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Market Activity Sept 2-8, 2013

Last week’s real estate activity remained strong in Lake Oswego with more homes selling than came onto the market. There were 14 new listings, 18 homes that received accepted offers, and 9 closed sales.

Here is the breakdown of activity according to RMLS:

NEW SALES (Sept 2-8, 2013):

Address Type Price BR Bths SF
47 Crestfield Ct Condo $100,000 2 1.5 923
45 Eagle Crest Dr #409 Condo $150,000 2 2 1214
15495 Brianne Ct Attached $235,000 2 2.5 1292
15056 Reese Rd Detached $329,500 3 2 1667
5077 W Sunset Dr Attached $359,000 2 2.5 1720
643 2nd ST Attached $425,000 2 2 1457
1645 Cloverleaf Rd Detached $429,900 3 3 2494
15481 Tanager Dr Detached $439,000 3 2.5 2064
17988 Rebecca Ln Detached $549,900 5 3 2554
18682 Westview Dr Detached $745,000 5 3 3243
3300 River Woods Pl Detached $765,000 3 2.5 3642
4948 Hampton Ct Detached $949,000 2 3.5 3450
17700 Lake Haven Dr Detached $1,579,900 4 3.5 4006
2786 Glenmorrie Dr Detached $1,600,000 5 4.5+.5 6095

PENDING SALES (Sept 2-8, 2013)

Address Type Price BR Baths SF DOM
205 Cervantes #205 Condo $119,950 2 1.5 1216 212
4 Touchstone #119 Attached $144,900 3 2.5 1351 7
668 McVey Ave Condo $210,000 2 1 852 1
18420 Don Lee Way Detached $255,000 3 1 924 68
5432 Kenny St Detached $269,000 3 1 1352 96
6420 McEwan Rd Detached $269,900 3 2 1220 17
95 Kingsgate Rd Detached $299,000 3 2.5 1669 3
16901 Lakeridge Dr Detached $324,000 4 3 2080 235
5103 Madrona St Detached $349,900 2 2 1329 9
4271 Woodside Circle Attached $360,000 3 2 2126 24
14372 Camden Ln Detached $439,000 3 2.5 2348 7
12l92 Hide A Way Ln Detached $525,000 4 2.5 2229 38
5052 Woodcrest Ln Lot 12 Detached $675,000 4 3.5 3340 111
832 Hoodview Ln Detached $699,000 4 2 2456 10
17878 Hillside Dr Detached $754,900 5 3 3594 1
16805 Scott Ct Detached $868,000 4 3.5 4321 231
4540 Lamont Way Detached $899,950 4 2.5 3555 58
1075 Chandler Rd Detached $1,399,900 5 4.5 5710 148

SOLD (Aug 26-Sept 1, 2013)

Address Type List Price Closed Price Sq Ft CDOM
44 Eagle Crest Dr #29 Condo $134,900 $135,000 798 34
750 1st ST A7 Condo $164,900 $176,000 1350 17
85 Laurel St Detached $360,000 $350,000 2820 102
20 Walking Woods Dr Detached $475,000 $430,000 3,144 100
785 9th ST Detached $450,000 $527,000 2477 67
5670 Charles Circle Detached $650,000 $625,000 3070 25
13801 Knaus Rd Detached $1,198,000 $950,000 2500 47
17485 Cardinal Dr Detached $1,325,000 $1,175,000 3307 105
1131 Northshore Rd Detached $1,280,000 $1,222,500 3850 57

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

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Open Houses for 9/8/13

This Sunday is going to be an open house extravaganza!  I haven’t kept any sort of official record of this sort of thing, but I don’t recall another day that had more open houses than we will have in LO this weekend.  There are 41 houses scheduled to be held open, so it’s going to be a great day for a house tour.

 

Enjoy!

