Goal 18 - Beaches and Dunes Comprehensive Plan and Municipal Code is geared toward protecting the dune and beach areas of Bandon.  Bandon is the only oceanfront city in Coos County.  

The City of Bandon Planning Commission has reviewed the Goal 18 amendments.  The amendments are geared toward protecting Bandon's beaches and dunes.  You can see the entire Goal 18 text, with amendments, along with maps and overlays here, starting at page 20.

According to the City of Bandon Newsletter, a second public hearing will be held April 4, 2011 at 7pm in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.

Written by: Rushel Reed, Principal Broker


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If you have your eye on a gorgeous ocean view lot in Bandon's CD-1 zone, but your budget doesn't allow for purchasing the lot and building a stick-built home, perhaps a manufatured home can work for you.

Manufactured homes are widely considered to be a less expensive alternative to frame houses.  Unfortunately, they are also considered to be of lower quality and have less longevity.  Perhaps this is true of manufactured homes in the 'traditional' sense (if you can call a factory-built home 'traditional'), but technology has changed.  Prefab, modular, manufactured and panel homes have come a long way toward high quality long-term dwellings.  A list of websites for prefab homes follows.

Douglas Cutler                     PrefabCosm 

GreenStrides Traditional         GreenCottage   

Method Homes                     Marmol Radziner

Modern Modular List            Yankee Barn Homes

Modular Housing Council         ModTech

CedarHouse                        House Designs

All I did was Google "prefab homes modern" and "prefab homes traditional"

In the City of Bandon, Oregon, certain zones allow for manufactured homes to be built.  If you desire an ocean view on Beach Loop Drive, the CD-1 zone might be an option.  Here are some of the requirements for installing a manufactured home in the CD-1 zone:

From Bandon's Municipal Code, Sections 16 & 17

1. Definition: "Manufactured dwelling" or "manufactured home" means a structure constructed for movement on the public highways that has sleeping, cooking and plumbing facilities, that is intended for human occupancy, is being used for residential purposes and was constructed in accordance with federal manufactured housing construction and safety standard regulations in effect at the time of construction; and also meets the following standards:

A manufactured home placed outside of a manufactured home subdivision or a mobile home park shall:

1. Be multi-sectional (double-wide or wider) and enclose a floor area of not less than one thousand (1,000) square feet;

2. Be placed on an excavated and back-filled foundation, enclosed at the perimeter with no more than sixteen (16) inches of the enclosing material exposed above grade. Where the building site has a sloped grade, no more than sixteen (16) inches of the enclosing material shall be exposed on the uphill side of the home. If the manufactured home is placed on a basement, the sixteen (16) inch limitation will not apply;

3. Have a roof with a nominal pitch of three feet in height for each twelve (12) feet in width;

4. Be certified by the manufacturer to have an exterior thermal envelope meeting performance standards required of single-family dwellings constructed under the state building code as defined in ORS 455.010. (evidence demonstrating that the manufactured home meets "super good cents" energy efficiency standards is deemed to satisfy the exterior thermal envelope certification requirement. Additional manufacturer's certification shall not be required). Homes manufacured in Oregon or Washington after April 1, 1992, meet the energy efficiency standards;

5. Not have bare metal siding or roofing; and

6. Not be sited adjacent to any structure listed on the register of historic landmarks and districts or sited adjacent to any of the historic sites listed in the historic-cultural overlay zone sited in this title.

The vast majority of both sides of Beach Loop Drive are in the CD-1 zone, as well as most of the northern side of Seabird Drive.  Another area of CD-1 zoning includes portions of Riverside Drive.  You can see a PDF version of Bandon's Zoning Map here.  For listed properties within the CD-1 zone, call United Country - Bandon

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This bay view home is to be auctioned 9/08/2010.  Minimum bid amount is currently set at $141,008.  Reported square feet is 1255 and is 3 bedroom, 2 bath.

 

Auction to be held 9/8/10 at 10:00am at the Coos County Courthouse main lobby in Coquille. 


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25'x100' lot on Asbury ("B" St) in Bandon

 

Located less than a mile from the Coquille River and just minutes from Bandon's beaches, this small lot is perfect for the recreational user.  You can park your RV on this lot year-round and eliminate the need to drag it back and forth to family vacations.

This parcel is priced at $9,800.  It measures 25'x100', with recreational useage being the best use of the land.  The current owner has installed a gravel RV parking pad on the property, and power is available.  A well is a possibility on this property.

You may reach the listing broker, Rushel Reed, at 541-297-5806 for showings, or you may drive by the property.  From Bandon, drive north on Highway 101.  Take a RIGHT at Prosper Juction Road. Take a RIGHT on Wheeler to Asbury. LEFT on Asbury (aka "B" St.) to sign.

