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Bend Oregon Homes . . . July 2012

by John and Sandy Kohlmoos on August 18, 2012

“Dies Caniculares” in Bend

As we move into the “dies caniculares” (dog days of summer), Bend weather has been warm . . . perfect for checking out the Cascade Lakes

or paddling on the Deschutes.

Bend Real Estate

The Bend real estate market stayed pretty hot in July too. We saw a continuation of previous months’ trends:

  • Sales volume remained high–171 single family residential sales
  • 189 pending sales . . . just short of the all-time high
  • Inventory remained low (2.9 months) . . . just 491 units–almost identical to last month; off 20% from a year ago
  • Only 36 NOD’s . . . thought by many to be the first stage of the foreclosure process
  • Distressed properties made up less than 25% of sales (14 bank-owned, 22 short sales)
  • Median price of $235,000

Market Snapshot in Bend

Bend Home Sales

The lowest priced home sold in Bend in July was a bank-owned three bedroom, one bath, 1304 square footer, built in 1953.  Not much of a description in MLS, save “wood burning stove in family room.”

But from the high quality listing photos, looks like it has a nice satellite dish too.

I’m perhaps being a little critical . . . still not bad at just $57 per square foot.

High End Bend

At  the other end of the spectrum was a “one of a kind ‘desert lodge’–modern luxuries with natural materials” on the second fairway of the Nicklaus course at Pronghorn.

The 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath, 3700 square foot home sold for $825,000; $223/square foot. It was listed at $1,395,000 (ouch!)

Who says there aren’t deals to be had at the high end?

Median Price in Bend . . . $235,000

The median priced house in Bend might look a bit like this leaning cottage in the Pahlisch community of The Bridges.

It’s 3/2.5 and 1874 square feet. It was built in 2008.

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