Address Price Type Bedroom Bath Open
44 Eagle Crest Dr #41 $124,900 Attached 2 1 1 to 3
4000 Carman Dr #60 $149,900 Attached 2 2 1 to 3
6241 Wayzata Ct $279,000 Detached 3 1 2 to 4
16200 Pacific Hwy #10 $310,000 Condo 2 2 1 to 3
11 Saint Helens Circle $325,000 Detached 3 2.5 1:30 to 3:30
16056 Reese Rd $329,500 Detached 3 2 1 to 3
1733 Kilkenny Rd $335,000 Detached 3 1.5 1 to 3
6380 Washington Ct $339,000 Detached 3 2 1 to 4
720 Pebble Beach Ct $405,000 Detached 4 2.5 12 to 2
1602 Greentree Rd $412,500 Detached 3 2 2 to 4
87 Ash St $429,900 Detached 3 2 1 to 3
15481 Tanager Dr $439,000 Detached 3 2.5 1 to 3
16038 Reese Rd $469,000 Detached 3 3 1 to 3
17730 Marylbrook Dr $489,000 Detached 4 2.5 12 to 3
4910 Lower Dr $499,900 Detached 3 2.5 2 to 4
1941 Green Acres Ln $525,000 Detached 4 2.5 11:30 to 2
1950 Green Acres Ln $525,000 Detached 4 2.5 11:30 to 2
15677 Fieldstone Dr $546,500 Detached 3 2.5 1 to 4
1125 C Ave $549,000 Detached 3 1.5 12 to 3
11 Tanglewood Dr $568,950 Detached 4 3 1 to 3
4846 Lower Dr $569,900 Detached 5 3 2 to 4
5555 Fieldstone Ct $579,500 Detached 3 2.5 1 ro 4
14 Del Prado St $599,999 Detached 5 3.5 2 to 4
18020 Jenifers Way $609,888 Detached 4 2.5 12 to 5
4850 Lower Dr $624,900 Detached 4 3 2 to 4
19524 River Run Dr $638,950 Detached 4 2.5 12 to 3
5501 Rachel Ln $649,500 Detached 4 2.5+.5 12 ro 3
18042 Jenifers Way $657,950 Detached 4 3 1:30 to 3:30
18064 Jenifers Way $667,950 Detached 5 3 1:30 to 3:30
3075 Tolkien Ln $675,000 Detached 3 2.5 1 to 4
5267 Lakeview Blvd $699,000 Detached 4 3.5 2 to 4
4114 Casey Ct $700,000 Detached 4 2.5 1 to 3
471 Country Club Ct $759,000 Detached 4 3 12 to 2
5 Dover Way $865,000 Detached 4 4.5 1 to 4
2671 Glen Eagles $950,000 Detached 3 3 1 to 3
18430 Tamaway Dr $969,000 Detached 4 2.5+.5 1 to 4
735 7th St $969,000 Detached 3 3.5 1 to 4
18187 Siena Dr $978,950 Detached 4 3.5 1 to 4
752 E Ave $1,098,000 Detached 3 3 12:30 to 3:30
13310 Atwater Ln $1,295,000 Detached 5 4 1 to 3
448 Country Club Rd $1,395,000 Detached 4 3.5 12 to 2
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Loan Opportunity

nfculogoI recently became aware of a loan program that caught my attention enough that I want to get the word out.

 

Navy Federal Credit Union is offering 100% financing to it’s members.  This is a remarkable loan product with no Purchaser’s Mortgage Insurance.   It is available to anyone who is a member of Navy Federal.

 

Who is eligible to join Navy Federal?  Members and veterans of our armed forces: Navy, Army, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard, but also those who work in the Department of Defense.  In addition, family members of these veterans can join:  grandparents, grandkids, siblings, spouses,  and children.

 

This means that you don’t have to be a veteran yourself.  If your Mom or grandfather is a veteran, they can join Navy Federal and then you can too.

 

I come from a family with lots of veterans, but also lots who are not.  When I found out about this program, it really made my day.  You see, my son is a Marine Veteran.  He will be able to use his VA benefit to buy his first home with 100% financing, but my daughter is not a veteran.  I had assumed she would have to save her down payment and closing costs, which means home ownership is still a few years away.  Now I know otherwise.  As a Marine veteran, when her brother joins Navy Federal, she can too.  And then she can obtain 100% financing and become a home owner much, much sooner.

 

So you can see how I want to get the message out that this program is available.  Our veterans deserve our admiration and support for their service.  I also know from personal experience that the family of our men and women in the armed forces also serve.  We worry, we support, we comfort, and now we can garner some benefits as well.

 

Please visit the Navy Federal Credit Union website to learn more by clicking here.  You can also call them directly at 1-800-842-6328.

 

And when you are ready to go find that house with your Navy Federal loan, please give Linda or myself a call, we are here to help.

