September Real Estate Update for the Okanogan Valley

OKANOGAN VALLEY MARKET REPORT

 

Both land and home sales were nearly the same in August as in July.  There were 21 homes sold in August in the Okanogan Valley, down from 22 in July.  The average sales price was $152,338, with an average of 184 days on the market.  There were nine land sales in August, compared to eight in July, with an average of 221 days on the market.  Search homes and land here. 

 

AUGUST HOME SALES

CITY	BED	BATH	SQ. FT.	LOT SIZE	YEAR	DOM	LIST PRICE	SOLD PRICE
Conconully			320	0.21	1970	13	$24,500	$18,000
Tonasket			600	20.00	1995	119	64,950	40,000
Oroville	2	1.00	960		1916	57	78,000	50,000
Riverside			800	40.00	1986	55	65,000	60,000
Conconully	1	.75	760		1954	358	75,000	70,000
Oroville	2	1.00	940	.25	1925	310	91,000	79,000
Omak	2	1.00	1,188	.33	1947	16	86,000	84,000
Oroville	5	3.00	1,968	351	1966	0	89,900	89,900
Okanogan	2	.75	898	10.00	1990	218	150,000	110,000
Omak	3	1.75	1,704	.26	1976	39	135,000	134,000
Omak	4	1.00	1,472	.53	1941	226	139,900	135,000
Omak	3	1.50	1,356	.18	1977	26	144,900	140,000
Oroville	4	1.75	1,263	.16	2006	69	168,500	150,000
Tonasket	3	1.75	2,093	.25	1946	3	190,000	172,000
Riverside	3	2.00	1,850	6.79	1949	377	220,000	199,900
Omak	3	2.00	1,594	1.00	2001	366	294,500	217,500
Tonasket	5	2.50	3,248	6.76	1972	9	229,000	220,000
Omak	3	2.75	2,033	1.19	2002	1158	264,500	229,900
Wauconda	3	1.75	2,720	40.00	2006	70	259,900	250,000
Oroville	2	1.00	930	.28	1964	368	379,950	299,900
Okanogan	2	1.50	2,604	1.00	1992	5	450,000	450,000
AVERAGES			1,491			184	$171,452	$152,338

 

AUGUST LAND SALES

CITY	ACRE	DOM	LIST PRICE	SOLD PRICE
Oroville	20.26	5	$16,000	$14,000
Malott	4.78	173	45,000	21,500
Oroville	.32	371	29,900	22,500
Oroville	60.00	1,245	44,500	36,250
Tonasket	40.00	19	54,900	50,000
Omak	4.50	106	79,900	60,000
Oroville	69.86	28	84,000	64,000
Oroville	.44	23	374,900	365,000
Oroville	.36	16	379,000	365,000
AVERAGES	22.28	221	$123,122	$110,917

 

These are sales reported through the NWMLS for the Okanogan Valley.  They do not reflect the entire county, or those through offices who are not affiliated with the NWMLS.  These statistics are deemed reliable, but are not guaranteed.   

 

FEATURED PROPERTIES

* JUST LISTED!  20 acres near Turner Lake - easy access and close to National Forest!

* PRICE REDUCED!  4 1/2 acres with expansive views and community creekfront.  

* Home, shop, and acreage - priced to move!

* Bargain price!  Five acres in Aeneas Valley, possible seller financing!  Adjacent parcel also available.  

 

Call Tina Holan 509-486-0152

June Real Estate Update for the Okanogan Valley

OKANOGAN VALLEY MARKET REPORT

Here is a quick look at the real estate market for the Okanogan Valley!  There were ten homes sold in May, compared to 12 in April.  The average selling price was $103,740, with an average of 395 days on market.  There were nine land sales in May, compared to four in April, with an average marketing time of 568 days.  Search homes and land here.   