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Let's assume you have all the information about a property, and you are ready to buy a property at a foreclosure auction.  What is the process?  Where do you go? How do you pay? Those are all good questions; most people have no idea where to start when embarking on a foreclosure auction purchase.

First and foremost, show up.  Does this look familiar?



No?  This is definitely not what you expect of a foreclosure sale auctioneer, but that's exactly what you are looking at.  Television portrays auctioneers as loud, high-energy people at the front of a packed house, belting out bids as fast as he can. Diane, the auctioneer for Coos County's foreclosure auctions, sits in the lobby of the courthouse in a waiting chair, reading out loud to...no one.  Coos County employees walk by, chat in the hallway or get coffee/soda out of the vending machines while the auctioneer reads each property sale out loud.  Even the UPS guy rolled the hand truck past her while she read aloud, and she didn't even pause for the noise of his squeaky tires to pass.  There was no need.  "That's the rules" she told me after she read the introductory statement and I interrupted to ask if she was, indeed, holding an auction.   See, she has to read out loud, whether there is anyone present or not.

When Diane, who is an employee of a processing company out of Roseburg, got to the sixth and last property, she was surprised to see that it was actually a sale rather than the more normal cancellation or postponement.  After the auction had ended, she told me that she'd never had the opportunity to qualify someone to bid, much less actually accept a bid.  That wasn't much of a surprise, as I was the only person at the Coos County Courthouse waiting to hear information about some of Coos County's 100+ foreclosure and pre-foreclosure properties.  Diane reads auctions 4 days per week, and sometimes five.

Buying at a foreclosure auction means being patient and doing your homework.  Find an agent who knows about foreclosure auctions in Coos County. 

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There are 107 current foreclosures in Coos County.  Note: Complete foreclosure information is very hard to find; there may be more foreclosure properties that are not reflected in this list.  If you have questions on any of these properties or know of others to be added, please contact Rushel at 541-297-5806.

BANDON

9/17/10 - TL 13800 MAP 28-14-31 - Bandon

11/02/10 - 87086 Saturn Lane - Bandon

11/01/10 - PARCEL 29-15-01BC TL 2000 - Bandon

10/28/10 - 88336 PACIFIC SURF LANE - Bandon

09/24/10 - 130 8th Street Southwest - Bandon

10/14/10 - 785 9TH STREET SOUTHWEST - Bandon

12/10/10 - 57253 DODGER ROAD - Bandon

12/30/10 - 57586 PARKERSBURG RD - Bandon

01/03/11 - 54215 ROHRER ROAD - Bandon

 

