Lake Oswego Open Houses ~ Sunday, Dec 13, 2009

We have 17 Open Houses in Lake Oswego this Sunday. Enjoy! (and drive safely)

Address L/Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type Open
59 GALEN ST $99,000 1 1 550 ATTCHD 1-3PM
15200 BOONES WAY $175,000 2 1.1 1248 DETCHD 1-3PM
1547 BOCA RATAN DR $208,900 2 1.1 1008 ATTCHD 1-3PM
4955 GALEN ST $455,000 3 2.1 1887 DETCHD 12-3PM
475 10TH ST $534,950 4 2.1 2932 DETCHD 1-3PM
34 HILLSHIRE DR $565,000 3 2.1 3822 DETCHD 1-3PM
14435 UPLANDS DR $825,000 4 3.1 4822 DETCHD 1-4PM
1920 GLENMORRIE DR $952,000 3 2.2 4284 DETCHD 1-4PM
18209 SIENA DR $1,178,950 5 3.1 3839 DETCHD 1-3PM
18143 SIENA DR $1,197,000 5 4.1 4152 DETCHD 1-3PM
18246 BELLA TERRA DR $1,294,000 4 3.1 4196 DETCHD 1-3PM
17464 RIDGEVIEW LN $1,298,950 4 3.1 4407 DETCHD 1-3PM
622 OAK MEADOW DR $1,325,000 4 3.1 4171 DETCHD 1-3PM
664 OAK MEADOW DR $1,355,000 4 3.1 4198 DETCHD 1-3PM
18110 Siena DR $1,394,000 4 3.1 4311 DETCHD 1-3PM
657 OAK MEADOW DR. $1,395,000 4 3.1 4371 DETCHD 1-3PM
17364 RIDGEVIEW CT $1,425,000 4 3.1 4436 DETCHD 1-3PM

Market Activity Report ~ Nov. 23 – 29, 2009

There are 7 truly NEW properties in Lake Oswego this last week, 10 that went to PENDING status, and 8 that SOLD. We are doing pretty well this year as last year at this same time, while we also had 7 NEW, only 4 were PENDING and 4 SOLD. You’ll notice that last week, of 6 NEW listings, 5 of them were under $400,000. 6 out of 10 PENDING were also under $400,000, and 5 out of 8 SOLD were as well.

Here is the latest market activity for Lake Oswego (see below the tables for additional notes):
NEWLY LISTED (Nov. 23—Nov.29, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
LIST DATE
Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type List Date
5852 LAKEVIEW CT $205,000 2 1 1,032 DETACHD 11/23/2009
16111 LINDSAY CT $347,500 3 2.1 1,840 DETACHD 11/27/2009
454 5TH ST $350,000 2 1.1 1,092 ATTACHD 11/28/2009
19167 LONGFELLOW AVE $375,000 3 2.1 1,782 ATTACHD 11/23/2009
627 1ST ST $375,500 2 2 2,090 DETACHD 11/27/2009
18269 TAMAWAY DR $569,000 4 2.1 3,293 DETACHD 11/25/2009
355 6TH ST $599,900 3 3.1 2,258 ATTACHD 11/29/2009

PENDING SALES (Nov. 23 -Nov. 29, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
86 KINGSGATE RD $127,000 2 2 924 CONDO 236
26 WHEATHERSTONE $225,000 3 2.1 1,692 CONDO 135
16584 ROOSEVELT AVE $245,000 3 1 1,188 DETACHD 171
5686 WASHINGTON CT $259,900 2 2 1,342 DETACHD 25
113 KINGSGATE RD $275,900 3 2 1,436 DETACHD 94
18922 REDWING WAY $379,900 4 2 2,076 DETACHD 105
4 ICARUS LOOP $449,000 4 2.1 2,743 DETACHD 57
5502 Langford LN $699,000 3 2.1 2,957 DETACHD 366
4380 UPPER DR $708,900 5 4.1 4,071 DETACHD 111
17345 BERGIS FARM DR $1,249,900 4 3.2 5,199 DETACHD 665

