Today I thought that I’d share with you some of the sights I enjoyed on this morning’s walk
This is such a gorgeous community! Enjoy the beautiful weekend!
Dianne
A Stroll Around LO
Market Activity Sept 20-Oct 3, 2021
This weeks Market Activity Report is a combinaion of the week of September 20-26 and the week of September 27-October 3. Lots of houses in this report! We had 18 new listings, 41 properties that went into pending status, and 50 sold/closed transactions.
See below of RMLS data.l
New on the Market Sept 20-Oct 3, 2021
| Address | Type | Price | BR | Baths | Sq Ft |
| 350 Cervantes Circle 1E | Condo | $259,900 | 2 | 5 | 912 |
| 86 Kingsgate Rd E103 | Condo | $355,000 | 2 | 2 | 924 |
| 16989 Tualatin St | Detached | $690,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 1491 |
| 115 Touchstone Terr | Attached | $709,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 2560 |
| 74 Condolea Way | Condo | $725,000 | 3 | 3 | 2965 |
| 4322 Collins Way | Detached | $779,900 | 5 | 3 | 2112 |
| 4939 Hampton Ct | Detached | $895,000 | 5 | 2.5 | 2971 |
| 2915 Dellwood Dr | Detached | $899,900 | 4 | 2.5+.5 | 3690 |
| 16164 Parker Rd #2 | Detached | $1,098,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 2091 |
| 3211 Westview Ct | Detached | $1,150,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 3325 |
| 1293 Timberline Dr | Detached | $1,249,000 | 3 | 3 | 2946 |
| 2600 Dellwood Dr | Detached | $1,600,000 | 4 | 3 | 3690 |
| 1155 Crestline Ct | Detached | $2,195,000 | 5 | 4.5 | 7438 |
| 19155 Bryant Rd | Detached | $2,275,000 | 3 | 3.5 | 3371 |
| 2493 Southshore Blvd | Detached | $3,699,000 | 6 | 5.5 | 6524 |
| 13800 Goodall Rd Lot 1 | Detached | $3,800,000 | 5 | 3.5 | |
| 13800 Goodall Rd Lot 2 | Detached | $4,000,000 | 5 | 3.5 | |
| 13800 Goodall Rd Lot 3 | Detached | $3,800,000-$4750,000 | 5 | 3.5 |
Pending sales Sept 20-Oct 3, 2021
| Address | Type | Price | BR | Baths | Sq Ft | CDOM |
| 100 Kerr Pkwy #11 | Condo | $169,000 | 1 | 1 | 617 | 2 |
| 100 Kerr Pkwy #2 | Condo | $199,000 | 2 | 2 | 822 | 13 |
| 108 Oswego Summit | Condo | $199,900 | 1 | 1 | 764 | 45 |
| 47 Eagle Crest Dr #48 | Condo | $200,000 | 1 | 1 | 696 | 4 |
| 316 Cervantes Circle #316 | Condo | $220,000 | 2 | 1 | 832 | 13 |
| 47 Eagle Crest Dr #56 | Condo | $240,000 | 3 | 1 | 1031 | 5 |
| 44 Eagle Crest Dr #9 | Condo | $255,000 | 2 | 1 | 908 | 35 |
| 218 Ridgeway Rd | Condo | $350,000 | 2 | 1 | 914 | 4 |
| 239 Cervantes | Condo | $375,000 | 2 | 2 | 1100 | 48 |
| 16417 Lake Forest Blvd | Detached | $540,000 | 2 | 1 | 908 | 35 |
| 18840 65th Ave | Detached | $549,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 1634 | 5 |
| 68 Weatherstone Ct | Condo | $549,900 | 4 | 3.5 | 2465 | 19 |
| 1706 Boca Ratan Dr | Attached | $568,950 | 3 | 2.5 | 1739 | 2 |
| 20 Aquinas St | Detached | $649,900 | 4 | 2.5 | 1838 | 15 |
| 18867 Arrowwood Ave | Detached | $659,900 | 3 | 2 | 1488 | 6 |
| 26 Preakness Ct | Attached | $663,000 | 2 | 1.5 | 1654 | 13 |
| 4970 Mulholland Dr | Attached | $699,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 2498 | 3 |
| 16624 Roosevelt Ave | Detached | $699,900 | 3 | 2 | 2802 | 15 |
| 14425 Holly Springs Rd | Condo | $718,000 | 5 | 3 | 2238 | 108 |
| 4450 Chapman Way | Detached | $726,000 | 4 | 3 | 2262 | 15 |
| 4377 Chapman Way | Detached | $729,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 2950 | 6 |
| 4848 Lower Dr | Detached | $775,000 | 4 | 3 | 2531 | 27 |
| 4830 Dawn St | Detached | $825,000 | 5 | 3 | 3090 | 5 |
| 102 Garibaldi St | Detached | $849,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 3724 | 7 |
| 5923 Bay Point Dr | Detached | $899,900 | 5 | 3 | 3187 | 42 |
| 654 1st St | Condo | $979,900 | 2 | 2.5 | 2140 | 4 |
| 546 Weidman Ct | Detached | $990,000 | 5 | 3 | 3445 | 5 |
| 5532 Bay Creek Dr | Detached | $995,000 | 4 | 2.5 | 2869 | 3 |
| 3001 Southshore Blvd | Detached | $1,098,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 3201 | 55 |
| 14527 Pfeifer Way | Detached | $1,250,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 3803 | 14 |
| 14335 Edenberry Dr | Detached | $1,375,000 | 4 | 2.5 | 3594 | 7 |
| 118 Cornell Ct | Detached | $1,399,900 | 5 | 4.5 | 4663 | 4 |
| 3334 Upper Dr | Detached | $1,499,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 3588 | 8 |
| 1839 Pallisades Lake Ct | Detached | $1,499,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 4570 | 23 |
| 2351 Palisades Crest Dr | Detached | $1,500,000 | 5 | 3.5 | 4530 | 6 |