COOS BAY

 09/10/10 - 687 Donnelley Avenue - Coos Bay

09/30/10 - 93675 LINKS LANE - Coos Bay

09/10/10 - 715 N 2ND STREET - Coos Bay

09/28/10 - 1471 BUTLER ROAD - Coos Bay

09/17/10 - 438 NORTH WASSON STREET - Coos Bay

09/08/10 - 591 S 6TH ST - Coos Bay

09/08/10 - 649 SOUTH 11TH STREET - Coos Bay

09/27/10 - 1530 NORTH 19TH STREET - Coos Bay

10/04/10 - 90051 Cape Arago Highway - Coos Bay

09/07/10 - 1348 CALIFORNIA AVENUE - Coos Bay

09/16/10 - 94591 SKYLINE LANE - Coos Bay

09/02/10 - 1029 SOUTH 10TH STREET - Coos Bay

09/10/10 - 830 FENWICK ST - Coos Bay

09/08/10 - 63658 HARRIET ROAD - Coos Bay

09/10/10 - 1560 Teakwood - Coos Bay

09/15/10 - 925 S 10TH ST - Coos Bay

09/15/10 - 63753 SEVEN DEVILS ROAD - Coos Bay

09/28/10 - 760 SOUTH 5TH STREET - Coos Bay

09/30/10 - 263 8TH STREET SOUTH - Coos Bay

10/07/10 - 590 Ingersoll Avenue - Coos Bay

10/18/10 - 318 North Cammann Street - Coos Bay

10/27/10 - 92959 BROADWAY RD - Coos Bay

10/27/10 - 505 S WASSON ST - Coos Bay

11/01/10 - 388 SOUTH MARPLE STREET - Coos Bay

11/03/10 - 762 SOUTH 4TH STREET - Coos Bay

11/22/10 - 90956 Robertson Lane  -Coos Bay

11/19/10 - 93494 UPPER LOOP ROAD - Coos Bay

11/22/10 - 64961 SUNSHINE LANE - Coos Bay

12/09/10 - 515 South Wasson Street - Coos Bay

12/13/10 - 63506 & 63508 2ND STREET LOOP - Coos Bay

12/14/10 - 265 NORMAN AVE - Coos Bay

12/17/10 - 484 NORTH MAIN STREET - Coos Bay

12/20/10 - 649 11TH AVENUE - Coos Bay

12/27/10 - 1090 MONTGOMERY AVENUE - Coos Bay

12/29/10 - 1126 FERGUSON AVE - Coos Bay

01/04/11 - 62347 Catching Slough Road - Coos Bay
 

COQUILLE

10/13/10 - 57876 FAIRVIEW ROAD - Coquille

01/03/11 - 56710 Dillard Drive - Coquille

10/05/10 - 57167 Harlocker Hill Road - Coquille

09/15/10 - N BAXTER ST - Coquille

09/27/10 - 1623 N FIR ST - Coquille

10/08/10 - 868 EAST 11TH STREET - Coquille

10/19/10 - 1040 NORTH JUNIPER STREET - Coquille

10/29/10 - 221 W 4TH STREET - Coquille

11/22/10 - 853 W 15TH STREET - Coquille

11/22/10 - 395 BAXTER STREET N - Coquille

10/02/10 - 757 E 10TH STREET - Coquille

11/29/10 - 1361 Private Drive - Coquille (On Hold - Bankruptcy Stay)

12/07/10 - 911 NORTH COLLIER STREET - Coquille

12/20/10 - 927 NORTH CENTRAL - Coquille

 

LAKESIDE

12/07/10 - 71535 SUNNY COVE ROAD - Lakeside

09/17/10 - 71671 SANDHILL WILLIE WAY - Lakeside

 

MYRTLE POINT

10/05/10 - 94331 PLEASANT VALLEY LANE - Myrtle Point

10/08/10 - 52993 SANDY CREEK ROAD - Myrtle Point

09/08/10 - 909 A STREET - Myrtle Point

09/27/10 - 96156 Sitkum Lane - Myrtle Point

09/10/10 - 1228 SPRUCE STREET - Myrtle Point

09/13/10 - 1933 MAPLE STREET - Myrtle Point

09/20/10 - 55976 Goldbrick Road - Myrtle Point

01/05/10 - 505 and 509 7th Street - Myrtle Point

12/17/10 - 54239 MARIAH ROAD - Myrtle Point

12/27/10 - 822 CEDAR ST - Myrtle Point

 

NORTH BEND

12/02/10 - 94116 Airport Ridge Ln - North Bend

11/08/10 - 2324 13TH STREET - North Bend

09/10/10 - 2131 HAMILTON STREET - North Bend

09/24/10 - 94273 MISTY RIDGE LANE - North Bend

09/17/10 - 2131 LEWIS STREET - North Bend

11/01/10 - 2160 GARFIELD - North Bend (On Hold - Bankruptcy Stay)

09/07/10 - 436 Simpson AVE - North Bend

09/09/10 - 3275 SHERMAN AVENUE - North Bend

09/15/10 - 69233 Wildwood Rd - North Bend

09/17/10 - 2695 CEDAR ST - North Bend

09/22/10 - 93909 RAYMOND LN - North Bend

09/13/10 - 67297 SHOREWOOD DRIVE - North Bend

09/09/10 - 2151 LEWIS STREET - North Bend

09/08/10 - 2196 MEADE AVE - North Bend

09/16/10 - 1681 HAYES ST - North Bend (On Hold - Bankruptcy Stay)

09/16/10 - 2115 HAYES STREET - North Bend

09/20/10 - 3555 FIR ST - North Bend

10/29/10 - 1593 Johnson Street - North Bend

11/15/10 - 66333 N BAY ROAD - North Bend

11/24/10 - 94321 Hideaway Hill Drive - North Bend

11/29/10 - 1468 UNION AVE - North Bend

12/03/10 - 1890 ALDER RIDGE DR - North Bend

12/06/10 - 2360 OAK ST - North Bend

12/06/10 - 2202 WALL ST - North Bend

12/17/10 - 2129 WALL STREET - North Bend

12/20/10 - 1810 HAYES ST - North Bend

12/20/10 - 3537 SPRUCE ST - North Bend

12/21/10 - 2043 JOHNSON STREET - North Bend

12/22/10 - 2220 CLARK STREET - North Bend

12/22/10 - 804 NEWMARK ST - North Bend

12/27/10 - 68290 BEAVER LOOP ROAD - North Bend

 

POWERS

09/13/10 - 309 4TH AVE - Powers

 

Contact Rushel (541-297-5806) for more information on any of these properties, including tax maps, parcel size, home details, etc.

