For Sale: 4818 NW Bruno Place, Corvallis, Oregon

This beautiful home is nestled on a quiet (double) cul-de-sac in the desirable Walnut Park neighborhood. Head to Martin Luther King Jr. Park (formerly Walnut Park) on the neighborhood trail. This home is also close to schools, community parks and nature trails, and is just minutes from Oregon State University (OSU) and downtown Corvallis.

The floor plan is versatile and designed for comfortable living and has inspiring spaces for entertaining, relaxing and fun. 3 or 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, bonus space, two main living areas, a beautiful kitchen and 3 season room. Approximately 2500 square feet.

Entry:Vaulted ceiling Access to living room, family room and upper level Hall closet is hidden behind a built-in bookcase for a delightfully, efficient use of space.

Living Room: Open to entry with arched doorway, dining room, and kitchen. Ideal flexible room for TV, den, or other needs. Great space for entertaining or as a place to put your feet up and relax a bit.

Dining Room: Access to the living room, kitchen, and outdoor screened porch. Beautiful hardwood floor.

Family Room: Open to kitchen and entry with ceiling fan, wood burning fireplace with brick surround, bay window with window seat.

Kitchen: Spacious and bright with beautiful hardwood floors and open floor plan to dining room, living room, and family room. Access to 2-car attached garage, powder bath, laundry area and backyard. Oak cabinetry with ample pantry storage throughout and breakfast bar between kitchen and dining room. Large center island with Granite counter-top and pantry storage. Appliances include cooktop with 4 burners plus a grill/griddle, convection wall oven, side-by-side refrigerator, dishwasher, and built-in microwave. Double sink and planning station overlook backyard.

Upper Level Master Suite: Double door entry and ceiling fan. Spacious walk-in closet with ample storage. Large window seat plus you’ll feel like you’re in the lap of luxury with the attached master bath

Master Bath: Peaceful and serene overlooking the backyard features a  spa-like large jetted tub, seperate shower, double vanities with storage, separate toilet room with linen storage.

Upper Level Bedrooms: One bedroom has a built-in desk and shelves, one bedroom has a niche for a reading nook or desk and access to additional under eave storage closet, great for seasonal storage items. The 4th bedroom (no closet) has built-in storage shelves and is also ideal as a library, home office, craft room, play room or a variety of other uses to suit your needs.

Upper Level Main Bath: Shower/tub combo Large vanity with tile counter-top and tile flooring

Third Floor: This finished space provides additional bonus and storage.

Outdoor Screened Porch: Located just off dining room and kitchen, making it an ideal space for entertaining and maximizes living space 3 seasons of the year.  The ultimate way to extend your time enjoying the outdoors.

Backyard: Large with easy-care landscaping including an irrigation system, it’s fenced and level, providing a great place to play, garden, or entertain. Wide side yard and double gate provides enough room for a small RV or boat.

Garage: Large 2-car attached garage with plenty of storage space.

MLS#648252

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HOME FOR SALE – 1175 NW West Hills Place, Corvallis, Oregon

From the covered front porch to the immaculate interior, this home has many features that make living here a joy! Wood flooring through entry, dining, hallway and kitchen and beautiful finishes include crown moulding, granite counters with glass tile splash in open floorplan kitchen, plus extra space in all-season room. Master is located on the main level with separate tub, shower, and marble counters. Breathe easy, gas forced air with whole house HEPA and UV system. Cul-de-sac location, landscaped yard adjacent to green space with wide sideyard and concrete pad. 4 bedroms, 2.5 baths, approx. 2452 sq. ft.


Located on a quiet cul-de-sac backed by green space in southwest Corvallis, this beautifully immaculate home is convenient to shopping, Oregon State University, Corvallis Country Club, downtown Corvallis and Philomath. Enjoy outdoor recreation opportunities at nearby Bald Hill Natural Area, Starker Arts Park, Sunset Park, Irish Bend Covered Bridge path and several bike paths.

Quaint curb appeal welcomes you home with a lush landscaped yard and wonderful covered porch. Family room is open to kitchen with a great-room style floor plan, ceiling fan, gas fireplace with stone tile surround and sliding door that provides access to sun room. Kitchen is neutral and bright with granite counter-tops and glass tile backsplash, beautiful hardwood floors, white appliances, island with breakfast bar, and large pantry. Dining room is accessible through the kitchen and has beautiful hardwood floors and crown molding.