MAY HOME SALES

 

CITY	BED	BATH	SQ. FT.	LOT SIZE	YEAR	DOM	LIST PRICE	SOLD PRICE
Oroville	0		850	5.82		577	$37,900	$37,900
Conconully	1	0.75	716		1956	150	53,500	45,000
Okanogan	2	2.00	924	20.00	1983	347	65,000	45,500
Omak	3	.75	1,080		1952	687	135,000	105,000
Omak	3	1.75	1,298	.19	1996	1	119,900	118,000
Omak	3	1.75	2,460	.33	1963	481	145,000	125,000
Tonasket	2	1.75	1,376	7.48	1990	364	159,900	135,000
Oroville	3	1.75	1,680	3.00	1959	112	149,000	135,000
Tonasket	2	2.00	1,740	6.29	1994	723	154,950	145,000
Tonasket	3	2.00	1,248	2.92	2008	510	180,000	146,000
AVERAGES			1,337			395	$120,015	$103,740

MAY LAND SALES

 

CITY	ACRE	DOM	LIST PRICE	SOLD PRICE
Tonasket	2.96	508	$29,000	$17,000
Tonasket	12.00	692	19,900	18,500
Tonasket	3.67	508	36,900	20,900
Tonasket	17.17	5	28,330	28,330
Omak	1.70	1,930	77,500	32,500
Tonasket	20.00	17	32,900	32,900
Omak	4.50	29	39,900	39,900
Wauconda	20.00	1,343	69,000	42,500
Tonasket	57.00	82	96,500	91,500
AVERAGES	15.44	568	47,770	36,003

These are sales reported through the NWMLS for the Okanogan Valley. They do not reflect the entire county, private sales, or those through offices who are not members of the NWMLS. These statistics are deemed reliable, but are not guaranteed.

FEATURED PROPERTIES

* HOME SOLD in Aeneas Valley!  

* LAND SOLD in Aeneas Valley!

* LAND SOLD in Aeneas Valley!

* SALE PENDING in Aeneas Valley!

* JUST LISTED in Aeneas Valley - Off Grid Home and Land

* JUST LISTED in Tonasket - Home in Town

* JUST LISTED in Aeneas Valley - Recreational Land 

* JUST LISTED in Aeneas Valley - Two Homes, Shops, Barn, Outbuildings on 40 Acres

September Real Estate Update for the Okanogan Valley

OKANOGAN VALLEY MARKET REPORT

Home sales were up in August in the Okanogan Valley. There were 24 homes sold compared to 17 in July, and significantly higher than one year ago! The average home sale price was $145,639 compared to $128,147 last month, and the average marketing time was 180 days. There were five land sales in August, with an average of 257 days on market. Search homes and land here.

AUGUST RESIDENTIAL SALES

CITY	BED	BATH	SQ. FT.	LOT SIZE	YEAR	DOM	LIST PRICE	SOLD PRICE
Tonasket	0	0.00	500	.16	1930	40	$24,900	$22,000
Omak	2	1.00	784		1984	38	29,000	25,900
Tonasket	0	0.00	512	5.30	2007	24	38,500	33,500
Okanogan	3	1.00	929	.37	1976	552	60,000	50,000
Oroville	0	0.00	448	.27	1955	62	64,500	58,000
Coulee Dam	4	2.00	1,340	.27	1968	19	95,900	71,925
Oroville	2	1.00	720	10.50	1968	253	75,000	75,000
Omak	3	2.00	1,196	.27	1994	636	106,900	85,000
Okanogan	3	2.00	1,120	.22	1995	73	89,900	87,000
Conconully	2	.75	720		1986	78	93,500	89,500
Oroville	3	2.50	2,616	.19	1949	15	135,000	110,000
Omak	3	1.00	1,200	.19	1960	80	123,500	118,000
Omak	2	1.00	1,340	.21	1928	81	134,900	128,000
Omak	5	1.75	1,752	.32	1935	6	122,500	128,000
Conconully	2	1.75		.28	1969	376	169,000	130,000
Omak	3	1.00	2,030	.22	1946	79	145,000	135,000
Okanogan	3	2.00	1,352	18.08	1998	39	160,000	150,000
Omak	4	1.75	1,814	.26	1920	234	169,900	159,500
Oroville	3	2.50	1,934	.21	2000	492	239,900	195,000
Okanogan	3	1.00	1,563	4.71	1908	27	210,000	203,000
Omak	5	2.75	2,755	1.01	1977	129	239,900	231,000
Okanogan	5	3.25	3,220	1.09	2006	768	325,000	280,000
Tonasket	3	2.75	1,636	8.27	2006	34	299,900	295,000
Oroville	4	3.25	3,692	.72	1980		699,000	635,000
AVERAGES			1,529			180	153,993	145,639

