave., from 10 AM to 2 PM.
is to learn. I remember thinking, when I was much younger and of course knew much more than I do today (or thought I did), that being a native of Southern California (Hey… No ribbing… I’ve been here since 1978!) , I had a very hard time believing that there was truly any need to conserve water in Oregon… I mean come on! With all the rainfall, the huge river running through town, the snowy mountain peaks dribbling water through Portland all year long… How was I supposed to believe that we actually needed to pay much attention at all to water consumption? Well, in recent years we have all learned how integral our activities are to maintaining the living environment we so cherish and want to hand to our children. There really are limits to what nature can provide us in our current numbers & given the constraints of our infrastructure. Then, there is that money thing… Practical tips for saving money while saving water? I’m all ears!
When looking for a new home and desiring easy care and potential community amenities such as pool, larger grounds, meeting space etc (without the responsibility of upkeep), most people will consider either a condo or a town home. Most also aren’t necessarily familiar with several relative factors important to the selection process, so I thought I’d highlight just a few for you here.
It was a year or so ago, I think, that I wrote a piece on Lake Oswego and its love affair with trees. I included all manner of information on laws in Lake Oswego limiting tree removal etc. This love of trees is a large part of what makes Lake Oswego so beautiful, and so, like the rain, we take the good with the bad and appreciate the end results of being showered with tree legislation.
Stewardship Event
Arbor Art Show Opening
Located along Lake Oswego’s Northern boundary is 
Bridges are necessary because the park is layed out around a canyon that contains a natural watershed. The creek at the bottom is one of the few remaining creeks in the area with an active run of steelhead trout.
People locally began to appreciate the value of the natural area and the Friends of Tryon Creek was formed in 1969 to work toward preserving the area in its natural state.
A discussion about Tryon Creek State Park would not be complete without the subject of the native trillium. 
Lake Oswego is known far & wide for its family-friendly environment and involved citizenry. The schools here are excellent, there are clubs and outlets for all kinds of interests, and of course a myriad of programs for kids of all ages. I wanted to take a moment to highlight a terrific resource called the “McKenzie Lounge for Teens”.
The McKenzie Lounge is located in the West End Building at 4101 Kruse Way. The Youth Action Council,
According to the city’s website
The best thing about the McKenzie Lounge however, is that teens actually report enjoying it! For instance, during the election, the Lounge hosted a series of “Debate ’08” nights featuring the Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates, opportunities for lively discussion, as well as food and extra credits from social studies teachers. The debate series attendance reportedly totaled 115 students, drop-in attendance is reportedly growing by 25% every three months, and teens have been quoted as saying that the McKenzie Lounge ranks right up there with Taco Bell and the video game store as cool hang-out choices.