Updated: Dec. 24, 2021, 12:08 p.m. | Published: Dec. 24, 2021, 6:56 a.m.
By Janet Eastman | The Oregonian/OregonLive
In Oregon’s hot real estate market, every home for sale gets attention. But in 2021, some residential properties really stood out.
The state’s most viewed online listings on Realtor.com this year ranged from oddball to oceanfront, cut-rate teardowns to over-the-top mansions.
The top 25 most popular Oregon homes include an oceanfront glass house in Cannon Beach, a fixer-upper on a bad foundation in Medford and the perennial favorite, a low-profile dome in Eugene that looks as if space aliens used it to crash-land on Earth.
Here’s the Oregonian/OregonLive’s 2021 edition of the most viewed listings according to web traffic data provided by Realtor.com:
Movie location: 84 W. Duane St. in Astoria sold for $244,000 on Dec. 10, 2021. The fixer-upper with views of the Columbia River was a location in the 1986 movie “Short Circuit.”
The 1889 farmhouse in Clatsop County has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and 1,938square feet of living space. The 7,405-square-foot lot is surrounded by natural privacy, said listing agent Kati Perry of eXp Realty.
“This gem is waiting for its new owners to complete the remodel process and make this beauty their own,” added Perry, who sold the property “as is,” with the seller refusing to make any fixes or improvements.
Oceanfront glass house: 80644 Highway 101 in Cannon Beach sold for $4,995,000 on Sept. 29, 2021.
The contemporary-style house in Clatsop County was built in 2013 at a cost of more than $6 million, according to listing agent Dirk Hmura of Eleete Real Estate.
Bora Architecture & Interiors designed the glass, slab stone and steel structure to connect to its one-acre setting with access to the beach.
Green Gables Design & Restoration built the home with two bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 3,348 square feet of living space.
“Unparalleled quality, design, construction and finishes,” stated Hmura, who worked with Jessica Corcoran of Eleete Real Estate.
Cash-only fixer-upper: 1383 Highcrest Dr. in Medford is for sale at $217,000.
The contemporary house with a daylight basement, built in 1979 on 0.36 acres in Jackson County, has two living rooms, four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 3,144 square feet of living space.
“This home is a great fixer with lots of potential,” said listing agent Bradley Farrell of Coldwell Banker Cutting Edge. “This house will not finance due to foundation issues.”
Extraterrestrial-like shelter: 84154 Lorane Highway in Eugene was listed for sale at $350,000 on July 19, 2021.
The insulated, reinforced concrete monolithic dome, built in 2009 on 3.78 acres of sloped and wooded land in Lane County, has one bedroom, one bathroom and 855 square feet of living space.
“Cash offers only. Buyer to do due diligence,” stated the listing.
Potential dividable lot: 3860 W. Prospect Ave. in Hood River sold for $999,994 on Aug. 2, 2021.
The multi-story house, built in 1999 on 0.56 acres with views of Underwood Mountain and Mount Adams, is now for sale by owner at $1.5 million.
A transaction for the Hood River County property in March 2020 listed the sale price at $200,000, according to public records.
“Live large on the Westside in this immaculate, single owner home,” said the seller. “Possibility to divide lot.”
The 5,507-square-foot house has two gas fireplaces, five bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, an office and an in-law suite with a separate entrance.
Custom, high-end finishes include hardwood floors, solid wood cabinets and granite counters in a kitchen with stainless-steel appliances.
There is a wraparound deck, hot tub, mature landscaping and an oversized garage.
Stone importer’s mansion: 9912 N.W. Wind Ridge Dr. in Portland’s Forest Park neighborhood is for sale at $7,778,500.
The towering modern mansion, built in 2001 on 9.74 gated acres in Multnomah County, was designed by architect Ned Vaivoda, formerly of Thompson Vaivoda & Architects, now TVA Architects.
Three levels of steel and concrete rise from the ground against a ridge. The front of the house has split Travertine walls, reflecting the original owner’s profession as Portland’s leading stone importer.
The back of the dwelling has expansive glass panels. The design offers views of the Cascade mountains while maintaining privacy on the land that borders Forest Park.
The residence has five fireplaces, an indoor pool, sound-proof music room, four bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms and 11,363 square feet of living space. There is also a guest apartment over the six-car garage.
“A masterpiece of light and design, this architecturally significant Pacific Northwest contemporary house is filled with incredible statements, offering the perfect balance between function and form,” said listing agent Suzann Baricevic Murphy of (W)here, Inc.
Waterfront Lake Oswego estate: 1500 Northshore Road in Lake Oswego was listed for $11.5 million on Sept. 7, 2021.
The waterfront mansion on the lip of Oswego Lake was built in 2006 on 0.66 acres in Clackamas County.
The three-level mansion has a basalt rock exterior and copper-framed windows. Inside are five bedrooms, six bathrooms, three powder rooms and 13,462 square feet of living space.
Two boat lifts can be accessed from inside the residence.
A covered outdoor entertainment area includes a built-in grill and fireplace. Two waterfalls and an infinity pool are part of the landscaping.
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