| 18820 Green Bluff Dr | Detached | $1,599,000 | 4 | 4.5 | 5643 | 6 |
| 791 Briercliff Ln | Detached | $1,599,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 2232 | 5 |
| 3330 Cedar Ct | Detached | $1,649,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 4467 | 12 |
| 13598 Goodall Rd | Detached | $1,779,000 | 4 | 4.5+.5 | 3573 | 64 |
| 19379 Riverwood Ln | Detached | $1,799,000 | 5 | 4 | 4584 | 125 |
| 420 Ridgeway Rd | Detached | $4,250,000 | 4 | 4 | 3505 | 109 |
Sold/Closed Sept 20-Oct 3, 2021
| Address | Type | List Price | Sold Price | Sq Ft | CDOM |
| 100 Kerr Pkwy #43 | Condo | $214,900 | $222,500 | 823 | 41 |
| 4 Touchstone #157 | Condo | $224,900 | $235,000 | 984 | 17 |
| 4 Touchstone #103 | Condo | $230,000 | $235,000 | 1351 | 1 |
| 3433 McNary Pkwy #211 | Condo | $255,000 | $271,480 | 1008 | 2 |
| 36 Crestfield Ct | Condo | $295,000 | $272,351 | 921 | 48 |
| 4000 Carman Dr E70 | Condo | $299,900 | $301,000 | 974 | 3 |
| 422 S State St | Condo | $324,997 | $310,000 | 1659 | 47 |
| 3886 Botticelli St | Condo | $315,000 | $315,000 | 1132 | 20 |
| 4652 Lower Dr | Condo | $350,000 | $370,000 | 1170 | 4 |
| 162 Oswego Summit | Condo | $419,950 | $386,000 | 1506 | 48 |
| 4 Condolea Dr | Condo | $439,000 | $445,000 | 1,312 | 5 |
| 4528 Lower Dr | Condo | $525,000 | $525,000 | 1786 | $9 |
| 16691 Bonaire Ave | Detached | $499,000 | $590,000 | 1110 | 3 |
| 18431 Indian Creek Dr | Detached | $660,000 | $615,000 | 1736 | 17 |
| 12363 Clara Ln | Detached | $699,999 | $650,000 | 1390 | 3 |
| 5795 Langford Ln | Detached | $659,000 | $659,000 | 1687 | 0 |
| 211 Greenwood Rd | Detached | $660,000 | $675,000 | 1466 | 5 |
| 1959 Wembley Pl | Detached | $719,900 | $685,000 | 2128 | 103 |
| 2697 Lookout Ct | Detached | $720,000 | $700,000 | 2219 | 29 |
| 680 Tippecanoe | Detached | $719,900 | $720,000 | 1900 | 5 |
| 3065 Royce Way | Detached | $825,000 | $726,000 | 2726 | 46 |
| 1405 Greentree Circle | Detached | $775,000 | $775,000 | 2146 | 23 |
| 15580 Partridge Dr | Detached | $780,000 | $780,000 | 2245 | 35 |
| 18571 Waxwing Way | Detached | $779,000 | $785,000 | 2081 | 55 |
| 15509 Partridge Dr | Detached | $789,900 | $810,000 | 2299 | 3 |
| 759 Timberline Dr | Detached | $825,000 | $812,500 | 1928 | 5 |
| 559 2nd St 3206 | Condo | $820,000 | $825,000 | 1412 | 4 |
| 15964 White Oaks Dr | Detached | $949,900 | $895,000 | 3015 | 16 |
| 15 El Greco St | Detached | $949,000 | $949,000 | 3328 | 24 |
| 19431 Kokanee Ct | Detached | $849,900 | $950,000 | 2214 | 4 |
| 17994 Saint Clair Dr | Detached | $900,000 | $975,100 | 3916 | 3 |
| 5316 Childs Rd | Detached | $1,077,700 | $1,000,000 | 3847 | 318 |
| 24 Westridge Dr | Detached | $949,900 | $1,007,000 | 3100 | 4 |
| 18430 Pilkington Rd | Detached | $1,175,000 | $1,085,000 | 3021 | 77 |
| 4261 Cobb Way | Detached | $1,089,000 | $1,100,000 | 2362 | 1 |
| 4317 Upper Dr | Detached | $1,195,000 | $1,150,000 | 3145 | 109 |
| 1547 Pine St | Detached | $1,125,000 | $1,161,615 | 2878 | 0 |
| 13536 Streamside Dr | Detached | $1,150,000 | $1,203,000 | 3033 | 7 |
| 14360 Uplands Dr | Detached | $1,230,000 | $1,250,000 | 2577 | 16 |
| 14495 Pfeifer Dr | Detached | $1,399,000 | $1,265,900 | 3944 | 21 |
| 17467 Westview Dr | Detached | $1,275,000 | $1,312,000 | 4119 | 4 |
| 4531 West Rd | Detached | $1,595,000 | $1,400,000 | 3926 | 54 |
| 950 Schukart Ln | Detached | $1,468,000 | $1,600,000 | 3434 | 4 |
| 467 9th St | Detached | $1,510,000 | $1,650,000 | 2979 | 3 |
| 16650 Fir Ln | Detached | $1,898,000 | $1,898,000 | 3860 | 8 |
| 1677 Leslie Ln | Detached | $2,550,000 | $2,300,000 | 7534 | 147 |
| 929 Cumberland Rd | Detached | $2,495,000 | $2,600,000 | 5129 | 3 |
| 1199 Fairway Rd | Detached | $3,498,000 | $2,783,000 | 5527 | 33 |
| 2470 Summit Ct | Detached | $5,498,000 | $4,665,000 | 7180 | 85 |
| 1889 Highlands Loop | Detached | $5,499,000 | $4,995,000 | 6832 | 20 |
Criteria:Homes in the 97034 and 97035 zip code, listed, pending or sold between the dates listed above as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS). DETACHD refers to Single Family Detached Residence, MFG refers to manufactured housing, and ATTACHD refers to single-family residences with some portion of the structure attached to another property, but not constituting CONDO ownership. DOM stands for days on market, or the number of days from when the listing became active and when it received an acceptable offer, with CDOM standing for “cumulative days on market” accounting for “refreshed” listings
Lake Oswego is getting an Aquatics Center!
