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.
Here is our latest market activity report. Last week brought us 21 new listings, 10 pending sales, and 9 closed sales.
I want to explain that occasionally a property misses getting into our report. This happens if the property status changes during the week that represents our report, but the data is not changed in the RMLS until after our report is issued. Linda and I want these reports to be as accurate as possible, but we also want them to occur in a timely fashion. We regret that some property data is reported late and thus misses our report.
Here is the latest market activity for Lake Oswego (see below the tables for additional notes): NEWLY LISTED (Jan. 11—Jan. 17, 2010)
Address
List Price
# BR
# BTHS
Total SF
Prop Type
List Date
86 KINGSGATE RD
$139,900
2
2
849
ATTACHD
1/11/2010
67 OSWEGO SMT
$174,900
2
2
1,212
CONDO
1/12/2010
5225 JEAN RD
174900 – 199876
2
2
1,400
CONDO
1/13/2010
4 TOUCHSTONE
$199,995
3
2.1
1,351
CONDO
1/16/2010
15 ORIOLE LN
$269,900
2
2
1,470
DETACHD
1/12/2010
17350 BLUE HERON RD
$330,000
4
2.1
2,880
DETACHD
1/13/2010
3 SAINT HELENS CIR
$355,000
2
2
1,472
DETACHD
1/17/2010
240 4TH ST
$399,900
2
1.1
1,080
DETACHD
1/14/2010
4729 FIRWOOD RD
439900
3
2.1
2,357
DETACHD
1/15/2010
4725 FIRWOOD RD
449900
3
2.1
2,296
ATTACHD
1/15/2010
64 TOUCHSTONE
449999
5
2.1
3,641
DETACHD
1/14/2010
2705 SW ORCHARD HILL LN
499350
3
2.1
2,841
DETACHD
1/11/2010
3368 SOUTHSHORE BLVD
499990
3
2
2,160
DETACHD
1/11/2010
14279 CAMDEN LN
525000
4
2.1
2,373
DETACHD
1/13/2010
4102 BUCK BRUSH LN
556900
4
3
2,205
DETACHD
1/15/2010
4581 HASTINGS PL
574900
4
2.1
2,985
DETACHD
1/11/2010
19175 EASTSIDE RD
900000
5
4.1
5,263
DETACHD
1/13/2010
18222 SIENA DR
1088000
6
4.1
3,800
DETACHD
1/12/2010
2057 SUMMIT DR
1099000
4
3.1
4,589
DETACHD
1/14/2010
1808 RIDGE POINTE DR
1269000
5
4.1
4,155
DETACHD
1/12/2010
13764 KNAUS RD
1375000
4
4.1
4,805
DETACHD
1/12/2010
PENDING SALES (Jan. 11 – Jan. 17, 2010)
Address
List Price
# BR
# BTHS
Total SF
Prop Type
CDOM
12 CERVANTES CIR
$105,000
2
1.1
912
CONDO
121
668 MCVEY AVE
$164,900
2
1
852
CONDO
9
16250 PACIFIC HWY
$170,000
3
2
1,626
CONDO
128
775 BOCA RATAN DR
$184,500
3
3
2,401
DETACHD
131
3 SUMMIT RIDGE CT
$274,000
2
2.1
1,576
ATTACHD
218
13050 BOONES FERRY RD
$332,000
3
2
2,632
DETACHD
170
5460 BAY CREEK DR
$424,900
3
2.1
2,358
DETACHD
136
38 DA VINCI ST
$625,000
4
2.1
2,932
DETACHD
214
9 HIDALGO ST
649900
4
4.2
5,310
DETACHD
525
5234 WESTFIELD CT
724900
4
3
3,252
DETACHD
8
SOLD (Jan. 11 – Jan. 17, 2010)
Address
O/Price
Close Price
# BR
# BTHS
Total SF
Prop Type
CDOM
3433 MCNARY PKWY
$100,000
$101,500
2
2.1
1,208
CONDO
212
86 KINGSGATE RD
$127,000
$132,000
2
2
924
CONDO
236
520 9TH ST
$325,000
$300,000
3
2
1,148
DETACHD
151
16824 SW INVERURIE RD
$389,900
$310,000
3
3
1,896
DETACHD
245
16824 INVERURIE RD
$279,900
$310,000
3
3
1,896
DETACHD
245
1575 IVY CT
$515,000
$495,000
4
3
2,432
DETACHD
56
17479 BROOKHURST DR
$699,000
$675,000
4
2.1
3,551
DETACHD
78
13010 KNAUS RD
$1,099,000
$930,000
4
3.1
4,312
DETACHD
1128
17404 BERGIS FARM DR
1297000
1065000
5
4.1
5,394
DETACHD
326
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.
