Some good deals for sale in Bend? Yep! But there are a lot of NOT good deals as well. Tuesday's MLS tour included a small home that backs to a busy road, a new home overpriced by at least $50,000 and a home backing a busy road that is at least $200,000 overpriced! One would think in the current market that sellers would be realistic.
On the other side of that coin, two homes stood out in beautiy, value and location. The first is a charming 1990s mini-ranch with incredible easterly views overlooking an idyllic setting of pastures, horses, fencing and ponds. It is single level and has a small but efficient barn and outbuildings. And it is priced under $500,000.
A second buy was a total surprise. I never had a clue it was there it is so hidden. As you pass through a neighborhood of newer homes, tucked at the end of the road is a gem of a home on .4 of an acre that was built in 1990 and is light, cheery and charming with total privacy. The feeling is that of a sanctuary, a retreat. With four bedrooms and over 2,800 square feet, there is plenty of room for a family, guests or hobby rooms. And what a fabulous kitchen! The back patio maximizes this prime setting with planters, seating areas, the canal and a huge neighboring pond. Sipping a cool drink this summer will be a dream on that patio! The price of about $325,000 is excellent.
Neither of these properties are short sales, so you can move right into that new Central Oregon home or ranch.