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Market Activity ~ Nov 12-18, 2018

Greetings Property Blotter Readers!

There are 257 homes for sale in Lake Oswego right now. People sell and buy homes all year long for a variety of reasons. Fall and winter are no exception. Last week 12 New properties entered the market, 22 moved to Pending status, and 10 were “Closed”/Sold.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

NEW on Mkt (Nov 12-18, 2018)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
48 EAGLE CREST DR 5C $279,000 2 0.2 1443 CONDO
4308 BOTTICELLI ST $409,000 3 3.1 2098 TOWNHSE
16061 WALUGA DR $500,000 1 1 676 DETACHD
19220 RED WING CT $504,900 3 2 1647 DETACHD
4596 LAMONT WAY $524,900 4 2 2236 DETACHD
137 KINGSGATE RD $549,000 3 2.1 2372 DETACHD
3857 BASS LN $650,000 3 2.1 2608 DETACHD
17079 CHERRY CREST AVE $679,000 3 2.1 3002 DETACHD
13947 MAJESTIC CT $815,000 3 3.1 2822 DETACHD
55 NORTHSHORE RD #1 $879,000 3 2 2750 CONDO
1451 GREENTREE CIR $975,000 4 3.1 2300 DETACHD
3127 DOUGLAS CIR $1,579,000 5 3.1 3870 DETACHD

PENDING SALES (Nov 12-18, 2018)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
4 TOUCHSTONE #131 $199,900 3 2.1 1351 CONDO 29
15938 QUARRY RD B-4 $215,000 2 1 991 CONDO 120
5835 CARMAN DR $399,900 3 2.1 1650 DETACHD 215
6182 SW DAWN ST $454,000 3 1.1 1300 DETACHD 24
1981 MAPLELEAF RD $499,900 4 2 2015 DETACHD 2
73 CONDOLEA WAY/Grnd $512,000 3 3 2131 CONDO 0
17802 HILLSIDE WAY $539,900 4 2.1 3026 DETACHD 177
17411 TREE TOP LN $548,000 4 3 3382 DETACHD 123
2051 WEMBLEY PARK RD $549,900 2 2 1196 DETACHD 116
939 DEVON LN $579,900 3 2 2165 DETACHD 44
5668 VICTORIA CT $719,000 4 2.1 3024 DETACHD 73
808 ELLIS AVE $725,000 3 2.1 2200 DETACHD 8
3562 UPPER DR $749,500 3 3.1 2701 DETACHD 6
5326 WESTFIELD CT $775,000 4 3.1 3259 DETACHD 40
5027 ROSEWOOD ST $874,950 4 3.1 3188 DETACHD 166
1149 CHERRY LN $937,500 3 2.2 3187 DETACHD 29
18140 PIONEER CT $995,000 4 3 2524 DETACHD 102
13575 MEADOWCREEK LN $1,199,500 4 2.1 3370 DETACHD 174
3115 DOUGLAS CIR $1,650,000 5 4.2 4592 DETACHD 93
1956 HIGHLANDS LOOP $1,849,000 5 4.1 4641 DETACHD 736
1075 CHANDLER RD $2,207,500 5 4.1 5710 DETACHD 140
4890 INDIAN CREEK CT AUCTION 4 2 2064 DETACHD 144

SOLD (Nov 12-18, 2018)

Address Opening Price Closed Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
7 SUMMIT RIDGE CT $445,000 $425,000 2 2.1 1704 ATTACHD 65
532 2ND ST $495,000 $497,000 2 2.1 1392 CONDO 6
5105 ROSEWOOD ST $549,900 $520,000 4 2 1848 DETACHD 80
4 ESSEX CT $629,000 $580,000 4 2.1 2835 DETACHD 80
5835 Ridgetop CT $625,000 $608,000 4 2.1 2375 DETACHD 197
5555 FIELDSTONE CT $785,000 $699,900 4 2.1 2712 DETACHD 84
162 BERWICK RD $850,000 $750,000 2 2 2025 DETACHD 52
4057 PFEIFER CT $949,000 $869,000 4 3.1 4265 DETACHD 60
17555 REDFERN AVE $995,000 $995,000 4 3.1 3055 DETACHD 4
17388 CEDAR RD $2,698,000 $2,632,500 4 3.1 4635 DETACHD 157

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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Spread the Cheer

Here in Lake Oswego, there are so many opportunities to spread a little cheer to those in need in our area. The Holidays are a joyous time for many, but for some it a time of struggle. I recently discovered a quote from Audrey Hepburn. “You will discover that you have two hands. One is for helping yourself and the other is for helping others.”