In all of the years that I have been writing this blog, I’ve had a dirty little secret. I’ve been driving into Portland to the SW Community Center at Gabriel Park to swim. I don’t swim daily, or even monthly, but when I am in the swimming mood, I love it. I was an aqua-aerobics instructor for about 8 years and I once taught swimming to small children. So being in a pool is something that I really enjoy.
When I moved to Lake Oswego in 1998 I tried to use the pool at Lake Oswego High School. I really did try. But the pool is old and dingy. There is not enough chlorine in the world to make the water look inviting. It’s also just a lap pool, built to benefit the school’s swim team. This also meant that the public use hours were very limited.
The new pool will be part of a large (60,000 square feet) aquatics and recreation facility. It will be located adjacent the the Municipal Golf Course at the corner of Overlook and Stafford Roads. Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2022.
Amenities will include:
- A competition pool with spectator seating for 300 people
- A lap pool
- A recreation pool
- A spa
- A basketball court
- A weight room with cardio equipment
- 2 multi-purpose rooms for classes and group excercise
- Locker rooms
Yep, I’m pretty stoked. The one thing that this town has been missing is being rectified and I am really excited. See you at the pool!
Dianne
Market Activity Report Sept 13-19, 2021
Last week in Lake Oswego the market was quite evenly balanced between buyers and sellers. There were 22 new listings, 19 properties that moved to pending status, and 22 sold/closed homes. That’s a spread of just 3 between all catagories. Very balanced.
See below for RMLS details.
New on the Market Sept 13-16, 2021
| Address | Type | Price | BR | Baths | Sq Ft |
| 100 Kerr Pkwy #11 | Condo | $169,000 | 1 | 1 | 617 |
| 100 Kerr Pkwy #38 | Condo | $185,000 | 1 | 1 | 628 |
| 47 Eagle Crest Dr #56 | Condo | $240,000 | 3 | 1 | 1031 |
| 3101 McNary Pkwy #6 | Attached | $415,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 1884 |
| 18840 SW 65th Ave | Detached | $549,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 1634 |
| 20 Aquinas St | Detached | $649,900 | 4 | 2.5 | 1838 |
| 4450 Chapman Way | Detached | $726,000 | 4 | 3 | 2262 |
| 1648 Ash St | Detached | $750,000 | 3 | 2 | 1877 |
| 559 Garibaldi St | Detached | $849,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 3724 |
| 559 2nd St #206 | Condo | $820,000 | 2 | 2 | 1412 |
| 1335 Laurel St | Detached | $850,000 | 2 | 1 | 1898 |
| 6073 Carman Dr | Detached | $965,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 2751 |
| 546 Weidman Ct | Detached | $990,000 | 5 | 3 | 3445 |
| 14527 Pfeifer Way | Detached | $1,250,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 3803 |
| 18365 SW 65th Way | Detached | $1,290,000 | 5 | 4 | 3331 |
| 14322 Edenberry Dr | Detached | $1,295,000 | 4 | 2.5 | 3262 |
| 118 cornell Ct | Detached | $1,399,900 | 5 | 4.5 | 4663 |
| 17265 Woodhurst Pl | Detached | $1,495,000 | 5 | 4.5 | 4513 |
| 18820 Green Bluff Dr | Detached | $1,495,000 | 4 | 4.5 | 5643 |
| 720 6th St | Detached | $2,250,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 4601 |
| 6720 Childs Rd | Detached | $2,395,000 | 4 | 4.5 | 6898 |
| 4247 Lords Ln | Detached | $2,650,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 3785 |
Pending sales Sept 13-16, 2021
| Address | Type | Price | BR | Baths | Sq Ft | CDOM |
| 44 Eagle Crest Dr #20 | Condo | $219,000 | 2 | 1 | 908 | 56 |
| 4 Touchstone #157 | Condo | $224,900 | 2 | 2 | 984 | 17 |
| 4 Touchstone #103 | Condo | $230,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 1351 | 1 |
| 53 Galen St | Condo | $264,900 | 2 | 2 | 989 | 25 |
| 5225 Jean Rd #203 | Condo | $359,900 | 3 | 2 | 1400 | 98 |
| 4429 Thunder Vista Ln | Condo | $479,900 | 2 | 2.5 | 2002 | 29 |
| 16351 Pacific Hwy | Detached | $485,000 | 3 | 3 | 1742 | 2 |
| 6195 Harrington Ave | Detached | $525,000 | 4 | 2 | 1598 | 3 |
| 5711 McEwan Rd | Detached | $565,000 | 3 | 2 | 1467 | 24 |
| 1022 Yates St | Detached | $565,000 | 3 | 1.5 | 1118 | 3 |
| 1682 Fircrest Dr | Detached | $699,900 | 4 | 2.5 | 2304 | 4 |
| 4954 Buck Brush Ln | Detached | $729,000 | 3 | 2 | 2489 | 7 |
| 4954 Mulholland Dr | Attached | $719,900 | 3 | 2.5 | 2498 | 4 |
| 16033 Reese Rd | Detached | $849,900 | 4 | 2.5 | 2810 | 5 |
