Last Sold Price
3 beds3,169 sqft$306/sqft
12974 Knaus Rd, Lake Oswego, OR 97034

Description

Seller pays $20,000 in interest rate buy down and/or closing costs! Welcome home to this charming Forest Highlands retreat in the heart of one of Lake Oswego's most coveted neighborhoods. This thoughtfully designed 3-bedroom plus den, 3.1-bathroom home seamlessly blends into its serene surroundings, offering ample space to entertain and unwind. Enjoy your expansive primary suite with heated bathroom floors and generous walk-in closet. Embrace nature with nearby walking and hiking trails, while still...Seller pays $20,000 in interest rate buy down and/or closing costs! Welcome home to this charming Forest Highlands retreat in the heart of one of Lake Oswego's most coveted neighborhoods. This thoughtfully designed 3-bedroom plus den, 3.1-bathroom home seamlessly blends into its serene surroundings, offering ample space to entertain and unwind. Enjoy your expansive primary suite with heated bathroom floors and generous walk-in closet. Embrace nature with nearby walking and hiking trails, while still enjoying easy access to freeways and shopping. The carefully curated outdoor space boasts a garden, fire pit, mature landscaping, and a multi-tiered deck and patio, providing a perfect oasis for any taste. Experience the best of Lake Oswego at 12974 Knaus St.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/11/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Carrie Wellhouser • Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 12974 Knaus Road

Status
MLS #
23471709
Days on Market
48
Taxes
$10,750 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1935
Lot Size
-
Style
Craftsman
Subdivision
Forest Highlands
Parking Features
Driveway, Off Street
View
Trees Woods
Garage Spaces
2.00
Parking Total
2.00

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$960,000

Avg days on market

76

Sale-to-list ratio

91.7%

Lake Oswego, OR

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Location

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Building Information for 12974 Knaus Road

Stories3Year Built1935Building Size-Lot Size-

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$5,826 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,930

Property Taxes

$896

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 12974 Knaus Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Accessibility Features: Caregiver Quarters, Garageon Main, Walkin Shower
  • Accessibility Y/N: Yes
  • Country: US
  • Directions: Boones Ferry to Knaus
  • Road Surface: Paved
School Information
  • Elementary School: Forest Hills
  • High School: Lake Oswego
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lake Oswego
Parking
  • Garage Type: Attached, Carport, Oversized
  • Attached Garage: Yes
Taxes and HOA
  • FIRPTA: No
  • HOA Y/N: No
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Deferral: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $10,749.64
  • Parcel Number: 05013663
  • Tax Legal Description: PARTITION PLAT 2006-016 PARCEL 3
Virtual Tour
  • Video Virtual Tour 1 Y/N: No
  • Video Virtual Tour 2 Y/N: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level, Private, Trees
  • Senior Housing Y/N: No
  • Lot Size Range: Sq Ft7000to9999
  • Lot Size: 7,000 to 9,999 Sq Ft
  • SqFt Source: prior
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Warranty: Home Warranty
  • Water Description: Public Water
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1935
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Warranty Available Y/N: Yes
Utilities
  • Cooling Description: Central Air
  • Fuel Description: Gas
  • Heating Description: Forced Air95Plus
  • Hot Water Description: Gas
  • Sewer Description: Public Sewer
Green Features
  • Green Certification: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Cedar
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced, Fire Pit, Garden, Patio, Raised Beds, RVParking, Yard
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • RV Description: RVParking
Interior Features
  • Basement: Finished, Full Basement, Separate Living Quarters Apartment Aux Living Unit
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Window Features: Vinyl Frames
  • Fireplace Description: Gas
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Interior Features: Floor3rd, Auxiliary Dwelling Unit, Garage Door Opener, Granite, Hardwood Floors, Heated Tile Floor, Laundry, Slate Flooring, Smart Camera Recording, Smart Thermostat, Soaking Tub, Sound System, Tile Floor, Vaulted Ceiling, Wallto Wall Carpet, Washer Dryer, Wood Floors
  • SqFt Calculated: 2430
  • View Y/N: Yes
  • SqFt Lower Level Total: 1362
  • SqFt Main Level Total: 866
  • SqFt Upper Level Total: 1564
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Stories: 3
  • Baths Total: 3.1
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
Master Bedroom
  • Room Description: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
  • Primary Bedroom SqFt: 322
  • Primary Bedroom Length: 23
  • Primary Bedroom Width: 14
Bedroom 2
  • Room Description: _2nd Bedroom
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 15
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 13
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 2 SqFt: 195
Bedroom 3
  • Room Description: _3rd Bedroom
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 12
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 11
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3 SqFt: 132
Dining Room
  • Room Description: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Length: 13
  • Dining Room Width: 10
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room SqFt: 130
Family Room
  • Room Description: Family Room
  • Family Room Length: 23
  • Family Room Width: 20
  • Family Room Level: Lower
  • Family Room SqFt: 460
Kitchen
  • Room Description: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Appliances: Builtin Oven, Builtin Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Down Draft, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Appliances, Granite, Island, Microwave, Pantry, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Stainless Steel Appliance
  • Kitchen RoomLength: 13
  • Kitchen RoomWidth: 11
  • Kitchen Room Level: Main
  • Kitchen Room SqFt: 143
Living Room
  • Room Description: Living Room
  • Living Room Length: 18
  • Living Room Width: 13
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Living Room SqFt: 234
Baths
  • Baths Lower Level Full: 0
  • Baths Lower Level Partial: 1
  • Baths Lower Level Total: 0.1
  • Baths Main Level Full: 1
  • BathsMainLevelPartial: 0
  • Baths Main Level Total: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Baths Partial: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Baths Upper Leve lFull: 2
  • Baths Upper Level Partial: 0
  • Baths Upper Level Total: 2.0
Additional Room 1
  • Additional Room 1 Description: Utility Room
  • Additional Room 1 Level: Lower
Farm
Farm Information
  • Farm Y/N: No
Amenities
Amenities Information
  • Internet Service Type: Cable, Wireless
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Security Features: Entry
  • SqFt Approximate Building Total: 3169

Property History for 12974 Knaus Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 9, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1519881458

$970,000

+5.2% / yr

Feb 25, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #262860602

$465,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/09/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1519881458

$970,000

+5.2% / yr

02/25/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #262860602

$465,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12974 Knaus Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$12,333 ($1,028 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,169 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,169 SqFtLot Size9,628 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935Year Renovated1935ZoningR-3CountyCLACKAMASAPN05013663

Schools near 12974 Knaus Road

This home is within Lake Oswego School District 7j.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Forest Hills Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lake Oswego Junior High School
Public6 to 8

Lake Oswego Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Harmony Academy
Charter9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 12974 Knaus Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97034
$970,000
3
3,169
$835,350
3
1,952
15,246
$1,054,775
5
3,242
10,018
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4
5,640
28,763
$70,000
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2
2,151
26,516

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