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UPDATE:  Not one person (other than myself) was present at this auction, where only one of six scheduled foreclosure auctions actually took place.  All other auctions were postponed or cancelled.  The one house that was auctioned reverted to the lender for the minimum bid amount.

87650 Lois Lane, Bandon OR 97411 was auctioned today for a REVISED minimum bid amount $307,857.36, which was published just five minutes before the auction.  It has now reverted to the lender for the minimum bid amount.

 

Three homes are on the auction block September 1, 2010.  Auctions will be held on the Coos County Courthouse steps at 10:00am.  They range in recent LIST price from $110,000 to $2,490,000, with the one in the middle coming in at $245,000.

 

767 N. Baxter, Coquille OR 97423

POSTPONED: 09/15/2010

"Darling cottage with country-in-the-city feel! Located walking distance to town yet tucked away off the beaten path. Vintage french doors for entry, wood(fir) flooring throughout most of home with ceramic tile in remodeled kitchen, entry, & bath. Lots of windows, outside deck, attached storage/shop area. Sunken family room has sunroom feel & looks out on back."

 

 

87650 Lois Lane, Bandon OR 97411

Minimum Bid: $307,742.86

REVERTED TO LENDER FOR MINIMUM BID

 Note: this home was listed at $245,000 just a few months ago.  At $307,742.86, the bank is asking well above market value for this home.  

"Back on Market! Opportunity knocking to own a private end of road, newer home with huge shop all on 10 acres. Distant ocean view from upstairs living room and balcony. Fenced area for Blueberry plants with irrigation system all set up. Shop is 24x40 with a 30x18 addition. Short Sale."

 

 

87086 Saturn Lane, Bandon OR 97411

POSTPONED!! NEW DATE: 11/02/2010

POSTPONED: NEW DATE 11/02/2010 "Italian Oceanfront Villa in Bandon overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the beach & sea stacks! Remarkable views from every room. Private end of road location with full beach access.3 separate living quarters each w/ private entries kitchens, beds/baths/laundry rms & balconies. Italian tile & custom glass lighting! Ideal for fractional Ownership, or time share. Endless possibilities!"

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*Items in quotations are direct quotes from RMLS.  Photo credit: RMLS.

If you would like to learn more about homes in Coos County, or about these foreclosures, please call the United Country - Bandon office at 541-347-5100 or search the Regional Multiple Listing Service from our website: http://www.ucbandon.com/.
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These listed homes are open to the public on Saturday, August 21.

1080 Arago, Coos Bay, $95,000

 

Here is the little fixer you have waited for. There is a large seperate shop in the back in addition to the attached garage. Dead end street with room for a garden. Owner has a few supplies on hand to finish home including carpet. Agent: Alice Stanfill - Hours 11:00am-1:00pm

 

 

2054 16th, North Bend, $149,900

3bd/2ba that includes extra room for office. Some new vinyl windows. New electrical inc. New wall heaters. Regular pest maintenance. Large backyard partially fenced. Fenced side yard for Fido. Plenty of room to park your toys. Agent: Mary Jagnow - Hours 9:30-11:30

 

 

64652 Cammann, $167,900

Remodeled 3 bed, 2 bath home. Located on cleared 2.58 acre lot just outside the city limits. Room for all the RV parking and shops you can dream of. Check zoning for animals. Agent: Dale Kalista - Hours 11:00am-1:00pm

 

 

92606 Cape Arago, Coos Bay, $215,000

Park your boat/pickup or R/V in a protected drive-thru garage,pull out on to street, not having to unhook or back up.Fish processing station with hot water+large shop area.Bathroom Tile floors, pedestal sink, pewter fixtures.Brazilian harwood stairs and cabinet trim.Remod in 2005-2008. Agent: Mark Smith - Hours 11:00am-1:00pm

 

 

545 Park Ave, Lakeside, $249,000

Tenmile Creek in Lakeside, Oregon ! Easy access to the Lake !Over 100' of Waterfront with a Large Float dock. New 100'Comercial Built concrete retaining wall.A very well kept 1900 sq. ft two bedrm 2 bath home with a Large sunroom and decks and a 500 sq.ft.One bedroom Guest Cottage. This is Great Living in a wonderful area.Being sold with most furnishings. Agent: Dan Holmen - Hours 12:00pm-2:00pm

 

 

52535 Big Creek Road, Myrtle Point, $360,000

(SUNDAY, 8/29)

Secluded 1906 farm house that has been completely remodeled. Private beach on the creek in the back yard with a gazebo. All new cabinets and fixtures through out, Myrtle wood trim, new flooring and carpet. 2200 sq. Ft. deck over looking the creek with another gazebo. 24x21 Green house with room for any size garden you want to plant. Water rights to creek and private spring. Agent: Eric von Stein - Hours 1:00pm-3:00pm SUNDAY

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*Items in quotations are direct quotes from RMLS.

