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Mt. Hood Log Cabin Listed on Realtor.com's Most Unique Property List
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
$695,000
Still Creek Cabin
| This turnkey Mt. Hood National Forest cedar log sided cabin on Still Creek comes along once in a blue moon. The mountain’s most popular waterfront location is a rare find. It comes fully furnished and completely updated to balance lodge like charm with modern amenities. Knotty cedar walls, vaulted ceilings, and wood beams in the great room highlight the river rock fireplace and walls of windows that showcase Still Creek views!The charming getaway has been remodeled and upgraded to perfection from the new metal roof, new flooring, new lighting, new windows, new electrical service and panels, new leather furniture, and new septic. Turn key and ready to go for summer and winter fun. Spread out and bring your friends. Plenty of parking too with two driveway entrances and half circular graveled driveway. There’s spacious room with three bedrooms, a hideaway kids loft plus two and a half baths. Bedrooms feature log beds with matching nightstands and new window treatments throughout. A huge deck off the great room is perfection for summer barbecues and stunning views of Still Creek and the forest. One big bonus is the easy access to the water for kid and dog friendly wading and swimming. The clearest waterway on the mountain makes watching the salmon spawn in the fall a treat. Comfort is guaranteed year-round with forced-air electric heat and a toe warming wood stove. Gas generator included in case the power happens to go out!Your Mt. Hood basecamp is the perfect spot to enjoy hiking, skiing and mountain biking. Only 15 minutes to the slopes. Mountain bike to Trillium Lake out your front door along with hiking trails too. Keep your mountain toys in the log sided outbuilding for easy storage. This super convenient location has two access roads off Highway 26 and is close to stores, coffee shops and restaurants. It’s a quick hour from Portland yet you feel a million miles away. |
Is Buyer Demand Picking Back Up? What Mt. Hood Sellers Should Know.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Is Buyer Demand Picking Back Up? What Sellers Should Know.
The housing market hasn’t felt this energized in a long time – and the numbers backing that up are hard to ignore. Mortgage rates have eased almost a full percentage point this year, and that shift is starting to wake up buyers.
Home loan applications have risen. Activity has picked up. And sellers who step in early could benefit from the momentum long before the competition catches on.
Let’s take a look at what’s happening behind the scenes and how you can take advantage of it.
When Rates Come Down, Buyer Activity Goes Up
In today’s market, buyer demand is closely tied to what happens with mortgage rates. As rates come down, applications for home loans go up. Rick Sharga, Founder and CEO of the CJ Patrick Company, explains it like this:
“We’re in an incredibly rate-sensitive environment today, and every time we’ve seen mortgage rates drop into the low-to-mid 6% range, we’ve seen an influx of buyers hit the market.”
And that’s exactly what the data shows. More people who were sidelined are applying for mortgages again now that borrowing costs have come down. Of course, that’s going to ebb and flow just like rates ebb and flow. But the bigger picture is, there’s been improvement as a whole since rates started coming down.
In fact, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) shows the Mortgage Purchase Index is hovering at the highest level so far this year:
And that's not the only sign of optimism. MBA also shows mortgage applications recently hit their highest point in almost 3 years too. A clear sign demand is moving in the right direction heading into 2026:
And just in case you were wondering, it’s not just pent-up demand coming out of the government shutdown that slowed some of the processing of government loans for a month or so. If you look back at the last graph, you’ll see the steady build-up of momentum throughout the entire year.
The big takeaway for you is this. Now that rates have come down, buyers are starting to ease back into the game. And that’s turning into real contracts on homes just like yours.
Home Sales Are Rebounding
Just to really drive home that this is trending in a good direction, the most recent report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows pending home sales (homes that are under contract) are picking up too. The Pending Home Sales Index is also at the highest it’s been all year (see graph below):
And that means the market is ending the year on a high note and headed into 2026 with renewed energy. While that may not seem like a big shift, it’s a rebound worth talking about.
Pending home sales are a leading indicator of where actual sales are going. If more homes are going under contract, it’s a good sign more homes will actually close over the next two months, ultimately boosting sales. This could be part of why experts project home sales will inch higher in 2026 than they were in 2025 or in 2024.
Of course, this may ebb and flow a bit as we see some year-end volatility with mortgage rates. But, it shouldn’t be enough to change this overall trend. Expert forecasts say rates should stay pretty much where they are throughout 2026. That means the stage is set for this momentum to continue going into the new year.
What This Means for You
Here’s the opportunity. Selling now means:
- More buyer demand. As affordability improves, you could see more buyer traffic and home showings (if your house is priced and staged right). And the best part? The buyers who are re-engaging feel like they’ve already waited too long for this moment. So, they’ll be eager to move.
- Being ahead of the curve. Listing sooner rather than later puts you ahead of the game, before other sellers realize something's shifted.
Whether you’ve been putting off selling because you thought buyers weren’t buying, or you took your house off the market because you weren’t getting any bites, this is your sign to act.
Bottom Line
Want to know what's happening with buyer activity in our area, and what it could mean if you want to sell your house in the new year?
Let’s talk about getting your house listed in early 2026, so you can take advantage of this momentum building in the market.
Mt. Hood National Forest Cabins
Monday, October 27, 2025
Here's a fantastic selection of cabins on the market. Get your cabin before the snow flies for this ski season!
