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NEW PRICE! HOME FOR SALE — 2075 Dawnwood Drive, Philomath, Oregon $565,000

Home for Sale — 2075 Dawnwood Drive, Philomath, Oregon

Great Design and High Style exemplify the qualities of this newer home. Located on just over two acres, it’s quiet and peaceful here, easy care, beautiful and efficient. Custom built, thoughtfully designed and beautifully finished with a high level of attention to detail. Conveniently located on the eastern edge of Philomath, with easy access to Oregon State University, Corvallis and Philomath. Nearby recreation opportunities including nature trails at the Bald Hill Natural area and local bike paths.

3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Great room style living, Beautiful views, Gas forced air and central A/C.  Approx. 2749 sq. ft., 2.15 acres, Year built 2007, Philomath Schools

Great-Room Living and Dining Room:
Beautiful maple floors, vaulted ceilings, skylights and ceiling fan, Craftsman style fir entry door with stained glass inset and matching sidelights.  Double French door with full size side lights provides access to decks. Beautiful built-in entertainment center, bookcase , and tiled wood-stove alcove with wood storage area houses zero clearance woodstove with automatic blowers, designed to heat the whole house, and generous amounts of indirect lighting.

Kitchen:
Beech kitchen cabinets some with glass front display doors, high-end KitchenAid appliances, gas cook-top with hood, microwave and wall oven (with convection), Maple floors, antiqued granite counter-tops, raised breakfast bar with pendant lighting, adjacent to dining area and features a large walk-in pantry.  There is a granite topped desk-kitchen planning area with adjacent built-in cabinet/bookshelf unit

Powder Bath:
Located just off the great room is spacious and features a pedestal sink and tile flooring that continues about a foot up the wall made of iridescent Italian glass tile that shimmers like gems and resembles the surface of water

Master Suite:
Spacious and light, provides a true luxury spa-like experience. Maple flooring in the bedroom, indirect lighting, huge walk-in closet (one might consider adding a small office/desk space in this area). There is French door access to deck from bedroom. The master bath has tile flooring, an oversize tile shower with marble shower floor, a double sink vanity with antiqued granite top,  jetted tub and an alcove over the tub with glass shelving and French door access to deck

Additional Bedrooms:
Secondary/Guest bedrooms are served by a shared by a “Jack-n-Jill” bath arrangement. Both bedrooms are spacious and provide generous amounts of closet space. One bedroom features a built-in shelf unit and the other features access via French doors to the deck
area. The adjacent bath features a tub/shower combination; a large vanity with antiqued granite counter-top and tile flooring

Laundry:
Large laundry room provides generous amount of cabinet space, a utility sink, tile floor and access through mud-room to the garage

Mud Room:
The ideal place to unload gear, slip off shoes and transition into peaceful living. There is access to this room directly from the garage or from outside.  It features a craftsman style fir door with stained glass insert and stained concrete flooring

Back Deck:
Spacious (estimated at 1300sf)  is accessed from both master suite and great room and one secondary bedroom, most of the deck is covered by deep eaves allowing for all season enjoyment, wire rails allow better views when seated.  The deck overlooks and provides access to backyard

Yard areas:
Grassy/natural area off back deck, wooded area to the side and back of the property, seasonal creek.  Driveway is paved with generous amounts of parking/turn around area. The front porch and walk-way adjacent to the house is stamped, stained concrete.

Misc.:

• Timber deferred taxes
• 8’ interior doors (all except pantry)
• Wired with cat 5e network from multi-media panel
• cabling to all rooms
• Wired and plumbed for future solar hot water if desired
• 2 car attached finished garage with openers
• Wired with cat 5e network from a multi-media panel cabling to all rooms
• Fiber optic (3 pairs) computer network (to 2081 Dawnwood) with 100 megabit adapters (expandable to 10 gigabit and higher) plus 4 pair of copper for telephone/intercom and 2 coax for video. The fiber is encased in a metal sheath with 2 redundant pairs of fiber stands
• Process for antiquing granite: Granite is acid-etched to replicate river stone, then hand-polished & sealed
• Gas forced air heat and central a/c

MLS #641105

 
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SOLD! HOME FOR SALE– 3825 NW Harrison Avenue, Corvallis, Oregon

SOLD!

HOME FOR SALE– 3825 NW Harrison Avenue, Corvallis, Oregon

Beautifully updated and expanded single level near the Oregon State University (OSU) campus. The home features a beautifully updated kitchen with newer cabinets, counters and appliances and an open floor plan is a joy to behold. Separate family room provides that cozy get-away with built-in bookcases and gas fireplace. There is extensive use of wood flooring and custom woodwork. The yard is landscaped with a water feature, plenty of patio space, a fenced backyard and beautiful plantings. Enjoy a view of Mary’s Peak. The garage has been expanded, is 2 cars wide, and extra deep (20′x34′) to allow for shop space. Recent updates: furnace, water heater, roof, windows, driveway, sidewalk.

