Hood River Real Estate Update

Currently there are 137 single family homes for sale in zipcode 97031-Hood River, Oregon. Homes range in price from $198,000 for a 628 sq ft cottage in a PUD on the Heights in Hood River to a 5 bdrm, 4 ba, 3996 sq ft home on the Eastside of Hood River listed for $1,175,000. For a condo or townhome in Hood River prices start at $130,000 for a small condo in town at Timbercrest Condos up to $1,195,000 for a 2435 sq ft luxury unit.

Right across the Hood River Bridge in Washington state, homes for sale in White Salmon, WA zipcode-98672 currently include 73 listings. The homes listed include several located at Northwestern Lake near Husum, WA ranging in price from $39,000-$129,000. The cabins and homes on Northwestern lake are usually on leased land which costs about $5,000-$6,000 per year. Homes in and near White Salmon range from $159,900 for a small 1 bdrm 1 ba 558 sq ft home with Mt Hood views to $3,200,000 for a magnificent 6 bdrm 6 bath mansion with nearly 11,000 sq ft on 4 levels located up Snowden Rd on 20 acres.

Northwestern Lake views, Washington                             Downtown Hood River, Oregon

White Salmon Washington is located across the Columbia River from Hood River via the Hood River Bridge. The Hood River Bridge is a toll bridge which costs .75 each time you cross.  White Salmon is located up the hill from Bingen, Washington.There are currently 15 homes for sale in Bingen starting at $119,000 and going up to $1,200,000.   There are currently 65 homes in the White Salmon area for sale. White Salmon has become a town with many artists selling their wares in shops and galleries. Some of these are listed below:

White Salmon Glassworks

Klickitat Pottery

White Salmon Guitar

Sticks and Stones

                                                                            The Gorge Heritage Museum is located in Bingen.

Direct from the RMLS-Regional Multiple Listing Service.  Here's what the White Salmon market in Klickitat County reveals January-November 2008.  This includes White Salmon and Snowden areas. Year to date 51 homes have sold with an average sales price of $293,137. Total homes listed during Jan-Nov 2008 was  126.

  Unlisted solds are not included in this report.

Month	Year	Units Listed	Listed Volume	Listed Average	Units Sold	Sold Volume	Sold Average	Average DOM	Average CDOM
Jan	2008	2	2,234,000	1,117,000	5	1,703,000	340,600	167	90
Feb	2008	10	3,160,250	316,025	2	765,000	382,500	138	175
Mar	2008	10	4,671,400	467,140	5	1,108,950	221,790	139	139
Apr	2008	10	2,753,799	275,379	5	1,537,000	307,400	206	273
May	2008	25	14,908,800	596,352	6	2,042,000	340,333	146	154
Jun	2008	18	6,877,130	382,062	4	959,000	239,750	15	26
Jul	2008	18	7,343,300	407,961	9	2,494,550	277,172	186	293
Aug	2008	16	9,093,900	568,368	3	684,000	228,000	41	79
Sep	2008	8	3,700,900	462,612	5	1,098,000	219,600	199	284
Oct	2008	6	2,946,623	491,103	5	1,683,500	336,700	176	190
Nov	2008	3	777,900	259,300	2	875,000	437,500	179	315
Totals:		126	58,468,002	464,032	51	14,950,000	293,137	145	183

If you are looking at moving to White Salmon, Washington here are some of the neighborhoods to choose from. This is my list with a brief overview of features, location, etc.

• White Salmon Proper- I consider this the homes in the original town of White Salmon. Many of these are older homes and some that have been built on infill lots.  The town of White Salmon is fairly small (population 2235) These homes are within walking distance to the library, store, town shops, park, and elementary school.

         this is a listing I had that sold in the old part of White Salmon

• Pucker Huddle- Pucker Huddle is located about 2 miles NW from the center of town. It is a pretty area with many Mt. Hood views, and some locations, like Eyrie Rd. area have awesome views looking down the Columbia River & gorge. There were many homes built in the last 15 years in this location that is convenient to town. There are also older homes and farm homes in the area.
• Strawberry Mountain- This neighborhood is located NW of town above Pucker Huddle area. One development that was started probably about 20 yrs ago has streets named Alta Vista, El Camino Real, Rio Vista, & Palos Verdes. Most of the homes in this area are located on larger sized lots .5 to 1 acre. Many of the homes are large-executive, contemporary, and craftsman styles.  
• Snowden- Snowden Rd. heads North out of town and continues climbing into the back country of Klickitat County. There is a reason it was named "Snowden Rd." Often you are "Snowed In" during the winter. Snowden Rd. is a narrow winding country road that continues to climb in elevation. There are scattered homes, farm homes on acreages, and a few orchards along the way. You can take Snowden Rd. all the way to Appleton, and come in near Lyle, Wa.
• Northwestern Lake- This is a pretty area about 5-6 miles North of White Salmon on Hwy141 heading towards Trout Lake, Wa. There are many small rustic cabins which are on leased Government owned land. There are often a few for sale at any given time. The problem with these is that the cost of the land lease is about $5000-$6000 per year. I've seen some of the cabins listed for under $100,000 to around $150,000 or so, but the land lease cost can add a lot to the monthly payment. There are also some homes on personally owned land and property as well.