SOLD (Nov. 23-Nov. 29, 2009)

ADDRESS ORIG. PRICE SALE PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address O/Price Sale Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
36 CERVANTES CIR $159,900 $142,000 2 1.1 912 CONDO 337
73 OSWEGO SMT $164,900 $145,000 2 2 1,212 CONDO 440
16600 BRYANT RD $249,900 $224,000 3 2 1,877 DETACHD 106
3497 DEVONSHIRE DR $259,900 $249,000 3 2 1,556 ATTACHD 145
1991 MAPLELEAF RD $309,900 $309,000 3 2 1,456 DETACHD 14
1032 LAUREL ST $424,000 $400,000 4 2 2,384 DETACHD 86
18410 DEERBRUSH AVE $495,000 $450,000 4 2.1 2,217 DETACHD 78
1924 CHERYL CT $1,299,000 $1,200,000 4 4.2 5,204 DETACHD 785

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 Open Houses ~ Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009

There are three beautiful homes being held open on Sunday of Thanksgiving Weekend according to RMLS.   It is supposed to be relatively warm and partly sunny…. a nice day to get out and look at homes with those visiting relatives and/or friends you’d love to have closer to you…

Dianne and I are, as always, here for you… even on Thanksgiving weekend : )

Address L/Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type Open
1597 BONNIEBRAE DR $199,900 2 1 998 CONDO 1-3PM
106 GREENRIDGE CT $449,000 4 3 3127 TWNHM 1-4PM
19101 INDIAN CREEK AVE $619,500 2 2.1 2794 DETACHD 1-3PM

Market Activity for November 16-22, 2009

There are 14 truly NEW properties in Lake Oswego this last week, 6 that went to PENDING status, and 9 that SOLD. Here is the latest market activity for Lake Oswego (see below the tables for additional notes):

NEWLY LISTED (Nov. 16—Nov.22, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
LIST DATE
Address List Price # BR # BTHS Total SF Prop Type List Date
8 OSWEGO SMT $135,000 2 2 1,140 CONDO 11/17/2009
668 MCVEY AVE $143,550 3 1.1 992 CONDO 11/16/2009
16250 PACIFIC HWY $179,900 1 1 841 CONDO 11/17/2009
323 CERVANTES $183,000 2 2 1,265 CONDO 11/20/2009
852 5TH ST $199,000 2 1 738 DETACHD 11/21/2009
1950 BONNIEBRAE DR $200,000 2 1.1 1,056 ATTACHD 11/21/2009
65 GREENRIDGE CT $215,000 2 2 1,314 CONDO 11/22/2009
14580 WILMOT WAY $374,900 3 2.1 1,699 DETACHD 11/19/2009
19 BECKET ST $399,995 4 3.1 3,818 DETACHD 11/16/2009
3075 ROYCE WAY $450,000 4 3.1 3,667 DETACHD 11/16/2009
15085 GLEN EAGLES PL $529,000 3 2 2,996 DETACHD 11/17/2009
4605 CHELSEA LN $689,000 4 2.1 3,411 DETACHD 11/22/2009
3103 WEMBLEY PARK RD $720,000 3 1.1 3,774 DETACHD 11/20/2009
18955 BRYANT RD $859,000 4 2.1 3,610 DETACHD 11/17/2009

PENDING SALES (Nov. 16 -Nov. 22, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address List Price # BR # BTHS Total SF Prop Type CDOM
1581 BONNIEBRAE DR $255,000 3 2 1,393 ATTACHD 253
1284 HIDE A WAY LN $349,900 4 3 1,931 DETACHD 46
3521 LANEWOOD ST $399,500 3 1.1 1,675 DETACHD 5
875 LEE ST $439,000 3 2 2,200 DETACHD 192
12430 ORCHARD HILL RD $599,950 3 2.1 2,985 DETACHD 201
4304 WESTBAY RD $629,900 4 3.1 2,914 DETACHD 153