• 3 Bedrooms
• 1.5 baths
• Approx. 1477 sq. ft.
• Living room with view of Mary’s Peak and water feature in front
• Extensive use of woodflooring (wood under carpet in many areas);  Red birch flooring in kitchen; Oak in other areas
• Cozy family room off kitchen to the back of the house has gas fireplace with custom wood trim
• Kitchen recently updated with newer cabinets with reed glass or panel doors
• Peninsula breakfast counter with custom wood panels
• Updated main bath with tile counter top with glass accent tiles and Marmoleum flooring
• Spacious laundry room with half bath near kitchen and garage
• Family room features built-in bookcase and gas fireplace with custom mantle and decorative wood accent
• Main bath detail of counter — each glass tile specifically selected and placed individually
• Garage has been expanded to be extra deep (20’ x 34’) with extensive built-in cabinetry and lighting
• Yard features cobble stone style paver patios, 2 sheds (4.5’x5.5’ & 8’ x 10’ larger one has power), irrigation system for most of yard, strawberries (ever bearing), raspberries and blueberries.
• Water feature out front with extensive concrete and cobblestone work
• Built in 1965
• Lot size .24 acres
• Home Warranty Included
• Schools: Jefferson, Linus Pauling, Corvallis High
• MLS#642853

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HOME FOR SALE — 4197 NW Douglas Avenue, Corvallis, Oregon $365,000

Home for Sale – 4197 NW Douglas Avenue, Corvallis, Oregon

Enjoy territorial views of the local area and mountain views including Mary’s Peak from this excellent location in wonderful NW Corvallis neighborhood. Quality custom construction (Russ Peterson built) and incredibly livable home. You’ll enjoy the light open feel and the 9’ ceilings in the main level rooms.  Lovely terraced yard, brick capped walls, patio and numerous fruit trees and shrubs.  Appreciate the easy access to downtown Corvallis, local business areas, schools, parks and recreation areas. 3 bedrooms / 2.5 baths, Approx. 2938 sq. ft., .20 Acres, Built in 1994, Schools: Jefferson, Linus Pauling, Corvallis High School.

 

 

Main Level Living areas:Spacious and Light kitchen–

• overlooks backyard
• Island cook-top with eating area
• Wood flooring
• Pantry and broom closet
• Pull out shelves, lazy Susan, other specialty cabinets
• Built-in planning space
• Newer dishwasher
• wall oven
• Recessed lighting

Formal dining room–

• Direct access to back yard through atrium door
• Flows from kitchen through dining to living room
• Light and bright with newer light fixture
• Recessed lighting

Living room–

• Bay window with beautiful views to the Coast Range
• Spacious and bright with room for Grand Piano
• Recessed lighting

Full bath–

• Double vanity
• Tub/shower

Secondary bedrooms –

• Main level
• Dimmers in both
• Closet organizers

Large laundry–

• Convenient to both bedrooms
• Plenty of cabinet and counter space
• Utility sink

Upper Level Spaces

Master Suite–
The entire upper level is devoted to the master suite.  Experience a true “spa-like” retreat in these  spacious, bright and open spaces.

• Large bedroom area, plenty of room for furnishings
• Spacious and light with views
• Recessed lighting
• Large walk-in closet

Attached “spa” bath–

• Jetted tub
• Generous amounts of storage in double sink vanity
• 2 closets with built-in shelving

Lower Level

A great place for family room, extended family living (it’s like its own suite), or home based business. Provides plenty of space for play and relaxation.

• Half bath adjacent
• Spacious area with kitchenette with plenty of storage and counter space
• Separate direct access to 2-car garage
• Easy access to back yard up half-flight of stairs

Outdoor spaces

• .20 acre lot
• Extensive use of brick accents
• Exposed aggregate patio and stairs
• Terraced with retaining walls
• Extensive use of outdoor lighting around house and yard
• Recently re-sided with Hardieplank and fresh paint
• Landscaped with irrigation system
• Access to exterior storage in back yard
• Fruit trees: plum, cherry and apple
• Berries: blackberry, Marionberry and rasberry bushes
• Fenced yard

 

MLS #643210
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Not a Bank | Not a Well | Not Cold |Coldwell Banker and George Washington’s Teeth

Another humerous video by Coldwell Banker illustrating that Coldwell Banker is a Real Estate Company, not a bank!

Just for fun.   Evidence that even though real estate is a serious topic, it can also be fun!



Not a Bank! Thomas Edison and the Light Bulb

Did Thomas Edison invent the light bulb?