| 1161 Sunningdale Rd | Detached | $950,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 2378 | 3 |
| 658 Boca Ratan Dr | Detached | $967,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 3593 | 12 |
| 1839 Palisades Lake Ct | Detached | $1,499,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 4570 | 9 |
| 16206 Reese Rd | Detached | $1,895,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 4570 | 9 |
| 1075 Chandler Rd | Detached | $2,699,000 | 5 | 4.5 | 5710 | 113 |
Sold closed Sept 13-16, 2021
| Address | Type | List Price | Sold Price | Sq Ft | CDOM |
| 47 Eagle Crest Dr #41 | Condo | $230,000 | $230,000 | 932 | 14 |
| 12 Oswego Summit | Condo | $300,000 | $285,000 | 1,140 | 41 |
| 12848 Boones Ferry Rd | Condo | $425,000 | $435,000 | 1182 | 0 |
| 1589 Boca Ratan Dr | Attached | $470,000 | $458,618 | 1611 | 19 |
| 41 Oriole Ln | Detached | $500,000 | $500,000 | 1564 | 10 |
| 1700 Bonniebrae Dr | Attached | $469,698 | $513,000 | 1739 | 6 |
| 16 Walking Woods Dr | Detached | $649,000 | $610,000 | 2897 | 11 |
| 16885 Fernwood Dr | Detached | $639,500 | $623,513 | 1624 | 53 |
| 17621 Arbor Ln | Detached | $685,000 | $700,000 | 2120 | 4 |
| 19 Da Vinci St | Detached | $650,000 | $700,000 | 1874 | 6 |
| 16904 Cherry Crest Ave | Detached | $759,000 | $759,000 | 2,167 | 2 |
| 4545 Black Forest Ct | Detached | $799,000 | $825,000 | 2168 | 2 |
| 656 3rd St | Detached | $675,000 | $850,000 | 1200 | 5 |
| 41 Touchstone | Detached | $920,000 | $940,000 | 3090 | 21 |
| 13366 Boones Ferry Rd | Detached | $1,095,000 | $1,075,000 | 3589 | 5 |
| 511 Weidman Ct | Detached | $995,000 | $1,100,000 | 3652 | 5 |
| 14002 Chelsea Dr | Detached | $1,195,000 | $1,175,000 | 3457 | 32 |
| 14071 Sundeleaf Dr | Detached | $999,000 | $1,200,000 | 2624 | 3 |
| 13864 Amberwood Cir | Detached | $1,295,000 | $1,375,000 | 3115 | 0 |
| 572 4th St | Attached | $1,595,000 | $1,525,000 | 3364 | 10 |
| 615 4th St | Detached | $1,750,000 | $1,750,000 | 3691 | 0 |
| 940 Upper Devon Ln | Detached | $1,945,000 | $1,875,000 | 4848 | 59 |
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.
News & Notes ~ August Numbers 2021
Here is the latest look at the overall Portland area and how Lake Oswego fits into that picture. Don’t miss the Portland Neighborhood Report (below) with values, time on market and appreciation rates broken out for our Property Blotter readers.
Overview/Fluctuations ~ Market Data Aug 2021: August is never a robust month in Portland, but things are moving right along. With the exception of some slight shuffling, we saw a pretty “no-drama” month in terms of pricing stability and sales compared to July. Market time remains only slightly different than July, at 23 days compared to July’s 20 days overall. New Listings dropped off for a bit as we’d expect, and Inventory rose slightly to a whopping 1-month’s supply (just a tad under last August).
Rates are hanging right at 3.0% as of today, but there is pressure on rates to move higher.
According to the RMLS Market Action Report for the Portland Metro Area, Aug 2021:
- There were 3,698 New Listings in Aug 2021 dropping 4.8% from Aug 2020’s 3,885 and 13.3% from the previous month/July’s 4,267.
- At 3,219, Aug 2021’s Closed Sales are up 2.2% from Aug 2020’s 3,149, and fell 6.4% from the previous month/July’s total of 3,439.
- At 3,535, Aug 2021’s Pending Sales decreased 4.4% from Aug 2020’s 3,697, and are also up 5.4% from the previous month/July’s total of 3,354.
- The Average Sale Price in Aug 2021 of $583,600 is up $72,600 from last year/Aug 2020’s $511,000, and down $9,500. from the previous month/July’s $593,100.
- The “Median” Sale Price (the price smack dab in the middle of all sales) in Aug 2021 of $525,000 rose $76,000 from last year/Aug 2020’s $449,000, and also increased $3,000 from the previous month/July’s $522,000.
LAKE OSWEGO:
- 161 Active Listings (July 165)
- 168 New Listings (July 214)
- 163 Pending Sales (July 177)
- 171 Closed Sales (July 184)
- Average Sale Price for July: $878,000 (July $1,020,600)
- 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.
- 23 Average Days on the Market (July 19)
Market Activity ~ Sept 6-12, 2021
This last week in Lake Oswego there were 11 New homes entering the market, 18 moving to Pending status (accepted Offers), and 19 that Closed/Sold.
Right now there are 93 lovely properties available in Lake Oswego!
