Central Oregon Real Estate

La Pine Oregon Homes For Sale

Lapine has a great selection of homes for sale in all price ranges. With Spring here buyers are find some great real estate deals.

No matter what your needs are you will most likely find it in La Pine. Many of the properties in La Pine are on acreage allowing a little more elbow room than what most people relocating here expect. 

This home is located on Pine Ct and is ready for you and your horses.  Over 2 acres with deeded access to Forest Land a beautiful home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths family room and huge living room.  Hot Tub, oversized garage with additional bonus room with it’s own bath and a pool table. 

The barn is set up and ready for your horses click on the photo for a full flyer of this property. 

La Pine Homes For Sale With a Shop

Many home buyers of Central Oregon properties look for the perfect shop on the property. Shops come as many styles, sizes and finishes as homes do. Today we are going to talk about 3 homes that are currently featured properties on my website.

53318 Deep Woods – $249,000

This 4 bedroom home features 2 bathrooms, a family room and is located just off the paved section of Dawn Road. You will find a paved driveway that leads to both the garage and the shop. The shop was built by Perry Walters Construction and has oversized doors and measures approximately 36’ X 40’. Lots of room for your RV, toys and work shop area – come see this beauty and know that there is a place for all your Central Oregon toys.

15577 Pinedale Ct – $434,900

This beautifully updated home features hardwood floors throughout, new vinyl windows, new exterior siding additional insulation and stainless steel appliances including a subzero refrigerator /freezer. The property is like owning your own low maintenance yet beautiful park. The shop is 55’ long and fully insulated, it has it’s own bathroom a warm room, work bench and upstairs storage with a comfortable staircase.

1620 Micah - $474,800

5 beautiful acres fenced and gated with a log style home this home has the touches of the Pacific Northwest you would expect for your country home. Pine and log accents throughout with beauty and taste throughout, every room in this home has a spacious feel. The shop is a 30’ X 60’ with 12 foot doors great overhead lighting and ready for your hobbies or big rigs.

Great Listings by Map

Spring Buyers - now is the time to act… you should see what your money can buy you today compared to just months ago. One example that comes to mind is a home located in Wheeler Ranch in La Pine. This home was purchased in May of 2006 for $259,000 and today it is listed for $229,000, located on a corner lot, tucked away from traffic with hardwood floors, tile counter tops, fenced back yard and so much more. This is an exceptional buy.

Buyers - you are still in the driving seat, there are a lot of great loan products that make buying your dream home easier than you may imagine. If you are a veteran or an Oregon veteran (and Guardsmen you also qualify) the VA loan rates are unbelievable. There are almost 100 homes currently listed under $200,000 and some of them have options you would not expect.

La Pine homebuyers are finding more for their money than in other markets, check out these great listings that are ready for you to see this holiday weekend. Each marker is a great listing and by clicking on the marker then the address you will be able to view the property in detail.

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The Controversial Sunriver Resort Village Mall

Earlier this month I attended the SilverStar Destinations LLC, meeting at Mavericks, regarding the controversial subject of the proposed revitalization of the Sunriver Village Mall.  I was very impressed with Dave Leland, of Leland Consulting, as he conveyed the facts and offered his thoughts and valued expertise of how the Village should proceed towards the future and the break continued downward spiral that will continue if something major is not done now to save the Village. 

I learned some very interesting facts and it allowed me to do some sole-searching of my own.  Having been a resort guest of Sunriver since the late 70’s and a full time resident in the mid 1990’s I have many memories of Sunriver Resort.  And many of these memories include the early phases of Sunriver when the Ranch Cabins at Circle 4 were on the outer edges of the development.  I remember visits to the original Country Store for a Country Time Lemonade, shopping for my Mom’s birthday present at the Variety Store and don’t forget a trip by Goodies to get some Licorice Pastels and Green Apple Jelly Bellies before riding my bike “home”.   I understand that change is not always easy - but sometimes it is mandatory. 

Here are the facts - The current mall first broke ground in 1974 and is in desperate need of renovation.  The paint is peeling, concrete cracking and roofs are leaking. There have been reported mold problems and structural issues. The mall is not fully occupied by businesses, less than 80 percent, and has not been near capacity for some time.  Wouldn’t a new plan be in the best interest of everyone? 

Have you walked with your friends who have come to visit you in Sunriver and had to explain that the Village is just not what it used to be?  Where is the pulse - the heart of the Village?  It appears that everyone is suffering.  My family and I attend the annual events at the Village which are fine but it dares to asks the question - could and should there be more?  Is the latest proposal by SilverStar Destinations LLC, just what the “doctor” ordered?  Will this revised and scaled down “mixed-use” resort model be the best use of the planned “Main Street” spaces - containing commercial, residential and community spaces?  Will this design be the revitalization that the Village at Sunriver Resort desparately needs? 

                              Although, I may have been somewhat skeptical because I did not have all the facts, there is no longer any doubt.  “The Time Is Right, The Time Is Now” see Village at Sunriver - while the competition continues to build and via for the same attention, and lets face it, the same dollars that Sunriver does, I do believe that the time is right and we do need to act now.   In my opinion, this is the “shot” that the Village needs to survive - to be the vital organ that it needs to be for Sunriver Resort and its residents and guests.  For information on the proposed SilverStar village plan please visit Citizens for Sunriver and for information for those that are opposed to the proposed revitalization please visit Save Sunriver  Most are in agreement that this current measure will be passed by the voters, where it “failed” last time because it didn’t reach the required 60 percent approval- even though 56 percent approved the sale of the property to SilverStar.  The people of Sunriver are educating themselves.  All seats were filled; there was standing room only in the back and out into and down the hallway. 

Tomorrows meeting April 30th at 6:00 PM at the Great Hall should prove to be no different. 

So, “give it your best shot” SilverStar!

written by Amy Campbell, Broker with RE/MAX Sunset Realty

Watch for my follow up post!  I’ll be keeping you in the     BUZZZZZZZZ!

So You Want To Buy That Home For Sale By Owner?

Whether you are a buyer planning to purchase a home in La Pine that is for sale by owner or an owner selling without the assistance of a REALTOR(R) there are a lot of items that you should be aware of.  Have a knowledgeable agent on your side can save you a lot of heart break down the road.Many sellers will offer disclosures of the property, but are they thinking of all there is to disclose?  Do they know the current codes virus what the home really is. 

• Wells not tested (an Oregon law states all domestic wells be tested for bacteria and nitrates when a home changes hands, some loans will require this too)
• Septic tanks - old and leaking - although it is not YET required these be checked - a good agent will suggest a buyer or seller have the tank pumped and inspected as part of the contract.
• Corners - many areas of Central Oregon do not even have corners - what does this mean - it means you may not really know what you are purchasing.
• Smoke Alarms - another Oregon Law - all homes when they change ownership are to have current smoke alarms which feature a hush button.

Many of the homes for sale by owner are older, one of the biggest reasons - the seller either owns the property out right allowing them to accept payments and carry a contract.  These sellers have the best intentions, they are not trying to be dishonest.  But, do they or the buyer know what issues can come up in the near future?  Do you the buyer know that septic tanks can be too close to wells or that a well can be contaminated?

These are just a couple of the issues I am often asked about too late… after the property is yours and after the problem is yours.  Negotiations in a contract are meant for more than the final price, they are meant to be sure that the buyer knows what they are buying.

Next time you make the decision to sell or buy a home make sure you do so with a knowledgeable agent.  I of course would love to have the opportunity to serve your Central Oregon Real Estate needs.