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.
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
Sundeleaf Plaza
The City of Lake Oswego is in the final stages of completing the city’s newest park, Sundeleaf Plaza. The park is centrally located on State Street between the Lake Theatre and Millennium Plaza Park.
Only just a few years ago the lake could not be seen from downtown. In fact, there were no public access points at all. With the construction of Millennium Plaza Park in 2000, and now Sundeleaf Plaza in 2011, the lake is accessible to the public and views of the lake can be enjoyed by those passing through town on Hwy 43.
The plaza is named in honor of Richard Sundeleaf, a prominent Oregon Architect. Mr. Sundeleaf lived in Lake Oswego for a number of years and 9 homes that he built are listed on the City of Lake Oswego’s landmark designation list, including his own home on Phantom Bluff.
Mr. Sundeleaf also built a number of commercial buildings in Lake Oswego including the Lakewood Center, the Lake House Restaurant, the Lake Theatre, and the Murphy real estate building (currrently home to Starbuck’s). His style combined Arts and Crafts with Tudor to create a charming style that had a huge influence on the “village” atmosphere so prominent in Lake Oswego.
The new plaza has views of Lakewood Bay, and a lakeside promenade. The Lake Theatre next door is remodeling to allow for lakeside dining and use of an outdoor fireplace that faces the plaza.
This plaza is a great addition to the many outdoor spaces to be enjoyed in Lake Oswego. It’s another great reason that Lake Oswego stands out as a wonderful community to live in.
What’s in a Name?
When Linda and I were figuring out what to name this blog we did quite a bit of brain storming. We considered things like “Around the Lake” and “Lake Oswego Real Estate Blog”. They just seemed so generic. Linda was the one with the creative touch. She suggested naming our blog after the ever popular police blotter in the Lake Oswego Review.
Why? Well, if you know LO, you know that it is known for it’s low crime rate and that the police department has a 100% response policy. You will not get a form mailed to you to report a stolen wallet, you’ll get an officer in a patrol car: 100% of the time. And this means that when the police departments weekly reports are published in the LO Review, you read some pretty funny stuff.
Here is a sampling of recently published police reports from the Police Blotter in the Lake Oswego Review:
6/3/11 7:26 pm. A yellow lab wearing an Oregon Ducks collar and tag was easy to identify and was reunited with its owner.
6/4/11 9:04pm. A man thought to be bleeding had actually spilled ravioli all over himself.
6/6/11 2:58pm. A mama duck and her little duckies kept waddling into Highway 43. An officer shooed them into some bushes.
6/28/11 7:34am. In a case of run-by catsup throwing, an unknown suspect threw a catsup mixture on a car on Brookhurst Drive. Clues include catsup packages, a bottle, and a comb.
6/29/11 10:17am. A man drove down Bryant in a golf cart, accompanied by kids he just picked up from Westridge School.
7/3/11 1:10pm. A young child was interrupted in its rough treatment of some kittens, then was lectured by the father.
7/3/11 5:03pm. A swarm of bees got inside the church at Our Lady of the Lake.
7/5/11 6:12pm. A mysterious female beagle wearing a red collar was brought back to its owner by an alert neighbor. The beagle’s return was greeted with mixed feelings.
7/5/11 10:37pm. Four teenaged juveniles were getting out of a vehicle on Kilchurn Avenue and slamming their bodies against houses. Kicks just keep getting harder to find.
7/10/11 8:53pm. People were worried about their friend not answering her calls until she revealed she had dropped her phone into a pool.
Yep, that’s the sort of stuff the the police in Lake Oswego respond to. The blotter in the review is widely red and chuckled about. Linda and I feel it is truly unique to Lake Oswego and that those who live here would immediately recognize the reference in the name of our blog.
We’ve been writing this blog for a couple of years now. It brings us both a lot of satisfaction. Thank you for reading and following the real estate scene here in Lake Oswego with Linda and myself.
Dianne
News & Notes
* Lake Oswego is alive with music and festival fun this summer. To get more info on the Summer Splash Concerts, Moonlight and Music Concerts and Sounds of Summer Concerts, CLICK HERE.
* Friends of Tryon Creek are leading groups on free guided hikes through the park and forest on Wednesday evenings through August 31st. Topics will include frogs, bats, owls and salamanders. Learn more HERE.
* Lake Oswego is holding its 3rd Annual Photo Contest. Send in your best photos for a chance to win $25., $50., and $100. gift cards! For contest categories and details CLICK HERE.
* Average Sales Price declined 7.8% in the Portland Metro area in June 2011 as compared to June 2010.
* Comparing month to month 2011 Sales Prices, the average went up 1/8% in Portland Metro from May to June 2011.
* In Lake Oswego and West Linn, the Average Sales Price in June 2011 was $458,200. The Average Sales Price in the Portland Metro area was $267,100.
* In Lake Oswego and West Linn the average “time on the market” in June 2011 was 197 days, whereas the average time on the market in Portland Metro was 134 days.
* Portland Metro saw 1,958 Closed Sales in June 2011, and of those, 104 of them were in Lake Oswego and West Linn. ***This was a 12.4% increase from May 2011.
* Portland Metro generated 3,143 New Listings in June 2011, and of those, 861 were in Lake Oswego and West Linn.
(***Market data derived from RMLS Market Action Report, June 2011)