Tuesday, November 9, 2010

November Real Estate Update for the Okanogan Valley

OKANOGAN VALLEY MARKET SNAPSHOT
The number of homes sold increased in October to 15, up from 9 in September.  The average sale price dropped slightly to $155,152, down from $158,048 in September.  As of 11/8/10, there were 256 active residential NWMLS listings in the Okanogan Valley.  Search active listings.  

Land sales increased slightly in October to 8, up from 5 in September, with an average days on market of 330, compared to 190 in September.

There was one "Farm & Ranch" sold in October for $1,080,000 after 523 days on market.  Original list price was $1,650,000 for the 4 bed, 2/5 bath home on 72+ acres.
These statistics do not include private sales, or those by offices who are not members of the NWMLS.  They are deemed reliable, but are not guaranteed.  

OCTOBER RESIDENTIAL SALES
 CITY  BED  BATH SQ. FT.
LOT SIZE
 YEAR $/SF  DOM  ORIG. PRICE
 SOLD PRICE
 Oroville  3  1.00  1,520  0.35  1923  41.78  92  $76,900  $63,500
 Oroville  2  1.00  1,060  0.16  1958  74.53  98  $82,500  $79,000
 Tonasket  3  1.50  1,036  3.66  1977  83.01  389  $98,000  $86,000
 Oroville  3  1.00  780  0.56  1935  125.64  315  $134,950  $98,000
 Tonasket  2  1.00  1,008  0.26  1924  107.14  31  $115,900  $108,000
 Omak  2  1.00  1,014  0.26  1980  125.25  143  $132,900  $127,000
 Tonasket  3  1.00  1,158  1969  113.26  258  $149,000  $131,150
 Tonasket  5  2.00  1,848  2.50  1996  77.72  205  $149,950  $143,625
 Tonasket  4  2.00  1,846  9.20  1998  86.67  25  $165,000  $160,000
 Okanogan  3  2.00  1,470  0.40  1984  115.65  34  $179,900  $170,000
 Tonasket  2  2.00  1,568  5.72  1995  113.84  29  $206,950  $178,500
 Oroville  3  2.50  3,584  6.05  1947  55.80  6  $215,000  $200,000
 Tonasket  3  1.75  1,127  5.40  2002  199.65  112  $249,500  $225,000
 Omak  4  2.00  2,411  1.14  1994  109.91  410  $290,000  $265,000
 Wauconda  4  1.75  2,016  12.10  1964  145.09  770  $292,500  $292,500
 AVERAGES  105.00  194  $169,263  $155,152
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TIDBITS AND LINKS
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FROM MY KITCHEN TO YOURS....
Pumpkin Pie Pudding
This crock pot dessert is nice this time of year - served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

1 15 ounce can pumpkin
1 12 ounce can evaporated milk
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup biscuit mix
2 eggs
2 tbsp. melted butter
2 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
2 tsp. vanilla extract
 
In large bowl, blend all ingredients.  Transfer to a slow cooker coated with nonstick cooking spray.  Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until a thermometer reads 160 degrees. 
A FAVORITE QUOTE
A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take away everything you have.  Thomas Jefferson