There are 23 houses that will be held open this Sunday. It’s a nice assortment that represents a wide range of prices, sizes, ages and options. If you are inclined to want to spend an hour or two looking at houses, you should find some good options.
Wow. We have polar ends of the price spectrum on tour this Sunday. 8 over a million, and 5 under $250,000 with a couple in the middle. There are some great properties to see on this list, so get out and enjoy the dry weekend weather & find that “one” to either move-up or buy first-time…. The tax credit time-line is ticking………… Enjoy! & as always, feel free to give Dianne or me a call if you need some help. Here are the Open Houses in Lake Oswego according to RMLS:
Happy New Year one and all! It looks like it’s going to be a bit quiet this Sunday. For those of you who are hoping to attend an open house or two, there will be 5 homes held open in Lake Oswego, according to the RMLS.
Hope all of our Property Blotter readers who celebrate Christmas had a blissful and love-filled day yesterday with family and friends! For those of you who do not celebrate Christmas…. we hope you had a blissful and love-filled day yesterday with family and friends : ) For ALL of you, we wish you a memorable and satisfying holiday season.
There is just one house listed Open according to RMLS this Sunday, and it is a nice one in a mid-level price range that has recently dropped by $15,000. (photo used by permission) Enjoy! :
A very merry Christmas and holiday season to each of you from Dianne and me!
Here are a few notes from Lake Oswego:
Millenium Park Plaza in Final Phase! ~ The improvements include a small grove of Fuji cherry trees, a water feature and an ADA standard ramp to improve accessibility. Views of Lakewood Bay will be enhanced, and there will be even more room for Lake Oswego’s famed Farmers’ Market and the Lake Run. The park will re-open in May of 2010 in time for Farmers’ Market.
Historic Belluschi House Moves to Marylhurst ~ A home built by noted Portland architect, Pietro Belluschi will stay in Lake Oswego after all. Many thanks to Marylhurst University, where it will receive a permanent home on campus, and be restored as a lasting reminder of Belluschi’s architectural legacy. It is truuly a work of mid-century modernist art, and was about to be demolished until Marylhurst came to the rescue. Fund-raising efforts are now underway to move and restore the house. Here is a link to a photo in ModernHomesPortland.com: Belluschi House
Coat Drive ~ Lake Oswego will be collecting coat for Clackamas County Women and Children’s Centers through the month of February. If you wish to donate, please stop by City Hall at 380 A Avenue, or call 503 635 0257.
Adult Community Center New Year’s Luncheon ~ Doors open on Wednesday, December 30th at 11:30 for this fabulous feast & opportunity to celebrate with your neighbors. Suggested donation is $4.00 for those 60 & older, and $5.00 for all other attendees. The Community Center is located at the intersection of 5th & G Avenues.
Safety ~ The Lake Oswego Fire Department reminds us to consider safety and the safety of those around us as we move through this beautiful holiday season fraught with its own unusual circumstances. We are not usually stringing lights all over our homes for instance, and do not usually place trees in our living rooms adorned with lights of their own. The snaps of really cold weather (which broke many pipes in town a week or so ago) add another twist as we haul out our space heaters on those super frosty days. Here is a link to some safety tips for you and your family: Safety at Holiday Time
There are just 8 open houses being promoted in the RMLS for this Sunday. Not surprising with this being the start of the Christmas week. All 8 are high-end new construction. All 8 are also the “perenial opens”: the houses that seem to be open every Sunday. I have been in most of them. They are gorgeous properties. If you haven’t seen them already, they are worth the drive.
Let’s face it, December is dark. The sun comes up about 7:30 and sets about 4:30. That’s just 9 hours of daylight. And that’s why Christmas lights are pretty darn important to me. I know they are put up to celebrate religious traditions. But as far as I am concerned they are put up for ME. I love them and need them to get through the month of the year with the shortest daylight. My own turkey barely has a chance to go cold on the counter before I am putting up my own Christmas lights. And I push the boundary on the other end too by leaving them up past Christmas. (Yes, one year I had them up until Valentine’s, but haven’t been that extreme in quite awhile.)
So when Linda and I first designed the propertyblotter, and had to think about what links we wanted permanently attached, the Christmas Ship Parade came immediately to mind. You will see our link to the Christmas Ships year around on our left tool bar. However, I don’t want to just assume that you have used it to see what it is all about. This year I want to point it out and suggest that you load up your car with family and a thermos of hot cocoa and drive over to Foothills Park on December 19th at about 6pm. This is the evening that the parade of lighted ships are scheduled to come as far South as George Rogers Park on the Willamette River. You can view them from George Rogers Park, and also from Roehr Park, but you would probably need to get out of your car. Personally, I love to sit in the car to watch them. Just find some Christmas music on the radio and stay toasty warm. When my children were little, we commonly did this with both of them bathed and in their pajamas.
