Hood River Real Estate Update

Here's the combined sales total of single family homes for the entire Columbia Gorge Region: Hood River & Wasco Counties in Oregon, Klickitat & Skamania Counties in Washington.  These are the cities and towns reporting sales.  These sales are only LISTED sales not FSBO's or unlisted sales. There were 14 homes  sold gorge wide in the month of February 2009.

• Carson- 1   
• White Salmon-1 
• BZ Corners-1       
• Hood River-4
• Parkdale-2
• Mosier-1
• The Dalles-3
• Dufur-1

There are currently 58 homes sale pending in escrow in the gorge area. Skamania County-7  Klickitat County-11 Hood River County-16 and Wasco County-24 

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The latest sales data from the RMLS for Klickitat County is in.  Sales have slowed further since last month possibly partly due to the winter weather we experienced in Dec/Jan.  These sales comps reflect only properties listed on the RMLS.  Unlisted or fsbo properties are not included. There were 2 total residential sales  in Klickitat County for February 2009. Here's the break down.

White Salmon- 1 home  sold  Listed for $425,000 Sold for $400,000  DOM(days on market)-35

BZ Corner - 1 homes sold - Listed for $249,000  Sold for $230,000 DOM-23

There are currently 11 homes sale pending in Klickitat County.  2 in White Salmon, 2  in Snowden, 2 in Lyle,  1 in Dallesport, and 4 in Goldendale.

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Here's the home sales activity in Hood River County for February 2009.  This information is from the RMLS and includes listed property sales only-no FSBO's. There were 6 total residential home sales and 1 sale of unimproved lots/land for the month of February 2009  in Hood River County. There are currently 16 homes and 1 lot sale pending in escrow.

Hood River- 4 homes sold 

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Listed for $214,000 Sold for $210,000   1196 sq ft. 2 bdrm 1.1 bath

Listed for $232,000 Sold for $233,800   1300 sq ft. 3 bdrm, 1.1 bath

Listed for $339,900  Sold for $340,000  Located in Willow Ponds- 1083 sq ft.

Listed for $489,000  Sold for $438,000  Located in East Stonegate- 2599 sq ft. 4 bdrm, 2.1 bath

Parkdale- 2 homes sold- Listed for $369,000 Sold for $330,000  and Listed for $439,500 Sold for $415

There was 1 lot/unimproved property sale in Hood River- Listed for $115,000 Sold for $108,000

There are currently 16 homes sale pending in Hood River County

• Cascade Locks-4 homes
• Hood River/City- 5 single family homes & 3 condos 
• Hood River/Eastside- 1 single family 
• Odell- 2 single family homes  
• Parkdale-1 single family homes  

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The Dalles is located about 80 miles east of Portland in Wasco County. The Dalles is one of Oregon's most historical cities known as the town at the end of the Oregon Trail. The Dalles was first incorporated by the Oregon Territorial Government in 1857 as "Dalles City" and was made the county seat which it remains to this day. The downtown area in The Dalles is a registered Historic District featuring architecture from the late 1800's and early 1900's. The population of The Dalles was 12,175 at last census.  The City provides services to over 70,000 residents of Wasco, Sherman and Hood River counties in Oregon and Klickitat and Skamania counties in Washington. The climate in The Dalles is high desert with only about 14" per year of precipitation.  Sweet cherries are the major agricultural product in The Dalles with over 6,000 acres of sweet cherry trees growing around the city. The annual "Cherry Days" festival is a favorite of many. 

Here are some pictures of The Dalles I took today from the overlook at Sorosis Park. The one on the left is looking west on the Columbia River and the picture on the right is looking east on the Columbia River.

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I liked the view of the Oregon hills with layers of fog. I took these pictures last week from Stevenson, WA where I've been spending a lot of time working with my husband on finish carpentry in a new house. This is the view from the master bedroom.

Here are some ideas for a romantic gorge Valentines Day getaway. 

Enjoy a stay at the "Carson Ridge Private Luxury Cabins". This package includes a bottle of local wine or champagne, gourmet cheese and cracker tray, Belgian truffles, a dozen roses and two keepsake wine glasses with your overnight stay. These private, luxurious cabins create a romantic atmosphere with jetted spa tubs, gas fireplaces, candles and cozy cotton robes. For details visit www.carsonridgecabins.com, or call 877-816-7908.

Valentines Day packages at the Bonneville Hot Springs Resort and Spa is offered February 13 - 14. This package includes overnight accommodations, a single rose, two baths and wraps, your choice of either a bottle of champagne, wine or sparkling cider and balloons. Visit www.bonnevilleresort.com for more information or to make reservations call 866-459-1678.

February is romance month at the Skamania Lodge.  You can enjoy one of their many romantic overnight specials anytime this month.  The "Bed and Breakfast" package includes a night cap with Moonstruck chocolates and a single rose, turn down service and a $30 dining room credit for breakfast with your overnight stay. For more package details visit www.skamania.com or call 800-221-7117  

A visit to the Hood River Hotel is always nice.  Several packages are offered to choose from. Reserve "Something Sweet" and enjoy a bottle of wine, keepsake etched wine glasses, chocolate truffles and one single stem rose with your overnight stay. Go to www.hoodriverhotel.com for details on other package options, or call 800-386-1859. 

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.   

Here's the combined sales total of single family homes for the entire Columbia Gorge Region: Hood River & Wasco Counties in Oregon, Klickitat & Skamania Counties in Washington.  These are the cities and towns reporting sales.  These sales are only LISTED sales not FSBO's or unlisted sales. There were 16 homes  sold gorge wide in the month of January 2009.

• Stevenson- 1   
• White Salmon-1 
• Lyle-2   
• Goldendale-2  
• Hood River-3
• Westside Hood River-1
• Eastside Hood River-1 
• Odell-2
• The Dalles-3

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.   

Here's the home sales activity in Hood River County for January 2009.  This information is from the RMLS and includes listed property sales only-no FSBO's. There were 7 total residential home sales and 1 sales of unimproved lots/land for the month of January 2009 Hood River County. There are currently 16 homes Sale pending in escrow.

Hood River- 3 homes sold 

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Listed for $499,000 Sold for $420,000

Listed for $499,800 Sold for $479,000

Listed for $277,900 Sold for $255,000

Hood River/Westside- 1 home sold- Listed for $335,000 Sold for $339,000

Hood River/Eastside- 1 home sold- Listed for $569,000 Sold for $550,000

Odell- 2 homes sold- Listed $269,000  Sold for $264,000 and Listed for $549,000 Sold for $465,000

There was 1 lot/unimproved property sale in Hood River- Sold for $130,000

Currently there are 16 homes sale pending in Hood River County

• Cascade Locks-2 homes
• Hood River/City- 6 single family homes & 3 condos 
• Hood River/Westside-  1 single family home
• Hood River/Eastside-1 single family home   
• Parkdale-3 single family homes  

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.