Did Spring Just Arrive in West Linn?
Ron Ares February 28th, 2008
I think 60+ degrees and the picture below pretty well answers that question. Nice way to end February.

View: Looking across Parker Road and Tanner Creek Park.
Ron Ares February 28th, 2008
I think 60+ degrees and the picture below pretty well answers that question. Nice way to end February.

View: Looking across Parker Road and Tanner Creek Park.
Jody McLeod February 4th, 2008
Here is West Linn’s real estate activity for January 28 - February 4. Only 3 pendings and 1 sold property to report.
NEWLY LISTED
| ADDRESS |
LIST PRICE
|
TOTAL BEDROOMS
|
TOTAL BATHROOMS
|
TOTAL SQUARE FEET
|
TYPE OF HOME |
DATE LISTED
|
| 1664 VILLAGE PARK PL | $149,975 | 2 | 1.1 | 976 | CONDO | 29-Jan |
| 20070 LARKSPUR LN | $219,900 | 2 | 2 | 1,068 | CONDO | 30-Jan |
| 2590 OXFORD ST | $239,000 | 3 | 1.1 | 1,166 | DETACHD | 30-Jan |
| 21625 MOUNT HOOD TER | $254,900 | 3 | 2 | 1,376 | DETACHD | 2-Feb |
| 2024 VIRGINIA LN | $265,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 1,338 | ATTACHD | 2-Feb |
| 6830 SUMMERLINN WAY | $299,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,357 | CONDO | 4-Feb |
| 3212 WILD ROSE LOOP | $389,900 | 4 | 2.1 | 2,056 | DETACHD | 1-Feb |
| 1675 CARRIAGE WAY | $415,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 2,002 | DETACHD | 31-Jan |
| 2118 CLUBHOUSE DR | $425,000 | 3 | 2.1 | 1,930 | DETACHD | 2-Feb |
| 2166 VALLEY CT | $439,900 | 4 | 2.1 | 2,396 | DETACHD | 2-Feb |
| 200 SW PEACH COVE LN | $440,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,100 | DETACHD | 1-Feb |
| 4095 KENTHORPE WAY | $499,900 | 3 | 3 | 3,160 | DETACHD | 2-Feb |
| 2400 MICHAEL DR | $530,000 | 4 | 2.1 | 2,543 | DETACHD | 2-Feb |
| 4064 SUSSEX ST | $549,000 | 5 | 3.1 | 3,530 | DETACHD | 2-Feb |
| 22353 S GRAPEVINE RD | $594,900 | 4 | 2.2 | 1,957 | DETACHD | 29-Jan |
| 2636 PIMLICO DR | $649,950 | 4 | 3.1 | 3,737 | DETACHD | 31-Jan |
| 1950 ALPINE DR | $719,000 | 4 | 3 | 3,317 | DETACHD | 31-Jan |
| 21320 MILES DR | $779,000 | 5 | 3.1 | 4,238 | DETACHD | 1-Feb |
| 2851 BEACON HILL DR | $799,000 | 4 | 3.1 | 3,893 | DETACHD | 31-Jan |
| 2140 FIRCREST DR | $839,000 | 5 | 3.1 | 4,797 | DETACHD | 1-Feb |
| 26880 SW PETES MOUNTAIN RD | $995,000 | 4 | 3 | 3,723 | DETACHD | 2-Feb |
| 25265 SW MOUNTAIN RD | $2,100,000 | 5 | 4.5 | 5,347 | DETACHD | 29-Jan |
PENDING SALES
| ADDRESS |
LIST PRICE
|
TOTAL BEDROOMS
|
TOTAL BATHROOMS
|
TOTAL SQUARE FEET
|
TYPE OF HOME |
DOM
|
| 1562 BUCK ST | $229,900 | 2 | 1 | 936 | DETACHD | 15 |
| 1775 OSTMAN RD | $275,500 | 3 | 3 | 1,840 | DETACHD | 101 |
| 2810 JOLIE POINTE RD | $349,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,488 | DETACHD | 245 |
SOLD
| ADDRESS | SOLD PRICE |
TOTAL BEDROOMS
|
TOTAL BATHROOMS
|
TOTAL SQUARE FEET
|
TYPE OF HOME |
DOM
|
| 4788 Coho lot 55 LN | $1,020,860 | 5 | 4.1 | 4,522 | DETACHD | 40 |
Criteria: Homes in the 97068 zip code, listed, pending or sold between January 28 - February 4, 2008 as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS). DETACHD refers to Single Family Detached Residence, MFG refers to manufactured housing, and ATTACHD refers to single-family residences with some portion of the structure attached to another property, but not constituting CONDO ownership. DOM stands for days on market, or the number of days from when the listing became active and when it received an acceptable offer.
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Jody McLeod January 18th, 2008

