Hood River, OR

The annual Hood River Valley Harvest Festival starts today. It will be held October 16-18, 2009 at the Hood River Event Site along the Columbia River waterfront.

The Harvest Fest will be held in outdoor tents at the Events Site overlooking the Columbia River again for the second year. There will be numerous art and craft vendors, fresh fruit-apples, pears and more, food booths, a beer tent and plenty of entertainment. You will enjoy the view of kiters and surfers playing on the water as you listen to music and enjoy all the booths.

There will also be a Kid's Zone with a 20' climbing wall, bounce house, face painting, live music and more.

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Are you searching for real estate in Hood River, White Salmon, Stevenson, Mosier, Underwood or elsewhere in the Gorge? I have lived in the gorge since 1985 and have been selling real estate here for over 16 years. I know the market well and work hard for you. I would be happy to help you find the home you desire. To search online for homes in the gorge visit Amy McAllister Realty LLC or call me at 541-490-1436

Oak St. in historic downtown Hood River and looking over the Columbia from Hood River

Columbia River view and the Good River Restaurant in Mosier

Jewett St. in downtown White Salmon, WA and Russell St. in Stevenson, WA

Here are the home sales in Hood River County for September 2009. This information is from the RMLS and includes listed property sales only-no FSBO's. There were 21 total residential home sales for the month of September 2009 in Hood River County. There are currently 29 homes sale pending in escrow in Hood River County.

These are the sold homes and locations: Hood River-10 Westside Hood River-3 Eastside Hood River-1 Odell-5 Parkdale-1 Cascade Locks-1

There are some short days on market (DOM) times. If your home is priced correctly it has a better chance of selling quickly in this market.

If you want to buy a home in Hood River, Oregon I would be happy to help you find the home you're looking for. If you are looking to sell your home in the Hood River or gorge area I would be happy to do a comparative market analysis on your home or discuss the current gorge market conditions.

Hood River- Listed for $220,000 Sold for $ 212,000 1165 sq ft 2 bdrm 1 bath DOM(days on market)- 23

Hood River- Listed for $250,000 Sold for $240,000 1378 sq ft 3 bdrm 2 bath DOM-7

Hood River-Listed for $300,000 Sold for $305,000 1638 sq ft 3 bdrm 2.5 bath DOM-5

Hood River- Listed for $320,000 Sold for $310,000 1421 sq ft 3 bdrm 1.5 bath DOM-122

Hood River-Listed for $289,000 Sold for $270,000 1821 sq ft 3 bdrm 2 bath DOM-346

Hood River- Listed for $319,000 Sold for $310,000 1121 sq ft 2 bdrm 2 bath DOM-39

Hood River- Listed for $314,900 Sold for $290,000 1926 sq ft 3 bdrm 2 bath DOM-78

Hood River- Listed for $368,000 Sold for $367,500 1808 sq ft 3 bdrm 2.5 bath This is one unit of a townhome DOM-16

Hood River- Listed for $537,000 Reduced to $450,000 Sold for $417,000 1360 sq ft 3 bdrm 2 bath DOM-188

Hood River- Listed for $439,000 Reduced to $ 409,000 Sold for $400,000 2550 sq ft 4 bdrm 2.5 bath DOM-93

Westside/Hood River- Listed for $423,500 Sold for $400,000 3034 sq ft 4 bdrm 2 bath located on 2.26 acres DOM-782

Hood River/Westside- Listed for $449,900 Sold for $449,900 3800 sq ft 4 bdrm 3 bath located on 2.28 acres. This was a foreclosed bank owned home. DOM-4

Hood River/Westside- Listed for $730,000 Reduced to $555,000 Sold for $462,500 2679 sq ft. 4 bdrm 3 bath located on 4.02 acres DOM-232

Hood River/Eastside- Listed for $358,900 Sold for $299,000 1690 sq ft 3 bdrm 2 bath DOM-268

Odell- Listed for $69,900 Sold for $61,500 1368 sq ft 3 bdrm 2 bath 1972 manufactured home DOM-16

Odell- Listed for $219,500 Sold for $200,000 1458 sq ft 3 bdrm 2 bath DOM-11

Odell- Listed for $255,000 Sold for $255,000 1362 sq ft 4 bdrm 2 bath DOM-26

Odell- Listed for $291,900 Sold for $289,000 1730 sq ft 3 bdrm 2 bath new home DOM-601

Parkdale-Listed for $249,900 Sold for $241,500 1290 sq ft 4 bdrm 1 bath DOM-38

Cascade Locks- Listed for $209,000 Sold for $200,000 1929 sq ft 3 bdrm 2.5 bath DOM-162

There are currently 29 homes sale pending in Hood River County.

I listed a house in Hood River on 8/18/2009. It had an offer in 7 days and closed on 9/11/2009. This was a cash sale. Another recent closing I had was all cash as well. There are buyers here in the gorge and they are making offers.

Listed for $250,000 sold for $240,000 cash at closing

The house pictured above is located in Hood River in a desirable neighborhood near the May St. Elementary School. 3 Bdrm, 2 bath, 1378 sq ft built in 1978 currently has been used as a rental for the last 3 1/2 years.

This cute house is located in the quaint town of Stevenson Washington. It was originally listed for $239,000 Reduced to $225,000 and sold for $209,000-all cash at closing.

If your home is priced correctly you have a better chance you will get an offer. Also making sure your home has curb appeal and is attractive for showings will greatly help.

If you are interested in selling your home I would be happy to do a comparative Market Analysis and discuss the current real estate market with you. Please give me a call at 541-490-1436.