Main level master suite is spacious and bright with walk-in closet and attached master bath with dual sink vanity with marble counter-tops, large soaking tub and separate walk-in shower. Secondary bedrooms are light and neutral, generously sized, and located on upper level. Upper level main bath has large vanity and shower/tub combo.

Sun Room is located off the family room through sliding doors and is ideal as a rec room, gym, craft area, or a place to read and relax. Finished with heating/cooling, and laminate flooring with access to backyard. Side yard has concrete pad and gravel, great for RV parking, or large toy storage. Home has gas forced air/AC with whole house HEPA filter and UV system. This is an upgrade that’s a huge benefit to those that are dust and allergen sensitive, making living in the Willamette Valley much easier! Laundry and powder bath are located on main level.

Seller is providing a 1 year home warranty.

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3009 Maplewood Court, Philomath, OR 97370 – Home for Sale close to Corvallis and Oregon State University

A Great Place to LIVE!

Exceptional views, outstanding outdoor spaces and a floor plan that flows…  Open living areas make this home very easy to enjoy. Take in the ever changing views (Mary’s Peak & the Coast Range) from west facing windows in Master Bedroom and Living Room. In excellent condition, amenities include living room balcony and gas fireplace, open kitchen/dining/family. Spacious master suite. Calming and peaceful, private outdoor spaces. Landscaped with water feature, patio and automatic sprinklers. Convenient to all that Philomath and nearby Corvallis have to offer.  3 Bedrooms/2.5 Baths approx 1834 sq. ft.

• 3 Bedrooms
• 2.5 Baths
• 1834 sq. ft.
• Living room with west facing balcony and extensive windows for panoramic views
• Gas fireplace in living room
• Great room kitchen, dining, and family room with access to backyard patio area
• Spacious master suite with mountain views, large shower, dual sink vanity, and walk-in closet
• Landscaped yard with brick patio and trickling stream water feature in back
• Gas Forced Air Heating
• Cul-de-sac location
• .18 acre lot is landscaped with irrigation and fenced backyard
• Taxes 11-12 $3,844
• MLS #646089

Home for Sale, 830 NW 11th Street, Corvallis, Oregon 97330 $299,000

Home for sale in Corvallis, Oregon. Near Oregon State University (OSU) and Downtown Corvallis. Wonderful Craftsman style home with many vintage features preserved.  6 bedrooms (2 on the main level); 2 full baths (one on the main); approx. 2188 sq. ft. not including partially finished basement.

• 6 Bedrooms
• 2 baths
• Approx. 2188 sq. ft. (not including basement)
• Full basement
• Bedrooms all have generous amounts of closet space (an unusual feature for homes of this era)
• Fir flooring except kitchen and bath (carpet over fir in some areas)
• Kitchen remodel in 1950s incorporated the back porch into the kitchen, 1993 remodel used former laundry as kitchen desk (may be able to re-install laundry facility if desired); created breakfast nook; kitchen island is move-able; commercial grade flooring in kitchen
• Plumbing replaced in 2010
• Gas force air heating system
• Roof (including gutter system) replaced 2010
• Electrical updates (various over time)
• Many vintage details preserved including shelf units, mouldings and other wood trims
• Easy care yard is landscaped with mostly perennials, shrubs and trees, no grass to mow.
  Raspberries; two cherry trees; fig tree; herbs
• Lot size .15 acres
• Single car carport
• County reports year built as 1910 owner believes 1917-1920
• 2010-2011 taxes $3,343
• Approx. 1.5 miles from OSU Memorial Union and less than 1 from downtown Corvallis
• American Shield Home Warranty included
• MLS #643337

Broker tour

Q. What is Broker Tour?

A. Broker Tour is a time when sellers make it easy for Brokers to see properties that are on the market.  The “tour” is a process by which brokers can look at properties without making prior arrangements.  In the Corvallis, Albany and Philomath areas the agents let themselves into homes that are pre-set; in some areas, like Lebanon or Sweet Home there is a “caravan” type tour that is rigorously scheduled and the agents group together and all go in a few cars at once.

Q. How does this process work? 

A. The listing agent sets the tour time up in the MLS system. In Corvallis, Philomath and Albany brokers “tour” on Wednesdays. The time of the tour is flexible, but most commonly around 9:00 am until early afternoon.  One of the nice features about the way we tour here is that we can flex a little and work around our client’s schedules and needs. Other areas have different methods, for instance in Lebanon the tour is more of a “caravan” with a list of pre-scheduled properties.  Additionally, some offices have an established “office tour” which may or may not be established as part of their office meeting agenda.