Find out here in the latest episode of “The Truth” from Coldwell Banker and Funny or Die.com.

Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC has posted several of these, they are really funny and I’ve just got to share:

Not a Bank! The Truth About Bulls

Coldwell Banker is running this series of amusing ads…  No Bull!

The Truth about Bulls

SOLD! HOME FOR SALE–2081 Dawnwood Drive, Philomath, Oregon

SOLD!

Home For Sale–2081 Dawnwood Drive, Philomath, Oregon

Beautifully remodeled and updated with materials and finishes of the highest quality. This single level home on 3.64 acres is located in a quiet and peaceful country setting. It is conveniently located close to Philomath, Corvallis, and Oregon State University. Take advantage of outdoor recreation opportunities with nearby nature trails at the Bald Hill Natural Area. Wonderful curb appeal with mature landscaping, including ornamental plum trees that bloom in the early spring.  4 Bedrooms (one den/office has no closet), 2.5 baths,  2911 sq. ft.

Great-Room Living Room:
Beautiful high quality Brazilian Cherry hardwood flooring is open to dining area and kitchen. There is access to back deck provides a great space for year-round entertaining and a wonderful built-in entertainment center, bookcases, and wood-stove alcove.  The wood-stove alcove is tiled and has a built-in wood storage nook

Kitchen:
Beautiful clear fir wood cabinets with Sugatsune hardware, German self-closing drawers with high-end stainless steel interiors. Antiqued granite counter-tops with Franke deep sink and high-end faucet.  A true cooks dream kitchen, appliance include top-of -the-line stainless steel  48” wolf double oven gas range with exhaust system, Wolf convection microwave, KitchenAid built-in refrigerator, KitchenAid dishwasher, and Dacor warming oven.  The breakfast bar is open to living room and provides a casual eat-in dining area or a place to visit with the cook. Walk-in pantry with loads of food storage shelves is adjacent to the work area. Under foot is beautiful Brazilian Cherry hardwood flooring. Generous size corner windows provide beautiful views of ornamental garden and beyond.

Formal Dining Room:
Spacious and light with numerous windows that maximize natural light, beautiful Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors and is accessible from the
great-room living room and kitchen and right off the entry.

Calm and Serene Master Suite:
Windows that overlook the backyard and provide natural light and access to back deck, beautiful Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors huge walk-in closet and attached spa style master bath with clear fir cabinetry that has Sugatsune hardware and antiqued granite counter-tops, ceramic tile walls and flooring and large step-in shower with marble “cobblestone” floor and Kohler Memories series fixtures
 

Secondary Bedrooms:
Spacious with window seats, large closets and Brazilian Cherry hardwood flooring

Den/Office (possible bedroom-no closet):
Window seat and Brazilian Cherry hardwood flooring

Full Bath:
Ceramic tile flooring and walls, clear fir cabinetry with Sugatsune hardware and antiqued granite, counter-tops and shower/tub combo and Kohler Memories series fixtures

Laundry/Mudroom:
Neutral and light, with Marmoleum flooring, extensive storage cabinets and closets, central vacuum system cabinet provides access to 2-car attached garage (third “bay” set up as craft area/workshop)

“Barn” Shop/Finished Loft:
50 amp service and separate electrical panel, water. The lower level is multipurpose for shop space, equipment storage, car parking with concrete slab floor and 2 garage doors.  The finished loft area is an ideal space for use as an office, home gym, home theater or more.  This area is reported to be  approx. 700 sq. ft. and is heated with a 30,000 BTU pellet stove, has track lighting and a 10’ sliding window that provides great lighting and beautiful views.  There is extensive phone and fiber optic networking capabilities (house is networked to barn).

Back Deck:
Hot tub and access to
great-room living room and master suite, overlooks backyard and provides access to the backyard

Backyard:
Herb garden with rosemary, thyme, tarragon, 4 varieties of oregano, sage, fennel, lemon
verbena, mint,  garlic, chives and more.  Large lawn area ringed with mature ornamental cherry trees that bloom late spring
Gardens:
Has been maintained as an organic garden since 2006, there are raised cedar beds with protective nail cloth bases. Plantings include: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, Marion berries, and Concord and green grapes. Irrigation is provided by a combination of drip and above ground (some of which is commercial grade) . The Orchard has several varieties of cherries, apples, pears and plums, two varieties of
peaches, Asian pear, Fuji persimmon, pineapple quince,  hazelnut and walnut trees. Other garden features include extensive ornamental flower gardens, an Oak savannah with picnic area and seasonal creek (there are actually two seasonal creeks on the property.