If you would like to learn more about homes in Coos County, or about these Open Houses, please call the United Country - Bandon office at 541-347-5100 or search the Regional Multiple Listing Service from our website: http://www.ucbandon.com/. Search for mls#'s 10038495, 9075750, 10055768, 10063921, 10046099, 10050631, respectively.

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Recently the Bandon real estate market has taken an uncomfortable dive.  Prices are now down approximately 30% on average from the top of the market (2005-ish).  Will they go lower? Probably, but does that mean that it's not a good time to purchase real estate in Bandon? Not necessarily. There are so many ways today to purchase real estate that makes a good investment even better.  Purchasing short sales, using foreclosure auctions and looking out for newly listed REO ("real estate owned" by banks) properties can save you a load of cash when closing escrow.  The best way is to find a property you love, and go after it.  Even traditionally listed properties can be purchased for WAY below the value that the county assessor has assigned it and way below the list price.

If you are in the real estate market today and looking for a place to put money for the long-term investment, it pays to shop around.  Be patient.  Properties can be purchased for surprisingly low numbers. Take it from me; despite what you hear to the contrary ("My seller holds a hard line." and "The seller won't consider anything under $ X."), sellers want to see all offers.  When no offers are made on a property, a seller has no way to become educated about the public's assessment of value for their home.  Each offer that comes in for a property is an indicator of a proper sale price that the seller needs to see.  It will reinforce knowledge of the buyer's mindset and opinion of what the property is worth.  In the long run, a seller is well advised to price a property within a range the market will bear.  Otherwise, they are wasting their time.

You might be thinking, "duh" at this point, but I assure you that I see misinformed and misguided sellers every day.  When we stop to analyze the new listings coming up in Bandon, we realize that sellers are not being told the absolute truth about the market today.  Agents are listing property way too high, which is disingenuous - a property owner should be told exactly what the market is doing.  If that means that an agent must tell them that their property will end up selling for 60% of what a seller wishes for, then so be it.  Sometimes, and agent's job is to communicate the unpleasant facts of the local real estate market.

So when searching for property, do a thorough market analysis of comparable sales.  Don't use listings.  What does a listing tell you about what property is selling for?  Nothing.  A listing is NOT a sale.  Take into consideration any unique features of the property you wish to purchase, and those of the comparable sales that you have found.  And above all, make sure you are comfortable with the price you are offering.  After all, it's your money.

The majority of property on the market today are distressed properties.  There is very little incentive for an owner to sell in this real estate market, and if they are selling now, there is likely an unfortunate reason.  If they purchased the property within the last 6 years or so, they will likely be losing money off of any sale.  What is driving these sellers to list is simple: they need financial security.  Selling a home makes the bills easier to pay, and lessens debt.  Think of all the ways a property can be distressed...payment difficulty, short sale, foreclosure, pre-foreclosure, REO, need to move for a job...a regular seller will have to compete directly with all of these.

The bottom line is that when you find a property you are serious about, make a serious offer.

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On Parkersburg Road in Bandon, Oregon sits a 2683 square foot home on the Coquille River.  It even has a boathouse and sits on 3.74 acres, but it just hit the foreclosure listings. 

 

(Photo Credit RMLS)

It's currently a Bed & Breakfast (Alder House) with a great reputation, but times have been tough on bed and breakfasts lately.  In fact, most vacation rentals have struggled to stay profitable through our current economic downturn.  Some have resorted to renting the homes long-term or month-to-month just to get some relief from mortgage payments that originated during the height of the market.

With a tax assessed value of $184,840 and a list price of $498,000, these owners are in the difficult position of trying to sell a nice property in a market where everyone is looking for a deal.  In Bandon and the greater Coos County, a "deal" is defined as "rock bottom price".

The scheduled auction date is December 30, 2010.

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The scheduled foreclosure auction for 87387 Edna Lane was cancelled this morning.  After many delayed auction dates, there is no new auction date for this property.

For more information on foreclosure auctions or preforeclosure properties, contact our office.

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These listed homes are open to the public on Saturday, August 21.

