About Lake Oswego's First Addition

First Addition

First Addition is a charming cottage community that is located near the heart of Downtown Lake Oswego. Many of the residences in First Addition were originally constructed as vacation homes in the early 1900’s. Since then, there has been a gradual trend to either refurbish the older houses or to demolish some of the existing homes and construct new ones. The City of Lake Oswego has strict design requirements for development in First Addition so that the Old World charm is maintained.

The streets in First Addition are arranged alphabetically starting from A Avenue moving northward and they are arranged numerically starting with 1st Street moving westward. Consequently, First Addition is very easy to navigate since the grid system allows any property to be located by virtue of its position within the neighborhood (i.e. the library is located near the corner of 4th Street and D Avenue).

One of the primary attributes that makes First Addition such a desirable neighborhood is the fact that it is so close to everything that people use and visit every day. Restaurants, shopping, schools, parks, banks, the post office and public transportation are just blocks away! Not to mention the fact that First Addition is also located just a few hundred yards from the Lake and the Willamette River!

Some other outstanding characteristics of First Addition include the architecture and it’s “village” vibe. The eclectic nature of both the zoning and the age and styles of the buildings tends to make you feel as if you are on vacation even though Portland’s city center is just eight (8) miles away! Many of the newer commercial buildings have a design and feel that you might see in Telluride or Whistler Village and they are often juxtaposed to, and blended with, traditional style cottages and buildings. Hence, the potpourri of style, zoning and use is not only great to look at but it also allows you to walk your dog, grab a cup of coffee at the neighborhood cafe, pick some things up at the store, hit the bank and the post office without even getting in your car!

First Addition is also very close to Tryon Creek State Park which boasts 670 acres of forest space that includes miles of hiking and biking trails, over 50 species of birds and wildlife and an incredible Nature Center.

In sum, First Addition is truly an extraordinary place to live and visit. Its close proximity to the wide variety of amenities and attractions is virtually unmatched and it’s style and “vibe” is second to none. For more information on homes that are available in First Addition click HERE.

Homes in First Addition Lake Oswego

If you ever wanted an old town feel, within a modern-day community, the homes in First Addition Lake Oswego might be just right for you. 

The homes in First Addition are, literally, part of the old-town / downtown area ofLake Oswego.

While not in a HOA, per se (no dues) there still is a sense of community with all the homes in First Addition Lake Oswego.  First Addition Neighbors (FAN) association offers residents a sense of the community. 

As you can see from the homes in First Addition Lake Oswego that are currently for sale, some of the properties were built in 1900, 1905, 1925, and because of lot splits, there are some new developments being planned.  This is one of the unique features of the homes in First Addition Lake Oswego: wonderful classic Portland design which still maintain their charm, while being situated in the wonderful downtown area of Lake Oswego.  Planning and Design Review for homes in First Addition Lake Oswego are approved with emphasis on keeping the continuity of the area.  There may be a great Craftsman style home . . . but don't let it fool you, it might have been built in 1998. 

The homes in First Addition Lake Oswegoare walking distance to the lake, Tryon State Park, local restaurants, not to mention being in the Lake Oswego School District:

• Elementary:  Forest Hills
• Middle School: Lake Oswego Jr. High
• High School: Lake Oswego

Taking a tour of homes in First Addition Lake Oswego, you might unknowingly drive by the area where Dr. Linus Pauling lived for a short time on 2nd St.  Dr. Pauling was born in Portland, OR, and his ties to the region are respected.  Dr. Pauling was the recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1954, and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1926 -- the only person to receive two unshared Nobel Prizes!  And to think he used to live in one of the homes in First Addition Lake Oswego!!

There are currently 27 detached homes in First Addition Lake Oswego for sale, and 22 condo/attached properties.

• CLICK ME to view Detached homes in First Addition Lake Oswego for sale, priced from $250,000 (basically, a tear-down on land) to $2,250,000

• CLICK ME to view Condo/Attached homes in First Addition Lake Oswego for sale, priced from $185,000 to $999,000