Last May Ron wrote a post about the revitalization (a.k.a. complete re-construction) of West Linn’s under-utilized Willamette Marketplace.
Well, things are ticking right along and the buildings are set to be completed this spring. In a recent West Linn Tidings article, California-based Venture Corporation told the newspaper that it is shooting for a March completion date on the new Marketplace. The company told the Tidings that are a couple of major restaurants, medical offices, retail businesses, office condominiums and smaller take out food establishments that have already signed lease agreements and they are continuing to fill the spaces.
It is exciting stuff for West Linn and we will be sure to keep you updated on the progress.
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Jody McLeod January 11th, 2008
West Linn City Council members have taken a huge step toward making our City more eco-friendly. Last November they created a Sustainability Advisory Board that immediately moved forward in adopting a green building standard for West Linn. The standard will require all new or remodeled city buildings to meet the silver benchmark in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system.
In addition to helping the environment, adopting this green standard should produce lower operating and maintenance costs, greater operating efficiency, better durability and perhaps even increased employee productivity. The resolution encourages other City buildings (such as schools) to follow suit and promotes green building practices for all residential and commercial buildings in West Linn. More information on this story can be found in the January West Linn Update.
To learn more about the LEED certification here is a 3 minute video by CNN Money.
If you would like to learn how to make your upcoming remodeling or construction project a little greener there is a new Portland Metro area Green Building Hotline. You may call 503.823.5431, Monday through Friday, or check it out online at the Office of Sustainable Development’s website.
Photo by Vancanjay, used under creative commons license.
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Ron Ares June 13th, 2007
We are delighted to announce the availability of a new search tool for homes within West Linn (and other Portland-area neighborhoods).
It’s simple. Fill out your name, email address, price range, phone number (not required) and click on the map of West Linn neighborhoods you wish to search.
After clicking on the SUBMIT button, you will receive an email, linking you to an interactive map of listings within your price range in your chosen areas. By moving your cursor over the icons, you can view a thumbnail image of the property, its price, and bedroom/bathroom combinations.
A click on the subject property brings up more details about the home, including the address, additional pictures, and comments about the property. You can ask for a viewing of the property or save it for future reference. While you’re at it, you can click on aerial photographs of the area to see where properties are in relation to rivers, parks and other landmarks.
Each day, you’ll get a new email highlighting NEW or CHANGED listings, plus showing all other active properties.
The home search is not limited to West Linn. You can zoom out on the map to view other areas like Lake Oswego, Tualatin, Wilsonville–the entire Portland metropolitan area, frankly.
Questions and/or custom home searches can be accommodated with a quick email or a call to Ron at (503) 460-7992. Also, custom searches are also available upon request–number of bedrooms, specific school district, no condos, etc.).
Sign up now for West Linn property listings and see for yourself.
Jody McLeod May 17th, 2007
Shopping, mingling, eating, listening, laughing, and much more were happening at last evening’s opening of the West Linn
Farmer’s & Artists Market. Several crafters and food vendors lined Willamette Falls Drive showing off their wares and “talking the talk.” A few of the vendors included Astudio, Northwest Naturals, Copper Creations, Margie’s Buds and Blooms, Sweet Leaf Farm, and OMI Toys and Crafts. The weather cooperated nicely and the crowds were entertained by the music of John Nilson and Swimfish.
The market will be held every Wednesday evening from 4:30-8:30 p.m. through September 26th, 2007. If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the market here is an application and the rules you must follow. There are also volunteer opportunties to help out at the market.
Photos of the Fun






Jody McLeod May 1st, 2007
Considering cutting down a tree? Do you and your neighbors want to hold a block party? Hold up there, partner! Before you do that, you might want to check with the proper authorities first. There are many items that require approval before they are allowed in West Linn. Here is a list of items requiring a permit or license:
Jody McLeod April 20th, 2007
The information below may not be a factor in whether or not you purchase a home in West Linn, but you might find some of these tidbits regarding our fair city interesting:

Photo by Gerla Brackee; used under creative commons license.
Jody McLeod April 12th, 2007
What tops a home-buyer’s priority list when purchasing a new home? Price? Crime statistics? Square footage? For many families, schools can be a deciding factor.
It was for my family. In addition to liking the area, we moved to West Linn because of the school district’s reputation. And we haven’t been disappointed; my kids have had great instructors who genuinely care about their students and an administration that has been responsive to our questions or concerns.

West Linn schools are part of the West Linn-Wilsonville School District. Here are maps of the district boundaries. (In case you are wondering, Wilsonville is a city just south of West Linn.)
West Linn Schools include the following:
Primary Schools
Willamette Primary
Bolton Primary
Sunset Primary
Cedaroak Primary
Stafford Primary
Middle Schools
Athey Creek Middle School
Rosemont Ridge Middle School
High School
West Linn High School
Other Schools in District
Three Rivers Charter School
Arts and Technology High School (Although located in Wilsonville, West Linn students may transfer here if they have openings).
Private Schools
Sun Garden Montessori
Columbia Academy
Montessori School of West Linn (no web site, phone 503-636-2195)
West Linn Montessori School (no web site, phone 503-656-8911)
District Report Card
Click here for West Linn-Wilsonville school district report cards going back several years.
Some Fun Facts about the District:
Posted by: Jody
Jody McLeod April 9th, 2007
There has been some residential and political tête-à-tête around town regarding the future of West Linn. There are those folks who think that there are already too many large, stately homes and don’t want to see more built, there are some who want to see more parks, while others are perfectly happy with the City’s future plans.
In 1994 West Linn formed a task force and published a report, Imagine West Linn, outlining a plan of growth for the city. Thirteen years later, the City of West Linn is revisiting the report to reflect the communities’ changing goals in a new document to be titled Re-Imagine West Linn.
As a 5-year West Linn resident, I have my own personal “wish list” for the city. (NOTE: I’m not sure if these ideas are financially feasible, or even if they are city-driven issues, they are just a list of things that have crossed my mind from time to time that I thought I would like to see in West Linn).
And, now, the table is turned to you. City officials are asking for input from citizens, committees and neighborhood associations. What would you like to see in West Linn’s future? Speak up, shout out, and let your thoughts be known! Email your ideas and comments to John Atkins, West Linn’s City Planner.
——- UPDATE ———-
West linn DOES have a dog park! Shame on me for not knowing this. Thanks to one of our readers, Ben, for pointing this out. It is located in Mary S. Young park off of Willamette Drive (Highway 43). I went and checked it out. Although there is no fence, it’s a nice big area and there were several people there with their dogs having a good time. (However, when I go I will have to keep one of my dogs on a leash; it’s amazing how she goes “deaf” when she spots a critter and I suddenly become nothing more than a distant memory).