Dianne

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Market Activity ~ Aug 26-Sept 1, 2013

Lots of folks finishing up the traditional “summer” with real estate purchases.

Last week shows 14 New properties entering the market, 26 moving to Pending status, and 16 that “Closed”/Sold.

Here is the breakdown of activity according to RMLS:

NEW SALES (Aug 26-Sept 1, 2013):

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
4 TOUCHSTONE #119 $144,900 3 2.1 1351 ATTACHD
15240 BOONES WAY $174,500 2 2 1180 CONDO
16250 PACIFIC HWY #64 $249,000 2 2 1305 CONDO
6380 WASHINGTON CT $339,000 3 2 1720 DETACHD
5103 MADRONA ST $349,900 2 2 1329 DETACHD
14372 CAMDEN LN $439,000 3 2.1 2348 DETACHD
855 YORK RD $464,500 4 3 2144 DETACHD
3200 UPPER DR $469,500 4 3 2543 DETACHD
3075 TOLKIEN LN $675,000 3 2.1 2667 DETACHD
832 HOODVIEW LN $699,000 4 2 2456 DETACHD
1623 GLENMORRIE DR $963,000 5 4.1 5894 DETACHD
931 Atwater RD $1,479,000 4 4.1 4764 DETACHD
2950 WEMBLEY PARK RD $2,295,000 4 5.1 6329 DETACHD

PENDING SALES (Aug 26-Sept 1, 2013)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
13 CRESTFIELD CT $69,000 1 0.1 550 CONDO 292
57 GALEN ST $69,900 1 1 689 CONDO 59
100 KERR PKWY #41 $105,000 2 1.1 822 CONDO 37
668 MCVEY AVE #82 $172,000 2 1.1 992 CONDO 34
5051 FOOTHILLS DR #E $189,900 2 2 991 CONDO 6
5836 SW LAKEVIEW CT $195,000 3 1 1296 DETACHD 81
45 EAGLE CREST DR #522 $219,900 3 2 1348 CONDO 38
4302 BOTTICELLI ST #2 $235,000 3 3.1 2298 CONDO 105
200 BURNHAM RD #209 $295,000 2 2 1305 CONDO 28
4221 COBB WAY $299,900 3 2 1724 DETACHD 3
14854 TWIN FIR RD $310,000 3 2 1287 DETACHD 52
4 WHEATHERSTONE #2 $326,900 3 2.1 1692 CONDO 6
1284 ROCKINGHORSE LN $395,000 4 2 1852 DETACHD 22
621 COUNTRY CLUB RD $400,000 4 2.1 3303 DETACHD 391
13395 VERMEER DR $424,000 3 2.1 2461 DETACHD 75
4286 ORCHARD WAY $454,900 3 2 1998 DETACHD 73
17140 WALL ST $455,000 4 3 3711 DETACHD 6
1501 KOAWOOD DR $465,000 4 3 2993 DETACHD 42
2234 FERNWOOD CIR $474,900 4 3 3000 DETACHD 175
6 HILLSHIRE DR $499,000 5 3 3254 DETACHD 60
32 WESTRIDGE DR $499,900 4 2.2 3653 DETACHD 158
817 HOODVIEW LN $769,000 5 3 3446 DETACHD 30
17912 KELOK RD $919,000 5 3 3007 DETACHD 0
18024 SKYLAND CIR $969,000 3 3.2 3960 DETACHD 136
3149 DOUGLAS CIR $1,099,800 5 3.2 5237 DETACHD 443

SOLD (Aug 26-Sept 1, 2013)

Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
4 TOUCHSTONE #126 $115,000 $117,000 2 2 984 CONDO 116
13 ERASMUS ST $234,900 $216,500 2 2.1 1434 ATTACHD 87
4458 THUNDER VISTA LN $225,000 $225,000 2 2.1 2200 CONDO 36
1706 BOCA RATAN DR $285,000 $280,000 3 2.1 1739 ATTACHD 2
23 MOUNTAIN CIR $289,900 $295,000 2 2 1363 DETACHD 18
1223 HEMLOCK ST $285,000 $295,000 2 1 748 DETACHD 2
46 GREENRIDGE CT $295,000 $300,900 3 2.1 2136 CONDO 9
4779 HERITAGE LN $429,000 $407,500 3 2 2121 DETACHD 26
16966 SUMMER PL $525,000 $513,000 4 2.1 3065 DETACHD 30
4755 AVERY LN $599,000 $595,000 4 2.1 2735 DETACHD 1
1535 LARCH ST $575,000 $605,000 4 3 2712 DETACHD 5
524 WEIDMAN CT $629,000 $605,000 4 2.1 3450 DETACHD 262
18217 DELENKA LN $689,000 $650,000 4 3 4171 DETACHD 53
17903 UPPER CHERRY LN $924,000 $839,000 4 2.1 3912 DETACHD 33
2500 GLEN EAGLES RD $2,295,000 $2,050,000 5 4.1 5565 DETACHD 104

