Wednesday, January 26, 2011

TIP - Research area wells before you buy!

Washington State Department of Ecology has some useful tools to help you research wells in any given area before you buy.  Use this tool to search by tax parcel number, or township, section and range - and remember to include the county that you are researching.  Or, you can search by map.  This well report will show you well depth, gallons per minute, soil type, and when and who drilled the well. 

Thursday, January 13, 2011

January Real Estate Update for the Okanogan Valley

OKANOGAN VALLEY MARKET SNAPSHOT

The number of homes sold in the Okanogan Valley in December increased to 15, up from 14 in November, with an average sale price increasing to $183,567, up from $161,300 in November.  Average days on market was 254 days, compared to 209 in November. As of 1/7/11, there were 219 active residential listingsSearch homes here.

Vacant land sales were up in December as well, 11 sold in December compared to 6 in November.   

These are sales reported through the NWMLS and do not include private sales or those from offices who are not members of the NWMLS.  These statistics are deemed reliable, but are not guaranteed.  


DECEMBER RESIDENTIAL SALES
 CITY  BED
 BATH  SQ. FT.  LOT SIZE
 YEAR
 $/SF  DOM
 ORIG. PRICE
 SOLD PRICE
 Omak  3  1.00  1,846  0.11 ac
 1930  35.21  161  $94,900  $65,000
 Conconully  3  0.75  1,232  1983  81.17  177  $120,000  $100,000
 Tonasket  4  2.25  2,690  1.10 ac
 1918  37.17  8  $109,900  $100,000
 Oroville  3  1.00  1,820  1939  64.84
 330  $128,000  $118,000
 Oroville  3  2.00  0.34 ac
 1960  349  $174,000  $124,000
 Omak  3  1.75  1,152  0.23 ac
 1975  124.13  282  $145,000  $143,000
 Oroville  3  2.00  1,263  0.16 ac
 2006  126.68  123  $174,900  $160,000
 Oroville  2  1.00  906 0.26 ac
 1971  198.68  183  $98,000  $180,000
 Oroville  2  1.50  2,082  0.94 ac
 1911  8646  183  $124,900  $180,000
 Tonasket  3  2.00  1,560 11.60 ac
 1992  116.67  243  $198,000  $182,000
 Omak  3  2.00   1,874
0.28 ac
 2008  104.06  182  $239,500  $195,000
 Oroville  3  2.00  1,276  9.80 ac
 1995  160.66  328  $249,950  $205,000
 Oroville  3  2.75  2,240  0.51 ac
 1993  123.44  721  $309,900  $276,500
 Okanogan  3  2.75  3,776 18.91 ac
 1996  86.07  241  $405,000  $325,000
 Oroville  2  1.75  1,231 0.06 ac
 2007  324.94  304  $439,900  $400,000
 AVERAGES  1,782  254  $200,790  $183,567

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 another kitchen shot.JPG JUST LISTED!  Hidden creek-front retreat on 40 acres near Wauconda, along Turner Creek.  Spacious home with many upgraded features, 2 guest cabins, 2 RV hook-ups, and abundant wildlife!  Details here , and don't forget to check out the virtual tour - there is just way to much to see!  
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FROM MY KITCHEN TO YOURS...

Creamy Coconut Squares

A friend recently introduced me to this recipe, which uses coconut flour - something I had not tried before, but YUM!  Coconut flour is a high fiber, high protein, gluten-free, not to mention tasty alternative to wheat or other flour.  It also calls for xylitol in place of sugar, a more more healthful alternative.  Look in your local health food store for ingredients. 

1 tbsp. coconut oil
1 8 oz. package cream cheese
1 cube butter (1/4 lb.)
4 large eggs
2 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup coconut flour
1/2 cup xylitol 
 
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees, grease 11 X 7 pan with coconut oil.  Cream butter, cream cheese and eggs - add remaining ingredients until well blended.  Pour batter into greased pan, bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.  Makes 24.

 
A FAVORITE QUOTE
 
Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man.  Benjamin Franklin

Friday, January 7, 2011

Just Listed! Hidden Creekfront Retreat....



This hidden retreat is nestled in the woods along Turner Creek near Wauconda. Perfect for entertaining with huge kitchen, hot tub room, 2 guest cabins, 2 RV hook ups, and campfire pit along the creek.   Details here!  Plentiful wildlife - be sure and check out the virtual tour to see what kind of visitors you might expect.  There is just so much to see!

  • Parking/Garage: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Baths: 1.75
  • Square Feet: 2716
  • Lot Size: 40 Acres
  • Year Built: 2006
  • School District: Tonasket
  • Energy Sources: Electric, propane, wood
  • Style: Traditional
  • Roof: Composite
  • $400,000