Open Houses for September 4th, 2011

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!

Address Price Bedrooms Baths Open
16890 Cortez Ct $299,500 4 3 2 to 4
19443 Kokanee Ct $405,000 4 2.5 1 to 4
5843 Ridgetop Ct $499,950 4 3 1 to 3
17503 Cherry Ct $799,950 4 3.5 2 to 5

The Gallery Without Walls

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 Jellum
Over 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 Myhre
If 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 permanent collection, click here.

To view the “People’s Choice” collection, click here.

"Jazz Drummer" by Mary Ann Baker
I 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.

Market Activity ~ Aug. 22-28, 2011

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

Open Houses ~ August 28, 2011

Enjoy touring these lovely homes Sunday.

Here’s what’s on the line-up according to RMLS:

Address L/Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Style Open
221 CERVANTES $125,000 2 1.1 1180 TOWNHSE 1-3PM
55 NORTHSHORE RD #4 $289,000 1 1 1554 TOWNHSE 1-3PM
16890 CORTEZ CT $299,500 4 3 2016 DETACHD 2-4PM
5880 ROCKWOOD CT $300,000 3 2 1763 DETACHD 1-3PM
17948 TUALATA AVE $313,950 3 2 1558 DETACHD 12-2PM
5051 TUALATA LN $369,900 4 2 1591 DETACHD 1-3PM
42 NORTHVIEW CT $395,000 3 3.1 3178 DETACHD 1-3PM
18538 DEERBRUSH AVE $409,900 4 3 2593 DETACHD 1-5PM
12 SCARBOROUGH DR $464,900 4 2.1 2892 DETACHD 1:30-3:30PM
3815 SOUTHSHORE BLVD $538,000 4 2 2638 DETACHD 2-4PM
1159 TYNDALL CT $595,000 4 3.1 4334 DETACHD 2-4PM
17997 BRAEDEN CT $619,749 3 3 2984 DETACHD 2-4PM
5511 FIELDSTONE CT $623,950 4 2.1 3037 DETACHD 12-2PM
629 IRON MOUNTAIN BLVD $629,000 3 2 1988 DETACHD 12-4PM
5533 FIELDSTONE CT $633,950 4 2.1 3115 DETACHD 12-2PM
18009 BRAEDEN CT $639,000 4 2.1 3224 DETACHD 1-3PM
15622 FIELDSTONE DR $678,950 3 2.1 3113 DETACHD 12-2PM
2941 WESTVIEW CIR $689,000 4 2.1 3075 DETACHD 2-4PM
17503 CHERRY CT $799,950 4 3.1 4200 DETACHD 2-5PM
17090 CHAPIN WAY $839,500 3 3 3480 DETACHD 12-3PM
17392 BERGIS FARM DR $899,950 4 3.2 4734 DETACHD 1-3PM
17655 KELOK RD $979,000 3 2 1820 DETACHD 1-3PM
112 NORTHSHORE CIR $1,695,000 4 3.2 3632 DETACHD 1-5PM

Enjoy These Last Days Of Summertime

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!

Happy Summertime, and be safe in your travels!

Market Activity for August 15-21, 2011

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

Open Houses for 8/21/11

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!

Address Price Bedrooms Baths Open
5054 Foothills Dr 69E $200,000 3 2 11 to 1
16890 Cortez Ct $299,500 4 3 1 to 4
5880 Rockwood Ct $300,000 3 2 2 to 4
1053 Hallinan St $309,000 3 2.5 1 to 4
2803 Orchard Hill Pl $329,900 3 2.5 12 to 3
1561 Woodland Terr $350,000 3 2.5 1 to 3
14423 Orchard Springs Rd $369,900 3 2.5 1:30 to 4
4750 Auburn Ln $425,000 4 3.5 1 to 4
19521 Dogwood Ct $469,900 5 2.5 10 to 5
19487 Dogwood Ct $479,900 4 3 10 to 5
5530 Bay Creek Dr $499,900 4 2.5 1 to 3
19285 Megly Ct $519,900 5 3 10 to 5
17705 Treetop Ln $525,000 5 3 2 to 4
19333 Dogwood Ct $529,900 5 3 10 to 5
18034 Westview Dr $548,950 4 2.5 12 to 2
19240 Megly Ct $549,900 5 3.5 10 to 5
13615 Knaus Rd $575,000 2 2 1 to 4
5542 Dunmire Dr $579,900 4 2.5 10 to 5
5515 Dunmire Dr $599,900 4 3 10 to 5
5511 Fieldstone Ct $623,950 4 2.5 2:30 to 4:30
13020 Knaus Rd $639,000 3 2.5 2 to 4
15622 Fieldstone Dr $678,950 3 2.5 2:30 to 4:30
14231 Dolph Ct $685,000 4 2 1 to 4
2941 Westview Circle $689,000 5 2.5 1 to 3
14124 Heathrow Ln $725,000 4 3.5 12 to 3
17392 Bergis Farm Dr $799,950 4 3.5+.5 3 to 5
17503 Cherry Ct $799,950 4 3.5 1 to 3
17090 Chapin Way $839,500 3 3 12 to 3
215 Chandler Pl $895,000 3 2.5 1 to 4
18308 Meadowlark Ln $1,425,000 4 3.5+.5+.5 1 to 3

LO Helps the Homeless

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.

Dianne

Market Activity ~ August 8-14, 2011

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

Open Houses ~ August 14, 2011

It should be a lovely day to tour Open Houses!

Here’s what is on the line-up according to RMLS.

Enjoy!

Address L/Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Style Open
18150 BRYANT RD $309,000 3 2 1468 DETACHD 12-3PM
1561 WOODLAND TER $350,000 3 2.1 2184 DETACHD 3-5PM
18538 DEERBRUSH AVE $429,900 4 3 2593 DETACHD 1-5PM
12 SCARBOROUGH DR $464,900 4 2.1 2892 DETACHD 1-3PM
17177 CHAPIN WAY $479,000 3 2 1764 DETACHD 1-3PM
4 NANSEN SMT $479,900 4 2.1 3255 DETACHD 12-2PM
3815 SOUTHSHORE BLVD $538,000 4 2 2638 DETACHD 2:30-4:30PM
919 LAKE SHORE RD $599,000 3 2 1817 DETACHD 1-3PM
2011 RIDGEWOOD LN $615,000 5 3.1 3012 DETACHD 12-2PM
5511 FIELDSTONE CT $623,950 4 2.1 3037 DETACHD 2:;30-4:;30PM
5533 FIELDSTONE CT $633,950 4 2.1 3115 DETACHD 2:30-4:30PM
15622 FIELDSTONE DR $678,950 3 2.1 3113 DETACHD 2:;30-4:30PM
5015 DENTON DR $699,900 4 2.1 3309 DETACHD 11AM-1PM
17426 BERGIS FARM DR $894,500 4 3.1 4444 DETACHD 12-2PM
18308 MEADOWLARK LN $1,425,000 4 3.3 7341 DETACHD 2-4PM