Here is the latest breakdown according to RMLS:
NEW Sept 6-12, 2021
| Address | List Price | # Beds | # Baths | Total SF | Prop Type |
| 100 KERR PKWY #2 | $199,000 | 2 | 2 | 822 | CONDO |
| 316 CERVANTES CIR #316 | $220,000 | 2 | 1 | 832 | CONDO |
| 4000 CARMAN DR, C44 | $260,000 | 2 | 2 | 866 | CONDO |
| 68 WHEATHERSTONE CT | $549,900 | 4 | 3.1 | 2465 | CONDO |
| 26 PREAKNESS CT | $663,000 | 2 | 1.1 | 1654 | ATTACHD |
| 16624 ROOSEVELT AVE | $699,900 | 3 | 2 | 2802 | DETACHD |
| 4085 BUCK BRUSH LN | $729,000 | 3 | 2 | 2489 | DETACHD |
| 4104 LAKEVIEW BLVD | $849,000 | 4 | 2 | 2244 | DETACHD |
| 180 IRON MOUNTAIN BLVD | $1,495,000 | 5 | 4 | 3378 | DETACHD |
| 1839 PALISADES LAKE CT | $1,499,000 | 4 | 3.1 | 4570 | DETACHD |
| 3330 CEDAR CT | $1,649,000 | 4 | 3.1 | 4467 | DETACHD |
PENDING Sept 6-12, 2021
| Address | List Price | # Beds | # Baths | Total SF | Prop Type | CDOM |
| 79 OSWEGO SMT / Upper | $239,000 | 2 | 2 | 1212 | CONDO | 2 |
| 200 BURNHAM RD #402 | $355,000 | 2 | 2 | 1305 | CONDO | 10 |
| 210 S STATE ST #9 | $525,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 1642 | CONDO | 19 |
| 12572 BOONES FERRY RD | $525,000 | 4 | 2 | 1577 | DETACHD | 113 |
| 17902 TAMARA AVE | $569,900 | 4 | 2 | 2082 | DETACHD | 59 |
| 17830 SW TUALATA AVE | $595,000 | 3 | 2 | 1373 | DETACHD | 30 |
| 825 OAK ST | $595,000 | 3 | 2 | 1335 | DETACHD | 4 |
| 656 3RD ST | $675,000 | 3 | 2 | 1200 | DETACHD | 5 |
| 12363 CLARA LN | $699,999 | 3 | 1 | 1390 | DETACHD | 3 |
| 1571 WOODLAND TER | $715,000 | 3 | 2 | 2400 | DETACHD | 121 |
| 20 DA VINCI ST | $799,900 | 5 | 3 | 3089 | DETACHD | 1 |
| 48 SPINOSA | $799,900 | 4 | 3.1 | 2848 | DETACHD | 33 |
| 6413 MCDUFF CT | $1,035,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 3091 | DETACHD | 3 |
| 17151 WALL ST | $1,099,000 | 6 | 4 | 4141 | DETACHD | 79 |
| 5349 CARMAN GROVE LN | $1,298,000 | 4 | 3 | 2903 | DETACHD | 22 |
| 2420 PRESTWICK RD | $1,420,000 | 6 | 3.1 | 3723 | DETACHD | 73 |
| 4715 FIRWOOD RD | $1,452,561 | 4 | 3 | 3586 | DETACHD | 4 |
| 2088 CREST DR | $6,995,000 | 4 | 6.1 | 8259 | DETACHD | 91 |
SOLD Sept 6-12, 2021
| Address | Opening | Closed | # Beds | # Baths | Total SF | Prop Type | CDOM |
| 12826 Boones Ferry RD | $445,000 | $434,000 | 2 | 2.1 | 1182 | CONDO | 6 |
| 15115 QUARRY RD | $725,000 | $650,000 | 4 | 3 | 2865 | DETACHD | 19 |
| 457 LAUREL ST | $650,000 | $660,000 | 3 | 3 | 2264 | DETACHD | 14 |
| 6666 SW CHILDS RD | $750,000 | $725,000 | 3 | 1 | 2408 | DETACHD | 8 |
| 12 MORNINGVIEW LN | $730,000 | $730,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 2718 | ATTACHD | 4 |
| 13366 AUBURN CT | $750,000 | $735,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 2492 | ATTACHD | 11 |
| 49 DA VINCI ST | $739,000 | $772,000 | 3 | 2 | 2351 | DETACHD | 26 |
| 1430 LARCH ST | $815,000 | $800,000 | 3 | 3 | 2312 | DETACHD | 7 |
| 5466 BAY CREEK DR | $789,000 | $820,000 | 3 | 3 | 2535 | DETACHD | 4 |
| 1672 HIGHLAND DR | $699,900 | $825,000 | 4 | 2 | 1867 | DETACHD | 4 |
| 18360 TUALATA AVE | $845,000 | $891,000 | 5 | 2.1 | 2703 | DETACHD | 10 |
| 1739 PALISADES TERRACE DR | $1,095,000 | $975,000 | 4 | 2.1 | 3654 | DETACHD | 33 |
| 16750 PHANTOM BLUFF CT | $899,000 | $975,000 | 3 | 3 | 2267 | DETACHD | 2 |
| 4750 UPPER DR | $1,149,000 | $1,035,000 | 5 | 3.1 | 3091 | DETACHD | 125 |
| 2011 RIDGEWOOD LN | $999,900 | $1,050,000 | 5 | 3.1 | 3115 | DETACHD | 75 |
| 4721 FIRWOOD RD | $1,425,000 | $1,449,995 | 4 | 3 | 3236 | DETACHD | 0 |
| 2950 GREENTREE RD | $1,495,000 | $1,495,000 | 4 | 3.1 | 3691 | DETACHD | 8 |
| 2167 WEMBLEY PARK RD | $1,750,000 | $1,780,000 | 4 | 3.1 | 4015 | DETACHD | 9 |
| 13217 AMBER PL #1` | $1,650,000 | $2,000,000 | 4 | 3.1 | 3861 | DETACHD | 474 |
What’s in a Name?
A bit of trivia about the Property Blotter. Linda and I started our blog many years ago. Blogging was new to real estate and we had the good fortune of working with someone who was in the know about how to do it. Ron Ares, the son of our principal broker was a new agent who was interviewed by the New York Times because of the blog he had for Portland real estate. I was like “What?!” At that point I had a couple of decades in the business and realized that the power of the blog was pretty incredible for the recognition that Ron got as a result of his efforts. So Linda and I were on board.
Then it was time to choose a name. We knew we wanted to have a name that was uniquely LO. We brainstormed lots of options and came up with the Property Blotter. The name comes from the Police Blotter that was published weekly in the Lake Oswego Review. The Lake Oswego Police have 100% response policy. If you call them, they show up. The police calls are then reported in the local newspaper. What they respond to can be pretty funny. So the local blotter has been a source of local entertainment for many years.
Here is a sampling of what was reported in the August 12th edition of the LO Review:
7/31 9:43 A.M.
A dead squirrel was seen near the 18400 block of Deerbrush Avenue
7/31 12:54 P.M.
A man was seen laying sideways on a step near Boones Ferry Road and Kruse Way Place
7/31 1:19 P.M.
A caller believed someone was selling dogs our of cages in a truck near the 40 block of McNary Parkway. It turned out to be a part of an adoption program.
7/31 9:34 P.M.
Someone was seen walking in the middle of the street near SW Lesser Road and Jefferson Parkway
8/1 7:00 P. M.
A resident said she was being followed by two people at a store near the 90 block of B Avenue. Police made sure she got home safely. (I love this one. Who doesn’t want a police escort if you feel unsafe?)
8/2 12:55 A.M.
