About Klickitat County, WA

I have seen the very large sections of these wind turbines on trucks heading east on I 84 for the last several years. I didn't know there were so many being installed or where exactly some were going until I recently drove further east in the gorge. Past The Dalles, towards Hwy 97, it is quite a site to see so many wind turbines dotting the hills and bluffs along the gorge. I learned that one of the largest wind farms in the world is located right in Klickitat County, near Goldendale, Washington. It is called Windy Point and it just recently sold. I was able to get fairly close to one of these massive wind machines. They are amazingly quiet and the turbines don't look like they even turn very rapidly. An entrance at the bottom of each wind tower allows access for workers to get in and climb inside up to the top for maintenance, etc.

Windy Point/Windy Flats will be one of the largest wind projects in the world - 26 contiguous miles of ridgeline along the Columbia River – covering over 90 square miles. It is expected to be fully completed in 2010. A capacity of more than 500 MW of renewable energy is anticipated. This will generate enough clean electricity for more than 250,000 households per year and displace at least 800 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually.

They definately change the landscape along the ridges and hills as manmade objects, but I didn't find them to be terribly unsightly. I think they are rather interesting and just think of all the clean energy they are creating. They are also helping the economy of klickitat County, Washington with the additional jobs they create.

The Maryhill Arts Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, August 15-16, 2009 at the Maryhill Museum of Art. You will find over 50 artists displaying and selling art as well as live music performances, hands-on art activities for families, and food vendors at this festival. There is something for everyone at this free event held at the beautiful Maryhill Museum in Klickitat County, Washington.

Here is the latest sales data from the RMLS for Klickitat County. These sales comps reflect only properties listed on the RMLS. Unlisted or fsbo properties are not included. There were 14 total residential sales in Klickitat County in July 2009. Here's the break down: Bingen-1 White Salmon-7 Husum-2 Lyle-2 Dallesport-1 Goldendale-1

If you want to buy a home in White Salmon, WA there are currently 80 homes listed for sale. In Lyle, WA there are currently 15 homes for sale. In Husum, WA there are 7 homes for sale. I would be happy to help you find the home you're looking for.

Bingen- Listed for $169,000 Sold for $149,000 950 sq ft 1 bdrm 1 bath This one has river views and is located on a dead end street days on market (DOM)- 34

White Salmon- Listed for $208,000 Sold for $200,000 Cottage located in Wyers End development 633 sq ft 1 bdrm 1 bath DOM-79

White Salmon- Listed for $290,000 Sold for $259,000 2220 sq. ft. 3 bdrm 2.5 bath DOM-95

White Salmon- Listed for $212,000 Reduced to $169,000 Sold for $174,200 3 bdrm 2 ba 1456 sq ft manufactured home DOM-721

White Salmon- Listed for $349,900 Sold for $345,950 1978 sq ft 3 bdrm 2 bath DOM-6

White Salmon- Listed for $360,000 Reduced to $320,000 Sold for $345,000 1771 sq ft 3 bdrm 2 bath DOM-10

White Salmon- Listed for $299,000 Sold for $281,000 3 bdrm 2 bath 1742sq ft DOM 216

White Salmon -Listed for $339,000 Sold for $320,000 3 bdrm 1 bath 1790 sq ft DOM 38

Husum- Listed for $400,000 Reduced to $380,000 Sold for $340,000 1120 sq ft 1 bdrm 1 bath DOM-1131

Husum - Listed for $230,000 Reduced to $135,000 Sold for $115,000 1 bdrm 1 bath 972 sq. ft. DOM-302 When it was listed at $230,000 it included 4 acres. The reduced price of $135,000 was only including 2 acres.

Lyle- Listed for $285,000 Reduced to $199,900 Sold for $180,000 1782 sq ft 4 bdrm 2 bath DOM-643 Located on 20 acres

Lyle- Listed for $194,000 Sold for $180,000 1698 sq ft 3 bdrm 1 bath located on 9.56 acres with mtn views DOM-5

Dallesport- Listed for $259,000 Sold for $242,500 1436 sq ft 3 bdrm 2 bath DOM-51

Goldendale- Listed for $89,500 Sold for $93,800 1188 sq ft 2 bdrm 1 bath DOM-71

There are currently 13 homes sale pending in Klickitat County. 1 in White Salmon, 1 in Trout Lake, 2 in Lyle, 1 in Husum, 1 in Dallesport and 7 in Goldendale.

Here is the latest sales data from the RMLS for Klickitat County. These sales comps reflect only properties listed on the RMLS. Unlisted or fsbo properties are not included. There were 7 total residential sales in Klickitat County in June 2009. Here's the break down.

White Salmon- The small house above is located in the Wyers End Development. It was listed for $259,000 sold for $250,000 2 bdrm 1 bath 833 sq ft.

White Salmon- Awesome river views! Listed for $485,000 Sold for $460,000 1624 sq. ft. 2 bdrm 2 ba DOM-27

Snowden- Listed for $515,000 Sold for $472,000 3 bdrm 2 ba 2028 sq ft 5.47 acres DOM-35

Goldendale- Listed for $115,000 Sold for $110,000 3 bdrm 3 bath 3030sq ft DOM 695

Goldendale-Listed for $410,000 Sold for $370,000 3 bdrm 2 bath 2372 sq ft Custom home on 31.72 acres DOM 142

Wahkiacus- A real fixer on 4.48 acres Listed for $56,000 Sold for $55,000 1000 sq ft 3 bdrm 2 bath DOM-58

Husum - Listed for $199,900 Sold for $187,000 3 bdrm 2 bath 1404 sq. ft. DOM-82

There are currently 16 homes sale pending in Klickitat County. 5 in White Salmon, 1 in Trout Lake, 2 in Lyle, 1 in Husum, 2 in Dallesport and 5 in Goldendale.

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