AUGUST LAND SALES

CITY	ACRE	DOM	LIST PRICE	SOLD PRICE
Tonasket	9.75	35	$15,900	$14,500
Tonasket	15.33	65	17,900	16,800
Tonasket	11.18	264	18,000	18,000
Tonasket	24.00	457	34,900	35,000
Oroville	.64	464	499,900	430,000
AVERAGES		257	$117,320	102,860

These are sales reported through the NWMLS for the Okanogan Valley. They do not reflect the entire county, private sales, or those through offices who are not affiliated with the NWMLS. These statistics are deemed reliable, but are not guaranteed.

FEATURED PROPERTIES

* BELOW TAX ASSESSED VALUE! Hidden retreat nestled in the woods along Turner Creek with National Forest just up the road. Perfect for entertaining with huge kitchen, double ovens, walk in pantry, hot tub room, 2 guest cabins, 2 RV hook ups and campfire pit along the creek. Spacious master bedroom with bonus room, and extra long jetted tub in master bath! Huge 3 car detached garage, outbuildings, privacy, good access and plentiful wildlife. Property is served by spring fed well, plus 2nd well too.

* REDUCED AGAIN - MOTIVATED SELLER! 40-acres, just 7 miles from Tonasket with good water in area, and awesome views of the Cascade Mountains! This property is a great candidate for off-grid living!

March Real Estate Update for the Okanogan Valley

OKANOGAN VALLEY MARKET REPORT

Residential sales picked up in February - 11 sold compared to five in January.  The average selling price was $153,950, and  average days on market of 126.  As of 3/8/12, there were 204 active residential listings and 18 pending sales.  Search homes here.  

For the third month in a row, there were four land sales in the Okanogan Valley, with an average of 236 days on market. As of3/8/12, there were 417 active land listings and 8 pending sales. 

These are sales reported through the NWMLS for the Okanogan Valley.  They do not reflect the entire county, private sales, or sales from offices who are not affiliated with the NWMLS.  These statistics are deemed reliable, but are not guaranteed.


FEBRUARY RESIDENTIAL SALES

CITY	BED	BATH	SQ. FT.	LOT SIZE	YEAR	DOM	ORIG. PRICE	SOLD PRICE
Oroville	2	1.00	1,386	0.32	1920	44	$57,900	$48,000
Oroville	1	1.00	1,008	20.00	1974	98	75,000	58,750
Riverside	4	2.00	1,680	6.74	1998	106	114,900	60,500
Oroville	2		1,710	0.19	1932	167	117,000	117,500
Tonasket	3	1.00	2,464	1.02	1978	110	243,000	137,000
Omak	3	1.50	1,775		1963	94	145,000	140,000
Omak	3	1.75	1,644	0.20	1977	18	185,000	178,000
Oroville	3	2.00	4,000	2.57	1985	123	219,000	222,000
Omak	3	2.50	3,338	1.00	1990	213	259,900	222,700
Omak	4	3.00	3,116		1997	192	249,000	239,000
Tonasket	4	2.75	2,778	3.17	2003	222	280,000	270,000
AVERAGES			2,264			126	176,882	153,950

FEBRUARY LAND SALES

CITY	ACRE	DOM	ORIG. PRICE	SOLD PRICE
Tonasket	10.00	227	$22,500	$21,000
Tonasket	19.97	84	44,900	30,000
Tonasket	39.84	599	90,000	40,000
Conconully	0.31	35	89,000	74,000
AVERAGES		236	55,100	41,250

FEATURED PROPERTIES

*  SALE PENDING - Beautiful log home in Aeneas Valley!
*  PRICE REDUCED - Spacious home, shop and acreage in Aeneas Valley! 
*  PRICE REDUCED - Newer home, shop and nearly 3 acres in Aeneas Valley!  