Intermittent “constuction-type noises” were heard near the 1000 block of Westward Ho Road
As you can see, it can be amusing. There is actually a book that was written about the blotter. It’s a good read that I highly recommend.
I feel very fortunate to live in a community with relatively low crime and whose police department is 100% there to serve and protect. It’s one of the many things I value in my community.
My best to you,
Dianne
Market Activity August 30-September 5, 2021
This is the time of year, as school starts, when the market typically starts to let off the gas a bit. I just don’t see that happening. Last week in LO we had 10 new listings, 32 properties (!) move into pending status, and 32 closed/sold. We are winding down the summer in an all steam ahead fashion.
See below for RMLS data.
New Listings Aug 30-Sept 5, 2021
| Address | Type | Price | BR | Baths | Sq Ft |
| 4 Touchstone #157 | Condo | $224,900 | 2 | 2 | 984 |
| 200 Burnham Rd #402 | Condo | $355,000 | 2 | 2 | 1305 |
| 750 1st St E27 | Condo | $615,900 | 2 | 2 | 1350 |
| 6472 Dawn St | Detached | $695,000 | 3 | 2 | 1032 |
| 4848 Lower Dr | Detached | $822,000 | 4 | 3 | 2531 |
| 658 Boca Ratan Dr | Detached | $967,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 3593 |
| 17001 Westview Dr | Detached | $968,500 | 3 | 2 | 2005 |
| 16164 Parker Rd #1 | Detached | $1,395,000 | 5 | 4 | 3257 |
| 548 4th St | Attached | $1,524,900 | 3 | 4.5 | 3186 |
| 1913 Cheryl Ct | Detached | $1,895,000 | 4 | 4.5 | 5341 |
Pending Sales Aug 30-Sept 5, 2021
| Address | Type | Price | BR | Baths | Sq Ft | CDOM |
| 100 Kerr Pkwy #31 | Condo | $185,000 | 1 | 1 | 617 | 5 |
| 100 Kerr Pkwy #43 | Condo | $214,900 | 2 | 2 | 823 | 41 |
| 96 Cervantes Circle | Condo | $230,000 | 2 | 1.5 | 912 | 7 |
| 36 Crestfield Ct | Condo | $279,900 | 2 | 1 | 921 | 3 |
| 4000 Carman Dr E70 | Condo | $299,900 | 2 | 2 | 974 | 3 |
| 4652 Lower Dr | Condo | $350,000 | 2 | 1.5 | 1170 | 4 |
| 5101 Jean Rd | Condo | $475,000 | 3 | 1 | 1012 | 5 |
| 16691 Bonaire Ave | Detached | $499,900 | 3 | 1 | 1110 | 3 |
| 4528 Lower Dr | Condo | $525,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 1786 | 9 |
| 8 Bolivar St | Detached | $640,000 | 2 | 2 | 2149 | 2 |
| 16 Walking Woods Dr | Detached | $649,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 2897 | 11 |
| 14 Preakness Ct | Attached | $669,000 | 2 | 2.5 | 2190 | 6 |
| 3065 Royce Way | Detached | $750,000 | 4 | 2.5 | 2726 | 46 |
| 15509 Partridge Dr | Detached | $789,900 | 4 | 3 | 2299 | 3 |
| 4545 Black Forest Ct | Detached | $799,000 | 4 | 2.5 | 2168 | 2 |
| 759 Timberline Dr | Detached | $835,000 | 4 | 3 | 2928 | 70 |
| 19431 Kokanee Ct | Detached | $849,900 | 4 | 2.5 | 2214 | 4 |
| 17994 Saint Clair Dr | Detached | $900,000 | 5 | 2.5 | 3916 | 3 |
| 920 York Rd | Detached | $985,000 | 4 | 3 | 2026 | 2 |
| 2936 SW Orchard Hill Pl | Detached | $989,000 | 4 | 2.5 | 4089 | 61 |
| 4261 Cobb Way | Detached | $1,089,000 | 4 | 3 | 2362 | 1 |
| 13536 Streamside Dr | Detached | $1,150,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 3033 | 7 |
| 15776 Inverurie Rd | Detached | $1,299,000 | 3 | 2 | 2352 | 49 |
| 14495 Pfeifer Dr | Detached | $1,299,900 | 4 | 3 | 3944 | 21 |
| 1687 Village Park Ln | Detached | $1,399,000 | 4 | 3 | 3362 | 74 |
| 4721 Firwood Rd | Detached | $1,425,000 | 4 | 3 | 3236 | 0 |
| 4531 West Rd | Detached | $1,429,000 | 3 | 3.5 | 3926 | 54 |
| 16650 Fir Ln | Detached | $1,898,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 3860 | 8 |
| 940 Upper Devon Ln | Detached | $1,945,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 4848 | 59 |
| 929 Cumberland Rd | Detached | $2,495,000 | 5 | 6.5 | 5129 | 3 |
| 1199 Fairway Rd | Detached | $3,498,000 | 4 | 4.5+.5 | 5527 | 33 |
| 259 Pine Valley Rd | Detached | $4,000,000 | 4 | 4.5 | 4640 | 0 |
Sold/Closed Aug 30-Sept 5, 2021
| Address | Type | List Price | Sold Price | Sq Ft | CDOM |
| 4 Toushstone #69 | Condo | $220,000 | $220,000 | 1351 | 33 |
| 3433 McNary Pkwy #302 | Condo | $285,000 | $265,000 | 1,208 | 12 |
| 5058 Foothills Dr A | Condo | $420,000 | $418,000 | 1252 | 8 |
| 1 Peacock Pl | Detached | $529,000 | $500,000 | 1336 | 30 |
| 17500 Pilkington Rd | Detached | $460,000 | $500,000 | 1050 | 8 |
