It sure does feel like a holiday weekend when I see just 4 houses being held open in Lake Oswego this Sunday. Make the most of it and get out to see some houses!
People's Choice 2011, "August Trunk" The community of Lake Oswego loves art in a big way. In 1999 the Arts Council of Lake Oswego was founded as a non-profit to ensure the continuing support of art in the town, and one of their big accomplishments has been the Gallery Without Walls. The Gallery Without Walls consists of sculpture that is loaned to the community for a 2-year period. While it is on display it is offered for sale. At the end of the 2-year period the community votes on their favorite sculpture and the “People’s Choice” sculpture is purchased and added to the city’s permanent collection.
"Vincent" by Keith JellumOver the years this has allowed the city to acquire some wonderful art work that is displayed throughout town. There are currently about 60 sculptures that make up the art work on loan as well as the permanent collection. In driving around town, I have been enjoying the 15 new sculptures that were installed in July.
"Zen Beacon" by Thor MyhreIf you would like a tour of the pieces with the aid of a knowledgeable guide, private tours can be arranged by calling the Arts Council at 503.675.3738. You can also get a free phone app for your iphone by going to the Apple App Store and searching for L.O. Art tour. For your Smartphone go to www.artscouncillo.org/tour
And if you love art and want to get involved with the Arts Council, they are always looking for volunteers. Please call Cheryl Brock at 503.675.3738.
To view the “People’s Choice” collection, click here.
"Jazz Drummer" by Mary Ann BakerI really do believe that art enriches our lives in both subtle and profound ways. Even on one of those more difficult days, a piece of art will bring a smile to my face. And on glorious days, it just makes the day all the more enjoyable. I love art. I am so happy to live in a community that shares that love.
There were 21 New properties entering the market, 17 in Pending status, and 11 marked as Sold during the last week according to RMLS. 5 out of the 11 Sold were priced at over one million.
See below for further details:
NEWLY LISTED (August 22-28 2011)
Address
List Price
# Beds
# Baths
Total SF
Prop Type
99 OSWEGO SMT
$89,900
2
1.1
1116
CONDO
48 EAGLE CREST DR 3B
$134,900
2
2
1489
CONDO
87 OSWEGO SMT
$179,900
2
1.1
1116
CONDO
16546 BONAIRE AVE
$219,900
3
1
1064
DETACHD
4342 SUNSET DR
$224,900
2
2
1055
DETACHD
8 WHEATHERSTONE
$239,950
2
2.1
1692
ATTACHD
16430 LAKE FOREST BLVD
$249,999
4
1
1342
DETACHD
55 NORTHSHORE RD
$279,000
1
1
1574
ATTACHD
55 NORTHSHORE RD
$289,000
1
1
1554
CONDO
16700 GARY LN
$319,000
3
2.1
1529
DETACHD