*  JUST LISTED - 40 acres in Aeneas Valley - yes, Aeneas Valley is a busy place this month!  Anyway, check it out - it is a very pretty piece of land with a nice mix of pine trees and aspens.
 

September Real Estate Update for the Okanogan Valley

OKANOGAN VALLEY MARKET SNAPSHOT

Sales were down slightly in August, there were 10 residential sales in the Okanogan Valley, compared to 12 in July.  The average days on market was 201, and the average sales price was $137,190.  As of September 10, there were 311 active residential listings.  Search available homes here.  

Land sales were also down to 6 sales in August, compared to 17 in July.  Average acreage size sold was 15 acres with an average of 580 days on market.  

These are sales reported through the NWMLS for the Okanogan Valley, and do not reflect the entire county, or those from private parties, or offices who are not members of the NWMLS.  These statistics are deemed reliable, but are not guaranteed. 


AUGUST RESIDENTIAL SALES

CITY	BED	BATH	SQ. FT.	LOT SIZE	YEAR	DOM	ORIG. PRICE	SOLD PRICE
Tonasket	3	1.75	1,728		1983	4	$29,900	$29,900
Okanogan	3	1.00	1,104	0.21	1917	9	39,900	35,000
Oroville	3	1.00	1,000	0.18	1970	687	99,000	85,500
Omak	3	1.00	1,430	1.00	1967	64	157,000	148,500
Omak	3	1.50	2,616		1955	279	157,500	149,000
Conconully	2	1.75	2,746	0.31	1951	147	192,500	160,000
Oroville	3	1.50		4.92	1938	30	189,000	160,000
Malott	3	2.00		10.02	1997	19	162,000	162,000
Oroville	3	2.00	2,880	1.40	1926	414	239,900	217,000
Tonasket	3	2.00	1,600	2.72	2008	359	225,000	225,000
AVERAGES			1,888			201	149,170	137,190

FEATURED PROPERTIES

*  SERIOUSLY REDUCED - Now $299,900! Exceptional quality 2700 square foot home built in 2006, large shop, 40 acres, creekfront, guest cabins and very motivated sellers!  Details here!
*  REDUCED!   Log home, barn, 20 acres, two wells and great views!  Now $240,000 - details here .

FROM MY KITCHEN TO YOURS...

Lentil Barley Soup - It is feeling kind of "fallish" out there - time for soups!

3/4 cup chopped onion

3/4 cup chopped celery

1 clove garlic, minced

2-4 tbsp. butter

6 cups water

1 quart tomatoes undrained

3/4 rinsed lentils

3/4 rinsed pearled barley

6 beef bouillon cubes

1/2 tsp. oregano

1/2 tsp. rosemary

1 cup thinly sliced carrots

1 pint canned beef or venison

salt and pepper to taste

 

Cook onion, celery and garlic in butter until tender.  Add water, tomatoes, lentils, barley, beef, and spices.  Bring to a boil and reduce heat.  Cover and simmer 45 minutes.  Add carrots and simmer 15 minutes more.  Top with cheese if desired. 

A FAVORITE QUOTE

Management is doing things right.  Leadership is doing the right things!  Peter F. Drucker

May Real Estate Update for the Okanogan Valley

OKANOGAN VALLEY MARKET SNAPSHOT
 
With the warmer weather and spring finally here, things are looking better for real estate!   There were 16 residential sales in April, up from 4 in March, and compared to 9 sales one year ago in April!  Average sold price for April was $176,364 with 281 average days on market, compared to an average sales price of $119,125 in March and 253 days on market.  As of May 11, there are 13 pending sales, and 256 active residential listings.  Search homes here.
 
Land sales were weaker - 3 properties sold in April compared to 4 in March, and 16 solds in April of 2010.  There are 450 active land listings, and 9 pending sales.  
 
These are sales reported through the NWMLS, and do not reflect private sales, or those through offices who are not members of the NWMLS.  These statistics are deemed reliable, but are not guaranteed.  
 