The City, along with Clackamas County, is sponsoring the Pillowcase Project. Drop by City Hall and pick up a beautiful, hand-made pillowcase. Then fill it with basic-needs items and perhaps a gift or two. Then return it to City Hall by December 14th. The filled pillowcases will be distributed to the needy throughout Clackamas County, including here in Lake Oswego. The pillowcase concept is such a good one because long after the gifts and toiletries have been used and enjoyed, the pillowcase will continue to be used and to remind the recipient of good memories.

Oregon Food Pantries is doing a food drive. This project has a history of feeding nearly 250,000 Oregonians, including over 100,000 children. Non-perishable food can be dropped off a City hall, the Main Fire Station (300 B Ave) or the Library throughout November and December.

The Lake Oswego Fire Department is doing a Toy Drive. Bring new, unwrapped toys to the Main Fire Station (300 B Ave), or the Library (706 Fourth St) between now and December 14th. Toys will be distributed by the Tualatin Valley Elks Lodge to families throughout the local area.

Finally, coats, blankets, and gloves are being collected by the City to help those in need. Hope Sparrow Services will distribute the clothing throughout the winter. Children’s items are needed as well as for adults. They don’t have to be brand new. Lightly used and clean are welcome. Take your donation to the South entrance of City Hall any time in November, December, and January.

I think there’s a direct connection to our personal happiness and mental well being that is improved when we help others. Thank you for being involved. Happy Thanksgiving!
Dianne

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Market Activity Nov 5-11, 2018

It’s starting to feel like the Holidays. Last week in Lake Oswego we had 11 new listings, 15 pending sales, and 7 closed/sold properties. Notice that the pending sales are still a pretty healthy number. That is because at this time of year buyers want to make an offer now to be in their new home by Christmas. This, combined with low new inventory, actually makes this a pretty good time to have your house on the market.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

New on the Market (Nov 5-11, 2018)

Address Type Price BR Baths Sq Ft
46 Cervantes Circle Condo $225,000 2 1.5 912
3964 Carman Dr Condo $339,900 2 2.5 1098
5062 Foothills Dr C7 Condo $339,900 2 2 1252
5057 Sunset Dr Attached $539,500 2 2.5 1720
4582 Trillium Woods Attached $600,000 3 2.5 1927
22 Morningview Circle Detached $635,000 3 2.5 3135
808 Ellis Ave Detached $725,000 3 2.5 2200
1820 Southshore Blvd Detached $725,000 3 3 2403
3562 Upper Dr Detached $749,500 3 3.5 2701
5736 Southwood Dr Detached $790,000 4 2.5 3000
6048 Lakeview Blvd Detached $849,000 4 2.5 2640

Pending Sales (Nov 5-11, 2018)

Address Type Price BR Baths Sq Ft CDOM
92 Galen St Condo $169,000 1 1 689 92
85 Oswego Summit Condo $219,000 2 2 1212 99
4417 Thunder Vista Ln Condo $295,000 2 2.5 2002 80
3942 Carman Dr Condo $349,900 3 2.5 1354 69
4725 Lakeview Blvd Detached $465,000 3 2 1589 6
1207 Hallinan Circle Detached $489,500 2 2 1478 6
110 Kingsgate Rd Detached $494,900 3 2.5 1669 79
4141 Chapman Way Detached $565,000 4 2.5 2138 4
5687 La Mesa Ct Detached $649,900 4 3 2518 5
767 10th St Detached $724,500 4 2 2820 99
17454 Canal Circle Detached $775,000 3 2.5 2472 149
13459 Provincial Hill Way Detached $819,900 3 2.5 2896 63
1041 Chandler Rd Detached $845,000 3 2 1782 62
2060 Indian Trail Detached $1,160,000 3 2.5 2387 30
220 Chandler Place Detached $1,250,000 3 2.5 2621 1