1260 LARCH ST
$339,500
3
2.1
2310
DETACHD
48 AQUINAS ST
$375,000
4
2
2635
DETACHD
1050 SUNNINGDALE RD
$375,000
3
1.2
1616
DETACHD
14331 SHERBROOK PL
$397,950
3
2
1475
DETACHD
4667 WINTHROP CT
$509,000
4
2.1
2235
DETACHD
197 FURNACE ST
$535,000
2
2.1
2091
CONDO
2370 PALISADES CREST DR
$849,000
4
3.1
4445
DETACHD
17930 BLUE HERON DR
$899,000
5
4.1
5069
DETACHD
17655 KELOK RD
$979,000
3
2
1820
DETACHD
18253 SIENA DR
$1,149,000
5
4
4310
DETACHD
17255 CANAL CIR
$1,200,000
5
4
4256
DETACHD
PENDING SALES (August 22-28, 2011)
Address
List Price
# Beds
# Baths
Total SF
Prop Type
CDOM
86 KINGSGATE RD F103
$70,000
2
2
849
CONDO
40
86 KINGSGATE RD F106
$77,900
2
2
849
CONDO
867
582 S STATE ST
$115,000
2
1
752
CONDO
133
222 RIDGEWAY RD
$127,500
2
1
756
CONDO
19
908 LAKE FRONT RD
$229,000
3
1
1398
DETACHD
3
16443 LAKE FOREST BLVD
$239,900
3
2
1474
DETACHD
47
839 F AVE
$240,000
3
1
1516
DETACHD
8
5139 TUALATA LN
$257,900
3
2
1524
DETACHD
6
5368 TREE ST
$269,000
3
2.1
1850
DETACHD
121
17653 SCHALIT WAY
$299,900
3
2
1463
DETACHD
10
1162 LAKE SHORE RD
$349,000
2
1.1
1248
DETACHD
548
312 4TH ST
$399,000
2
2.1
1731
ATTACHD
101
5530 BAY CREEK DR
$499,900
4
2.1
2958
DETACHD
12
17981 MEADOWLARK LN
$529,900
3
2.1
3250
DETACHD
120
4158 CASEY CT
$719,000
4
2.1
3385
DETACHD
392
13074 SW KNAUS RD
$899,000
5
3.1
4244
DETACHD
25
2936 SW LAKEVIEW BLVD
$1,888,000
5
3.1
4179
DETACHD
85
SOLD (August 22-28, 2011)
Address
O/Price
Close Price
# Beds
# Baths
Total SF
Prop Type
CDOM
3684 RED CEDAR WAY
$269,900
$255,000
3
2.1
1830
DETACHD
308
2701 GLEN HAVEN RD
$375,000
$361,735
2
2
3134
DETACHD
356
29 DEL PRADO ST
$384,900
$384,900
4
2
2972
DETACHD
10
45 MORNINGVIEW CIR
$475,000
$460,000
3
2.1
2505
DETACHD
7
10 MORNINGVIEW CIR
$519,900
$495,000
4
2.1
2850
DETACHD
43
2400 DELLWOOD DR
$549,900
$525,000
4
3
3180
DETACHD
875
590 OAK MEADOW DR
$1,190,000
$1,050,000
4
4.1
4584
DETACHD
73
1780 RIDGECREST DR
$1,200,000
$1,100,000
4
2.1
2694
DETACHD
47
1870 CREST DR
$1,450,000
$1,210,000
4
3.1
4598
DETACHD
137
3258 LAKEVIEW BLVD
$1,795,000
$1,600,000
3
4.1
4235
DETACHD
33
13961 KNAUS RD
$1,999,000
$1,700,000
4
4.2
6614
DETACHD
583
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
The kids are getting ready for school, and even though Lake Oswego has such fantastic schools and we love them so much…. you can hear the sighs and see the minivans hitting the road packed to the gills, and last-minute weekend trips to the coast or elsewhere taking precedence over “normal life”. Here in Lake Oswego, we are taking advantage of every last minute of precious summertime, and we hope that you are too!
Last week 13 homes were put onto the market for sale in Lake Oswego, 10 homes accepted offers and became pending, and 12 homes closed escrow to be fully sold.