2083 Oak, North Bend, $169,000

Three bedrooms, two baths; large sunroom on North side of House. Garage has been converted to den and storage, but could be reconverted to garage. Completely fenced yard. Agent: Glenda Ramer - Hours 2:30-4:30

  

64441 East Bay, North Bend, $183,000

Spacious 2006 modular home with expanded family room and kitchen areas for the BIG family. 30 x 24 Metal shop and parking for all your toys. Cement patio and fire pit for gathering friends together. 4 bdrms, 2 baths, family room with wet bar, all appliances...Yada, Yada! Agent: Molly Stevens - Hours 1:00-3:00

 

 
 
62754 Olive Barber, Coos Bay, $190,000
 
 
Comfortable 3 bedroom, 1 bath home on one level. Situated on 2.19 private acres. Plenty of parking. Agent: Glenda Ramer - Hours 12:00-2:00
 
 
 
2120 Pine, North Bend, $199,000
 
Foreclosed New Contruction. Started in '07 home is framed, roofed, sided, has doors & windows, rough plumbing & elec. 2,318 sq. ft. 4 br. 2 1/2 ba. 3-Car Attached Garage, Front & Rear Decks on 65x117 ft. lot in Bay View Heights subdivision. Bay, Bridge & Mtn. View. Set up for Natural Gas. Needs to be finished. Sold AS-IS. Finish it your way & move in or sell as investment. Agent: William Sack - Hours 2:00-4:00
 
 
 
93711 Spalding, Coos Bay, $260,000
 
If you need lots of room here it is. Needs some updating but you will love the huge kitchen formal dining area, family room and 5 bedrooms. Big 40 x 60 shop/barn on 3.4 acres close to town. The shop is huge! Agent: Debra Roth - Hours 10:00-12:00
 
 
 
93948 Hwy 42, Coos Bay, $299,000
 
Looking for that well maintained larger home in the country? Here it is open spacious kitchen, family room, living room, beautiful sun room. 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, office area, studio area attached 3 car garage plus a large shop 24x36, 14x26 with room for a Rv inside. Perfect if you are needing large open areas and wide hallways for family members. Handicapped ready. Agent: Alice Stanfill - Hours 11:00-1:00
 
 
 
69260 Thimbleberry, North Bend $320,000
 
What's your thing. Horses, the sand dunes or fishing? Here's a home that is right for all of them. Sitting on 3.5 acres of manicured private grounds you have a lovely updated home w/ separate 1bd/1bath cottage. Includes 3 stall barn w/storage loft and pasture. Minutes from dunes, the lakes and the beach. Agent: Debra Roth - Hours 1:00-3:00
 
 
 
 
 94173 Kirkendall, North Bend, $329,000
 
HUGE VIEWS and a huge price reduction! Take another look - you won't regret it! Brand new home, very energy efficient & over insulated. Energy-Star Appliances and windows throughout. 2.17 acres with unimaginable bridge and bay views and stunning sunsets. With interest rates this low make us an offer now! Agent: Andrea Lavoie - Hours 2:30-4:30
 
 
 
66255 North Bay, North Bend, $400,000
 
On Walden Pond at the Oregon Coast. Out of the wind & fog this picturesque 3+ Acre Estate features a creek fed Pond with Island Gazebo, large 3 br. 2 ba. Remodeled Home, 4-Car Tandem Garage & a Large Shop in a Picture Post Card setting not found west of New England. A Wonderful View of Haynes Inlet arm of Coos Bay + Waterfalls, Natural Springs, Mature Trees & Woods. City Water. Agent: William Sack - Hours 11:00-1:00
 

 *Items in quotations are direct quotes from RMLS.

If you would like to learn more about homes in Coos County, or about these Open Houses, please call the United Country - Bandon office at 541-347-5100 or search the Regional Multiple Listing Service from our website: http://www.ucbandon.com/. Search for mls#'s 10066700, 10039974, 10065853, 10065077, 10058132, 10026022, 10053167, 9027038, 10065107respectively.

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The foreclosure auction for 87650 Lois Lane has been postponed.  The auction will now be held on September 1, 2010 at the Coos County Courthouse steps at 10:00am.

 

*photo credit: RMLS

Foreclosure auctions in Coos County are held several times each week.  For more information on this or other foreclosure properties, please contact our office: (541) 297-5806.


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Another gorgeous new home just sold at Bandon Commons!  This virtual tour video is a bit shaky, but still shows how gorgeous the homes at Bandon Commons are.  New reduced prices, too!  The best deal in Bandon, these homes are just a few minute walk from beach access, the city park, library and live theater.

There are eight (8) more homes available in this neighborhood (out of 32 original homes).  Prices range from $270,000 to $310,000, depending on location.  For showings, please call our office at 541-347-5100.  United Country - Bandon has extensive knowledge of the Homeowner's Association, Bylaws, and CC&R's.

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Bandon Commons has been VERY successful in selling the vast majority of their inventory in a real estate market where buyers have been reticent to purchase.  Of the 32 homes available at Bandon Commons, 24 have sold, leaving only 8 more homes.  In addition, the ownership of Bandon Commons is eager to work with buyers, and has reduced the list prices of units once again.