Sold/Closed (Nov 5-11, 2018)

Address Type List Price Sold Price Sq Ft CDOM
9 Juarez St Detached $479,900 $409,500 2570 98
1651 Woodland Terrace Detached $475,000 $425,000 2737 84
5432 Kenny St Detached $444,900 $430,000 1352 6
6123 Frost Ln Detached $650,000 $645,000 2338 24
5 Juarez St Detached $749,000 $697,000 4393 38
17407 Redfern Ave Detached $1,599,950 $1,325,000 5206 166
3150 Upper Dr Detached $2,250,000 $2,250,000 4278 1

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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Fall Harvest!

Yes, the winter chill is on, and we are moving into Harvest Mode!  Please mark your calendar for Sat, Nov 17th (this week) 10AM-3PM for the 7th Annual Reunion Farmers Market in Lake Oswego at Millennium Plaza Park ~ Get all the details, see the vendor list, and start making plans to be there!  CLICK HERE

 

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Market Activity ~ Oct 29-Nov 4, 2018

Greetings Property Blotter Readers!

There are 280 homes for sale in Lake Oswego right now. Last week 4 New properties entered the market, 6 moved to Pending status, and 12 were “Closed”/Sold.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

NEW on Mkt (Oct 29-Nov 4, 2018)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
3433 MCNARY PKWY #305 $220,000 2 2.1 1208 CONDO
209 RIDGEWAY RD $1,050,000 4 3.1 2862 DETACHD
3773 UPPER DR $1,579,000 4 2.1 3942 DETACHD
675 Iron Mountain BLVD $2,150,000 3 3.1 3377 DETACHD

PENDING SALES (Oct 29-Nov 4, 2018)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
6925 SW MONTAUK CIR / Grnd $207,000 2 1 927 CONDO 49
57 GREENRIDGE CT $312,400 2 2 1320 TOWNHSE 9
38 BRIARWOOD RD $700,000 7 2.2 2554 DETACHD 56
17401 UPPER CHERRY LN $720,000 4 3.1 3791 DETACHD 87
4100 CANAL RD $1,299,900 4 3.1 4957 DETACHD 182
943 LAKE FRONT RD $1,798,000 3 2 2246 DETACHD 175

SOLD (Oct 29-Nov 4, 2018)

Address Opening Price Closed Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
4 Touchstone STn #155 $219,900 $205,000 3 2.1 1351 CONDO 28
3954 CARMAN DR $340,000 $289,999 2 2.1 1132 CONDO 96
4674 REMBRANDT LN $429,000 $429,000 3 2.1 1561 DETACHD 44
5305 KENNY ST $425,000 $432,500 3 1 1170 DETACHD 16
1039 SPRUCE ST $549,900 $472,259 3 1.1 1486 DETACHD 97
16287 BONAIRE AVE $495,000 $495,000 2 1 1430 DETACHD 34
17721 ARBOR LN $524,700 $495,000 3 2 1479 DETACHD 41
1280 HALLINAN ST $549,000 $515,000 3 2 1500 DETACHD 50
2814 OVERLOOK DR $595,000 $532,414 4 2.1 3348 DETACHD 55
844 5TH ST $1,175,000 $1,175,000 4 3 2590 DETACHD 3
13659 WESTLAKE DR $1,350,000 $1,260,000 4 3.1 4274 DETACHD 20
18137 MEADOWLARK LN $1,399,000 $1,267,000 4 4.1 5306 DETACHD 389

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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Proud of our Fire Department

Main Fire Station
The local Fire Department is something that it is pretty easy to take for granted. It’s a bit like turning on the faucet to get fresh, clean water. You know you love and appreciate it, but it’s just not something that you think about. Well, maybe today we all need to take a moment and really think about and thank our local Fire Department.

This is because the Lake Oswego Fire Department has achieved something that only 3% of Fire Departments in the entire country have achieved, a class 2 PPC (Public Protection Classification) rating. This is a huge accomplishment.

