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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4818 NW Bruno Place, Corvallis, OR 97330 — Home Book
Broker Tour | Knowing the Real Estate Market
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.
American Dream Survey–Fall 2011 (Trulia)
According to a recent survey by Trulia1 the American Dream of homeownership is alive and well.
One interesting fact to me is that the number one concern of potential home buyers is the ability to save up a sufficient amount for a down payment.
I find this a bit ironic given the political trend to create an environment of even higher downpayments. As recently as this spring, regulatory agencies were working on rule making that would further increase the downpayment requirments. This was covered by The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) in REALTORS® Oppose High Down Payment Requirement for Qualified Residential Mortgage Exemption .
The survey also covers the age demographics and ideal home sizes and locations. Interesting information. It’s worth a look.
1 Trulia is a major site that provides information about real estate and homes for sale and rent
A New Resource for First Time Homebuyers
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.
SOLD! HOME FOR SALE– 728 NW 32nd Street, Corvallis, Oregon
SOLD!
HOME FOR SALE– 728 NW 32nd Street, Corvallis, Oregon
Charming home with many vintage touches and great updates as well, including coved ceilings, original tile surround on fireplace, wood floors (fir in living area, oak in kitchen), updated insulated windows, spacious kitchen, newer roof, 95% eff. furnace, water heater, interior paint and front deck. Large fenced backyard with garden beds and plenty of space for pets. Detached garage. Great location, just a few minutes from Oregon State University (OSU) and less than half a mile from Co-op and Sam’s Station.
- Single level
- 2 bedrooms
- Approx 1075 sq. ft.
- Seperate dining room
- Large kitchen with gas range
- Wood floors (fir in living areas, oak in kitchen)
- Coved ceilings
- Newer insulated windows
- Recently replaced roof
- Newer front deck
- Newer electric water heater
- Newer gas forced air furnace
- Large fenced backyard with garden space
- Detached 1 car garage
- Year built 1949
- MLS# 643336
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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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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.
NEW PRICE! HOME FOR SALE – 869 SE Bayshore Circle, Corvallis, Oregon $249,700
HOME FOR SALE – 869 SE Bayshore Circle, Corvallis, Oregon
Versatile floor plan provides all the spaces you need. Bonus family room on upper level could be utilized as a large bedroom. Main level has extra space for office, TV room or formal living. Open kitchen and family area provides “great room” living spaces and gas fireplace, plenty of cabinets and counter space. Stay comfortable all year long with gas forced air heat and central air conditioning. Large fenced backyard with patio allows for garden, pets and backyard fun. Easy access to local park, pool and clubhouse facilities and Willamette River trails. Seller is providing a home warranty. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, approx. 1932 sq. ft.
Situated on a corner lot in the quiet Willamette Landing community you are welcomed home by green landscaping, quaint flower box and large covered entry. Home features a versatile floor plan that suits the way you live. Spacious fenced backyard is great for entertaining, gardening, pets, play and more.
Great room living room is open to the kitchen and dining room, an ideal space for living and entertaining, Living room features gas fireplace with large mantle and tile surround, and large window. Kitchen is open to both the dining room and living room. Neutral and bright with sleek black appliances, dual basin sink, under cabinet lights, breakfast bar and ample counter and cabinet space. Dining room is bright and spacious with access to large backyard, great for entertaining and outdoor parties.
Main level also features powder bath, garage access, and bonus room that can be used as a home office, gym, guest room, TV room and more.
Master suite is spacious and light with ceiling fan, double doors, attached master bath with dual sink vanity, and huge walk-in closet with loads of storage. Upstairs floor plan also features indoor laundry, two secondary bedrooms, and family room that could be used as an additional bedroom.
MLS#636439
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Wood Stove Certification Labels
Quick Check: If your wood stove has one of these labels, it’s certified. If not, there are rules/laws you need to follow if you’re selling your Oregon home.
To Remodel or Not to Remodel, That is the Question…
I am often asked by my customers “is there a formula for determining how much I can expect to get out of a remodel?” (or how much can I spend on a certain improvement and still be safe?)
It doesn’t matter if you are a homeowner in Corvallis, Albany, Philomath or elsewhere in the Mid-Willamette Valley, homeowners all over the country want to know “is it worth it to remodel?” and “will I get my investment back?”
Luckily, some guidance is available. Annually the National Association of REATLORS® and REATLTOR® Magazine and Remodeling Magazine survey and compile information about resale values and home improvement projects and publish a document called the Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report (2010-2011). This report is full of information about home improvement projects and their regional return on value.
However, that question is not as straight forward as it may appear on the surface. The information in the report is helpful, but should not be the only resource or reasoning behind the decision making process. Each set of circumstances and each individual household needs to evaluate and decide on an individual basis.
There are other factors to consider. You might want to think about some of the following…
- The location of the home (can you replicate the setting, neighborhood, lot amenities if you choose to sell vs. remodel?)
- Are replacement homes available that meet your needs?
- Is it something you would need to address to sell anyway?
- Can you handle the effort associated with a move?
- Can you handle the effort associated with a remodel?
- If you remodel will you get what you need out of the project and live with it long enough to reap the intrinsic value which may be more than the monetary value?
- Is the project a bona-fide improvement, a cosmetic face-lift or decorating?
- Would the footprint of the improvement (eg. room addition) take up so much lot space that the remaining yard area is inadequate or atypical for the neighborhood?
- Is the improvement very specific to your needs/tastes (hobbies often drive these kinds of remodels) or is it something that is easily resold, appealing to a broad market segment?
- Are you interested in being more “green” and are making energy saving improvements? Energy costs can sometimes help offset remodeling costs, but it often takes years to fully recoup. Are there tax credits available for the type of improvement you are considering?
- Is there a medical reason for making the changes? If the improvement enhances your (and/or your households) ability to fully enjoy the property…
- Is what you are changing already so functionally obsolete that it would not appeal to a large segment of the homebuying market and/or is it unsafe?
- Are you using existing space that would sacrifice the function of another room?
- Are you relatively sure that your housing needs are stable?
Sometimes the amount of money spent on a remodel will generate a strong, nearly dollar for dollar because of the nature of the project or because the existing space is so bad it has an adverse affect on the value of the home. So there is really no question that the project can be left ”as is”, the only question is the depth of the remodel (very dated kitchens and baths often fall into this category).
Conversely, it is possible to become involved in remodel projects that don’t generate a good fiscal return because they are very specific and/or high cost materials have been used in a location/neighborhood that doesn’t return high-cost (also known as an over-improvement.)
It is possible with careful shopping, realistic planning and the right project to make improvements that will return positive results that meet your goals.
To some degree, the timing and the current market conditions will have some influence on the return of expense on a remodel project.
There is no “right answer” to any of these questions. Each project should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and in light of the needs of the homeowner in question. It’s a matter of balance and personal preference.
I’d be happy to visit with you to discuss your project and needs. I’d be happy to provide your with information about what’s typcial for your neighborhood, current trends and price ranges for similar homes.
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