The homes at Bandon Commons are modern, comfortable and finely finished homes with zero maintenance worries.  A Homeowner's Association fee of $150/month alleviates the worry of mowing the yard, trimming the trees and painting the home.

 

Visit http://www.bandoncommons.com/ to view floorplans and plat maps.
 
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Written by: Rushel Reed, Principal Broker 

Open houses in Coos County on August 14, 2010. Bookmark and Share

These nine homes are open to the public for viewing on Saturday 8/14.

 526 Puerta Vista Drive, Coos Bay, $42,500

 "Ocean and bay views are great from this 2 bedroom 2 bath manufactured home in a famly park.."*  Listing agent: Debra Heide

 

622 9th Ave, Coos Bay, $162,000

 "DRASTICALLY REDUCED! Expansive home with open floor plan. The yard is a gardener's delight w/minimal upkeep. Fenced back yard with patio area. The master suite has a retreat/dressing room and NEW master bath(including a new double door shower). All appliances included with this deal! Listing Agent: Molly Stevens

 

1075 Kentucky Ave, Coos Bay, $194,900

 "1998 Triple-Wide MFH on Radar Hill with Ocean, Bay & Forest Views. Upgraded Golden West with 2,240 sq. ft. (buyer to verify,) 3 br. 2 ba., Island Kitchen w/ Oak Cabs & tiled back splash & edging. Spacious Master Suite with Walk-in Closet, Soaking Tub & big Walk-in Shower. Family room. Covered Entry Porch, Big Backyard w/Deck fully fenced. Origami Ceiling in Livng Room." Listing Agent: William Sack

 

490 Park, North Bend, $215,000

 "Very large and clean traditional home, on a corner lot, in a fantastic neighborhood. This home is very spacious with plenty of room. 4 large bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms. It has a full daylight basement many possibilities! Large master bed and bath on 2nd floor, as well as a bedroom and 1/2 bath on the main. Enjoy your very private backyard. Neighborhood park a block away." Listing Agent: Shana Armstrong

 

845 S. 11th Street, Coos Bay, $219,000

 "Coos Bay,Oregon!Two Homes overlooking the city and bay. One is over 2500 sq. Ft. 4+ bedrooms,three baths,daylight basement w/family rm and much more. The other is a wonderful 600 sq.ft. two bedroom one bath w/a full basement. Both are on a 150'X 140' lot with a large detached work shop.One block from Marshfield High School. This property an Homes are being sold "AS IS"." Listing Agent: Dan Holmen

 

 760 Sherwood Street, Lakeside, $275,000

 "Amazing 3bd/2ba triple-wide in Lakeside. Large lot. Coffered and vaulted ceilings. Many built-ins. SS appliances. Maple cabinets. Custom stained glass in entry. Custom window treatments. Skylights. Upgraded 30 yr roof and insulation. RV hookups with lots of parking. Oversize double garage." Listing Agent: Mary Jagnow

 

380 N 2nd Street, Coos Bay, $299,500

 "Amazing family home with beautiful views in quiet area. Spacious living room & family room both w/fireplaces. Remodeled and lots of original details. Large kitchen w/ island,small butlers pantry & deck access. Formal Dining room w/bonus room. 2 Master Bedrooms, 1 downstairs and 1 upstairs with bonus room. Hard wood floor and so much more. 1 car attached garage and carport." Listing Agent: Brooke Yussim

 

1149 Juniper, Coos Bay, $299,900

 "Touch of Class in this beautiful remodeled 4 bedroom 3 bath home. Wonderful master suite with sauna and access onto the patio. The custom kitchen is a real delight including the myrtlewood eating bar. Two fireplaces one wood insert and one gas (propane). Large fenced back yard with garden area." Listing Agent: Debra Heide

 

92651 Heather Lane, Coos Bay, $624,000

 "BEAUTIFUL TURN-KEY HOME w combined 5346 sq.ft of living space on 2 acres. Including huge master suite, great room, library, 1920 sqft media & game bldg. Office bldg w kitchen & loft. WOOD-FIRED PIZZA PAVILION! Forest with brook & horse riding areas. See the virtual tour! Cmpanion RMLS 10040028 1 bdr apt, horse stall and corral with 1.98 acres available." Listing Agent: Jeffrey Jacobson

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*Items in quotations are direct quotes from RMLS.

If you would like to learn more about homes in Coos County, or about these Open Houses, please call the United Country - Bandon office at 541-347-5100 or search the Regional Multiple Listing Service from our website: http://www.ucbandon.com/. Search for mls#'s 10015939, 10033206, 10063643, 10044349, 10037091, 10029530, 10033370, 10049261, 10041321 respectively.