Jean Rd fire station
This rating is given by the Insurance Service Office. This organization provides statistical information to insurance companies for the purpose of underwriting. It means that the Lake Oswego Fire Department has accomplished vigorous standards that relate to training, staffing, equipment, and planning. Water utilities (availability, infrastructure, hydrant inspection and maintenance) and 911 dispatch centers are also included. The rating is done on a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being the best.

What does this mean to residents of Lake Oswego? First of all, we can all sleep a little better at night knowing we are protected by one of the best Fire Departments in the United States. Secondly, we may all see a reduction on our home owner’s insurance. Yes, that’s right, savings. Nice!

Thank you Lake Oswego Fire Department. Thank you!
Dianne

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Market Activity Oct 22-18, 2018

Last week’s market activity in Lake Oswego had just 4 new properties come on the market. That is pretty typical as the holidays start to approach, but just 4 is fewer than I would have expected. We had 15 properties go into pending status and 20 closed sales.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

New on the Market (Oct 22-28, 2018)

Address Type Price BR Baths Sq Ft
4 Touchstone #125 Condo $214,900 2 2 984
57 Greenridge Ct Townhouse $312,400 3 3 1320
32 Wilbur St Townhouse $879,000 2 2.5 2671
13845 Amberwood Circle Detached $1,185,000 5 3 3277

Pending Sales (Oct 22-28, 2018)

Address Type Price BR Baths Sq Ft CDOM
100 Kerr Parkway #19 Condo $158,900 1 1 617 42
3942 Carman Dr Condo $359,000 3 2.5 1354 58
1425 Cedar St Detached $489,900 4 2 1669 20
17040 Fernwood Dr Detached $499,000 3 2 2399 169
5015 Rosewood St Detached $529,900 4 2 1848 80
5695 Washington Ct Detached $575,000 4 2 1708 19
4 Essex Ct Detached $589,000 4 2.5 2835 80
18028 Gimley Ct Detached $698,500 4 2.5 3454 130
1830 Cloverleaf Rd Detached $699,900 3 2.5 1857 78
2972 Vale Ct Detached $750,000 4 2.5+.5 3120 122
5772 Bay Creek Dr Detached $789,000 5 3 3242 159
17555 Redfern Ave Detached $995,000 4 3.5 3055 4
639 Carrera Ln Detached $1,275,000 5 3.5 4381 14
17512 Lake Haven Dr Detached $1,400,000 4 3.5 4643 139
2505 Glen Eagles Rd Detached $1,575,000 5 5.5 4798 2

Sold/Closed (Oct 22-28, 2018)

Address Type List Price Sold Price Sq Ft CDOM
47 Eagle Crest Dr #52 Condo $149,900 $129,900 665 89
16250 Pacific Hwy #64 Condo $249,000 $250,000 1305 4
3962 Bass Ln Detached $659,000 $327,750 2237 371
1418 Boca Ratan Dr Townhouse $375,000 $375,000 1611 25
19071 Longfellow Ave Detached $465,000 $455,000 1152 95
1196 Oxford Dr Detached $489,000 $467,500 2704 13
16800 Lakeridge Dr Detached $524,900 $481,970 2160 65
14311 Sherbrook Pl Detached $498,000 $490,000 1,702 9
775 Boca Ratan Dr Detached $599,000 $505,000 2710 113
36 Westridge Dr Detached $639,900 $580,000 2803 59
12 Juarez St Detached $749,000 $640,000 3735 132
13470 Peters Rd Attached $669,900 $655,000 2324 62
10 Morningview Ln Detached $690,000 $690,000 3848 172
4896 Hastings Dr Detached $799,900 $800,000 2785 2
5099 Lakeview Blvd Detached $849,000 $825,000 2747 84
13391 Streamside Ct Detached $985,000 $985,000 3601 18
17600 Upper Cherry Ln Detached $1,168,000 $1,055,000 3900 100
2990 Glen Eagles Rd Detached $1,190,000 $1,100,000 3787 153
624 Atwater Rd Detached $1,250,000 $1,275,000 4463 4
2090 Crest Dr Detached $1,695,000 $1,595,000 3258 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.