SOLD (Nov. 16-Nov. 22, 2009)

ADDRESS ORIG. PRICE SALE PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address O/Price Close Price # BR # BTHS Total SF Prop Type CDOM
4000 CARMAN DR $128,900 $120,000 1 1 767 CONDO 38
210 S STATE ST $199,900 $196,000 2 1 1,284 CONDO 456
17752 SCHALIT WAY $329,900 $295,000 3 2 1,463 DETACHD 62
805 SW COUNTRY CLUB RD $279,900 $297,128 3 2 1,981 DETACHD 10
3 MASARYK ST $499,900 $440,000 4 3 4,283 DETACHD 214
4691 HERITAGE LN $539,000 $496,000 4 2.1 2,716 DETACHD 324
577 MIDDLECREST RD $999,900 $872,500 4 2.1 2,000 DETACHD 504
17225 KELOK RD $1,350,000 $1,350,000 4 3.1 4,161 DETACHD 0
1075 CHANDLER RD 1850000 1712500 5 4.1 5,946 DETACHD 8

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.

Market Activity Report ~ Nov. 9 – 15, 2009

There are 15 truly NEW properties in Lake Oswego this last week, 11 that went to PENDING status, and 10 that SOLD. Here is the latest market activity for Lake Oswego (see below the tables for additional notes): NEWLY LISTED (Nov. 09—Nov.15, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
LIST DATE
73 GALEN ST $159,900 2 2 995 CONDO 11/10/2009
235 Cervantes $180,000 2 2 1,100 CONDO 11/14/2009
5225 Jean RD $189,500 2 2 1,100 CONDO 11/9/2009
244 RIDGEWAY RD $214,500 2 1 753 CONDO 11/14/2009
17659 DEEMAR WAY $249,000 3 2 1,382 DETACHD 11/11/2009
4141 COBB WAY $299,900 3 2 1,236 DETACHD 11/11/2009
4288 SUNSET DR $359,000 3 2 1,550 DETACHD 11/9/2009
4235 HARVEY WAY $395,000 3 2 1,384 DETACHD 11/10/2009
3521 LANEWOOD ST $399,500 3 1.1 1,675 DETACHD 11/15/2009
16150 LAKE FOREST BLVD $495,000 2 2 2,302 DETACHD 11/12/2009
32 SPINOSA $499,900 4 2.2 2,542 DETACHD 11/13/2009
2025 WEMBLEY PARK RD $499,900 4 2 2,288 DETACHD 11/15/2009
136 D AVE $550,000 2 2.1 1,741 ATTACHD 11/14/2009
3612 TEMPEST DR $599,900 4 3 2,819 DETACHD 11/9/2009
14435 UPLANDS DR $825,000 4 3.1 4,822 DETACHD 11/14/2009

PENDING SALES (Nov. 09 -Nov. 15, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
72 CERVANTES CIR $125,000 2 1.1 912 CONDO 12
668 MCVEY AVE $179,900 3 1.1 985 CONDO 1092
14431 SHERBROOK PL $299,900 4 3 3,284 DETACHD 330
17752 SCHALIT WAY $329,900 3 2 1,463 DETACHD 62
953 A AVE $375,000 2 2.1 2,908 DETACHD 134
17088 REBECCA LN $429,000 4 3 2,554 DETACHD 923
566 5TH ST $448,000 3 2 2,177 DETACHD 114
17332 Lake Haven DR $749,000 4 2 2,484 DETACHD 125
17384 BERGIS FARM DR $1,295,000 5 4.1 5,012 DETACHD 8
1924 CHERYL CT $1,299,000 4 4.2 5,204 DETACHD 785
616 CABANA LN $2,250,000 5 4 3,800 DETACHD 220

SOLD (Nov. 09-Nov. 15, 2009)

