Central Oregon Real Estate

Beautiful Custom Home Between La Pine & Gilchrist

Great home located close to Highway 97 between La Pine and Gilchrist. This custom home is picture perfect with large rooms, great room and additional living room. The three car attached garage and additional shop allows for indoor storage of all your Central Oregon Toys.

From the moment you walk in you will know you have arrive at your dream home. The entry is well lit with hardwood floors and flows into a spectacular living room with stacked rock fireplace. Just off this wonderful gathering place you will find a great room that features the breathtaking kitchen, dining room and family room. The great room can be isolated from the rest of the home with the beautiful french doors.

The master bedroom is huge with a spa feeling bath and your own entrance to a covered patio. This beautiful home is located on 3 plus acres and is just waiting for you to make it your own.

885 Chapman • 4 bedroom 2 1/2 Bath
2206 Square Feet • Attached Triple Car Garage
36 X 40 Shop • 3 Plus Acres • $459,000

Local Rule - Deschutes County - La Pine, Three Rivers South

The sky is not falling – yes we are now faced with changes for our septic systems and yes the real estate market of Central Oregon is tough. Residents of La Pine and all of Southern Deschutes County including Three Rivers South have been facing “local rule” for a long period of time. We all knew it would be voted in, no matter how hard we protested, questions remained as to what changes would be made and how it would effect us.

What is done is done, and I personally expect that there will be changes, challenges and even law suits over local rule. The long and short of it is at this point – we have 14 or so years to retro fit existing systems. At least now we know what the Deschutes County Commissioners have given us and what we are faced with.

We do not have to upgrade prior to the sale of a property and there will not be a cloud on the title. As a seller, you will need to disclose that this is a new rule, and as a buyer you need to educate yourself on what a property may take to be retro fitted with the new nitrate reducing system.

The majority of the homes currently on the market will require a retro fit at best, some will require a whole new system, costs will vary from home to home. What are some of the things that will effect the costs of you upgrade?

Location of the existing system – if your existing system is located in an open area chances are you will have a lower cost. Why? Because the nitrate reducing tank sits beside your existing tank, easy access to your existing tank will leave your property with less disturbance than if your tank sits under your deck or between your home and shop.

Major Repairs – if your system is failing the new system will need to be put in place. Replacing a tank is currently considered a minor repair which will not require an entire new system. However, if you need a longer drain field or the system is failing you will need to replace the entire system.

A few thoughts to those of you preparing to build, keep in mind the new system will require electricity and a phone line. The new system will require routine maintenance and placing your system where it is easily accessible may save you money down the road.

Drag Racing in Woodburn Oregon

This is a quick little video of a family member racing her snowmobile on the dragstrip in Woodburn over 4th of July Weekend. How fun is that!

La Pine Oregon Homes For Sale

Lapine has a great selection of homes for sale in all price ranges. With Spring here buyers are find some great real estate deals.

No matter what your needs are you will most likely find it in La Pine. Many of the properties in La Pine are on acreage allowing a little more elbow room than what most people relocating here expect. 

This home is located on Pine Ct and is ready for you and your horses.  Over 2 acres with deeded access to Forest Land a beautiful home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths family room and huge living room.  Hot Tub, oversized garage with additional bonus room with it’s own bath and a pool table. 

The barn is set up and ready for your horses click on the photo for a full flyer of this property. 

La Pine Homes For Sale With a Shop

Many home buyers of Central Oregon properties look for the perfect shop on the property. Shops come as many styles, sizes and finishes as homes do. Today we are going to talk about 3 homes that are currently featured properties on my website.

53318 Deep Woods – $249,000

This 4 bedroom home features 2 bathrooms, a family room and is located just off the paved section of Dawn Road. You will find a paved driveway that leads to both the garage and the shop. The shop was built by Perry Walters Construction and has oversized doors and measures approximately 36’ X 40’. Lots of room for your RV, toys and work shop area – come see this beauty and know that there is a place for all your Central Oregon toys.

15577 Pinedale Ct – $434,900

This beautifully updated home features hardwood floors throughout, new vinyl windows, new exterior siding additional insulation and stainless steel appliances including a subzero refrigerator /freezer. The property is like owning your own low maintenance yet beautiful park. The shop is 55’ long and fully insulated, it has it’s own bathroom a warm room, work bench and upstairs storage with a comfortable staircase.

1620 Micah - $474,800

5 beautiful acres fenced and gated with a log style home this home has the touches of the Pacific Northwest you would expect for your country home. Pine and log accents throughout with beauty and taste throughout, every room in this home has a spacious feel. The shop is a 30’ X 60’ with 12 foot doors great overhead lighting and ready for your hobbies or big rigs.