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

Lake Oswego Open Houses for March 14, 2010

The RMLS is promoting a boat load of open houses for this Sunday in LO. It’s going to be a lovely day with spring weather and lots of sunshine. So I hope you are able to get out and see some of these houses. Of the 39 homes being held open, 8 are condos, 1 is a townhouse, 4 are detached houses priced under $400,000, and 9 are priced at over one million dollars. Whew!

I want to invite you to come to my open house. I will be holding open 211 Oswego Summit from noon to 3pm. This is a gorgeous, one-level condo with sweeping mountain and city views. Priced at $229,900, with 2 big bedrooms and 2 full baths, it is a very affordable way to live in Lake Oswego. There are NO STAIRS and there is a single-car garage with an opener for easy entry on rainy days. I am just very proud of this property and I think you will see why. Plus, I’d love to meet you!

Here is the full list of this Sunday’s opens:

Address List Price # BR # BTHS Total SF Prop Type Open
4 TOUCHSTONE $129,000 2 2 984 CONDO 12 to 3
211 OSWEGO SMT $229,900 2 2 1,506 CONDO 12 to 3
4340 BOTTICELLI ST $239,900 3 3.1 2,098 CONDO 1 to 3
5055 Foothills DR $265,000 3 2 1,252 CONDO 1 to 3
5056 FOOTHILLS DR $269,000 2 2 1,252 CONDO 1 to 3
1723 CONIFER DR $312,950 3 2 1,602 DETACHD 12 to 3
2320 GLEN HAVEN RD $319,900 3 1.1 1,346 DETACHD 1 to 4
4310 SILVER CT $339,000 2 3.1 1,996 CONDO 12:30 to 3:30
3056 WEMBLEY PARK RD 339000 3 2 2,600 DETACHD 1 to 4
3269 PHYLLIS CT 349900 3 1.2 1,711 DETACHD 1 to 4
15 CHURCHILL DOWNS 375000 4 2 2,014 DETACHD 1 to 4
12402 27TH PL 375000 3 2 1,992 DETACHD 1 to 4
17763 MARDEE AVE 399500 5 3 2,300 DETACHD 1:30 to 3:30
119 3RD ST 399900 3 2 1,204 CONDO 2 to 4
15655 TWIN FIR RD 437000 3 2 2,095 DETACHD 1 to 3
5475 WILLOW CT 479900 3 2.1 2,438 ATTACHD 1 to 3
2705 SW ORCHARD HILL LN 499350 3 2.1 2,841 DETACHD 1 to 4
17802 HILLSIDE WAY 514998 4 2.1 2,965 DETACHD 1 to 3
14584 PFEIFER WAY 559000 3 2 2,600 DETACHD 3 to 5
33 MORNINGVIEW CIR 574900 3 2.1 2,737 DETACHD 2 to 4
19288 SW Megly CT 579900 5 3 3,594 DETACHD 1 to 5
815 COUNTRY COMMONS LN 595000 4 3 2,376 DETACHD 2 to 3:30
5218 WESTFIELD CT 699500 4 2.1 3,125 DETACHD 1 to 4
17645 OAK MEADOW LN 699900 4 2.1 3,510 DETACHD 12 to3
1015 SW SOUTHSHORE BLVD 789000 4 3 3,522 DETACHD 2:30 to 4
282 GREENWOOD RD 799500 3 2.1 2,538 DETACHD 1 to 4
1633 MAPLE ST 848500 3 3 3,405 DETACHD 1 to 3
17896 SW KELOK RD 974500 5 5 4,323 DETACHD 12:45 to 2:15
8 DOVER WAY 999000 6 4.2 6,244 DETACHD 1 to 3
18222 SIENA DR 1088000 6 4.1 3,800 DETACHD 1 to 3
18209 SIENA DR 1178950 5 3.1 3,839 DETACHD 1 to 3
17464 RIDGEVIEW LN 1199950 4 3.1 4,407 DETACHD 1 to 3
1808 RIDGE POINTE DR 1269000 5 4.1 4,155 DETACHD 1 to 3
18246 BELLA TERRA DR 1294000 4 3.1 4,196 DETACHD 1 to 3
664 OAK MEADOW DR 1299950 4 3.1 4,198 DETACHD 1 to 3
657 OAK MEADOW DR 1349950 4 3.1 4,371 DETACHD 1 to 3
17364 RIDGEVIEW CT 1399950 4 3.1 4,436 DETACHD 1 to 3
2572 GLEN EAGLES PL 2395000 5 4.2 6,490 DETACHD 1 to 3
4962 BILFORD LN 429900 3 2.1 DETACHD 1 to 3

Have a great weekend, Dianne

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

Open Houses in Lake Oswego for 2/28/2010

This Sunday there are 24 houses being promoted to be hold open, according to the Realtor’s Multiple Listing Service:

Address List Price # BR # BTHS Total SF Prop Type Open
4000 CARMAN DR $160,000 2 2 1,100 CONDO 1 to 4
5373 LAKEVIEW BLVD $329,500 3 1 2,176 DETACHD 1 to4
5299 LAKEVIEW BLVD $379,900 4 2.1 2,165 DETACHD 12 to 2
624 LIVINGOOD LN $380,000 4 3 2,596 DETACHD 1 to 3
119 3RD ST $399,900 3 2 1,204 CONDO 1 to 4
13448 AUBURN CT $474,900 3 2.1 2,535 ATTACHD 1 to 3
5475 WILLOW CT $479,900 3 2.1 2,438 ATTACHD 1 to 3
7 MOUNTAIN VIEW LN $659,500 5 2.1 3,324 DETACHD 1 to 4
15915 WALUGA DR 669000 3 2.1 2,939 DETACHD 2 to 4
5218 WESTFIELD CT 699500 4 2.1 3,125 DETACHD 1 to 4
17110 LOWENBERG TER 799000 4 2.1 2,678 DETACHD 1 to 3
17281 LOWENBERG TER 884900 4 3.1 3,386 DETACHD 1 to 3
17154 LOWENBERG TER 889900 5 3.1 3,497 DETACHD 1 to 3
14480 KRUSE OAKS BLVD 895000 4 3.1 4,661 DETACHD 10 to 2
17896 SW KELOK RD 990000 5 5 4,323 DETACHD 2 to 3:45
18222 SIENA DR 1088000 6 4.1 3,800 DETACHD 1 to 3
18209 SIENA DR 1178950 5 3.1 3,839 DETACHD 1 to 3
17464 RIDGEVIEW LN 1199950 4 3.1 4,407 DETACHD 1 to 3
1808 RIDGE POINTE DR 1269000 5 4.1 4,155 DETACHD 1 to 3
18246 BELLA TERRA DR 1294000 4 3.1 4,196 DETACHD 1 to 3
664 OAK MEADOW DR 1299950 4 3.1 4,198 DETACHD 1 to 3
657 OAK MEADOW DR 1349950 4 3.1 4,371 DETACHD 1 to 3
17364 RIDGEVIEW CT 1399950 4 3.1 4,436 DETACHD 1 to 3
2572 GLEN EAGLES PL 2395000 5 4.2 6,490 DETACHD 1 to 3

Have a great weekend!

Lake Oswego Market Trends

I thought it would be interesting to do a couple of snap shots of various price points in the Lake Oswego real estate market. These each cover all listing/sold activity for the last six months and are divided into value ranges. These are for single-family, detached homes and are all located in the 97034 and 97035 zip codes.  Click on any of the graphs to see a larger, easier-to-read version:

Houses priced from $200,000 to $400,000

  • 166 were offered for sale
  • 88 sold
  • There is currently a listing inventory of 6.3 month
  • The average sales price was $324,773
  • Among the sold homes, the CDOM (cumulative days on the market) averaged 129 days

Houses priced from $400,000 to $600,000

  • 156 were offered for sale
  • 71 sold
  • There is currently a listing inventory of 10.7 months
  • The average sales price was $480,964
  • Average cumulative days on the market to sell was 165 days

Houses priced from $600,000 to $800,000

  • 76 were offered for sale
  • 36 sold
  • There is currently an inventory of 10.7 months
  • The average sales price was $701,924
  • Cumulative days on the market to sell was 234

Houses priced from $800,000 to $1,200,000

  • 76 were offered for sale
  • 30 sold
  • There is an inventory of 17.2 months
  • Average sales price was $947,899
  • Cumulative days on the market to sell was 373 days

Homes priced $1,200,000 to $2,200,000

  • 52 were offered for sale
  • 16 sold
  • There is a 24.5 month inventory
  • Average sales price was $1,552,281
  • Cumulative days on the market was 323

I like these little snap shots.  It allows you to visually see the market.  It is very apparent that the first-time-home buyer tax credit that was originally supposed to expire in November had a big impact on the less expensive homes (we will probably see something similar this April with the extension).  It’s also very easy to see that less expensive homes sell more easily than more expensive homes.  Cumulative days on the market in the expensive homes is out and out ugly.

One reason for doing this post, this week, was so that I could play with the new statistics function being offered to Realtors by the RMLS.  Our local multiple listing service was the first in the entire United States to go completely web-based about 8 years ago.  Since then they have continued to push the functions of the website and the new statistics function is the latest enhancement.  It still has some limitations, but it is really cool.  Linda and I can now take snap shots of pretty much any part of the market, depending on what our clients needs are, and produce these spiffy graphs and statistics.  Besides being fun, I think it’s going to be extremely helpful.