ADDRESS ORIG. PRICE SALE PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
44 EAGLE CREST DR $154,900 $158,900 3 2 1,085 CONDO 123
4330 COUNTRY WOODS CT $239,900 $280,000 3 1 1,200 DETACHD 86
4662 CARMAN DR $289,900 $340,000 5 2 1,754 DETACHD 13
161 C AVE $499,900 $411,000 2 2.1 1,719 ATTACHD 215
2925 ORCHARD HILL PL $549,000 $460,000 3 2.1 2,418 DETACHD 148
4018 COHO LN $539,000 $470,000 3 2 2,489 DETACHD 61
353 D AVE $825,000 $555,000 4 2 3,228 DETACHD 749
540 NORTHSHORE RD $619,000 $583,900 4 3 2,746 DETACHD 153
17211 KELOK RD 1399000 1230000 3 3.1 5,384 DETACHD 112
397 FURNACE ST 1850000 1400000 3 2.1 2,864 DETACHD 100

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.

Market Activity Report ~ October 26-November 1, 2009

Wow. This is some kind of a record for the Blotter. There were 14 New properties that came on the market, and nearly all of them were truly fresh listings. The only one that would not necessarily be something I would categorize as “New”, being as it was not off the market for at minimum 30 days, is the Sherbrook property, but I included it as it went to bank-owned status and that is a significant change. There were 6 that went to Pending status, and a whopping 22 that Sold in Lake Oswego last week according to RMLS.

Here is the latest market activity for Lake Oswego (see below the tables for additional notes):

NEWLY LISTED (Oct. 26—Nov.1, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
LIST DATE
Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type List Date
72 CERVANTES CIR $125,000 2 1.1 912 CONDO 10/29/2009
172 OSWEGO SUMMIT $179,950 2 2 1,383 CONDO 10/29/2009
210 Durham ST $199,900 3 1.1 1,318 CONDO 10/29/2009
28 WHEATHERSTONE $230,000 3 2.1 1,692 CONDO 10/27/2009
5686 WASHINGTON CT $275,000 2 2 1,160 DETACHD 10/30/2009
14431 SHERBROOK PL $299,900 4 3 3,284 DETACHD 10/30/2009
1601 GREENTREE RD $340,100 3 2.1 2,444 DETACHD 10/28/2009
2697 LOOKOUT CT $450,000 3 2 2,419 DETACHD 10/31/2009
252 NORTHSHORE RD $459,000 3 1 2,280 DETACHD 10/28/2009
5 GARIBALDI ST $574,800 4 3.1 3,250 DETACHD 10/26/2009
4703 CAMBRIDGE CT $579,000 2 2.1 2,914 ATTACHD 11/1/2009
17879 HILLSIDE DR $599,900 3 3 3,049 DETACHD 10/26/2009
4688 CHELSEA LN $649,900 4 2.1 3,493 DETACHD 10/26/2009
744 9TH ST $1,275,000 4 3.1 4,255 DETACHD 10/27/2009

PENDING SALES (Oct. 26 -Nov. 1, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
5958 KENNYCROFT WAY $224,900 3 2.1 1,450 DETACHD 63
16018 WALUGA DR $415,000 4 2 2,200 DETACHD 9
6 BECKET ST $425,000 3 2.1 2,767 DETACHD 380
135 FURNACE ST $709,900 2 2.1 1,927 CONDO 97
19422 LORNA LN $805,000 5 3.1 4,011 DETACHD 14
18414 Old River Landing $2,588,000 4 4.2 6,498 DETACHD 499

SOLD (Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2009)