Q. Which properties are on tour? 

A. Tour is often comprised of the “new” listings for the week. Sometimes a “new” property  has been on the market for a while (days or even weeks) before it is scheduled for tour.  Sometimes homes that have already been on tour once are re-set for additional tours. Generally, those homes have had a “change” like in price or décor.  Occasionally, the first tour had a poor turn-out, so it’s re-set to give the brokers another chance to see the property.  It’s never a bad thing to let brokers have easy access to preview a property.  Broker tour is a little like “open house” just for agents.

Q. Why is it beneficial for brokers to tour?  

A. This is a chance to see the property and be familiar enough to discuss it with clients.  Sometimes, brokers tour with a specific client in mind, other times not. It is also a way to become familiar with the market, understand the various homes that are for sale and associate a price point with them.  This is also a social opportunity, brokers on tour often cross paths and has a chance to talk with colleagues, exchanging ideas and needs.

Q. Why didn’t more agents tour my home?

A. There could be any number of reasons why some agents didn’t tour. Often it’s because they have conflicts in their work schedule. It’s possible that they’ve seen the house (either on tour previously or even when it was on the market in the past).  Sometimes the time that is set is not practical or long enough to allow them to see every property.  Rural properties are often under-toured due to drive times etc.  There may have been a number of properties on tour and the volume made it impossible to see them all. Some brokers only tour if they have a client that may match a property, some never tour at all.

Q. What about a luncheon or give-away?

A.  A lot of brokers offer luncheons or give-a-ways with the idea in mind that more brokers will tour the home.  It’s my opinion that the brokers that need to see a specific home, make a point to visit with or without incentives. 

HOME and LAND FOR SALE — 31364 Peterson Road, Philomath, Oregon  *Reduced Price*

Stunning 360 degree views on over 47 private acres. Serene setting, situated well off the road, on gentle south facing slopes. Setting takes advantage of natural light and maximizes views. Exciting design by award-winning architect. Great room floor plan and flexible design allows the home to flow; providing opportunities for entertaining on many levels or restful solitude. Delightful, professionally landscaped gardens. Eco-friendly ground source, geothermal radiant heat system (A/C upstairs); Large shop with office spaces and half bath. Approximately 6 miles to Philomath and less than 10 miles to Oregon State University and Corvallis. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, approx. 4071 sq. ft. on 47.17 acres.

Your own personal get-away. Architecturally designed for artists, this contemporary home is situated on over 47 acres in the heart of the Willamette Valley’s Pinot Noir region. It’s an ideal setting for an artist retreat, hobby farm, or vineyard. Peaceful and serene with beautiful panoramic views of the coastal and cascade mountain ranges including Mt. Hood, Mt. Jefferson and surrounding vineyards and farms. Private, yet convenient to both Philomath and Corvallis.

Elegant and modern covered breezeway welcomes you home. Arched and lit it provides access from 3-car detached garage to house. Upon entering the home you’re greeted by a bright and open sitting area with west facing views and access to dining area and back patio. Dining area has 17’ vaulted ceilings and is open to kitchen, living room, sitting area, and family room/sunroom. Family room/sunroom is bright and cozy with large windows that maximize light and panoramic views and a built-in bookcase with plant display. Family room also has access to dining area and back patio that is great for outdoor parties and backyard barbecues.

Great-room style living room is open to the kitchen and dining area and is bright and spacious with lots of windows and 17’ vaulted ceilings. Get cozy with Yodel wood stove with one-of-a-kind figured stainless steel floor-to-ceiling surround. Living room also has access to covered wood storage and front yard. A wonderful open floor plan for easy entertaining. Kitchen has vaulted ceilings with skylight, granite counter-tops with built-in cutting board, additional prep sink, and breakfast bar, top of the line stainless steel appliances: Subzero refrigerator, Dacor wall oven and range, Bosch dishwasher, ample cabinet storage and counter space. Kitchen is open to living room and dining area and has access to the powder bath, office, and mudroom.

