Hood River Real Estate Update

According to the RMLS data there were 3 listed residential sales and no (0) unimproved property sales in Skamania County in the month of July 2008.

The good news for Skamania County is there are 6 homes and 6 unimproved lots/land currently under contract and sale pending . 

These are the sales for Skamania County for July-a total of 3:

• Stevenson- 1 condo  Sold for $246,000
• Carson- 1 single family home-Sold for $192,610   and 1 manufactured home- Sold for $200,000 

There are currently 127 residential properties on the market in Skamania County. These homes range from an older single wide manufactured home in North Bonneville for $59,900 to a RIVERFRONT ESTATE in Stevenson on over 10 acres which includes 2 homes-a 6000s/f Main home plus a guest house for $2,950,000. 

There are also plenty of unimproved properties in Skamania County to choose from.  There are 111 properties currently listed ranging in price from $58,900 for an oversized lot in Stevenson to $2,500,000 for a 22+ acre approved 70 lot subdivision in Stevenson.

Here's the latest sales info from the RMLS for Klickitat County. These sales comps reflect only properties listed on the RMLS.  Unlisted or fsbo properties are not included. There were 14 total residential sales and 5 total unimproved sales for Klickitat County for July 2008. Here's the break down.

White Salmon/Bingen- 5 sales of single family homes- Listed for $209,999 SOLD for $172,500   Listed for $229,999 SOLD for $217,700   Listed for $319,000 SOLD for $305,000 Listed for $347,000 SOLD for $347,000  Listed for $429,350  SOLD for $429,350

Northwestern Lake-  1 sale  Listed for $179,000 SOLD for $$172,500

Snowden- 1 manufactured home on acreage listed for $239,900   SOLD for $228,000

Dallesport- 3 single family homes- listed for $190,000   SOLD for $175,000  Listed for $225,000 SOLD for $218,000  Listed for $254,000  SOLD for $250,000

Goldendale- 4 single family homes  listed for $147,000  SOLD for $112,000   Listed for $285,000  SOLD for $265,500  Listed for $285,000 SOLD for  $285,500   Listed for $342,500  SOLD for  $330,000 

Unimproved Lots and Land Sold- 5 total sales- 2 Lyle   3 Goldendale- 4.96 acres, 4.94 acres, 15 acres

SALE PENDINGS- there are currently 22 homes under contract in Klickitat County

White Salmon- 3   

Snowden- 1

Trout Lake- 1

Husum-1

Lyle-1   

Dallesport- 3  

Goldendale- 8 

SALE PENDINGS - Currently there are 9 Unimproved Lots and Lands under contract -

2- White Salmon  1-Trout Lake  1-Lyle   1-Centerville  4-Goldendale

According to the sales and sale pendings Goldendale is becoming more popular and is having the most sales activity.

Disclaimer: I assume no responsibilty for accuracy of information provided within this post and blog. Many entries on this blog are based on the opinions and  ideas of the author and are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied.  

 

It's First Friday again in downtown Hood River. Here are some of the artists and musicians featured at various businesses. Sure to be a fun time as always.

• 2nd Wind Sports- Photography by Louie Buzas and Wanda Hill
• Second and Oak Streets-Chigwaya teen marimba band 5-6:30 pm
• 5th Element Salon-Grand Opening-located in the Yasui Building at First and Oak
• Book Stop-celebrate the release of "Breaking Dawn" by Stephanie Meyers
• Columbia Art Gallery-Reception 6-8 pm  New show "Interpretation" features 14 artists interpreting 5 themes: horizons, jewels of the gorge, recycling, seasons and uncomfortable
• Doppio- Artwork by Ellen Dittebrandt
• Gorge Dog- Oil painting by artist Brian Vegter
• Knot Another Hat- This is the Third birthday celebration- champagne, cupcakes. prizes
• The Pines 1852 Tasting Room-Music by Peabody's Daughter and Art by Peggy Ohlson
• Plush- Music by Kevin Holman
• Sixth St. Bistro- Music by Tilly Jam on the patio from 7-9 pm
• Waucoma Books- Book signing by Portland author Molly Gloss-"The Hearts of Horses"
• Red Feather Mercantile- Bluegrass music of Spring Creek    Wine from Cathedral Ridge Winery

        

Here's the Hood River Movies in the Park schedule for 2008. The free movies are held at Jackson Park and begin at dusk. Bring a blanket to sit on and enjoy the free show.

