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Effective late afternoon Wednesday, August 25th, Lake Wenatchee State Park is closed to camping and day use.  This was deemed necessary to accommodate a team of arborists currently in the park trying to asses the risk to public safety from root-rot disease which is causing trees to fall.  At this time the the boat launch is open. Further information and any change in status will be reported when received.

We’ll try and see if we can’t get more info from our friends at the park.

UPDATED 8/27/10

Crazy couple days here.  I’m out with arbor crews and pathologist right now trying to complete assessment in Day Use.  Note there’s already a change – the day use as of a couple hours ago is completely closed, including the boat ramp.  I am fairly confident we’ll reopen the boat launch and probably the rest of the day use tomorrow (Friday) , but that’s not confirmed.  -

Rick Halstead, Park Ranger

See Attached Press Release from Washington State Parks

UPDATED  8/30/10

Day use re-opens

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2010/aug/30/lake-wenatchee-park-partially-re-opened/

In July, eight homes and one condo sold in Leavenworth.

232 Center Street, Leavenworth

List price: $229,900.  Sold price: $175,000.

Days on Market: 439

3 bedrooms | 1 bath | 976 sqft | .16 acres

Small Leavenworth rambler that has had a number of additions over the years.  I believe the house was listed with a Seattle area agent for a time, so the days on market is actually higher.

1213 Front Street, Leavenworth

List price: $499,900.  Sold price: $180,000.

Days on Market: 514

4 bedrooms | 1.75 bath | 2411 sqft | .16 acres

This 1914 classic home definitely has had a rough go.  Last sold in 2006 for $416,000, it came back on the market in Sept of 2008 for $499,900, then the bank took possession of it in the summer of 2009.  It went thru a few Fannie Mae auctions and failed to sell due to low bids.  The house is zoned commercially and can be used as a nightly rental, which was the original owners intent.  However, from what I heard, the city required sprinklers in every room to authorize it as a nightly rental and was going to make the owner of the home pay for upgraded sewer along Front St so there was enough pressure to run the sprinklers.  During foreclosure, an issue with the front porch came up where it was possibly going to have to come off due to foundation issues.  There was no guarantee that the front porch, once removed could be rebuilt due to “bavarianization” laws in the commercial zoning district.  All in all, it proved a hard sell, and while it got us some great clients, we were not the selling agents.

22507 Saddle Street, Leavenworth

List price: $289,500.  Sold price: $217,950.

Days on Market: 257

1 bedrooms | 1 bath | 1313 sqft | .29 acres

Located in the Ponderosa Estates neighborhood, this home has been on and off the market since 2007.  While listed as a one bedroom, the home also has a very large loft that could be used as another room.

247 Prospect Street, Leavenworth

List price: $329,000.  Sold price: $235,000.

Days on Market: 407

4 bedrooms | 3 bath | 2112 sqft | .21 acres

Large, 1970’s home in Leavenworth with an open floor plan.  There is a very large master bedroom upstairs and three bedrooms on the main floor.  The garage had been converted so there was no covered parking.

8210 Riverview Road, Peshastin

List price: $428,876.  Sold price: $263,000.

Days on Market: 1048

3 bedrooms | 2 bath | 2400 sqft | .26 acres

This house in Peshastin has a small view of the river and also has a large detached shop.  The basement has an additional kitchen which could potentially allow it to be a separate rental.

2324 Kinnikinnick Drive, Leavenworth

List price: $325,000.  Sold price: $307,000.

Days on Market: 29

3 bedrooms | 1.50 bath | 1279 sqft | 1.02 acres

Cute cabin in Chiwawa River Pines that was originally an A-frame that had a few additions.  In addition, there was a separate bunk house with loft and a few outbuildings for snowmobiles.

9030 Icicle Road, Leavenworth

List price: $596,000.  Sold price: $441,750.

Days on Market: 323

3 bedrooms | 2 bath | 1825 sqft | .37 acres

This is a 1960’s home with high bank Wenatchee River frontage.  It has a nice back deck to take in the view.

12490 Shore Street, Leavenworth

List price: $550,000.  Sold price: $500,000.

Days on Market: 115

4 bedrooms | 3.5 bath | 3212 sqft | 2.11 acres

Large home at the end of Shore Street.  It has nice mountain views and a tennis court.

Leavenworth Condos

900 Main Street #302, Leavenworth

List price: $285,000.  Sold price: $260,000.

Days on Market: 283

2 bedrooms | 2 bath | 1100 sqft |

Interior unit at Riverpark in downtown Leavenworth.  This unit last sold at the auction.

More Leavenworth Real Estate Info

• Click Here to See Leavenworth Sold Homes for June 2010
• Click Here to See Cashmere Sold Homes for July 2010
• Click Here to Search for Leavenworth Homes for Sale

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This month three homes sold in the Cashmere area.

108 River Street, Cashmere

List price: $159,000.  Sold price: $112,600.