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

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Open Houses! Sept 1, 2013

Happy Labor Day Weekend!  There are 7 homes being held Open Sunday according to RMLS:

Address L/Price Beds # Baths Total SF Time
17833 CENTRAL AVE $339,000 3 2 1533 12-1:30PM
1602 GREENTREE RD $412,500 3 2 1708 1-4PM
14 Del Prado ST $599,999 5 3.1 4094 1-3PM
11 MASARYK ST $619,900 5 4 4823 1-3Pm
18042 JENIFERS WAY $657,950 4 3 2946 1-3PM
18064 JENIFERS WAY $667,950 5 3 2965 1-3PM
735 7TH ST $969,000 3 3.1 2945 1-4PM
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You! Celebrate Labor Day!

WkWell, it’s Friday on the forward cusp of Labor Day Weekend!  I’m cheating a bit by excerpting from Wikipedia (below) regarding the history of Labor Day, if you’re interested.

Dianne and I have been running like crazy  all summer long, and I am now, like so many people, getting ready for a big bash out on the deck tonight!  My advice is for you to enjoy this weekend and REALLY take some time off.  Unlike other holidays, where people with extra time off work tend to congregate somewhat guiltily around the barbeque on what is a more somber, reflective day (Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Presidents Day, etc…)  Labor Day is for YOU!  It is actually time off for the purpose of enjoying time off!

Now… I am not saying if you find the home of your dreams, that Dianne or I will not be there for you (we are neve too busy for our Property Blotter readers : ) BUT, please enjoy yourself this weekend.  That is an order (you have official permission)!

Here is what Wikipedia says about Labor Day:

Labor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September, that celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers. It was first nationally recognized in 1894 to placate unionists following the Pullman Strike.  With the decline in union membership, the holiday is generally viewed as a time for barbeques and the end of summer vacations.[1]

Labor Day has come to be celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer. In high society, Labor Day is (or was) considered the last day of the year when it is fashionable to wear white[8] or seersucker.[9][10]

In 1882, Matthew Maguire, a machinist, first proposed the holiday while serving as secretary of the CLU (Central Labor Union) of New York.[2] Others argue that it was first proposed by Peter J. McGuire of the American Federation of Labor in May 1882,[3] after witnessing the annual labour festival held in Toronto, Canada.[4] Oregon was the first state to make it a holiday on February 21, 1887. By the time it became a federal holiday in 1894, thirty states officially celebrated Labor Day.[3]

Following the deaths of a number of workers at the hands of the U.S. military and U.S. Marshals during the Pullman Strike, the United States Congress unanimously voted to approve rush legislation that made Labor Day a national holiday; President Grover Clevelandsigned it into law a mere six days after the end of the strike.[1] The September date originally chosen by the CLU of New York and observed by many of the nation’s trade unions for the past several years was selected rather than the more widespread International Workers’ Day because Cleveland was concerned that observance of the latter would be associated with the nascent Communist, Syndicalist and Anarchist movements that, though distinct from one another, had rallied to commemorate the Haymarket Affair in International Workers’ Day.[5] All U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the territories have made it a statutory holiday.

In U.S. sports, Labor Day marks the beginning of the NFL and college football seasons. NCAA teams usually play their first games the weekend of Labor Day, with the NFL traditionally playing their first game the Thursday following Labor Day. The Southern 500 NASCAR auto race was held that day from 1950 to 1983 in Darlington, South Carolina. AtIndianapolis Raceway Park, the National Hot Rod Association hold their finals to the U.S. Nationals drag race.