June 28th     Empire Strikes Back

July 5th        The Sand Lot                      

July 12th      Rocky           

July 19th      City Slickers

July 26th       No Movie/ Fair

August 2nd   Pirates of the Caribbean   

August 9th    Shrek II

August 16th   Mrs. Doubtfire

August 23rd  The Little Mermaid                          

  

I was in The Dalles a couple days ago to go to Home Depot which is really nice that it's only 20 minutes from Hood River. While there I thought I'd check out what's happening at the Lone Pine Village development on the east end of town.  Some of the roads are in and a beautiful waterscape park area is in. There were a couple workers installing paver sidewalks.  I read in the Hood River News that they are having an open house Saturdays & Sundays from noon-4.

 

Below is the bridge from The Dalles, Oregon to Dallesport, WA. It is a free bridge, no toll charges.

 

 

This is my opinion after reviewing homes that are currently available on the market.  Here are my 5 Top Home Picks of the Week for Hood River.

This first one on Barrett Dr. is in a country location on .60 acre with 280 ft. of frontage on Indian Creek. The home has been recently upgraded and sold in 2006 for $370,000 which is what it is currently listed for.

 

ML#: 8014743 Area: 363 Status: ACT Price: $370,000 Address: 4090 BARRETT DR City: Hood River Zip: 97031   XST/Dir: Country Club Rd., Lt. on Barrett, House on Lft, just past Methodist Crch Bed/Baths: 3/3 SQFT: 2079 YrBuilt: 1925 Style: 1STORY Map Coord: 0/A/0 Type: DETACHD PTax/Yr: $1,706 LotSize: 20K-.99AC View: CREEK Garage: 0 / Acres: 0.6

This one is off a private driveway off Frankton Rd. The property backs up to May St.  I know the people who built this house. She is an amazing stained glass artist and there are many special touches of glass and tile art in this home. The kitchen cabinets are beautiful clear vertical grain fir. Everything is very tastefully done. This house was listed 1-21-08 for $450,000 and is now priced at $419,000. Truly a one of a kind work of art!

ML#: 8007517 Area: 363 Status: ACT Price: $419,000 Address: 564 Monika LN City: Hood River Zip: 97031   XST/Dir: East on W Prospect off Frankton Bed/Baths: 2/2.1 SQFT: 1776 YrBuilt: 2003 Style: CRAFTSM, CUSTOM Map Coord: 0/A/0 Type: DETACHD PTax/Yr: $2,363 LotSize: 5K-6,999SF View: MNTAIN Garage: 1 / DETACHD Acres: 0.16

 I think this house is an exceptional deal if you just consider it sits on .97 acre of premium westside acreage. The house was built 12 years ago and may be a bit dated, but it was no tract home when it was built. It has been on the market since 9-18-07 and started at $697,500.  The price is now $529,000 for 3106 sq ft with 4 bd, an attached 2 car garage plus a separate garage/greenhouse building. That is just $170 per sq. ft. A very good price. It is close to the Mountain View Ranch subdevelopment where land alone was selling for $350,000 and up and million+ dollar estates are being built. $529,000

ML#: 7094712 Area: 363 Status: ACT Price: $529,000 Address: 3980 GRANDVIEW City: Hood River Zip: 97031   XST/Dir: South on Frankton to Grandview, left on Grandview. Bed/Baths: 4/2.1 SQFT: 3106 YrBuilt: 1996 Style: RANCH Map Coord: 0/A/0 Type: DETACHD PTax/Yr: $3,535 LotSize: 20K-.99AC View:   Garage: 2 / ATTACHD Acres: 0.97