Steiner Log Cabin Fixer on Over Ten Acres on Mt. Hood
Monday, November 25, 2024
Steiner Log Cabin Fixer
$649.000
Opportunity knocks to own 10.58 acres of land with a fixer upper Steiner log cabin. Classic Steiners are in high demand on Mt. Hood and this one has signature markers including wood floors, huge log beams, stone fireplace and half log stairway to the second level bedrooms. It’s just under 1500 square feet with three bedrooms and one bath. A garage and attached outbuildings are near the log home. Bring your repair skills and elbow grease. The property is zoned RRFF5 so could possibly be divined into two parcels. Buyer to complete all due diligence for RRFF5 zoning. The old owner at one time was starting a tree farm but that project has since gone to blackberries. Seller is selling the property completely as is, where is, and what is. Potential plus with this hidden Steiner gem.
Zig Zag Riverfront Cabin
Monday, November 18, 2024
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$400,000
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This unique Zig Zag Riverfront location has a chalet style two bedroom cabin with the river rolling by right in front of the huge well built benched deck. This is the place to spend your summers enjoying the sounds of the river with friends and family. Remote work with ease with internet access at your cabin too. Entering the main living room you have a massive wall of windows with tons of natural light nearly filling up the entire cabin. The open floor plan also boasts a floor to ceiling brick fireplace for cozy fires after a day on the slopes only 10 minutes away! The dining area is shared with the living room and it’s perfect for playing board games or sharing meals.The kitchen, bathroom and a bedroom are on the main level. The kitchen has the essentials and is steps away from the living room. The bathroom has a tile shower. The main level bedroom has a closet and is tucked away from the main living areas. Right over the living room is a massive sleeping loft. The current owners have multiple beds to sleep all the kids with friends or has the potential of dividing space off for a second private bedroom. There’s views of the Zig Zag River from the loft. A huge bonus is the brand new propane furnace that was just installed this month! It heats up fast and you’ll be set for easy warm ups this winter. This cabin is just off the road down a driveway through two massive stone pillars that mark a shared driveway. The cabin is on the right with a garage/outbuilding. It has extra wide steps to a covered porch entry complete with benches. Located in the Mt. Hood National Forest on leased land and only 1.5 miles to grocery stores, restaurants and coffee! Cabins may be used as second homes but no "nightly rentals" allowed. Get out of that weekend traffic and hit the slopes early from here! Sellers have enjoyed this cabin for a very long time but it's time to move on to new adventures. Only 1 hr to PDX.
One in a Million Salmon River Location!
Friday, July 19, 2024
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One in a million and one of a kind. This "10" location is perched above the Salmon River on a shared gated private drive in Welches. Multiple decks and outstanding views up and down the river make this location the best you'll find on Mt. Hood! The National Forest is right across the river so you'll never see other homes from this spot. A massive old growth tree greats you as you walk to the covered deck and entry.The open vaulted ceilings and windows facing the river make a charming living room setting. Just past the stone fireplace you'll find a spacious vintage kitchen and dining room. An old fashioned wood cook stove is just behind the fireplace. Down the hall is a bedroom and bathroom with shower. The spacious primary bedroom includes a walk in closet and primary bathroom. Watch the river roll by from your bedroom perch. You can even see the river lying in bed. Downstairs is a family room with a small bunk bedroom with an outside entry. A small storage room is attached to the house for storing your mountain toys. A stone pathway will take you to a sitting area with fire pit. It's the perfect spot for an evening barbecue or to hop into the river on hot days! You've never seen anything like this location and probably never will with current county regulations. The property has it's own well and a brand new septic is in process of going in. It's also got a generator and it's own well too! Perfect base for all of your Mt. Hood activities. $950,000
Rhododendron Chalet on Mt. Hood
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Rhododendron CHALET
$380,000
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Opportunity knocks at this secluded chalet at the end of the road in Rhododendron, Located in the Woodlands neighborhood, it's just a 15 minute drive to Ski Bowl and 30 to Timberline and Meadows! The home features two bedrooms and bonus loft with high beamed vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan with just over 1100 sq. ft. There's a recently installed composition roof and the seller is replacing a skylight. The kitchen has everything you'll need plus tile accents by local artist Dave Enna. The home has an attached one car garage for car or mountain toys! The living room has an EPA approved wood stove to warm up your toes with a floor to ceiling stone hearth. Lots of windows bring natural light into the living and dining area. Laundry hook-up is in the bathroom. The back deck looks over the fire pit and creek. There's a wood shed and attached shed for tools. After a day of skiing or hiking you can walk to the Skyway for local barbecue and live music! The Mt. Hood National Forest is close by and the Zig Zag River is only one block away. The chalet needs a little TLC but is ready for occupancy.
Rhododendron 1939 Cabin Bordered By Mt. Hood National Forest
Sunday, August 27, 2023
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This cedar cabin is a gem in the woods on deeded land. It borders Mt. Hood National Forest property and you can hear the sounds of popular Still Creek only a stone's throw from the back of the property. A beautiful stone fireplace is the centerpiece of the living room. A propane stove and a pellet stove heat the home. There are wood floors and original paned windows. This would be a great vacation home for skiers, hikers or mountain bikers in this fantastic location with easy access to all Mt. Hood recreational activities. Big bonus includes a huge two story garage for all your mountain toys. Upstairs is a 720 square foot bonus storage area, in home office space, or additional living area. There's room for a vehicle in the garage plus a workshop. The cabin was built in 1939 and family owned for over forty years. Tons of wood throughout. Original rustic kitchen with pantry area and a spacious utility mud room too. A charming deck looks onto the National Forest. Outside storage shed too. Located on about a quarter of an acre of land, it's tucked away on a quiet road yet you can walk to a store, coffee and food in Rhododendron across the walking bridge that takes you over the Zig Zag River! Mountain biking trails are near by and Still Creek Road will take you the back way to Trillium Lake! A 27 hole golf course is only five minutes away. It's a quick one hour drive from Portland yet seems like you're hours away in this location. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity.
Listed for $600,000
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