ADDRESS ORIG. PRICE SALE PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
32 OSWEGO SMT $149,900 $123,670 1 1 752 CONDO 497
86 KINGSGATE RD $125,900 $130,900 2 2 849 CONDO 38
578 S STATE $160,000 $145,000 2 1 914 CONDO 343
3814 BOTTICELLI ST $154,000 $151,000 2 2 1,055 ATTACHD 35
48 EAGLE CREST DR $175,000 $160,000 2 2 1,443 CONDO 108
16651 LAKE FOREST BLVD $239,900 $226,500 3 1 1,230 DETACHD 34
4105 DOUGLAS WAY $384,900 $255,000 7 2.1 2,856 DETACHD 501
2961 DELLWOOD DR $350,000 $350,000 3 3 2,476 DETACHD 192
1625 CLOVERLEAF RD $364,900 $359,900 3 2 1,996 DETACHD 15
534 D AVE $379,900 $379,900 3 2 1,400 DETACHD 62
2161 CREST DR $417,500 $381,500 4 2.1 2,648 DETACHD 73
2851 PARK RD $429,950 $385,000 4 2.1 2,674 DETACHD 137
41 HILLSHIRE DR $427,000 $400,000 4 3 2,670 DETACHD 437
3 CELLINI CT $465,000 $405,000 4 2.1 2,531 DETACHD 240
14666 UPLANDS DR $595,000 $470,530 3 2.1 2,568 DETACHD 114
2330 DELLWOOD DR $495,000 $478,500 5 3.1 3,468 DETACHD 4
400 LAKE BAY CT $579,900 $502,000 3 2.1 1,680 DETACHD 198
13175 THOMA RD $579,900 $559,000 3 2 1,920 DETACHD 8
570 7TH ST $675,000 $625,000 3 2.1 2,528 DETACHD 265
13531 FIELDING RD $849,000 $645,000 4 3.1 4,629 DETACHD 463
2600 DELLWOOD DR $875,000 $699,000 4 3 3,690 DETACHD 486
243 10TH ST $2,495,000 $1,860,000 5 4.2 5,644 DETACHD 434

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 Open Houses ~ Sunday, November 1, 2009

Geez… It’s November already! You know what that means… Halloween’s over, Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away, and then the Holidays, gift-giving… OK, I’ll stop : )  Right now it’s Fall, and Sunday is supposed to be a nice one w/sunshine and some decent temperatures.  Also, the announcement that we are pretty darned close to an extension of the First-Time-Home-Buyer Tax Credit (which additionally applies, by the way, to those who have not owned a home for three years now) and the proposal of an additional $6500. Tax Credit for those “Buying Up” if you meet income guidelines (under $125,000. for an individual or $225,000. for couple filing jointly) and purchase a house for $800,000. or less.  And you thought your dreams were going to have to wait!

Dianne and I are, as always, here for you.

There are 26 properties on tour in Lake Oswego Sunday according to RMLS (including the Luxury Townhomes at 363 Sixth St in First Addition) :

Address List Price # Bdrms # Baths Total SF Open
4629 LAKEVIEW BLVD $165,000 2 2 1178 1-3PM
1597 BONNIEBRAE DR $199,900 2 1 998 1-3PM
17752 SCHALIT WAY $329,900 3 2 1463 2-5PM
4 ICARUS LOOP $449,000 4 2.1 2743 1-3PM
252 NORTHSHORE RD $459,000 3 1 2280 11-1:30PM
14251 CAMDEN LN $535,900 3 2.1 2179 1-4PM
363 SIXTH ST $599,900 3 3.1 2258 1-4PM
17879 HILLSIDE DR $599,900 3 3 3049 1-4PM
5218 WESTFIELD CT $719,000 3 2.1 3125 1-4PM
16705 GLENWOOD CT $749,000 4 3 4243 12-3PM
17110 LOWENBERG TER $825,000 4 2.1 2678 1-4PM
13010 KNAUS RD $995,000 4 3.1 4312 1-3PM
18209 SIENA DR $1,178,950 4 3.1 3839 1-3PM
18143 SIENA DR $1,197,000 5 4.1 4152 1-3PM
18246 BELLA TERRA DR $1,294,000 4 3.1 4196 1-3PM
17464 RIDGEVIEW LN $1,298,950 4 3.1 4407 1-3PM
622 OAK MEADOW DR $1,325,000 4 3.1 4171 1-3PM
664 OAK MEADOW DR $1,355,000 4 3.1 4198 1-3PM
18110 Siena DR $1,394,000 4 3.1 4311 1-3PM
657 OAK MEADOW DR. $1,395,000 4 3.1 4371 1-3PM
17364 RIDGEVIEW CT $1,425,000 4 3.1 4436 1-3PM
15825 OSWEGO SHORE CT $2,248,850 3 3.1 4317 1-3PM
13961 KNAUS RD $2,450,000 4 4.2 6614 12-1:30PM