| 17 Aquinas St | Detached | $599,900 | $660,000 | 2139 | 6 |
| 13198 Peters Rd | Detached | $695,000 | $677,750 | 2630 | 29 |
| 605 7th St | Detached | $775,000 | $750,000 | 2035 | 3 |
| 4 Sherwood Ct | Detached | $825,000 | $757,000 | 2870 | 16 |
| 16901 Lakeridge Dr | Detached | $724,000 | $762,500 | 2080 | 3 |
| 1033 Spruce ST | Detached | $765,000 | $775,000 | 1,663 | 4 |
| 18260 Indian Creek Dr | Detached | $759,000 | $790,000 | 2082 | 11 |
| 17730 Marylbrook Dr | Detached | $850,000 | $840,000 | 2951 | 14 |
| 17211 Robb Pl | Detached | $790,000 | $840,000 | 2085 | 5 |
| 491 Country Club Rd | Detached | $865,000 | $850,000 | 2486 | 97 |
| 14121 Redwood Ct | Detached | $696,900 | $867,500 | 2827 | 24 |
| 4987 Bilford Ln | Detached | $799,900 | $890,000 | 2302 | 5 |
| 19531 River Run Dr | Detached | $899,900 | $975,000 | 2440 | 5 |
| 13060 SW Elk Rock Rd | Detached | $1,178,000 | $1,100,000 | 3681 | 9 |
| 13207 Deerfield Ct | Detached | $1,175,000 | $1,125,000 | 3801 | 35 |
| 17543 Lake Haven Dr | Detached | $1,185,000 | $1,125,000 | 2333 | 9 |
| 12730 Adrian Ct | Detached | $1,295,000 | $1,178,000 | 3014 | 24 |
| 5428 Royal Oaks Dr | Detached | $1,200,000 | $1,200,000 | 4994 | 7 |
| 151 3rd St #1 | Condo | $1,499,000 | $1,475,000 | 3278 | 37 |
| 2805 Southshore Blvd | Detached | $1,300,000 | $1,553,050 | 2623 | 3 |
| 3155 Upper Dr | Detached | $1,599,900 | $1,720,000 | 3297 | 1 |
| 2165 Ridge Point Dr | Detached | $2,100,000 | $1,828,000 | 4749 | 29 |
| 2572 Glen Eagles Pl | Detached | $2,595,000 | $2,300,000 | 6532 | 107 |
| 18000 Eastridge Ln | Detached | $2,495,000 | $2,495,000 | 5610 | 6 |
| 17575 S Crestline Dr | Detached | $3,500,000 | $2,925,000 | 7496 | 48 |
| 3328 Lakeview Blvd | Detached | $6,398,000 | $6,175,000 | 6675 | 18 |
| 4210 Virginia Way | Detached | $1,549,000 | $1,365,000 | 3508 | 58 |
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.
History of Labor Day
Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894 under President Grover Cleveland.
Peter J. McGuire, a carpenter and labor union leader and Matthew Maguire were the two who who came up with the idea for Labor Day. They thought American workers should be honored with their own day. Peter was the vice president of the American Federation of Labor and Matthew was secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York. Some stories say these men with similar last names were actually brothers. In any case, they chose a date midway between the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving. The weather would be ideal for parades and picnics, two events we still enjoy on Labor Day today. They proposed his idea to New York’s Central Labor Union early in 1882, and they thought the holiday was a good idea, too. This holiday was in response to a series of worker strikes in the late 19th century as workers protested against unfair working conditions.
The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883.
***Data from: earthsky.org, history.com, americaslibrary.com, Wikipedia, NY Times
Market Activity ~ Aug 30-Sept 5, 2021
This last week in Lake Oswego we had 12 Properties enter the market, 27 go Pending (Accepted Offers) and 30 Closed/Sold. There are 80 wonderful homes for sale in Lake Oswego right now.
NEW Aug 30-Sept 5, 2021
| Address | List Price | # Beds | # Baths | Total SF | Prop Type |
| 4 TOUCHSTONE #157 | $224,900 | 2 | 2 | 984 | CONDO |
| 200 BURNHAM RD #402 | $355,000 | 2 | 2 | 1305 | CONDO |
| 750 1ST ST / Upper | $615,900 | 2 | 2 | 1350 | CONDO |
| 656 3RD ST | $675,000 | 3 | 2 | 1200 | DETACHD |
| 6472 SW DAWN ST | $695,000 | 3 | 2 | 1032 | DETACHD |
| 4848 LOWER DR | $822,000 | 4 | 3 | 2531 | DETACHD |
| 658 BOCA RATAN DR | $967,000 | 4 | 3.1 | 3593 | DETACHD |
| 17001 WESTVIEW DR | $968,500 | 3 | 2 | 2005 | DETACHD |
| 6413 MCDUFF CT | $1,035,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 3091 | DETACHD |
| 16164 PARKER RD #1 | $1,395,000 | 5 | 4 | 3257 | DETACHD |
| 548 4TH ST | $1,524,900 | 3 | 4.1 | 3186 | ATTACHD |
| 1913 CHERYL CT | $1,895,000 | 4 | 4.1 | 5341 | DETACHD |
PENDING Aug 30-Sept 5, 2021
| Address | List Price | # Beds | # Baths | Total SF | Prop Type | CDOM |
| 100 KERR PKWY, #31 | $185,000 | 1 | 1 | 617 | CONDO | 5 |
| 100 KERR PKWY, #43 | $214,900 | 2 | 2 | 823 | CONDO | 41 |