There are about 20 or so ships that are organized and captained by volunteers. They do a nightly parade of both the Willamette and the Columbia Rivers with the evening parade location changing daily. I think the only time between now and Christmas that they will be as far South as LO is the 19th. If you are willing to drive North, you will be able to find them in other locations on other evenings. For a complete schedule, click here.
And if you want to find what I consider to be the top decorated house light displays, I want to recommend driving down Edenberry Drive in Westlake. The homeowners on the street go all out. It is gorgeous. Many of the side streets are also decorated. So swing through when you get the chance.
Enjoy the season. I know that I do: especially the Christmas lights.
There are 8 truly NEW properties in Lake Oswego this last week (I left two of them in here because they were off the market for 30 days), 6 that went to PENDING status, and 7 that SOLD. I am seeing activity across the board in all price ranges, and in all areas of Lake Oswego.
Here is the latest market activity for Lake Oswego (see below the tables for additional notes): NEWLY LISTED (Dec. 7—Dec.13, 2009)
Address
List Price
# Beds
# Baths
Total SF
Prop Type
List Date
32 CERVANTES CIR
$148,500
2
1.1
1,092
CONDO
12/9/2009
1248 OAK ST
$249,900
2
1
900
DETACHD
12/11/2009
17756 WESTVIEW DR
$439,900
4
2.1
2,830
DETACHD
12/7/2009
14150 AMBERWOOD CIR
$659,000
3
2.1
2,500
DETACHD
12/7/2009
5245 LANGFORD LN
$719,000
3
2.1
2,957
DETACHD
12/13/2009
64 BERWICK RD
$759,000
4
3.1
3,740
DETACHD
12/7/2009
17833 MARYLCREEK DR
$950,000
5
4.1
6,540
DETACHD
12/10/2009
13961 KNAUS RD
$2,450,000
4
4.2
6,614
DETACHD
12/8/2009
PENDING SALES (Dec. 7 – Dec. 13, 2009)
Address
List Price
# Beds
# Baths
Total SF
Prop Type
CDOM
3433 MCNARY PKWY
$100,000
2
2.1
1,208
CONDO
212
5 FALSTAFF ST
$385,000
4
2.1
2,433
DETACHD
141
1457 BOCA RATAN DR
$399,950
3
2
1,568
DETACHD
70
4191 CHAPMAN WAY
$409,000
4
2.1
2,610
DETACHD
194
106 GREENRIDGE CT
$449,000
4
3
3,127
ATTACHD
136
17404 BERGIS FARM DR
$1,098,000
5
4.1
5,394
DETACHD
326
SOLD (Dec. 7 – Dec. 13, 2009)
Address
O/Price
Close Price
# Beds
# Baths
Total SF
Prop Type
CDOM
31 BECKET ST
$429,800
$400,000
3
2.1
2,365
DETACHD
98
16018 WALUGA DR
$415,000
$405,000
4
2
2,200
DETACHD
9
5 GARIBALDI ST
$574,800
$560,000
4
3.1
3,250
DETACHD
8
163 IRON MOUNTAIN BLVD
$799,000
$700,000
3
1.1
1,968
DETACHD
99
19422 LORNA LN
$805,000
$790,000
5
3.1
4,011
DETACHD
14
975 ENGLEWOOD DR
$899,000
$800,000
4
3.1
4,085
DETACHD
532
753 LAKESHORE RD
$1,385,000
$1,335,000
3
3.1
2,562
DETACHD
51
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.
I thought I’d bring you along with Dianne and I to see some of what was on Brokers’ Tour Tuesday in Lake Oswego.
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.
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 i
s 
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.
yesterday with family and friends : ) For ALL of you, we wish you a memorable and satisfying holiday season.
A very merry Christmas and holiday season to each of you from Dianne and me!
Adult Community Center New Year’s Luncheon ~ Doors open on Wednesday, December 30th at 11:30 for this fabulous feast & opportunity to celebrate with your neighbors. Suggested donation is $4.00 for those 60 & older, and $5.00 for all other attendees. The Community Center is located at the intersection of 5th & G Avenues.
Let’s face it, December is dark. The sun comes up about 7:30 and sets about 4:30. That’s just 9 hours of daylight. And that’s why Christmas lights are pretty darn important to me. I know they are put up to celebrate religious traditions. But as far as I am concerned they are put up for ME. I love them and need them to get through the month of the year with the shortest daylight. My own turkey barely has a chance to go cold on the counter before I am putting up my own Christmas lights. And I push the boundary on the other end too by leaving them up past Christmas. (Yes, one year I had them up until Valentine’s, but haven’t been that extreme in quite awhile.)