In the U.S., most school districts that started summer vacation 1-2 weeks into June will resume school the day after this day (see First Day of School), while schools that had summer vacation begin on the Saturday before Memorial Day in late May will have already been in session since late August. However this tradition is changing as many school districts end 1-2 weeks into June and begin mid-August.

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Market Activity Aug 19-25, 2013

Here is last week’s real estate activity for Lake Oswego:
20 newly listed properties
17 properties with offers accepted
12 properties that closed and are officially sold.

I would also like to pay tribute to Martin Luther King, a great man who 50 years ago showed us the meaning of freedom. He was a truly great American.

Martin Luther King August 28, 1963
Martin Luther King
August 28, 1963

Here is the breakdown of activity according to RMLS:

NEW SALES (Aug 19-25, 2013):

Address Type Price BR Bths SF
5051 Foothills Dr E Condo $189,900 2 2 991
200 Burnham Rd #406 Condo $199,999 2 1 1199
4221 Cobb Way Detached $299,900 3 2 1724
16200 Pacific Hwy #10 Condo $310,000 2 2 1190
4185 Childs Rd Detached $319,900 3 1.5 1175
4 Wheatherstone #2 Condo $326,900 3 2.5 1692
4990 Oakridge Rd Detached $329,000 3 2 1700
17833 Central Ave Detached $339,000 3 2 1533
1602 Greentree Rd Detached $412,500 3 2 1708
17140 Wall St Detached $455,000 4 3 3711
6187 Frost Ln Detached $459,000 4 2.5 2149
915 Bullock St Detached $475,000 4 3 2986
895 York Rd Detached $479,000 3 2 1924
13930 Majestic Ct Detached $495,000 3 2.5 2956
429 10th St Detached $495,000 4 3 2280
1500 Eastview Ct Detached $649,000 4 3.5 3946
1805 Glenmorrie Terrace Detached $798,000 3 2.5 2640
18499 Old River Dr Detached $819,000 4 3.5 4020
18025 Skyland Circle Detached $1,199,000 4 4.5+.5 5379
1032 Westward Ho Rd Detached $1,999,000 4 3.5 3404

PENDING SALES (Aug 19-25, 2013)

Address Type Price BR Baths SF DOM
45 Eagle Crest Dr #204 Condo $104,900 1 1 768 2
3978 Carman Dr Attached $169,900 2 2.5 1098 3
3864 Botticelli St Condo $174,950 2 1.5 1132 4
1280 Oak Terrace Detached $274,900 3 2 1990 43
3616 Lake Grove Ave Detached $319,000 3 2 1150 0
5195 Firwood Rd Detached $359,000 3 3 1926 80
85 Laurel St Detached $360,000 4 3 2820 102
16 Aquinas St Detached $400,000 3 2.5 1658 1
720 Pebble Beach Ct Detached $405,000 4 2.5 1957 2
908 Cumberland Pl Detached $439,500 4 3 2715 73
5272 Tualata Ln Detached $500,000 4 3 2529 67
14101 Redwood Ct Detached $605,000 3 3.5 2629 8
13432 Rogers Rd Detached $675,000 3 2.5 3454 28
2833 Rivendell Rd Detached $698,000 4 2.5 2932 72
5623 Grand Oaks Dr Detached $699,000 4 2.5 3323 15
17160 Kelok Rd Detached $699,000 4 4 4650 10
12210 Orchard Hill Rd Detached $1,495,000 4 3.5+.5 4640 67

SOLD (Aug 19-25, 2013)

Address Type List Price Closed Price Sq Ft CDOM
18545 Kristi Way Detached $279,000 $265,000 1307 2
1129 Cherry Ln Detached $379,900 $320,000 2421 91
31 Oriole Ln Detached $375,000 $355,000 1968 38
16200 Terrace Dr Detached $400,000 $430,000 2,085 2
980 Cumberland Place Detached $475,000 $475,000 2791 7
5482 Bay Creek Dr Detached $564,900 $552,878 2554 5
4860 Hastings Dr Detached $645,000 $630,000 2942 21
17692 Woodhurst Pl Detached $789,000 $748,290 3890 24
14100 Taylors Crest Ln Detached $850,000 $820,000 4087 43
3720 Marquis Ct Detached $885,000 $835,000 4795 122
481 9th St Detached $879,000 $879,000 2813 3
17809 Kelok Rd Detached $1,249,000 $1,268,000 3700 22