APRIL RESIDENTIAL SALES

CITY	BED	BATH	SQ. FT.	LOT SIZE	YEAR	$/SF	DOM	ORIG. PRICE	SOLD PRICE
Omak	3	2.25	1,848	00.32	1928	21.65	89	$54,450	$40,000
Conconully	1	0.75	672		1955	111.61	128	89,500	75,000
Oroville	2	2.00	2,016		2008	42.16	136	149,900	85,000
Tonasket	2	1.00	1,215	00.59	1984	86.42	1134	165,000	105,000
Omak	0	0.00	1,258	00.21	1946	83.47	284	165,000	105,000
Tonasket	2	0.75	1,215	00.33	1984	86.42	2	109,900	105,000
Oroville	3	1.00	1,236	00.16	1955	93.00	246	114,950	114,950
Tonasket	3	1.75	1,120	21.00	1997	108.93	214	140,000	122,000
Omak	3	2.75	1,459		1995	85.68	66	125,000	125,000
Okanogan	3	2.00	1,438		1927	91.79	32	140,000	132,000
Omak	3	1.00	1,500	00.50	1952	96.67	361	165,000	145,000
Okanogan	3	1.50	1,616	00.44	1935	102.10	93	169,000	165,000
Omak	4	2.50	3,994	00.36	1972	49.54	105	227,500	197,875
Oroville	4	2.75	3,600	00.47	1999	115.28	46	450,000	415,000
Oroville	3	2.25	3,175	00.71	1960	132.28	1109	1,200,000	420,000
Oroville	3	3.00	1,392	00.07	2007	337.64	457	569,000	470,000
AVERAGES			1,797				281	252,138	176,364

 
FEATURED PROPERTIES

PRICE REDUCED!  Now asking $379,000 for this spacious creek front home along Turner Creek in Wauconda, WA .  Nestled into 40 acres there is plenty of room for friends and family to visit with two comfy guest cabins, 2 RV hookups, and plenty more space for tents in a grassy meadow along the creek!   Huge shop with RV parking.  Everything has been upgraded and done very nicely with comfort, entertaining, and self-sufficiency in mind.  And WILDLIFE galore...!

JUST LISTED for $130,000! Nicely updated 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home near Tonasket on one irrigated acre, with huge 3 car shop with work rooms and lots of storage!  Details and virtual tour here.        Browse all of our listings.

 
TIDBITS AND LINKS
 
*  Last weekend I was able to travel along as a chaperone with my brilliant son (shameless plug!), and about 25+ of Tonasket Middle School's other bright math students to the annual Math Olympiad, which was held at Eastern Washington University.  For our small school, we had a good number of students to qualify for the Math Olympiad, bringing 7 teams to the event.  Three of our teams (including the one my brilliant son was on) brought home ribbons, and Tonasket Middle School was second only to one other school at the event!
 
*  Founder's Day is June 2-5th, and the parade is Saturday the 4th at 11:00.
 
*  Father's Day Fly-In June 19-20th.  

 
FROM MY KITCHEN TO YOURS...
 
Spinach Dip
 
Great with veggies, chips or crackers!

 

10 oz. spinach - chopped

1 cup sour cream

2-3 tbsp. mayo

1 tsp. seasoned salt

1 tbsp. lemon juice

1/2 tsp. dill

1/2 cup chopped green onion

1/2 cup chopped parsley

 
A FAVORITE QUOTE
 
Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them.  Bill Vaughan 1915-1977
 

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 listings.  Search 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

FEATURED PROPERTIES
 

	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!
	Lakefront home and acreage - SOLD for $182,000!
	GREAT BUY!  20 acres in Aeneas Valley just reduced to $23,000!! Nicely treed, and good signs of water in area.  Close to national forest and recreational/fishing lakes. Contact me for more details.

 
TIDBITS AND LINKS

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*  Looking for a home?  Now may be the time to buy... Mortgage costs are going up!  Read this article for more information.
*  Check out Sitzmark Ski Hill in the Okanogan Highlands!  Located just 20 minutes northeast of Tonasket, with 80 acres of ski-able terrain; 30% beginner, 60% intermediate, and 10% advanced.


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