| 36 CRESTFIELD CT / Upper | $279,900 | 2 | 1 | 921 | CONDO | 48 |
| 4000 CARMAN DR E70 | $299,900 | 2 | 2 | 974 | CONDO | 3 |
| 4652 LOWER DR / Upper | $350,000 | 2 | 1.1 | 1170 | CONDO | 4 |
| 5101 JEAN RD | $475,000 | 3 | 1 | 1012 | DETACHD | 5 |
| 16691 BONAIRE AVE | $499,900 | 3 | 1 | 1110 | DETACHD | 3 |
| 5711 MCEWAN RD | $565,000 | 3 | 2 | 1467 | DETACHD | 10 |
| 8 BOLIVAR ST | $640,000 | 2 | 2 | 2149 | DETACHD | 3 |
| 16 WALKING WOODS DR | $649,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 2897 | DETACHD | 11 |
| 14 PREAKNESS CT | $669,000 | 2 | 2.1 | 2190 | ATTACHD | 6 |
| 3065 ROYCE WAY | $750,000 | 4 | 2.1 | 2726 | DETACHD | 46 |
| 15509 PARTRIDGE DR | $789,900 | 4 | 3 | 2299 | DETACHD | 3 |
| 4545 BLACK FOREST CT | $799,000 | 4 | 2.1 | 2168 | DETACHD | 2 |
| 759 TIMBERLINE DR | $835,000 | 4 | 3 | 2928 | DETACHD | 70 |
| 19431 KOKANEE CT | $849,900 | 4 | 2.1 | 2214 | DETACHD | 4 |
| 17994 SAINT CLAIR DR | $900,000 | 5 | 2.1 | 3916 | DETACHD | 3 |
| 920 YORK RD | $985,000 | 4 | 3 | 2026 | DETACHD | 2 |
| 2936 SW ORCHARD HILL PL | $989,000 | 4 | 2.1 | 4089 | DETACHD | 61 |
| 4261 COBB WAY | $1,089,000 | 4 | 3 | 2362 | DETACHD | 1 |
| 13536 STREAMSIDE DR | $1,150,000 | 4 | 3.1 | 3033 | DETACHD | 7 |
| 15776 INVERURIE RD | $1,299,000 | 3 | 2 | 2352 | DETACHD | 74 |
| 14495 PFEIFER DR | $1,299,900 | 4 | 3 | 3944 | DETACHD | 21 |
| 4531 WEST RD | $1,429,000 | 3 | 3.1 | 3926 | DETACHD | 54 |
| 16650 FIR LN | $1,898,000 | 4 | 3.1 | 3860 | DETACHD | 8 |
| 929 CUMBERLAND RD | $2,495,000 | 5 | 6.1 | 5129 | DETACHD | 3 |
| 1199 FAIRWAY RD | $3,498,000 | 4 | 4.2 | 5527 | DETACHD | 33 |
SOLD Aug 30-Sept 5, 2021
| Address | Opening | Closed | Beds | Baths | SF | Prop Type | Days |
| 4 TOUCHSTONE #69 | $220,000 | $220,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 1351 | CONDO | 33 |
| 5058 FOOTHILLS DR, A | $420,000 | $418,000 | 3 | 2 | 1252 | CONDO | 8 |
| 1 PEACOCK PL | $529,000 | $500,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 1336 | DETACHD | 30 |
| 17500 PILKINGTON RD | $460,000 | $500,000 | 2 | 1 | 1050 | DETACHD | 8 |
| 13198 PETERS RD | $695,000 | $677,750 | 3 | 2.1 | 2630 | DETACHD | 29 |
| 605 7TH ST | $775,000 | $750,000 | 2 | 1 | 2035 | DETACHD | 3 |
| 4 SHERWOOD CT | $825,000 | $757,000 | 4 | 2.1 | 2870 | DETACHD | 16 |
| 16901 LAKERIDGE DR | $729,000 | $762,500 | 4 | 3 | 2080 | DETACHD | 3 |
| 1033 SPRUCE ST | $765,000 | $775,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 1663 | DETACHD | 4 |
| 18260 Indian Creek DR | $759,000 | $790,000 | 3 | 2 | 2082 | DETACHD | 11 |
| 17730 MARYLBROOK DR | $850,000 | $840,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 2951 | DETACHD | 14 |
| 17211 ROBB PL | $790,000 | $840,000 | 3 | 2 | 2085 | DETACHD | 5 |
| 491 COUNTRY CLUB RD | $865,000 | $850,000 | 4 | 2 | 2486 | DETACHD | 97 |
| 14121 REDWOOD CT | $969,900 | $867,500 | 4 | 3.1 | 2827 | DETACHD | 24 |
| 4987 BILFORD LN | $799,900 | $890,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 2302 | DETACHD | 5 |
| 19531 RIVER RUN DR | $899,900 | $975,000 | 4 | 2.1 | 2440 | DETACHD | 5 |
| 13060 SW ELK ROCK RD | $1,178,000 | $1,100,000 | 4 | 3 | 3681 | DETACHD | 9 |
| 13207 DEERFIELD CT | $1,175,000 | $1,125,000 | 4 | 3.1 | 3801 | DETACHD | 35 |
| 17543 LAKE HAVEN DR | $1,185,000 | $1,125,000 | 4 | 2.1 | 2333 | DETACHD | 9 |
| 12730 ADRIAN CT | $1,295,000 | $1,178,000 | 4 | 2.1 | 3014 | DETACHD | 24 |
| 5428 ROYAL OAKS DR | $1,200,000 | $1,200,000 | 6 | 3.1 | 4994 | DETACHD | 7 |
| 4210 VIRGINIA WAY | $1,549,000 | $1,365,000 | 4 | 4.1 | 3508 | DETACHD | 58 |
| 151 3RD ST #1 | $1,499,000 | $1,475,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 3278 | CONDO | 37 |
| 2805 SOUTHSHORE BLVD | $1,300,000 | $1,553,050 | 2 | 2.1 | 2623 | DETACHD | 3 |
| 3155 UPPER DR | $1,599,900 | $1,720,000 | 4 | 3 | 3297 | DETACHD | 1 |
| 2165 RIDGE POINTE DR | $2,100,000 | $1,828,000 | 5 | 4 | 4749 | DETACHD | 29 |
| 2572 GLEN EAGLES PL | $2,595,000 | $2,300,000 | 5 | 4.2 | 6532 | DETACHD | 107 |
| 18000 EASTRIDGE LN | $2,495,000 | $2,495,000 | 4 | 4.1 | 5610 | DETACHD | 6 |
| 17575 S CRESTLINE DR | $3,500,000 | $2,925,000 | 5 | 4.2 | 7496 | DETACHD | 48 |
| 3328 LAKEVIEW BLVD | $6,398,000 | $6,175,000 | 4 | 5.1 | 6675 | DETACHD | 18 |