         The view of Northwestern Lake                                   

• Wyers End- This is a new development located right in town at the top of Jewett St. This cottage development is located just three blocks from the center of town. There are both river and mountain views from these homes. They are walking distance to downtown White Salmon, shopping, post office, etc. The houses are small but have a lot of character. There are many  quaint details that really set these homes apart from generic tract homes.

some of the homes being built in Wyers End                                    

Klickitat County is located in the Columbia River Gorge in the state of Washington. Klickitat County is the 16th largest County in Washington encompassing 1,880 square miles. The area was once home to the Klickitat and Wishram tribes. Both tribes ceded the land to the U.S. government in 1855. The Columbia River forms the southern border of Klickitat County and Skamania County, also in the Columbia River Gorge borders to the west.  The Klickitat River (a wild and scenic river) and White Salmon river are both tributaries of the Columbia that flow through Klickitat County. Goldendale is the county seat and largest town with a population of 3,760. The population of Klickitat County was 19,161 at the last census.

White Salmon is the second largest town in Klickitat County. White Salmon is located about 65 miles East of Portland, Oregon. The population in the city of  White Salmon is about 2,235.  The communities in Klickitat County are:  White Salmon, Bingen, Goldendale(County Seat), Husum, Northwestern Lake, BZ Corner, Trout Lake, Snowden, Lyle, High Prairie, Appleton, Bickleton, Centerville, Glenwood, Klickitat, Wahkiacus, Murdock, Wishram, Dallesport, and Roosevelt.  If you are looking for a home or real estate in Klickitat County I would be happy to help you.

 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.  

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 9 total sales for Klickitat County for June 2008. Here's the break down.

White Salmon- 3 sales of single family homes - listed for $162,500  SOLD for $158,000

 listed for $189,000  SOLD for $184,000   listed for $340,000  SOLD for $327,000

Snowden- 1 manufactured home on acreage listed for $299,900  SOLD for $290,000

BZ Corners- 1 single family home listed for $182,000 SOLD for $152,000

Lyle- 1 manufactured home-triple wide on acreage listed for $429,000 SOLD for $420,000

Dallesport- 1 single family home- listed for $194,000  SOLD for $183,000

Goldendale- 2 single family homes  listed for $129,000  SOLD for $125,000  

 listed for $149,250  SOLD for $135,000

SALE PENDINGS- there are currently 19 homes under contract in Klickitat County

Northwestern Lake- 1   listed at $179,000

White Salmon- 3   listed at $229,999   $319,000   $347,000

Snowden- 2   listed at $239,900  $259,000

Dallesport- 4  listed at  $190,000  $225,000  $239,000  $254,000

Goldendale- 9   listed at $87,000  $147,000  $199,000  $225,000  $239,000 $285,000  $285,000  $342,500  $599,000

According to the sale pendings Goldendale is becoming more popular. 

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.  

Klickitat Pottery is handmade in White Salmon, WA by Ed and Diane Swick. I have known the Swicks for almost 25 years when we all sold our handmade goods at the Portland Saturday Market. I have always loved their pottery and use it everyday. They make a wide range of items including: mugs, vases, bowls, dinnerware sets, cannisters, even lamps. Each pot is handmade either on a pottery wheel or slab built. It is then fired once, glazed, and again fired to 2300 degrees in a gas kiln. Their pottery takes on the shapes, colors and reflects the beauty of the area. All klickitat Pottery is lead free. oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe.

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.   

The Inn of the White Salmon will have music and wine tastings on Saturday April 19, 2008 with Rishell Graves and Jimmy Lagroone. The music will be played between 5-7pm. Admission is $10.00. The Inn of the White Salmon is a 14 room Inn in White Salmon, Washington. Each guest room has a private bath, phone, and cable TV, and high-speed wireless Internet access is available.  An 8-bed hostel room is also available. The Inn is famous for it's large European style breakfasts.  The Inn of the White Salmon hosts many events, such as weddings, meetings, family reunions, workshops, and retreats. They have been providing rooms to travelers since 1937.

Here are some sights out and about in White Salmon Washington which is located about 65 miles East of Portland, Oregon in Klickitat County in the Columbia River Gorge. The population in the city of  White Salmon is about 2,235 with a total of 19,161 population in all of  Klickitat County. The communities in Klickitat County are  White Salmon, Bingen, Goldendale(County Seat), Husum, Northwestern Lake, BZ Corner, Trout Lake, Snowden, Lyle, High Prairie, Appleton, Bickleton, Centerville, Glenwood, Klickitat, Wahkiacus, Murdock, Wishram, Dallesport, and Roosevelt.

Here's the latest sales data for homes sold Dec. 2007 in Klickitat County from the RMLS.

Total home sales Klickitat County- Dec 2007- 9 homes sold

White Salmon/Bingen- 3 single family homes sold

Snowden- 0 homes sold

Troutlake/Glenwood- 1 home sold

Husum/BZ Corner- 1 home sold

Lyle- 1 home sold

Dallesport/Murdock-1 home sold

Appleton/Timber Valley- 0 homes sold

Centerville/High Prairie- 1 home sold

Goldendale- 1 home sold

Bickleton/East County- 0 homes sold

Klickitat- 0 homes sold

Currently Sale pending Klickitat County- 12 total homes

White Salmon/Bingen- 4 homes

Snowden- 2 homes

Trout Lake- 2 homes

Lyle- 1 home

Goldendale- 3 homes