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

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Open Houses 8/25/2013

Getting a head start on planning for the weekend, here are 18 homes that will be held open this Sunday:

Address Price Type Bedroom Bath Open
18717 Pilkington Rd $240,000 Detached 3 1.5 2 to 5
17833 Central Ave $339,000 Detached 3 2 1 to 3
837 Country Club Rd $375,000 Detached 4 3 2 to 4
4200 Westbay Rd $379,900 Detached 2 1 1 to 4
1250 Hemlock St $399,950 Detached 3 2 1 to 4
1602 Greentree Rd $412,500 Detached 3 2 1 to 4
87 Ash St $429,900 Detached 3 2 1 to 3
1501 Koawood Dr $465,000 Detached 4 3 2 to 4
895 York Rd $479,000 Detached 3 2 1 to 3
6 Scarborough Dr $520,500 Detached 5 3 1 to 4
4850 Lower Dr $624,900 Detached 4 3 2 to 4
4836 Hastings Dr $630,000 Detached 4 2.5 1 to 3
18064 Jenifers Way $667,950 Detached 5 3 1 to 3
18024 Skyland Circle $969,000 Detached 3 3.5+.5 1 to 4
735 7th ST $969,000 Detached 3 3.5 1 to 4
17600 Upper Cherry Ln $1,049,000 Detached 4 3.5 1 to 4
13310 Atwater Ln $1,295,000 Detached 5 4 1 to 3
112 Northshore Circle $1,550,000 Detached 3 3.5 11 to 4

Enjoy!

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Featured Neighborhood: Holly Orchard

Lake Oswego has 25 specific neighborhoods, each with its own neighborhood association. The City encouraged this organization to allow specific areas of town to have effective communication for decision making and planning. Today I want to feature Holly Orchard.

Blog 002Holly Orchard is conveniently located. People who live in this area have quick access to I-5, Hwy 217, Boones Ferry Rd, and Country Club Rd. Costco and Winco are about 5 minutes away. Yet, it’s a quiet area. The boundaries are Carmen Dr on the South, Botticelli on the North, Fosberg Rd on the West, and Hotspur on the East. This neighborhood is small in comparison to others in Lake Oswego. The by-laws of Holly Orchard were adopted in 1988.

Some Highlights
Carmen HouseThe first house I ever listed and sold when I got my real estate license in 1987 was in Holly Orchard, so the neighborhood holds a special place in my heart.

The oldest house in Lake Oswego is in Holly Orchard. The Waters Carmen house was built in 1855 and is still owned by his descendants.

One of Lake Oswego’s few gated communities is in Holly Orchard, Taylors Crest. Not only does this development have gorgeous, luxury homes, but its a lively community with a swimming pool.

Holly Orchard hosted one of the Portland area’s first street of dreams in 1980.

Real Estate in Holly Orchard
Blog 001Being a small neighborhood, there are not many homes for sale at any given time. Currently on the market there is one condo, one townhouse, and 3 detached, single-family homes. The values range from the 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath condo that is listed for $235,000, to the luxury, 1980 Street of Dreams house that is listed for $749,900. Along with the 5 active listings, there are 4 houses in pending status with accepted offers that have not yet closed, and 24 homes that have sold in the last 12 months.

photoStreet of Dreams then and now
Sundew was home to the Steet of Dreams in 1980 and 4394 Sundew Ct is currently for sale. Listed with Rebecca Walter of Redfin (rebecca.walter@redfin.com, 503-255-2431), this house was a showcase for luxury and the latest in design ideas of its day. It has 4881 square feet that includes 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The floorplan is centered around a central atrium that floods the house with natural light. Priced at $749,900, the house will be held open this Saturday, August 24th, from 1 to 4. For specifics about this property, click here.

So why would someone want to consider living in Holly Orchard? Because it is in a superb location for convenience, yet it’s quiet. The house options include affordable condos and townhouses, but also include a luxury, gated community, as well as the exceptional designs of Street of Dreams living.

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Dianne

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Market Activity ~ Aug 12-18, 2013

Great action in Lake Oswego. Summertime interest continues.

Last week shows 20 New properties entering the market, 11 moving to Pending status, and 20 that “Closed”/Sold.