See below for further details:
NEWLY LISTED (August 15-21, 2011)
Address
Type
Price
Sq FT
BR
Baths
4390 Sunset Dr
Detached
$197,500
942
3
1
839 F Ave
Detached
$240,000
1516
3
1
5139 Tualata Ln
Detached
$257,900
1524
3
2
5051 Tualata Ln
Detached
$369,900
1591
4
2
4403 Oakridge Rd Lot 21
Attached
$399,900
2004
3
2.5
1193 Troon Rd
Detached
$415,000
2558
3
2.5
15200 Lily Bay Ct
Detached
$488,000
3260
4
2.5
17930 Meadowlark Ln
Detached
$525,000
3300
4
4
48 Becket St
Detached
$525,000
2485
3
2.5
18009 Braeden Ct
Detached
$639,000
3224
4
2.5
2941 Westview Circle
Detached
$689,000
3075
5
2.5
15468 Boones Way
Detached
749,000
2425
4
2.5
1647 Englewood Dr
Detached
$1,595,000
4101
4
5
PENDING SALES (August 15-21, 2011)
Address
Type
Price
Sq Ft
BR
Baths
CDOM
5225 Jean Rd #307
Condo
$156,900
1100
2
2
210
13985 Sundeleaf Dr
Detached
$279,000
1278
3
2
83
5795 Langford Ln
Detached
$349,500
1687
2
2
9
17737 Overlook Circle
Detached
$359,900
2250
4
2.5
65
2360 Greentree Rd
Detached
$379,900
2211
3
2.5
139
17095 Rebecca Ln
Detached
$379,900
2350
4
3
84
605 4th St
Detached
$525,000
1880
4
3
30
17682 Marylbrook Dr
Detached
$529,900
3799
4
2.5
339
19 Juarez St
Detached
$550,000
3584
3
2.5
169
3168 Douglas Circle
Detached
$899,900
4331
4
3.5
0
SOLD (August 15-21, 2011)
Address
Orig. Price
Sold Price
Type
Sq Ft
CDOM
322 Cervantes
$99,990
$99,900
Condo
832
57
668 McVey Ave #74
$145,000
$145,000
Condo
636
139
5 Britten Ct
$235,000
$225,000
Attached
1394
57
1981 Mapleleaf Rd
$320,000
$300,000
Detached
2015
38
518 5th St
$369,000
$305,000
Detached
1426
150
4398 Glacier Lily St
$425,000
$318,500
Detached
2936
127
2825 Vale Ct
$417,000
$401,000
Detached
2304
31
18132 Westview Dr
$620,000
$500,000
Detached
3871
471
17645 Oak Meadow Ln
$510,000
$515,000
Detached
3510
392
5115 Denton Dr
$719,000
$665,000
Detached
3069
99
528 7th St
$999,999
$950,000
Detached
3678
90
1954 Egan Way
$1,050,000
$950,000
Detached
3748
323
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
Taking advantage of the beautiful weekend, Sunday will be a great day to get out and see any and all of the 31 houses being held open in Lake Oswego. Enjoy!
One of the perceptions that I work to address here at the blotter is that Lake Oswego is a community of the wealthy and the rich. Yes, we have more than the average number of million dollar houses. But we also have homes that are less expensive and even people who are struggling with homelessness. We are a diverse community with diverse needs.
In 1998 six churches in Lake Oswego formed the Lake Oswego Transitional Shelter Ministry to address homelessness. The first shelter was opened in 2001 at the Lake Oswego United Church of Christ, and a second shelter was opened a few years later at the United Methodist Church. Both shelters are supported by all of the churches involved which also includes Church of Christ, Scientist, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic, Christ Episcopal, Lake Grove Presbyterian, and Our Savior’s Lutheran.
The shelters provide housing to families for 3 to 6 months while they get on their feet after whatever brought them to homelessness. Families are pre-screened by Clackamas County Social Services and the Annie Ross House Outreach Program. They are aided by counselors who help them to find employment and break the cycle of homelessness. Volunteers from the churches involved drop in daily to provide a ride, a listening ear, and when needed, advice.
Over the years that I have lived in Lake Oswego I have known people who struggled to keep food on the table and who lived economically on the edge. This community is not just a community of the wealthy. It really is a cross section of humanity. I am proud that within the community there are programs to aid those in need.
There were 13 New properties entering the market, 22 in Pending status, and 7 marked as Sold during the last week according to RMLS.