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News & Notes ~ Sept 2018 Data

Inventory is higher & prices have evened out a bit. Sounds like a good time to buy!  Its said that when the inventory gets to around 4.0 months, it becomes a balanced market. We’re not *quite* there, yet, but it is a leveling-out market now for sure, and fall is always a great time to buy anyway ; )

Here is your look at the most recent data for the entire Portland area (Sept) and how Lake Oswego fits in to this picture just below:

  • According to the RMLS Market Action Report for the Portland Metro Area, September, 2018:
    • There were 3,606 New Listings in September 2018 which was down slightly at  1.0% from September of 2017’s 3,644, and also down 14.4% from the previous month/August of 2018’s total of 4,214 .
    • At 2,272, September Closed Sales fell  14.6% from September 2017’s 2,660, and is also down 23.4 % from the previous month/August 2018’s total of 2,967.
    • September’s Pending Sales (accepted offers), at 2,471 were cooler at 9.5% down from Sept of 2017’s 2,730, and 10.5% down as well from the previous month/August 2018’s total of  2,760.
    • The Average Sale Price in September of $447,800 was up $21,100 from September 2017’s $426,700, and down from the previous month/August 2018’s $462,400 by $14,600.   

Neighborhoods: September’s Average Sale Price + 12-month Appreciation :

  • North Portland:  $416,300              5.7%   (Aug 403,000)
  • NE Portland:  $433,700                   3.8%   (Aug 468,800)
  • SE Portland:  $420,200                   6.9%   (Aug 427,500)
  • Gresham/Troutdale:   $352,200     9.5%   (Aug 360,000)
  • Milwaukie/Clackamas:  $437,400  5.0%   (Aug 444,000)
  • Oregon City/Canby:   $404,300      6.5%   (Aug 436,000)
  • Lake Oswego/West Linn:$627,000 3.4%   (Aug 745,100)
  • West Portland:    $631,700             3.4%   (Aug 646,200)
  • NW Wash County:  $486,200          3.8%   (Aug 557,900)
  • Beaverton/Aloha:     $402,800       7.7%   (Aug 406,600)
  • Tigard/Wilsonville:   $466,900       7.9%   (Aug 466,100)
  • Hillsboro/Forest Grove: $393,200  6.7%   (Aug 386,900)

LAKE OSWEGO:

The combined areas of Lake Oswego and West Linn  for  the month of September 2018 reported:

    •  507 Active Listings   (Aug 510)
    •  183 New Listings     (Aug 251)
    •  122 Pending Sales  (Aug 150)
    •  141 Closed Sales      (Aug 156)
    • Average Sale Price for September: $627,000  (Aug 745,100)
      • 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.
    •  61 Average Days on the Market   (Aug 58)
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Market Activity ~ Oct 15-21.2018

Greetings Property Blotter Readers!

There are 305 homes for sale in Lake Oswego right now. Last week 16 New properties entered the market, 10 moved to Pending status, and 13 were “Closed”/Sold.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

NEW on Mkt (Oct 15-21, 2018)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
4 TOUCHSTONE #131 $199,900 3 2.1 1351 CONDO
4342 BOTTICELLI ST / Grnd $395,000 2 2.1 2285 CONDO
112 TOUCHSTONE TER $399,000 3 2.1 1952 TOWNHSE
4514 LOWER DR, B3 $409,900 3 2.1 1644 CONDO
668 MCVEY AVE #36 $418,000 2 1 852 CONDO
6182 SW DAWN ST $469,000 3 1.1 1300 DETACHD
17043 CRESTVIEW DR $539,500 4 2.1 2303 DETACHD
1508 PINE ST $579,900 4 3 2300 DETACHD
6414 FROST ST $597,900 3 2.1 2205 DETACHD
5262 ROSEWOOD ST $650,000 3 2 2275 DETACHD
15213 CANDLEWOOD CT $749,900 4 2.1 2784 DETACHD
828 8TH ST $1,169,000 3 3.1 2839 DETACHD
4146 Lakeview BLVD $1,500,000 4 3.1 3279 DETACHD
4620 Dogwood DR $1,595,000 4 3.1 3550 DETACHD
17129 KELOK RD $1,695,000 4 2.1 2896 DETACHD
2322 KNAUS RD $1,998,000 4 3.2 5087 DETACHD