Here is the breakdown of activity according to RMLS:

NEW SALES (Aug 12-Aug 18, 2013):

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
4 TOUCHSTONE #104 $127,500 3 2.1 1351 CONDO
3433 MCNARY PKWY #702 $167,500 2 2.1 1136 CONDO
3864 SW BOTTICELLI ST $174,950 2 1.1 1132 CONDO
6420 MCEWAN RD $279,900 3 2 1220 DETACHD
668 MCVEY AVE #32 $379,000 3 1.1 992 CONDO
16775 WESTVIEW DR $389,000 3 2.1 1830 DETACHD
17273 BRYANT RD $399,000 3 1.1 1432 DETACHD
67 TANGLEWOOD DR $434,900 4 2.1 3068 DETACHD
18281 WOOD THRUSH CIR $459,500 4 2.1 2240 DETACHD
17778 MARYLCREEK DR $499,900 3 2.1 2741 DETACHD
830 4TH ST $545,000 3 2 1690 DETACHD
4836 HASTINGS DR $630,000 4 2.1 2855 DETACHD
17160 Kelok RD $699,000 4 4 4650 DETACHD
53 D AVE $725,000 3 3 2610 DETACHD
1055 COUNTRY CLUB RD $799,900 2 2 2908 DETACHD
2023 Ridgewood RD $969,000 4 2.1 4340 DETACHD
17375 RIDGEVIEW CT $995,000 4 3.1 4065 DETACHD
17342 RIDGEVIEW CT $1,250,000 4 3.1 4240 DETACHD
14050 GOODALL RD $1,675,000 5 4.2 6834 DETACHD

PENDING SALES (Aug 12-Aug 18, 2013)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
3836 BOTTICELLI ST $129,000 2 2 1055 ATTACHD 315
26 CONDOLEA DR $225,000 2 2 1420 CONDO 2
16616 LAKE FOREST BLVD $229,000 2 1 1056 DETACHD 2
1129 CHERRY LN $319,900 4 2.1 2421 DETACHD 91
4 SAINT HELENS CIR $319,900 3 2 1617 DETACHD 25
1274 HALLINAN CIR $339,900 3 2 1337 DETACHD 1
1520 ASH ST $399,900 2 1 1200 DETACHD 10
18 INDEPENDENCE AVE $459,000 4 3 3714 DETACHD 6
5272 TUALATA LN $500,000 4 3 2529 DETACHD 59
45 AQUINAS ST $554,000 3 2.1 2981 DETACHD 62
15203 LILY BAY CT $600,000 4 2.1 3219 DETACHD 1

SOLD (Aug 12-Aug 18, 2013)

Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
668 MCVEY AVE #14 $119,900 $117,000 1 1 636 CONDO 2
4420 BERNARD ST $385,000 $385,000 3 2.1 1835 DETACHD 0
29 MORNINGVIEW CIR $440,000 $440,000 3 2.1 2280 DETACHD 3
31 WALKING WOODS DR $450,000 $442,400 4 3 2889 DETACHD 19
15 SPINOSA $459,900 $449,000 3 3 2300 DETACHD 81
18781 INDIAN CREEK WAY $455,000 $460,000 4 2.1 2355 DETACHD 3
18442 DEERBRUSH AVE $479,000 $465,000 4 2.1 2550 DETACHD 40
9 BERNINI CT $515,000 $493,000 3 2.1 3166 DETACHD 18
14066 CHATHAM CT $574,900 $568,300 5 2.1 2800 DETACHD 6
19318 RIVERWOOD LN #LOT 8W $611,451 $613,887 5 4 3110 DETACHD 0
13680 KNAUS RD $749,000 $730,000 3 2.1 3006 DETACHD 57
5676 SUNCREEK DR $819,900 $775,000 4 3.1 3312 DETACHD 102
15559 VILLAGE DR $900,000 $895,000 4 2.1 3458 DETACHD 0
588 9TH ST $795,000 $962,222 4 2.1 2741 DETACHD 42
792 5TH ST $1,195,000 $1,050,000 4 4.1 4379 DETACHD 21
18520 DELENKA LN $1,299,000 $1,235,000 4 4 5986 DETACHD 381
17900 CRESTLINE DR $1,699,000 $1,445,000 5 3.1 4738 DETACHD 212
693 TERRACE DR $1,898,000 $1,750,000 4 3 3296 DETACHD 282
1505 LAKE FRONT RD $2,250,000 $2,100,000 4 3.1 4927 DETACHD 54

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