Days on Market: 581

3 bedrooms | 1 bath | 1692 sqft | .17 acres

This is an old home, built in 1898, that was used as a duplex at one time.  The sellers also paid $2300 of buyer’s closing costs.

9015 Motel Road, Dryden

List price: $179,000.  Sold price: $171,000.

Days on Market: 241

2 bedrooms | 1 bath | 1584 sqft | 1 acre

This 1920s home, while not on the water, is zoned Rural Waterfront allowing for subdivision into smaller lots.  Last sold in 2006 for $140,000.

7168 Olalla Canyon Road, Cashmere

List price: $445,000.  Sold price: $305,000.

Days on Market: 382

3 bedrooms | 1.75 bath | 2200 sqft | 1.70 acres

This home is about a mile up Olalla Canyon and has a very nice setting with a well kept yard.  It has been on and off the market since 2007.  Its last listing price was $299,900 and my guess is the price was increased to cover part of the $9150 in closing costs the seller gave to the buyer.

More Leavenworth and Cashmere Real Estate Info

• Click Here to See Cashmere Sold Homes for June 2010
• Click Here to See Leavenworth Sold Homes for July 2010
• Click Here to Search for Cashmere Homes for Sale

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This month eight homes and one condo sold in the Leavenworth area.

915 Pine Street, Leavenworth

List price: $325,000.  Sold price: $200,000.

Days on Market: 364

3 bedrooms | 1 bath | 1552 sqft | .45 acres

This is a multi-building property that included a 3 bedroom home and a former church all on 5 1/2 city lots.  It will be interesting to see what happens with this property.

12774 Wilson Street, Leavenworth

List price: $209,800.  Sold price: $220,000.

Days on Market: 60

3 bedrooms | 2 bath | 1384 sqft | 1.06 acres

This house was a foreclosure with multiple offers.  This house last sold in Jan 2007 for $300,000.  The new owner then put it back on the market two months later in March for $439,900.

8449 Mountain Home Road, Leavenworth

List price: $310,000.  Sold price: $310,000.

Days on Market: 60

2 bedrooms | 1 bath | 1152 sqft |  7.27 acres

Cute cabin in the woods.  In the winter, the house does not have road access.  It is snowmobile or ski in.

23095 Lake Wenatchee Highway

List price: $450,000.  Sold price: $407,500.

Days on Market: 77

3 bedrooms | 2 bath | 1822 sqft | .45 acres

Great cabin across North Shore Dr from Lake Wenatchee.  Lake and beach access are across the street.  The house had a large basement with another family room for entertaining.

12275 Village View Drive, Leavenworth

List price: $699,000.  Sold price: $495,000.

Days on Market: 617

4 bedrooms | 2.5 bath | 2635 sqft | .57 acres

New construction home on Ski Hill outside the city limits.  Nice view of Wedge Mountain.  The house was on the market during construction.

14132 Idlewild Road, Leavenworth

List price: $549,000.  Sold price: $745,000.

Days on Market: 244

2 bedrooms | 1 bath | 2232 sqft | .31 acres

This cabin is on Fish Lake.  The house was sold with an adjoining waterfront lot, which is why the sales price is higher than the asking price.  Originally the house was listed for $875,000 which included the lot.

6310 Campbell Road, Peshastin

List price: $685,000.  Sold price: $540,000.

Days on Market: 1317

3 bedrooms | 2 bath | 2103 sqft | 40 acres

This house has been on the market since October 2006.  The whole property consisted of 100 acres, in five 20 acre parcels and was listed for $1,600,000.  Over the years they have tried to sell the property a variety of ways; the house plus 20 acres for $775,000 & again at $499,000, the remaining lots separately for around $225,000, the house plus 40 acres, etc.  It is a very private setting on the Peshastin side of Mountain Home ridge.

8156 Icicle Road, Leavenworth

List price: $799,000.  Sold price: $742,000.

Days on Market: 55

4 bedrooms | 3.5 bath | 4168 sqft | 1.01 acres

Custom home out Icicle Road on an acre.  The apartment above the garage had a view of Wedge Mountain.  A buyer was waiting in the wings for this house and it was under contract quickly.

Leavenworth Sold Condos

900 Main Street #303, Leavenworth

List price: $400,000.  Sold price: $245,000.

Days on Market: 1124

2 bedrooms | 1.75 bath | 1096 sqft |

One of the last remaining condos in the building still with developer.  This is an interior condo on the third floor.

More Leavenworth Real Estate Info

• Click Here to See Leavenworth Sold Homes for May 2010
• Click Here to See Cashmere Sold Homes for June 2010
• Click Here to Search for Leavenworth Homes for Sale

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Required Disclaimer

NOTE: This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by the North Central Washington Association of Realtors or its Multiple Listing Service. Neither the Association nor its MLS guarantees or are in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Association or its MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the Market.