Powder bath is unique and artistic with corner vanity with granite counter-top and under cabinet storage, built-in bookshelf, and galvanized steel wainscoting. Office area has built-ins which include a desk, bookshelves, and file cabinet, trimmed with exotic Purple Heart wood. Mudroom area is accessable from the covered breezeway. Main level bedroom/studio is open and light with French double doors off entry and French double doors with access to the courtyard, and high ceilings with two skylights. Main level bedroom/media room has access to back patio and large built-in entertainment center with 51” screen TV. Full bath has large shower with glass block surround and granite counter-tops.

Private upper level master retreat encompasses entire second floor and is a serene in-home get-away. Spacious and bright with vaulted ceilings and large windows, the master suite has a sitting area takes advantage of views, in addition to the energy efficient ground source geothermal heat system throughout, the upper level is also served by geothermal ducted air conditioning, access to large upper level deck with sweeping panoramic views, spacious linen closet, attached master bath, walk-in closet, and access to laundry room. Attached master bath has separate water closet with built-in storage and magazine rack, dual headed shower with glass block surround, soaking tub, vanity with granite counter-tops, and access to laundry room. Laundry room is conveniently located between master bath and walk-in closet with built-in shelves and clothes folding counter. Walk-in closet is spacious and light with skylight with lots of built-in closet organizers and hanging bars and is accessible through the laundry room and main master suite area.

Garden and outdoor areas include approximately 2 acres deer fenced gardens, wonderful paver courtyard with pond, grape arbor, established flower and ornamental gardens, back patio with south facing views and pond, and upper level deck with panoramic views. Out buildings include a shop and barn with pastures. Shop is a steel building on concrete slab with approximately 3000 interior sq. ft., approximately 5200 total covered sq. ft., 400 amp electrical, 3 finished interior rooms, and half bath. Barn is a steel building with earthen floor with approximately 800 sq. ft. and water and electrical. 17 gently sloping pastures are fenced and cross fenced with lanes and electrical fencing and water piped to all pastures. Potential as hobby farm, vineyard or horse property.

MLS#641074
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NEW PRICE! HOME FOR SALE– 7925 NW Oxbow Drive, Corvallis, Oregon

Beautiful home in Oak Creek, a close in rural area that provides easy access to Oregon State University and downtown Corvallis. Easy main level living with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, open kitchen, dining and spacious laundry room with large pantry. Two bedrooms, full bath, family room, bonus room on lower level. Extras include workshop area, updated windows, updated baths and kitchen. Plenty of level backyard space, with decks and covered patio area. Loads of parking out front and nearly two private acres. Seller is providing a home warranty. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, approx. 3163 sq. ft.

Located in the desirable Oak Creek area of northwest Corvallis, this home is situated on almost 2 acres, tucked amongst the trees. Close to Oregon State University, shopping, nature trails and natural areas including Bald Hill and Fitton Green, Benton County Fairgrounds, and the Irish Bend Covered Bridge path. Just minutes from downtown Corvallis, medical facilities, and Philomath.

Foyer is warm and inviting. Opens to living room, dining and kitchen, and stairs to basement. Also has access to main level bathroom, master bedroom, and secondary bedroom. Living room has large windows with wonderful wooded views, wood burning brick fireplace with mantle, and a open floor plan to the dining area and kitchen, which is ideal for entertaining.

Kitchen is neutral and bright with large garden window above the three bay sink and white appliances. Kitchen also features a breakfast bar, microwave and TV nooks, pull-out and lazy susan cabinets, and counter-top hideaways, great for small appliances. Kitchen is open to the dining area and living room and has access to the laundry/mudroom and walk-in pantry. Dining area is spacious and light with the open floor plan to the kitchen, living room, main bath, and entry and access to the back deck, ideal for outdoor barbecues and parties. Laundry/mudroom is spacious with tons of storage, large utility sink, walk-in pantry, and access to attached 2-car garage, main bath, and kitchen. Main bathroom has shower, vanity with tile counter-tops and towel bar, and access to both the laundry room and dining area.

Master bedroom is enormous and bright with wooded views, tons of closet space with two walk-in closets, and attached master bath. Master bathroom has loads of storage and counter space, single sink vanity with make-up counter, seperate toilet/shower room with shower/tub combo, and access to the main hallway. Main level also features a secondary bedroom with closet and lots of natural light.