If you want a country location on an acre and a house that has been totally rebuilt top to bottom then check this one out!  The house has a new 50 yr arch roof with 9 velux skylights, all wood windows, new gas furnace, new electrical, refinished wood floors, slate, tile, cherry cabinets, low voltage lighting, new paver patio, exterior completely refinished and dormers have new cedar shingle siding. A beautiful sunny vegetable garden with Mt. Hood view, trees, and privacy surround you. This one is very country/urban yet minutes to town.  $585,000

ML#: 8054276 Area: 363 Status: ACT Price: $585,000 Address: 1460 COUNTRY CLUB RD City: Hood River Zip: 97031   XST/Dir: Country Club to Barrett, turn Rt on Country Club to next driveway on Rt. Bed/Baths: 3/2 SQFT: 2530 YrBuilt: 1979 Style: DTCHCOL Map Coord: 0/A/0 Type: DETACHD PTax/Yr: $2,828 LotSize: 1-2.99AC View: TREES, MNTAIN Garage: 2 / DETACHD Acres: 1.07

 

 

This is another special home that I know everything about as I built it along with my husband in 2005. The lower level is ECO-Block (ICF-insulated concrete form) construction with a 1 bdrm apt-complete with it's own large kitchen, living, and bath w/laundry facilities. This legal apartment has radiant heat in the floor which is such awesome heat. This is a sweet space with lots of green views and so quiet and warm. We had it rented for a year for $700 a month.  The main floor has living room with beautiful fir built in bookcases and mantel around the fireplace with slate and hearth, dining, kitchen, master bedroom and bath with travertine walk in shower and sauna, also an antique soaking tub. There is also a second bedroom and full bath with laundry on the main floor. The floors are clear vertical grain fir and raja slate. The top floor has 2 bedrooms with walk in closets, a family room, bathroom, study nook and large storage closet. This house was built with so much attention to detail from the rustic ponderosa pine porch columns, mahogany decking, totally hand troweled drywall texture, to the clear verticle cedar shingle siding with woven corners. This house has a total of 5 bdrms, 4 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 living rooms, and another little secret.... we are lowering the price again to $755,000. That's only $224 per sq ft.  This is a great price for the quality of workmanship in this fine home.

 

ML#: 8001202 Area: 363 Status: ACT Price: $775,000 Address: 636 HUNTER RD City: Hood River Zip: 97031   XST/Dir: May to Frankton turn L to Stonegate Dr. R to Hunter - R to bottom of Rd. Bed/Baths: 5/4 SQFT: 3365 YrBuilt: 2005 Style: CRAFTSM, CUSTOM Map Coord: 0/A/0 Type: DETACHD PTax/Yr: $3,178 LotSize: 7K-9,999SF View: TREES, MNTAIN Garage: 2 / ATTACHD Acres: 0.2

INFORMATION NOT GUARANTEED AND SHOULD BE VERIFIED.SQUARE FOOTAGE IS APPROXIMATE & MAY INCLUDE BOTH FINISHED & UNFINISHED AREAS - CONSULT BROKER FOR INFO. SCHOOL AVAILABILITY SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

 

Disclaimer: I assume no responsibilty for accuracy of information provided within this post and blog. The entries on this blog are based on the opinions and  ideas of the author and are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied.   

 

This is another beautiful home in the Stonegate neighborhood on Hood River's popular westside.  Located at 4075 Stonegate Drive, this home has 2876 sq. ft. with so many extra's and custom features. Here's a partial list:

• Gourmet high-end chef designed kitchen                               
  Music room with cherry cabinetry                                          
  Designated Home Theater Room
  Oversized garage for lots of toys
  Large front paver patio with fountain
  Office with cherry built-in furniture
  Beautiful dining room with wine bar
  Living room with artisan gas fireplace
  Master bedroom with walk-in closet
  Built in cherry wood dressing vanities
  Italian Jacuzzi soak tub
  Wrap around vaulted loft with library

Priced at $649,999 This home is currently a FSBO with a courtesy to brokers

    

 

Here are some pictures I took Sunday morning, July 20, 2008,  in downtown Hood River. The summer season is here. There are many tourists in town. Today is the last day of the Gorge Games. This event has brought many people to town. I've been seeing license plates from many places around the country.