Amazing Deal on Luxury Townhomes in First Addition

LOSixthFrontIt isn’t often that we shine the spotlight on any particular property, but when we heard that the new luxury town homes on Sixth St in sought-after First Addition had just lowered their prices by $100,000 each to $599,900., Dianne and I just had to run over there and take a look.

There are six of these little gems with four of them left & available for purchase. The address is 363 Sixth St., and the LOKitchen 102909ML# if you want to get a preview is 9057549. Each has 2258 SF, 3 bedrooms, 3 & 1/2 baths, 2 levels with additional full finished basements, and probably just everything you’ve been looking for.

First of all, they really are gorgeous. The finishes in these are superior. The first feature you notice inside are the beautiful plank maple hardwood floors. A sleek yet spacious slab granite kitchen with long island, pantry & light beech LO DiningRm 102909cabinets also boasts additional built-ins and smart features like a pull-down bar. The dark french doors to the front porch area off the dining room are a rich contrast, and the white wainscoting throughout adds that crisp old-world cottage feel. The 2-car detached garage out back with private courtyard to the house is an added bonus in First Addition, and from there you enter the great room compete with gas fireplace and more built-ins.

LO BltIns 102909Downstairs you find another gas fireplace and generous media room as well as another bedroom & bathroom w/an additional laundry area for guests or your reclusive teenager. Upstairs is the master bedroom & bath showing off glorious travertine w/onyx, a clawfoot tub & separate shower as well as an additional bathroom w/soaker tub & yet another bedroom. Walk-in closets of course, and the main laundry near the upstairs bedrooms check those final “must-haves” off the list.

LOKitchen102909Overall, these are just so unique & have that easy-living feel that goes hand in hand with the First Addition lifestyle… you know, walking to all the services, trendy shops and restaurants, not to mention Millenium Park Plaza for a view of the lake & all the festive local activities like Farmer’s Market, open air Movie Nights, Holiday Tree-Lighting festivities and on & on. First Addition is just a strolling kinda place; a small-town feel with all the amenities. Cottage Living LOGrtRm3magazine named First Addition as one of the ten best cottage communities in the country. American Planning Association name it one of the top 10 neighborhoods in America. The accolades go on & on.

Yes, these are nice indeed. But you know, on the practical side, in addition to the location & amazing price when comparing features & finishes to other offerings, there are also NO HOA fees. Compare that with other HOA’s nearby at anywhere from $136./month to $455./mo.

LOMedia RmCome on down & take a look. Bring a Realtor as there has been a lot of interest. They will be held open both Saturday & Sunday from 1 – 4.

Market Activity Report for October 19-25, 2009

Last week brought 19 new listings onto the market, 13 pending sales, and 9 closed sales. This week I noticed four really interesting new listings. As you know, Linda and I weed out the “new” listings that are simply old listings with new listing numbers. So each week we research the market history to report on properties that really are new on the market. This week there are several new listings that were pulled off the market months ago and are now being re-listed at drastically reduced prices. I’m not talking about a minor price reduction, I’m talking about slashing the price. In two cases the houses are now on the market as bank foreclosures, and in two cases it looks to me like home owners who are saying “What’s it going to take to get my house sold?” Here are the reductions: 18064 Jenifers Way, reduced $150,000; 2000 Wembly Park, reduced $325,000; 702 Terrace, reduced $420,000; and 830 Cabana, reduced $727,000. These are incredible price reductions and represent real investment opportunities.