Lower level has an open floor plan with the family room and wet bar area. Wet bar area has a brick woodstove alcove and access to back yard and outdoor storage/shop areas. Lower level also features two huge secondary bedrooms, one with an alcove that is great for a reading nook or desk area, and one with a cedar storage area, previously a sauna, plumbed for a shower. Also located on the lower level is a spacious mechanical room, multipurpose room, great for crafts, home gym, office, playroom, or to suit your needs, and a recently remodeled bathroom with large dual sink vanity, beautiful decorative tile, and separate toilet/shower room with large shower with glass doors.

Outdoor spaces include a back deck off the dining area that overlooks the large back yard which is partially fenced and great for gardening, pets, play, and more, storage/wood shed which is accessible from the lower level wet bar area and is a great place to store firewood, outdoor toys, and garden equipment, and a nice-sized shop area accessible from the lower level wet bar area that has plumbing, electrical, insulated ceiling, and is great for hobbies, woodworking and more.

MLS#640054

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A New Resource for First Time Homebuyers

Coldwell Banker Corporation has just added a new resource for First Time Homebuyers to its web site ColdwellBanker.com.  The First-Time Home Buyer Resource Center includes videos, articles and tools to answer questions and guide new home buyers through the real estate search process.  If you’re thinking about buying a home for the first time in Corvallis, Albany, Philomath or for that matter, anywhere in Oregon or the U.S., this site would be worth a visit.

If you want to ask questions or need help buying your first home, Contact Dava.

My clients that are buying and selling homes in the Corvallis and Albany areas frequently, ask  ”What is escrow?

In general, “escrow” is the neutral third party that holds instruments (deeds or other documents that convey ownership); funds (or other items of value); or evidence of title for real or personal property.  In Oregon, the escrow agent is typcially a Title Insurance Company (but this does not always have to be the case).

In a real estate transaction, “escrow” is the neutral third party that holds the deeds, collects and disburses the funds and follows instructions on behalf of the parties to the transaction.

It is the function of escrow in a real estate purchase transaction to make sure that all the instructions (which are really the terms of the sales agreement and the lend, er instructions) are followed; that all bills are paid (through the instruction of the buyer, the seller or the lender) and that funds are disbursed (lender loan proceeds, seller’s proceeds and any excess monies deposited by the buyer to the buyer).

Escrow follows the instructions of the parties to the transaction to determine how proration of taxes and other re-occuring charges such as homeowner association fees are handled. Escrow also makes sure that appropriate parties such as taxing authorities, homeowners associations, water districts and so forth are notified when there is a change of ownership. Escrow does not typically notifiy public utilites of changes of ownership.  An owner that is selling should notify their hazard/homeowners insurance of the sale (but not until the sale is completed and the sellers proceeds are disbursed.)

Escrow is also responsible by law for the collecting of information and reporting of sales information to the state and federal government in the event of a possible income tax liability on the part of the seller of real estate.  It’s important that sellers and buyers understand the tax ramifications of their transactions prior to closing.  Escrow will send out questionnaires to be completed early in the process to help alleviate problems that can arise from tax consequences of a sale (such as FIRPTA and State and Federal witholding requirements), if for some reason you do not receive paperwork from the escrow company early in your transaction, you will want to check on it.

Escrow is not allowed to act independently.  In general, once a buyer’s earnest money deposit is “in escrow” escrow cannot release those funds without express instructions from all parties.  Escrow is not allowed to proceed with finalizing or cancelling a transaction without instructions from all parties.  If there is a dispute that arises from disagreements from any of the parties to the transaction, escrow must wait for instructions between the parties that are consistent before they act upon them.

It’s important the that escrow agent: be finanacially responsible (and have financial strength); have expertise in handing complex transactions; act in a manner to assure that payment of liens and other encumbrances is accomplished; provide single point of contact for coordination of flow of documents and funds; remains an impartial third party.

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SOLD!

HOME FOR SALE–1185 NW Country Hills Drive, Corvallis, Oregon

Spacious single level home in private 1.1 acre woodland setting. Located in the Country Hills Estates subdivsion with easy access to downtown Corvallis and NW Corvallis. Living areas are incredibly large and open with plenty of space to entertain or relax. Formal dining room features charming french doors to separate kitchen and family room. Bonus area off dining room and living room creates a wonderful reading or office area. Kitchen has new granite counter-tops, sink and faucet. Huge master features a wall of closets, attached bath and a bonus room that works well for many uses. Very large garage provides plenty of space for cars and storage. 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths and approx. 2724 sq. ft.

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