Written by: Rushel Reed, Principal Broker


 

 
Written by: Rushel Reed, Principal Broker

Open Houses in Coos County on August 7, 2010.

If you want to see a sampling of homes on the market in Coos Bay/North Bend, these three Open House events might interest you. 

 

1561 OHIO, North Bend: $220,000

 "Location-location-location! Short distance from North Bend Middle and Hi Schools. Wonderful place to expand. Vaulted living/dining room, small U-shape kitchen, large basement family room. 3 bedrooms & 3 full baths. Carport plus extra off street parking. Big deck, small yard."*  Listing agent: Andrea Lavoie

 

835 AUGUSTINE, Coos Bay: $229,000

"BEAUTIFUL TURN KEY HOME, WALK TO TROUT & BASS FISHING! Give yourself a well-deserved treat. Nice, well maintained home with open kitchen, family room, bonus or art/craft room, hot tub and a laundry room complete with a laundry chute. This is a definite must see! Quiet neighborhood on dead-end street with entrance trail to Empire Lakes."*  Listing agent: Jeffrey Jacobsen

 

840 OCEAN BLVD, Coos Bay: $244,000

"TURN KEY, well maintained home. Great for expanding families. Lower level can be used as separate living quarters or family rooms. Convert the attached garage for additional living space options. Large wooded lot! Intermittent stream for landscaping possibilities."*  Listing agent: Jeffrey Jacobsen

*Items in quotations are direct quotes from RMLS.

If you would like to learn more about homes in Coos County, or about these open houses, please call the office at 541-347-5100 or search the Regional Multiple Listing Service from our website: http://www.ucbandon.com/. Search for mls#'s 1005172, 9073745, 10049947, respectively.

Written by: Rushel Reed, Principal Broker


Many Buyers and Sellers would like to know what the typical title and escrow fees will amount to when they buy or sell a home.  This nice video and list, provided by Ticor Title, breaks down the typical charges one faces when buying or selling.

Keep in mind that at any time, a title company can give you an estimate of closing costs, based on the type of title insurance policy (standard or extended) and the purchase price of the home.  Here's another list of what each party to a transaction pays for:

THE BUYER NORMALLY PAYS FOR:

• One-half of the escrow fee (according to contract)
• Lender’s title policy premiums (ALTA)
• Document preparation (if applicable)
• Tax pro-ration (from date of acquisition)
• Recording charges for all documents in buyer’s names
• Fire insurance premium for first year
• Home Warranty (according to contract)
• Inspection fees (according to contract): roofing, property, geologial, termite, etc.
• All new loan charges (except those required by lender for seller to pay)
• Interim interest on new loan from date of funding to first payment date


 

THE SELLER NORMALLY PAYS FOR:

• One-half of the escrow fee (according to contract)
• Work orders such as termite inspection and work (according to contract)
• Owner’s title insurance premiums
• Real estate commission
• Any judgments, tax liens, etc. against the seller
• Any unpaid Homeowner Association dues
• Home Warranty (according to contract)
• Any bonds or assessments (according to contract)
• Any loan fees required by buyer’s lender (according to contract)
• Recording charges to clear all documents of record against seller
• Payoff of all loans in seller’s name (or existing loan balance if being assumed by buyer)
• Interest accrued to lender being paid off, reconveyance fees and any prepayment penalties

Call our office for more information on the ins and outs of buying and selling property.

Written by: Rushel Reed, Principal Broker


Periodically, Coos County takes stock of thier land holdings and offers up a few for sale at a public auction.  It's a mix of vacant acreage, city lots and homes.  The auction will be held at the Coos County Annex Conference Room, 201 N. Adams in Coquille.

At this auction, there will be 14 properties available to bid on, with published minimum bid amounts ranging from $500 to $59,000, the lone exception being a 38.17 acre piece of vacant land in the New River area south of Bandon, which has a minimum bid amount of $800,000. 

 To bid on properties at the auction, a purchaser must pay for parcels under $5,000 at the close of the auction in either cash, cashiers check or money order.  For parcels $5,000 or over, a purchaser must pay a deposit of 20% of purchase price at the close of the auction, and the balance must be paid by April 23, 2010.

Properties are conveyed to the purchaser by a Quitclaim Deed, and Coos County does not offer any warranties.  Properties are sold AS-IS.  Without exception, Coos County reserves all mineral rights to each property sold at auction.

The list of properties and auction rules can be seen on our website: Coos County Land Sale 4/2010.  For additional information, please contact our office at (541) 347-5100.

Written By: Rushel Reed, Principal Broker