Here is the latest market activity for Lake Oswego (see below the tables for additional notes):

NEWLY LISTED (Oct. 19—Oct.25, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
LIST DATE
Address Close Price List Price # BR # BTHS Total SF Prop Type List Date
47 EAGLE CREST DR $148,000 3 1 1,024 CONDO 10/19/2009
16790 LAKE FOREST BLVD $179,000 2 1 780 DETACHD 10/25/2009
16535 ROOSEVELT AVE $259,000 3 2 1,495 DETACHD 10/19/2009
5225 JEAN RD $259,900 2 2 1,400 CONDO 10/23/2009
16546 BONAIRE AVE $274,900 3 1 1,064 DETACHD 10/19/2009
14300 SHERBROOK PL $354,500 3 2.1 1,924 DETACHD 10/22/2009
17755 HILL WAY $364,900 4 3 1,831 DETACHD 10/22/2009
16018 WALUGA DR $415,000 4 2 2,200 DETACHD 10/20/2009
3402 LAKE GROVE AVE 442000 3 2 1,686 DETACHD 10/25/2009
702 TERRACE DR 475000 3 3 3,429 DETACHD 10/23/2009
209 HIDALGO ST 498000 4 2.1 2,620 DETACHD 10/21/2009
17670 MARYLBROOK DR 499000 3 2.1 3,067 DETACHD 10/22/2009
2000 WEMBLEY PARK RD 540000 4 3 2,660 DETACHD 10/21/2009
18064 JENIFERS WAY 599000 3 2.1 2,859 DETACHD 10/23/2009
830 CABANA LN 668250 4 3.1 3,029 DETACHD 10/20/2009
13278 ROGERS RD 695000 3 2.1 2,964 DETACHD 10/19/2009
13315 HIDDEN BAY CT 729000 5 2.1 3,671 DETACHD 10/23/2009
548 RIDGEWAY RD 1195000 4 3 2,830 DETACHD 10/19/2009
1626 ENGLEWOOD DR 1750000 4 2.2 5,690 DETACHD 10/19/2009

PENDING SALES (Oct. 19 -Oct. 25, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address List Price # BR # BTHS Total SF Prop Type CDOM
4 TOUCHSTONE $119,900 2 2 984 CONDO 43
3930 LAKE GROVE AVE $144,900 2 1 952 CONDO 28
73 OSWEGO SMT $159,900 2 2 1,212 CONDO 440
4948 SW MEADOWS AVE $229,000 3 2 2,491 DETACHD 122
3497 DEVONSHIRE DR $259,900 3 2 1,556 ATTACHD 145
5347 RED LEAF ST $329,000 3 2 1,456 DETACHD 14
5096 SW TREE ST $334,900 3 1.1 1,410 DETACHD 462
17366 CARDINAL DR $425,000 4 2.1 2,107 DETACHD 56
13584 TWIN CREEK LN $449,900 4 2.1 2,615 DETACHD 2
410 LAUREL ST $464,500 4 2.1 2,064 DETACHD 138
13175 THOMA RD $579,900 3 2 1,920 DETACHD 8
19463 LORNA LN $805,000 4 3.1 4,024 DETACHD 6
13083 SW KNAUS RD $2,295,000 5 4.1 4,900 DETACHD 598

SOLD (Oct. 19-Oct. 25, 2009)

ADDRESS ORIG. PRICE SALE PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address O/Price Close Price # BR # BTHS Total SF Prop Type CDOM
340 CERVANTES CIR $120,000 $105,000 2 1.1 912 CONDO 122
15230 BOONES WAY $164,900 $158,500 2 2 1,185 CONDO 77
195 OSWEGO SMT $279,900 $183,700 2 2 1,506 CONDO 343
5 PEACOCK PL $330,000 $289,500 4 2.1 1,760 DETACHD 169
17860 Sundown CT $499,900 $320,000 4 3.1 3,480 DETACHD 136
14141 GOODALL RD $359,900 $375,000 3 2.1 1,754 DETACHD 91
19 TOUCHSTONE $415,000 $390,000 4 3 2,789 DETACHD 107
5329 Langford LN $725,000 $719,000 3 2.1 2,962 DETACHD 302
1708 VILLAGE PARK LN 899000 889000 4 2.1 3,211 DETACHD 13

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.