Misc.:

• Process for “antique” finish on counters involves first acid washing the granite, then hand polishing it and sealing it which gives it a tumbled river stone look.
• KOHLER “12 RES” – 12 KW Residential natural gas generator with automatic (10 second) transfer switch installed by Solid Ground of 19^th Street Philomath.
• fiber optic computer network (between house and barn) with 1 gigabit adapters (expandable to 10 gigabit and higher) plus 4 pair of copper for telephone/intercom.  The fiber is incased in a metal sheath with 2 redundant pairs of fiber stands.
• Barn loft has had 12×2 ceiling rafters added to hold ample insulation
• Barn has a 50 AMP service and separate panel which is sufficient to run a sufficient air conditioner (not included) plus 5 computers, lights and various network appliances (servers, modems, adapters, etc.)
• 30,000 BTU Pellet Stove heats 600-1,200 sq. feet (barn loft measures approximately 700 sq. feet – 35×20 minus the cut out for the stair enclosure; room height diminishes near the side walls)
• A  portable air conditioner more than adequately cools the space during 100 plus degree heat.
• 5 foot double-pane sliding window, 2 garage doors, stair encasement with lockable door and outside man door were added to secure the barn.
• Barn has water
• Main house was built: 1993, remodeled 2006-2007
• Philomath Schools

MLS #641084

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Coldwell Banker Home Listing Report

Coldwell Banker Releases its Annual Home Listing Survey Report

On Wednesday, June 15, 2011, Coldwell Banker released its annual survey which provides a “snapshot” of the average listing price of four-bedrooms two-bathroom homes that appeared on ColdwellBanker.com in a 6 month period, covering more than 2,300 North American Markets. This year’s report is more extensive than ever before and covers more markets.  As a Coldwell Banker agent, I appreciate it that Coldwel Banker provides excellent interactive tools for buyers and sellers making the information easily accessible and useful.  

Jim Gillespie, chief executive officer, Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC said, “We’ve included nearly ten times more markets than ever before, which gives us unmatched real estate insight into thousands of North American cities…. We know that home buying remains a deeply personal lifestyle decision, and we believe that reports like this, along with trusted real estate agents, will help today’s buyers make smart decisions .”

 For the full report: Coldwell Banker Home Listing Report.

While visiting this page, take a look at the charts included in the press release or compare the price of your home to other markets by filling out the data at the lower half of the page, check out the infographic for a visual of the ten most affordable and ten most expensive markets or check out the ranking of your community in comparison to other communities in your state with the State Survey List.

Price Reduced | HOME FOR SALE-4905 SW Dakota Avenue, Corvallis, Oregon $219,500

Home For Sale: 4905 SW Dakota Avenue, Corvallis, Oregon

This home offers that country living feel with in-town convenience. Peaceful and private, landscaped yard and covered patio area create a retreat for garden, play and relaxation. This beautiful home has hardwood, bamboo and cork flooring; a large indoor laundry; a spacious kitchen; a family room. Newer major appliances are included. Energy efficient with gas fireplace insert, ceiling fans, solar attic fans, updated windows and newer energy efficient roof. Close to shopping; Oregon State University Campus and downtown Corvallis. The double wide garage is spacious, an ideal place for storage or shop and a wide side yard provides room for RV parking. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, approx. 1388 sq.ft.

 

 

 

Inside and out, you’ll appreciate the qualities that make this home a great place to live—the versatile floor plan, energy efficient features and great location that come together and create the perfect combination that will make you want to call this place home. 

• About 2 miles to the Kerr Administration Building on the Oregon State University Campus, .5 miles to Sunset Shopping Center and about 2  miles to downtown Corvallis.
• Front door opens onto covered porch an ideal place to greet visitors and it comes with a swing
• Energy efficient features include newer 40 year high-end “cool” roof; solar power attic fans; updated windows; gas fireplace insert; ceiling fans in living room and family room.
• No carpet anywhere, flooring is  hardwood in the main living area and hallway, bamboo in the family room and cork in the bedrooms, vinyl in the “wet” rooms.
• Large indoor laundry is located close to the family room and kitchen.
• Major kitchen and laundry appliances are included and are nearly new.
• Covered patio area just off the kitchen is the perfect BBQ spot, a great place to relax or entertain.
• Landscaped yards with established plantings, raised garden beds and a covered
  patio area create peaceful and private outdoor spaces, perfect for entertaining, play and relaxation.
• Double size garage with attached shed provides plenty of space for workshop, parking and storage.
• Wide side yard allows for parking of  a trailer, boat, camper or extra cars.
• Generous clothes line space is tucked away from view behind the garage.
• Approx. 1388 sq. ft.
• Year Built: 1955
• Schools: Adams Elementary; Linus Pauling Middle School; Corvallis High School
• 1 Year Home Warranty Included

MLS #644893
 

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