PENDING SALES (Oct 15-21, 2018)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
47 EAGLE CREST DR #31 $167,900 2 1 1009 CONDO 154
202 CERVANTES / Grnd $205,000 2 2 890 CONDO 193
9 JUAREZ ST $449,900 4 3.1 2570 DETACHD 98
1425 CEDAR ST $489,900 4 2 1669 DETACHD 8
532 2ND ST $495,000 2 2.1 1392 CONDO 6
6122 CARMAN DR $539,900 4 2 1508 DETACHD 52
5670 CHARLES CIR $795,000 4 2.1 2968 DETACHD 102
16021 PARELIUS CIR $919,000 4 2.1 4075 DETACHD 6
18650 STAFFORD RD $1,100,000 4 2.1 2840 DETACHD 67
3150 UPPER DR $2,250,000 5 5 5071 DETACHD 1

SOLD (Oct 15-21, 2018)

Address Opening Price Closed Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
15938 QUARRY RD, A1 $219,900 $215,000 2 1 996 CONDO 3
1218 LAUREL ST $449,000 $400,000 4 2 1485 DETACHD 73
17310 CANYON DR $649,000 $545,000 5 3 2716 DETACHD 106
145 DEL PRADO ST $624,900 $600,000 3 2 2137 DETACHD 25
14 OTHELLO ST $625,000 $620,000 4 2.1 2538 DETACHD 183
2013 RIDGEWOOD RD $901,000 $660,870 4 2.1 3181 DETACHD 79
5561 KILCHURN AVE $799,888 $732,500 4 2.1 2803 DETACHD 63
19330 River Run DR $814,900 $765,000 4 4 3786 DETACHD 162
13613 PROVINCIAL HILL WAY $1,075,000 $999,500 5 3.1 4327 DETACHD 171
13589 ROGERS RD $1,099,950 $1,040,000 4 4 3302 DETACHD 123
3487 LAKE GROVE AVE $1,275,000 $1,220,000 4 3.1 3473 DETACHD 27
2812 Lakeview BLVD $2,500,000 $1,706,250 3 2 2566 DETACHD 349
3434 LAKEVIEW BLVD $6,988,000 $6,700,000 5 5.1 7102 DETACHD 44

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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All About Shopping in and Near LO

One of the things that Linda and I try to do with this blog is give helpful information about Lake Oswego. It occurred to me that one of the kinda significant things that may be important as you consider where to live, is how easy or difficult it is to shop in the area. So here is my run down of what it is like when you live in Lake Oswego.

I am going to divide the lake into two sides, the East side that is along the Willamette River and the West side that is near I-5.

On the East side there are two large grocery stores. Safeway on A Avenue and Whole Foods Market 365. For shopping for clothing and household goods there is Millenium Plaza which contains numerous boutiques and restaurants. The Lake Theater is on the East side for first-run movies and the Farmer’s Market is on the East side at Millinium Plaza Park on Saturdays May to October. If you need to make a larger purchase, say for a ladder or new furniture, you are going to drive to the West side of LO and the outskirts of town in the communities of Tigard and Tualatin.

There is significantly more shopping on the West side. There are 4 grocery stores, Safeway, Zupans, New Seasons and Trader Joes. Just outside of the city limits in the communities of Tigard and Tualatin are Costce, Winco, Office Depot, Home Depot and Bridgeport Village. Bridgeport Village was recently named by the Oregonian as Oregon’s best shopping center. It’s what’s called a “lifestyle mall”. The idea is that you park your car and then stroll through a village of shops and restaurants. Most of the stores are National chains such as Tommy Bahama, Sephora, and Soft Surroundings.

Prior to living in Lake Oswego I lived in the Sellwood area of Southeast Portland. Shopping was not easy from that location. It required about a 15 minute drive to get to a decent size grocery store. After living with inconvenience, I just really appreciate how easy it is from Lake Oswego.

I hope you found this helpful. As always, thanks for reading!
Dianne