Home For Sale | 1665 NW 11th Street, Corvallis, OR 97330

Comfortable living, close to everything Corvallis has to offer (Walkscore 85). 

Spacious and open floor plan flows from living to dining to kitchen to family. Sunny breakfast nook off kitchen is a great “hang-out” spot and ideal place to soak up the sun. Two steps down (at the same level as the entry) is the family room, large laundry and full bath. Upper level provides 4 large bedrooms with fir flooring under carpet. Master with attached bath and large walk-in closet. Landscaped yard with wide driveway (RV parking). Easy access to 9th Street shopping, neighborhood schools, downtaown and Oregon State University.  4 Bedrooms, 3 baths, ±2391 sq. ft.


Now…this…is home… Comfortable living, close to everything, with a walk-score of 85.  The sheltered front door leads to a wide and open entry. Just two steps up and you’re ready to nestle into the spacious yet cozy living room and bask in the warm glow of the gas fireplace. The flowing floor plan leads from the living room to the light and bright, formal dining area and then to the large kitchen. A wonderful space for entertaining and parties. Settle into the adjacent breakfast nook with the morning paper and your coffee or juice and savor the sunlight.  Entry, kitchen and breakfast room enjoy warm wood flooring. Two steps down from the kitchen and at the same level as the entry, is the family room, a hub-of-fun, your ideal game, media, hobby or TV room which features built-in sewing cabinet and bookcases.  Nearby you’ll find a full bath, with jetted tub and a large laundry/mud room with a door to the backyard.  Upstairs are 4 very large bedrooms with fir flooring under carpet, including the master with attached bath with wide shower, Marmoleum® flooring and large, walk-in closet. The second bath includes double vanity, tub/shower combo and Marmoleum® flooring. Outdoors you’ll enjoy extended living many seasons of the year with the covered deck that’s accessible from both the dining room and breakfast nook; it’s the ideal outdoor dining and BBQ spot. Landscaped backyard is easy care with potential for raised bed gardening, rose bed and there’s a garden shed. The wide driveway can easily accommodate an RV, boat, big-wheels, four-square or chalk-art. This home is very close to local schools and you’ll enjoy the wide open expanse that comes with nearby Garfield Park and it’s also very close to Porter Park. Easy access to 9th Street businesses including Market of Choice, Trader Joes, restaurants and retail establishments.  4 Bedrooms, 3 baths, ±2391 sq. ft.

MLS# 650004

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Corvallis Home For Sale: 4818 NW Bruno Place, Corvallis, Oregon 97330 $367,500

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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In the News… Economic Tid-Bits

I picked up a couple of interesting bits of news this week about the economy. Thought I would share:

Last week’s Pending Home Sales index from the National Association of REALTORS® (nar) went up 7.3% in November, the highest level since April of 2010.  The 2010 numbers were pumped up because of buyers that were in the market to take advantage of home buyer tax credits available then, that are not available now.

NAR chief economist, Lawrence Yun (and one of Inman’s 100 most influential)  said,  “Housing affordability conditions are at a record high and there is a pent-up demand from buyers who’ve been on the sidelines,  but contract failures have been running unusually high. Some of the increase in pending home sales appears to be from buyers recommitting after an initial contract ran into problems, often with the mortgage”.

I think that some some contract failures are preventable, especially when both the buyer and seller want to see the transaction through — having the right team in place, real estate professional, lender and title/escrow in place, can make a huge difference on an individual basis. Local markets and individual circumstances drive the reasons for contract failures.

According to NAR, It should be noted that “Pending home sales are not affected by the recently published rebenchmarking of existing-home sales because the index uses a different methodology based directly on contract signings, and is adjusted for seasonality.

and

According to USA Today, news sources and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the, U.S. unemployment numbers are the lowest in 3 years.  “The U.S. job market strengthened in the second half of 2011 and added 200,000 jobs in December while the unemployment rate fell to 8.5% from a revised 8.7% a month earlier.”

Bright spots.  I’m looking forward to serving your Real Estate needs to 2012.  If you have questions about Corvallis, Albany, Philomath or other mid-Willamette Real Estate feel free to get in touch.

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Just a little brag-fest. Coldwell Banker awards for an awesome and innovative web site.

Coldwell Banker Wins Two Web Awards for Website Awesomeness.

Want a taste of what makes Coldwell Banker’s web site awesome?  Try BlueScape Search.  It’s a wishing and dreaming rating system that helps you hone in on the the house of your dreams…  Absolutely not the same old thing!

Want to find the home of your dreams?  Get in touch with Dava and let’s get looking.

 

 

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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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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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 19th 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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Dava’s Corvallis House Adventure: Three Incidents during the Move (that I’d rather not have happened)

Three little things during the move–that I’d rather not have happened and how I might have prevented them.

  1. My husband hit head on the light fixture that used to be over the table.  Table had been moved, but stuff was still being packed in that area.  This was not the first time for this bit of glass.  I worried about it a lot and generally had it protected (faked a table with boxes under it, but they got relocated and …)  I think for future if I have a light fixture like that, I’ll simply remove the glass to a safe place.  
  2. Sudden loss of water at the new house. Ohhhh, freak out! I’ve not lived with a well before, so of course, all the worst case scenarios leaped to mind before we discovered that the cable guy had unplugged the pump.  Maybe there should be a sign that says “don’t unplug this” near the well pump.
  3. Limited participation on my part.  I was busy, busy, busy with work. So a lot of the actual moving day stuff was handled without my assistance.  Perhaps this is a good thing, as I tend to the bossy side of life. Also, it was much less stressful for me, but still, stressful.  The good thing is, the work I did was very productive.

All in all it wasn’t a bad move. Everything made it here it good condition.  It will be a while before we find everything (especially since we’re starting a remodel as soon as we move in…).    The pre-planning and pre-packing was well worth the effort.