See below for further details:
NEWLY LISTED (August 8-14, 2011)
Address
List Price
# Beds
# Baths
Total SF
Prop Type
18523 HALLBERG CT
$268,000
3
1.1
1300
DETACHD
16890 CORTEZ CT
$299,500
4
3
2016
DETACHD
17653 SCHALIT WAY
$299,900
3
2
1463
DETACHD
5795 LANGFORD LN
$349,500
2
2
1687
DETACHD
840 LAKE FOREST DR
$399,900
3
2.1
2306
DETACHD
4700 LOWER DR
$399,900
3
2.1
1747
DETACHD
5530 BAY CREEK DR
$499,900
4
2.1
2958
DETACHD
17705 TREETOP LN
$525,000
5
3
3428
DETACHD
13437 PROVINCIAL HILL WAY
$639,900
4
2.1
2833
DETACHD
1876 PALISADES LAKE CT
$697,900
3
2.1
3178
DETACHD
5015 DENTON DR
$699,900
4
2.1
3309
DETACHD
16161 PARELIUS CIR
$899,900
4
2.1
4018
DETACHD
3140 CHILDS RD
$1,995,000
5
5.1
6449
DETACHD
PENDING SALES (August 8-14, 2011)
Address
List Price
# Beds
# Baths
Total SF
Prop Type
CDOM
104 OSWEGO SMT
$79,900
1
1
764
CONDO
9
4000 CARMAN DR 101
$119,000
2
2
869
CONDO
5
750 1ST ST D22
$140,000
2
2
1350
CONDO
82
3101 MCNARY PKWY 12
$145,000
2
2.1
1363
CONDO
202
4454 THUNDER VISTA LN
$155,000
2
2.1
2060
CONDO
158
17 WALKING WOODS DR
$320,000
3
3
2915
DETACHD
55
2089 GLENMORRIE DR
$339,000
2
2
1551
DETACHD
412
15380 TWIN FIR RD
$339,900
3
3
1865
DETACHD
44
4705 LAKEVIEW BLVD
$419,900
4
2.1
2700
DETACHD
178
760 TIMBERLINE DR
$425,000
5
3
3058
DETACHD
228
2375 DELLWOOD DR
$449,000
4
3
3690
DETACHD
169
2091 SUMMIT DR
$475,000
2
2.1
2598
DETACHD
29
15180 BOONES WAY
$499,900
5
3.1
3961
DETACHD
57
17911 HILLSIDE DR
$569,000
4
3
3330
DETACHD
11
17267 KELOK RD
$599,900
3
2
2340
DETACHD
40
19124 MEGAN PL
$649,900
5
2.1
3584
DETACHD
104
554 5TH ST
$659,000
3
3.1
2166
ATTACHD
177
727 6TH ST
$699,900
4
2
2884
DETACHD
564
17170 WALL ST
$719,900
4
3.1
3446
DETACHD
149
3149 DOUGLAS CIR
$995,000
5
3.2
5237
DETACHD
80
17860 CRESTLINE DR
$1,400,000
4
5.2
6810
DETACHD
51
3258 LAKEVIEW BLVD
$1,795,000
3
4.1
4235
DETACHD
33
SOLD (August 8-14, 2011)
Address
O/Price
Close Price
# Beds
# Baths
Total SF
Prop Type
CDOM
668 MCVEY AVE 14
$94,500
$58,500
1
1
636
CONDO
139
5052 FOOTHILLS DR E
$200,000
$185,000
2
2
1370
CONDO
18
2294 CREST DR
$269,900
$257,000
3
0.2
1300
DETACHD
18
122 KINGSGATE RD
$289,950
$289,950
3
2.1
1846
DETACHD
5
1435 NELSON CT
$375,000
$365,000
4
2.1
1989
DETACHD
15
13254 TWIN CREEK CT
$599,500
$580,000
3
2.1
3470
DETACHD
56
5160 Woodcrest LN lot 3
$691,488
$702,765
4
3.1
3575
DETACHD
0
Criteria:Homes in the 97034 and 97035 zip code, listed, pending or sold between the dates listed above as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS). DETACHD refers to Single Family Detached Residence, MFG refers to manufactured housing, and ATTACHD refers to single-family residences with some portion of the structure attached to another property, but not constituting CONDO ownership. DOM stands for days on market, or the number of days from when the listing became active and when it received an acceptable offer, with CDOM standing for “cumulative days on market” accounting for “refreshed” listings