 

 

 

 

 

A Gorge Games skateboarding event was being set up on Oak St.

    

Here is a list I've compiled of helpful websites in Hood River County. 

CASCADE LOCKS

City of Cascade Locks

Cascade Locks Visitor info

Port of Cascade Locks

HOOD RIVER

Hood River County Chamber of Commerce

City of Hood River

Hood River County

Hood River Valley Parks & Recreation

Port of Hood River

Hood River County School District

Mt. Hood National Forest

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

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 This is a current list as of July 14, 2008 of homes for sale in Stevenson, Washington in Skamania County priced between $150,000-$400,000. 

ML#: 7080629 Area: 113 Status: ACT Price: $169,000 Address: 225 NW ROOSEVELT ST City: Stevenson Zip: 98648   XST/Dir: Russell to Vancouver Lt. to School St Rt. to Alameda Lt. to Roosevelt Rt Bed/Baths: 2/1 SQFT: 921 YrBuilt: 1931 Style: BUNGALO Map Coord: 0/A/0 Type: DETACHD PTax/Yr: $0 LotSize: 15K-19,999SF View: RIVER Garage: 0 / Acres: 0.35

 

ML#: 8053293 Area: 113 Status: ACT Price: $219,000 Address: 549 NW HOT SPRINGS ALAMEDA City: Stevenson Zip: 98648   XST/Dir: N @Russell L @ Vancouver, R@ School St., L @Hot Springs Alameda 1/2 mi. Bed/Baths: 3/1 SQFT: 1131 YrBuilt: 1949 Style: COTTAGE Map Coord: 1/A/1 Type: DETACHD PTax/Yr: $1,000 LotSize: 20K-.99AC View: TREES, TERRITR Garage: 1 / CARPORT Acres: 0.99

ML#: 8031771 Area: 113 Status: ACT Price: $229,900 Address: 7042 E LOOP RD City: Stevenson Zip: 98648   XST/Dir: Hwy 14 N.onto Columbia Rt.to Loop Rd 1st driveway on left past City Hall Bed/Baths: 2/1 SQFT: 2212 YrBuilt: 1930 Style: CABIN Map Coord: 0/A/0 Type: DETACHD PTax/Yr: $1,213 LotSize: 20K-.99AC View: TREES, MNTAIN Garage: 1 / DETACHD Acres: 0.5

 

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ML#: 8057197 Area: 113 Status: ACT Price: $242,000 Address: 597 NW MAPLE WAY City: Stevenson Zip: 98648   XST/Dir: up Vancouver to Kanaka Rd. left on Gropper , right on Maple Way Bed/Baths: 3/1.1 SQFT: 2043 YrBuilt: 1928 Style: 2STORY Map Coord: 0/A/0 Type: DETACHD PTax/Yr: $856 LotSize: 20K-.99AC View: TREES, TERRITR Garage: 0 / Acres: 0.7

 

ML#: 8053427 Area: 113 Status: ACT Price: $259,000 Address: 1542 RYAN ALLEN RD City: Stevenson Zip: 98648   XST/Dir: From Rock Creek Road turn right on Ryan Allen Road Bed/Baths: 3/2 SQFT: 2112 YrBuilt: 1970 Style: 2STORY Map Coord: 0/A/0 Type: DETACHD PTax/Yr: $810 LotSize: 1-2.99AC View: TERRITR Garage: 0 / Acres: 1

 