I hope you found something useful in the information presented today.  If you have any other areas of the market you’d like studied or questions you’d like answered, just let us know.

Dianne

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

Featured Property: 211 Oswego Summit

Newly listed, this home should be at the top of your list if you are considering buying a condo in Lake Oswego. Priced at $229,900, it is a spacious 2 bedroom, 2 full-bath home that has been recently updated. It is immaculate with all new windows, crown moldings, and walnut floors.

This property is on the top floor and at the end of the building. So it is very, very private and very, very quiet. It is also all on one level with an elevator, so there are absolutely zero stairs. It also has an over-sized, one-car garage that is 13×20 feet. The garage is just a few steps from the elevator. So access to your condo is both easy and convenient and you are covered and out of the weather the entire time.

The rooms in this condo are large. The master bedroom is 17×12 and the living room is 21×14. The master has a huge walk-in closet and its own full bath. The living room has a wood-burning fireplace and a deck that goes the entire length of the room.

Did I mention the view? There are spectacular views of SW Portland looking towards the city as well as Mt. St. Helens. Seriously, this is a lot of value for the money without there being a gorgeous view. Then add in the fact that every single day you get to live on top of the world and you have found one great place to live.

This condo is located in Mt. Park on the Western edge of Lake Oswego. Mt. Park is one of the first planned developments in the United States. It features 15 miles of walking paths, tennis, basketball, swimming, weight rooms, exercise classes and a gorgeous rec center that can be used for meetings and receptions.

Here are some of the numbers:
Priced at $229,900
1506 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths
HOA fees are $361 a month (includes 2 pools, weight room, water, sewer, and garbage) and $207 every 6 months to Mt. Park
taxes are just $2799 per year
The condo was built in 1981 and it has recently been remodeled inside.
The complex is extremely well cared for with gorgeous landscaping and all buildings in excellent condition.

I would love to have the opportunity to show you this property in person. Do not hesitate to give me a call to make an appointment. I can be reached via phone at 503-803-6298 or via e-mail at jdgregoire@earthlink.net

Thanks for taking the time to hear about this fabulous property!
—Dianne

Lake Oswego Open Houses ~ Sunday, Feb 7, 2010

Even on SuperBowl Sunday there are properties Open in Lake Oswego… including Dianne’s on Oswego Summit.  Stop by and say hello!

Here are the Open Houses in Lake Oswego according to RMLS:

Address L/Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type Open
1950 BONNIEBRAE DR $189,900 2 1.1 1056 ATTCHD 1-3PM
211 OSWEGO SMT $229,900 2 2 1506 CONDO 12=3PM
2245 GLEN HAVEN RD $379,000 3 1.1 1276 DETCHD 12-4PM
2688 RIVENDELL RD $745,000 4 3 3720 DETCHD 1-4PM

Open Houses for January 31, 2010

There are 28 open houses being advertised via the RMLS for Lake Oswego this Sunday:

Address List Price # BR # BTHS Total SF Prop Type Open
59 GALEN ST $94,950 1 1 550 CONDO 1 to 3
100 LEONARD ST $264,900 2 2 1,364 CONDO 1:30 to 4
5373 LAKEVIEW BLVD $329,500 3 1 2,176 DETACHD 2 to 4
15965 INVERURIE RD $385,000 4 2 1,915 DETACHD 1 to 3
119 3RD ST $399,900 3 2 1,204 CONDO 1 to 4
3075 ROYCE WAY $430,000 4 3.1 3,667 DETACHD 1 to 4
4955 GALEN ST $435,000 3 2.1 1,887 DETACHD 1 to 4
13448 AUBURN CT $474,900 3 2.1 2,535 ATTACHD 1 to 3
2705 SW ORCHARD HILL LN 499350 3 2.1 2,841 DETACHD 1 to 4
73 TANGLEWOOD DR 499500 4 3.1 4,254 DETACHD 1 to 4
4605 CHELSEA LN 649000 4 2.1 3,411 DETACHD 1 to 3
15915 WALUGA DR 669000 3 2.1 2,939 DETACHD 1 to4
520 C AVE 745000 4 4 3,242 ATTACHD 1 to 2:30
540 C AVE 749000 4 3.1 3,539 ATTACHD 1 to 2:30
17110 LOWENBERG TER 799000 4 2.1 2,678 DETACHD 12 to 3
17281 LOWENBERG TER 884900 4 3.1 3,386 DETACHD 12 to 3
17154 LOWENBERG TER 889900 5 3.1 3,497 DETACHD 12 to 3
12439 SW 22ND AVE 949900 4 3.1 4,118 DETACHD 12 to 4
17896 SW KELOK RD 990000 5 5 4,323 DETACHD 1:30 to 3:30
18222 SIENA DR 1088000 6 4.1 3,800 DETACHD 1 to 3
18143 SIENA DR 1197000 5 4.1 4,152 DETACHD 1 to 3
1808 RIDGE POINTE DR 1269000 5 4.1 4,155 DETACHD 1 to 3
18246 BELLA TERRA DR 1294000 4 3.1 4,196 DETACHD 1 to 3
664 OAK MEADOW DR 1299950 4 3.1 4,198 DETACHD 1 to3
657 OAK MEADOW DR 1349950 4 3.1 4,371 DETACHD 1 to3
17364 RIDGEVIEW CT 1399950 4 3.1 4,436 DETACHD 1 to 3
13961 KNAUS RD 2250000 4 4.2 6,614 DETACHD 3 to 4:30
2572 GLEN EAGLES PL 2395000 5 4.2 6,490 DETACHD 1 to 3

Have a great weekend!

Broker’s Tour in L.O.~Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010

I thought I’d bring you along with Dianne and I to see some of what was on Brokers’ Tour Tuesday in Lake Oswego.

What do we DO on tour??? Well, we check out properties that are new on the market or that have had a major change such as remodeling work or price reductions. We also enjoy visiting with each other & learning more about the properties (this is a great way to find out material information that is not included on the listing sheet), and you should know that Realtors LOVE to eat on tour! Usually we’ve been at meetings all morning and are ravenous by the time we get out to tour.  Dianne calls it the Pavlov Response… she postulates that even when we don’t tour, we automatically get hungry on Tuesdays at 11:00…  I think she’s right!

I was not able to post everything we saw on Tuesday, but I’ve got quite a bit to show you… Let’s get going! (all photos used with permission ~ remember that you can enlarge any photo by clicking on it)

We headed over to Westridge to 51 Hillshire Dr., to visit a custom contemporary home set up above the road and surrounded by luscious landscaping, giving it peaceful views out the many bright windows.  We were met by Debbie Todd who answered questions and showed us around with warmth and hospitality. This one is stately, with 4306 SF, 4 bedrooms, a formal but open entry, master suite on the main floor, high vaulted ceilings, hardwoods, great room with gorgeous kitchen (yes, that’s Dianne in the kitchen), fireplace and access to the spa/patio area (also accessible from the spacious master).  Daylight basement offers pool table area, 1/2 bath, media area, and a beautiful wet bar.  Three bedrooms are upstairs (one non-conforming). The flow of this home is so elegant, and the feel so open and peaceful… I would highly recommend a look.  This one is set & ready to welcome it’s new owners with style & comfort from day one.

From Westridge we drove to 2057 Summit Dr  in Summit Heights where the neighborhood is nestled up the graceful slope from Lake Oswego. This particular home is a totally remodeled 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath 1975 Craftsman with panache. I mean, this home shouts easy, comfortable living from the street as you enter the circular drive.  It is just a ‘superstar’ sitting there waiting for the perfect occupants. Set back a ways from the road, we meandered up the walk and were met by Susy Darm, another charming local Realtor with tons of information about the property to share. It is 4589 SF on a .45 acre lot overlooking the lake with beautiful views from the upper deck & grand master bedroom.  The outdoor living options begin with the main level deck that wraps from the porch around to the side… vaulted with forest views & accessible from the kitchen and dining areas.  Did I mention the kitchen?  Let’s just say stunning slab granite, Dacor Pro stove, Sub Zero, Viking, alder cabinets, and an open/airy feel.  The great room is wired for surround sound, there are three fireplaces, one of which boasts an alluring river pebble fascia. I could go on & on… media & game room, stellar bathrooms… but really, this one needs to be seen in person.

Leaving Susy, we decided to finish up our tour with the new construction  home at 567 6th Street in First Addition. We walked through this one about a month or two ago when it was in full building mode… we gingerly stepped through the home being careful not to trip and trying to visualize the finished result.  It was fun to see the transformation yesterday.  Shari Newman met us in the beautiful kitchen featuring one of my favorites… Carrera Marble for back-splash.  It offers 2568 SF of brand new home, with 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths.  Floors are luxurious, dark hardwoods. Bathrooms feature granite and elegant fixtures & finishes.  The generous master is conveniently located on the main level. Upstairs also opens to three more bedrooms, one of which has high ceilings and could probably also be used as a game or media room.  Little touches than really shine include the brass gutters, and slatted wood ceilings on the front porch.  Style.

Well, that wraps up our Broker’s Tour for this week.  Hope it was fun tagging along with us! We’re always here to take a call & show you property if you find something that “speaks” to you.

If this is making you want to tour yourself, I’ll be holding 371 6th St. Open on Sunday in Lake Oswego from 2:00 – 4:00 PM.  This is a sweet 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath custom rowhouse in First Addition. C’mon down! We can chat.

Very Best,

Linda

You may reach me at:  503 318 2116