Real Estate Information Archive

Happy New Year! Welcome to winter on the mountain and the end of many winter break vacations. Fortunately there is plenty of snow on the mountains and relatively easy driving conditions to get to the slopes. We are entering the time of the year for weekend warrior skiers who drive back and forth at the break of dawn and into the night to hit the slopes. Whether you’re on ski patrol or your kids are in lessons or participating in ski racing all squeeze up Highway 26 and after an hour plus of driving you finally get to your destination at Ski Bowl, Meadows or Timberline.

Just think how easy it would be to have a mountain getaway for your winter weekends instead of lining up and fighting road rage and ice all the way down the hill. Life’s short.  A crackling fire and a glass of wine with friends sound a lot better than idling in line down to Portland all weekend. The most affordable alternative is a Condo or cabin down in the Welches and Rhododendron area. These can easily be found for under $200,000. If you’re a golfer, you can even purchase a condo, on the golf course at the Resort at the Mountain for under $150,000!

If you must be closer to Mt. Hood, then Government Camp will be your destination. Occasionally, homes may be found under $350,000 but they are rare to find. Another option, Collins Lake Condos which may be had for under $300,000! Winter swimming pool and hot tubs plus your own tandem garage make these condos an easy option and you can supplement your ownership by renting them out in the summer during the high demand vacation and summer ski season.

Check out many Mt. Hood real estate options in the links below. You just might find the solution to your weekend warrior seasonal stress reducer right here!

Government Camp Homes and Cabins Under $300,000

Government Camp Condos For Sale

Mt. Hood Properties Under $200,000

Two recent Condo sales in Government Camp's Collins Lake are showing prices may be stabilizing a bit. Recent foreclosure sales dipped as low as $158,000 over the past year but two recent sales this past couple of week show there's demand. The last foreclosure listed received multiple offers (final price was $225,000)  for the interior end unit. Both were financed with conventional loans with sales prices of $225,000 and $280,000!

Affordable Condo in Government Camp at Golden Poles Condos! This main level unit was just reduced $20,000! Walk to Multorpor for skiing or take a dip in the heated pool. This two bedroom, two bath unit has a fantastic wood stove for warming up after hitting the slopes. Sit on your covered deck and enjoy the incredible night lights of the ski area. Golden Poles Condo details  Enjoy the beauty of the Mt. Hood area ​year round in this centralized location!

Asking $200,000 and the unit comes completely furnished!

Snow is flying and skiers/boarders are anxiously awaiting the first opening day of the season. What a great time to pick up your winter getaway! Here are today's selections on Mt. Hood in Government Camp. Neighborhoods include Pompeii, Alpenglade and Alpine Crest with spacious chalets. Fantastic neighborhoods for your Mt. Hood vacation home.

This is one of the nicest homes I've seen hit the market in Government Camp. There is so much to this well thought out home that there isn't enough room to cover it. Nearly brand new, this nearly 4,000 square foot Mt. Hood custom built home has four bedrooms, four and a half baths and is completely surrounded by greenway in the prestigious Alpenglade subdivision. There are two master bedrooms on the main level which have sliding glass doors out to a wooded setting on a huge covered deck complete with hot tub. Watch the snow fall while you're relaxing after a day on the slopes.

I love the great room which has massive vaulted cedar ceilings and a wall of windows bringing in natural light. A cozy fireplace, a breakfast bar surrounding the island of the kitchen, a huge covered deck off the living room-perfect for summer barbecues, makes this the perfect home for entertaining and large groups of friends and family after a day at the slopes of near by ski areas. 

Kids can watch movies in the family room or hit ping pong balls in the game room tucked away downstairs. Lots of storage throughout the home for mountain play gear. A huge three car tandem garage with heated floors, a fan for ski tune ups and hot and cold water faucets. 

It's energy tight with many features including ICF, Insulated Concrete Form construction on exterior walls. Vinyl double pane windows, extra foam insulation in the attic, and a boiler and heat exchange system. Radiant zonal heat is in the floors and the garage.

The kitchen is a dream. Open to the dining and living room area, there is a massive island with a huge breakfast bar and granite counter tops throughout the entire kitchen. Two ovens, two dishwashers, a wine bar, a wine frig and wet bar sink, tons of prep area, stainless steel appliances, gas stove  and cherry cabinetry. 

Take a tour of this fantastic Mt. Hood Alpenglade home!

Today may be the best time to purchase your Government Camp getaway. Selection is excellent  and interest rates are low. Take advantage of today's offerings. Call for more details!

The Government Camp real estate market is a total buyer's market. Here are statistics from First American Title for the past week's round up. Extended marketing times of over 400 days for most price ranges indicate a need for movement downward to sell. The most plentiful of choices come at Collin's Lake where condos are offered in the low $200,000 range. Although many of these offerings are bank foreclosures-most are located along Hwy 26 with a level of noise many buyers are not willing to accept. Difficulty in securing financing on Condo units should continue to crowd this market with additional inventory causing prices to dip further.

If you're looking to purchase a property on Mt. Hood, you may want to consider taking a look at these available properties located in Government Camp, Oregon. There's quite a few to choose from-classic vintage log cabins to top of the line contemporaries. Interest rates are on the upswing so now is the time to get in on the ground floor with more affordable payments.

Is this the time to invest in that great ski chalet in Government Camp? All buyers would agree that the selection is exceptional right now. Take a look at today's Mt. Hood inventory. Call or email for any additional info on these great properties.

Opportunity knocks in this ski mecca of Government Camp. An Alpenglade home just hit the market! Located in one of the most sought after subdivisions in Government Camp, this is a rare opportunity to purchase in the heart of ski country ony 75 minutes from Portland!

This is a great home with a super floor plan for a vacation home. There's three bedrooms, two baths, and a huge family room downstairs. High vaulted ceilings are in the main living room area with an open living room, dining room and kitchen. A huge woodstove sits in a tiled hearth to warm the toes after a big day skiing.

A laundry room sits off the kitchen and the master is on the main floor! Walk upstairs for two additional bedrooms and a bath. The slider off the main living area takes you to a massive deck for summertime barbeques. What a location! The back side of the property borders Mt. Hood National Forest and the South side of the lot has common area with a creek. Across the street is more common area too.

Fully plowed in the winter time, the roads are easy to navigate and there are parking areas for your guests. The home has an attached oversized single car garage too.

There are three major ski areas close to Government Camp. Forget that weekend drive back and forth from Portland. This is the perfect landing spot for year round recreation!

$460,000

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