ML#: 8027209 Area: 113 Status: ACT Price: $279,500 Address: 420 SW VANCOUVER AVE City: Stevenson Zip: 98648   XST/Dir: Vancouver Ave, just west of the court house. Bed/Baths: 3/2 SQFT: 1612 YrBuilt: 1936 Style: 2STORY Map Coord: 1/A/1 Type: DETACHD PTax/Yr: $1,369 LotSize: 10K-14,999SF View:   Garage: 2 / DETACHD Acres: 0.25

 

ML#: 8015257 Area: 113 Status: ACT Price: $284,976 Address: 240 NE COLUMBIA VIEW AVE City: Stevenson Zip: 98648   XST/Dir: Hwy 14 to Loop Rd., R. @ Shepard, R @ Oak, to Columbia View Ave. Bed/Baths: 4/2 SQFT: 2400 YrBuilt: 1959 Style: DAYRNCH Map Coord: 0/A/0 Type: DETACHD PTax/Yr: $1,722 LotSize: 7K-9,999SF View: RIVER, MNTAIN Garage: 1 / ATTACHD Acres: 0.2

ML#: 8053412 Area: 113 Status: ACT Price: $299,000 Address: 325 NE WISTERIA WAY City: Stevenson Zip: 98648   XST/Dir: N on Columbia, R on Vancouver, R on Loop, L on Mon. Terrace, R Wisteria Bed/Baths: 3/2 SQFT: 2408 YrBuilt: 1973 Style: 2STORY Map Coord: 0/A/0 Type: DETACHD PTax/Yr: $1,177 LotSize: 10K-14,999SF View: RIVER, MNTAIN Garage: 1 / ATTACHD Acres: 0.25

 

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ML#: 8021890 Area: 113 Status: ACT Price: $329,000 Address: 720 NW GROPPER RD City: Stevenson Zip: 98648   XST/Dir: N on Russell, L @Vanc., R @ School, L @ Alameda to Chessor, L @ Gropper Bed/Baths: 3/2.1 SQFT: 1970 YrBuilt: 1995 Style: CONTEMP Map Coord: 0/A/0 Type: DETACHD PTax/Yr: $1,560 LotSize: 20K-.99AC View: MNTAIN, TERRITR Garage: 2 / ATTACHD Acres: 0.46

 

ML#: 8027740 Area: 113 Status: ACT Price: $341,000 Address: 41 FERN MEADOW RD City: Stevenson Zip: 98648   XST/Dir: Hwy 14, Lt Columbia, Lt Kanaka CK, Lt Bruning, Lt Fern Meadow, LT/LT Bed/Baths: 4/2 SQFT: 1878 YrBuilt: 2000 Style: DTCHCOL, CRAFTSM Map Coord: 0/A/0 Type: DETACHD PTax/Yr: $1,719 LotSize: 1-2.99AC View: MNTAIN, TERRITR Garage: 2 / DETACHD Acres: 2

 

ML#: 8019337 Area: 113 Status: ACT Price: $349,995 Address: 520 NE MAJOR ST City: Stevenson Zip: 98648   XST/Dir: Hwy 14, Lt Columbia, Rt Loop, Rt Hillcrest, Rt Major Bed/Baths: 3/3 SQFT: 2432 YrBuilt: 1993 Style: DAYRNCH, 2STORY Map Coord: 0/A/0 Type: DETACHD PTax/Yr: $1,850 LotSize: 20K-.99AC View: RIVER, MNTAIN Garage: 3 / DETACHD Acres: 0.49

© RMLS^TM 2008. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. - INFORMATION NOT GUARANTEED AND SHOULD BE VERIFIED.
SQUARE FOOTAGE IS APPROXIMATE & MAY INCLUDE BOTH FINISHED & UNFINISHED AREAS - CONSULT BROKER FOR INFO. SCHOOL AVAILABILITY SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Disclaimer: I assume no responsibilty for accuracy of information provided within this post and blog. The entries on this blog are based on the opinions and  ideas of the author and are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied.