Columbia Gorge Real Estate Blog

The latest sales data for April 2009  in Wasco County is in from the RMLS. Included are only sales of homes that are listed on the RMLS.  Unlisted properties and fsbo homes are not included.  There were 11 total homes that sold- all in The Dalles- in April 2009 in Wasco County.  Further research on The Dalles market shows 295 home sales in the last 12 months. There are 150 homes currently on the market. The absorption rate is 6 months. What this means is that a home listed in The Dalles in todays market should take 6 months to sell.  This is good news for the gorge market.  Things are starting to change here.

The Dalles-Listed for $130,000  Sold for $120,000  859 sq ft 2 bdrm 1 bath DOM-43

The Dalles-Listed for $130,000  Sold for $125,000  990 sq ft  2 bdrm 1 bath DOM-3

The Dalles- Listed for $159,900  Sold for $149,900  1440 sq ft 2 bdrm 2 bath   DOM-202

The Dalles-Listed for $159,900   Sold for $159,900  1486 sq ft  3 bdrm 3 bath DOM-53

The Dalles-Listed for $184,250  Sold for $181,000   1131 sq ft 2 bdrm 2 bath

The Dalles-Listed for $189,999 Sold for $189,999  2109 sq ft 3 bdrm 2 bath  DOM-5

The Dalles-Listed for $214,000 Sold for $192,000  2034 sq ft  3 bdrm 2 bath .27 acre and mtn view  DOM-252

The Dalles- Listed for $199,000 Sold for $190,000 New home 1508 sq ft 3 bdrm 2 bath DOM-451

The Dalles- listed for $219,000 Sold for $199,900  2500 sq ft  2 bdrm 2 bath DOM-176

The Dalles- Listed for $299,000  Sold for $299,890 New Home in Lone Pine Village  1352 sq ft 2 bdrm 2 bath DOM-7

The Dalles-listed for $319,000 Sold for $274,000  3256 sq ft. 3 bdrm, 2 bath .52 acre w/river views DOM-148

In Wasco County there are  40 homes currently sale pending. 38 in The Dalles, 1 in Dufur and 1 in Mosier.

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.  

In Skamania County there were 4 home sale in April 2009. This data reflects only properties that are listed on the RMLS. Sales of unlisted and FSBO properties are not included.

 North Bonneville- Listed for $199,000  Sold for $183,000   3bdrm 2 ba  1663 sq ft.

North Bonneville-Listed for $139,000 Sold for $144,000 3 bdrm 2 bath 1345 sq ft DOM-205

North Bonneville- Listed for $175,000  Sold for $170,000  3 bdrm  2.1 bath  1300 sq ft  DOM-16

 1 cabin in Cougar sold- Listed for $247,500 Sold for $159,000  DOM-Days on market - 212 days

There are currently 18 properties sale pending in escrow in Skamania County: 7 home in North Bonneville, 3 homes in Stevenson, 4 homes in Carson, 1 home in Underwood,  3 cabins on leased land in Cougar and 2 unimproved lot/land in Skamania County.

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.

I have been a licensed Realtor for over 16 years, a Broker for the past 9 years. I have learned a lot during this time and continue to learn more about the real estate industry. I have listed many properties and have been a dual agent (which I don't recommend) on many transactions as well.  However, I believe my true calling is as a Buyer's Agent.  I love helping people find exactly the home or property they are looking for. I am very detail oriented about what is on the market, daily checking new listings to send my clients and even finding unlisted properties that might be suitable. I work very hard to find the right home for my buyers. I want my buyers to be perfectly happy with the home they choose.

It's time again for the annual Columbia Gorge Fidddle Contest held at the Hood River Middle School on May 1-3, 2009. Friday night there will be a concert at 7 pm.Tickets to this concert only are $15. Saturday is the Fiddle & Acoustic contest and Sunday you can enjoy the Sunday Gospel Hootenanny Fiddle Contest. Tickets are

The Hood River Middle School is located at 17th and May St. in Hood River, Oregon. I'm sure you will enjoy the beautiful historic auditorium with murals, beautiful light fixtures, and the original wood chairs w/top hat holder beneath.

You may be thinking of a gorge vacation sometime this year. There are many options for vacation rentals in the Mid-Columbia area. Homes are available in Hood River, White Salmon, Mosier, and more as vacation homes for rent by the week/month.  Please visit these websites for information on vacation rentals in the gorge. Hood River Hideaways  Hood River Vacation Rentals Gorge Rentals  Gorge Central Vacations  You will find detailed descriptions and pictures of many homes available as well as reservation availability and information. Have a fun gorge vacation!

Located on the westside of Hood River out Post Canyon Rd. are some very popular bike riding trails. Many people ride these trails and they are also enjoyable for hiking or jogging. The trails are in a forested setting with many trees- fir, oak, cedar, maple and more. A small creek flows along much of the trail with wildflowers blooming this time of year. A series of bridges and crossings have been built in various places along the trail for those who want a challenge.  Here is additional info on the Post Canyon Trail system in Hood River Oregon.

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.  

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The weather was a perfect 82 degrees. Unseasonably warm for late April in Hood River but I'm not going to complain. It was the perfect day for a bike ride out on the Mosier Twin Tunnel Trail. This is a fun ride. The scenery is so beautiful passing through forest land, wildflowers and so many views of the Columbia River. It is closed to vehicles so the only traffic you must deal with are other bikers and walkers on the route. It is about 4 miles from the Mark O. Hatfield starting point in Hood River to the overlook just east of the tunnels.  Another 2 miles will take you into the town of Mosier. The maple trees are beginning to leaf out as well as balsamroot and flowering red currant.

Are you searching for a home in Hood River, White Salmon, Underwood, Stevenson or elsewhere in the Gorge? I would be happy to help you find the home you desire. I have lived in the gorge area since 1985 and have been selling real estate here for over 16 years. I know the market well and work hard for you.  To search online for homes in the gorge visit Amy McAllister Realty LLC  or call me at 541-490-1436

Attention Buyers: This may be of interest to you this year.