Market Action Report ~ October 12-18, 2009

There were 17 New properties that came on the market, 13 that went to Pending status, and 4 that Sold in Lake Oswego last week according to RMLS.

We hope that our weekly real estate status updates regarding activity in Lake Oswego are helpful to you.

Here is the latest market activity for Lake Oswego (see below the tables for additional notes):

NEWLY LISTED (Oct. 12—Oct.18, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
LIST DATE
Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type List Date
5957 SEVILLE AVE $184,900 1 1 1,199 DETACHD 10/12/2009
450 S STATE ST $185,000 2 1 800 CONDO 10/12/2009
24 WHEATHERSTONE $199,950 3 2.1 1,692 CONDO 10/12/2009
668 MCVEY AVE $219,500 1 1 636 CONDO 10/12/2009
13680 SHIREVA DR $289,900 3 2 1,504 DETACHD 10/13/2009
5219 DAWN AVE $289,900 3 1 910 DETACHD 10/13/2009
16000 PACIFIC HWY $319,000 2 2 1,200 CONDO 10/12/2009
5957 SEVILLE AVE $339,900 1 1 1,199 DETACHD 10/12/2009
3068 DUNCAN DR $473,900 4 4 3,281 DETACHD 10/12/2009
13175 THOMA RD $579,900 3 2 1,920 DETACHD 10/12/2009
5678 SW CHARLES CIR $625,000 4 4 3,455 DETACHD 10/16/2009
5767 SUNCREEK DR $769,000 3 3 3,363 DETACHD 10/18/2009
567 6th ST $769,000 4 3.1 2,558 DETACHD 10/14/2009
19463 LORNA LN $805,000 4 3.1 4,024 DETACHD 10/14/2009
19422 LORNA LN $805,000 5 3.1 4,011 DETACHD 10/14/2009
18209 SIENA DR $1,178,950 4 3.1 3,617 DETACHD 10/12/2009
1075 CHANDLER RD $1,850,000 5 5 5,946 DETACHD 10/16/2009

PENDING SALES (Oct. 12 -Oct. 18, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
44 EAGLE CREST DR $158,900 3 2 1,085 CONDO 123
36 CERVANTES CIR $159,900 2 1.1 912 CONDO 337
16600 BRYANT RD $249,900 3 2 1,877 DETACHD 106
5424 WASHINGTON CT $299,900 2 1 1,296 DETACHD 68
1991 MAPLELEAF RD $309,900 3 2 1,456 DETACHD 14
26 BRIARWOOD RD $344,900 4 2.2 2,554 DETACHD 133
315 LAKE BAY CT $389,900 2 2 1,277 DETACHD 8
905 COUNTRY CLUB RD $409,900 4 2.1 2,817 DETACHD 238
18410 DEERBRUSH AVE $475,000 4 2.1 2,217 DETACHD 78
4691 HERITAGE LN $499,000 4 2.1 2,716 DETACHD 324
400 LAKE BAY CT $529,000 3 2.1 1,680 DETACHD 198
540 NORTHSHORE RD $599,000 4 3 2,746 DETACHD 153
17225 KELOK RD $1,350,000 4 3.1 4,161 DETACHD 0

SOLD (Oct. 12-Oct. 18, 2009)

ADDRESS ORIG. PRICE SALE PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
10 CONDOLEA DR $250,000 $220,000 2 2 1,312 ATTACHD 398
5044 GREENSBOROUGH CT $449,000 $411,100 3 2.1 2,124 DETACHD 49
95 D AVE $608,500 $576,500 4 2 1,809 DETACHD 83
17960 SARAH HILL LN $1,179,000 $910,000 5 3.1 4,800 DETACHD 163

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.