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$118,900 Spacious 3 bedroom home on double lot. Freshly painted interior and exterior, beautiful hardwood floors, large kitchen with eating space, utility room with counter space and an abundance of storage, attached garage. #295906
$319,900 Well cared for custom home on 11 acres! 5 bedrooms, 3 3/4 baths, spacious kitchen with granite counter tops and pantry. 2 master suites, one on the main level and one on the lower level with outstanding amenities. Open floor plan and wonderful hardwood and marble floor coverings. Deck and patio to enjoy the great territorial views, 3 #293204 car garage.
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$164,900 Value-rific! Delightful 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1745 sq ft home on .3 acre includes updated interior and exterior paint, flooring, kitchen, baths, counters, windows, fixtures, and more. Vaulted ceiling, living and family rooms with fireplaces, open kitchen with island, formal dining room, master with walk-in closet. Attached 2 car garage, patio, new landscaping, fenced backyard. #297910
$259,000 Nice lakefront home on a double lot! Detached shop, double garage, paved parking and great views. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room and dining area off kitchen. Enjoy recreational activities on the lake, skiing, fishing and boating. Great views of Mt St Helens and Silver Lake. #295428
$990,000 Tremendous location in the Longview office district, with easy access to and from Longview, Kelso, I-5. Plentiful on-site parking, very flexible 12,439 sq ft total building, large and small offices, from 700 to 2600 sq ft, all with separate entrances and facilities. Suite D has a surgery in place. Adjacent building also for sale. #28068920
$237,000 Desirable Butler Acres Area home is over 2800 sq. ft! 4 bedrooms, 2 baths ... many updates! Living spaces, bathrooms and fireplaces on both levels. Nicely updated kitchen, dining room with built-in China cabinet, sun porch off the dining room, heat pump, attached garage and huge covered deck with southern exposure. #294366
$82,900 All the little details in place! Great little home with 2 bedrooms, fireplace, built-ins, cute breakfast room and arched ceilings. Backyard with deck and garage, just a block off the lake. #296861
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Very nice 1920’s home has all the charm of the Old West Side. This 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home has a main floor master, dining room with solid oak floors, heat pump and back yard with a large deck for your BBQs. #296470
Outstanding example of NW living, designed for easy living and entertaining! Spectacular entry overlooking a spacious living room with floor to ceiling windows with views of the woods, all spanned by hand-picked, rough cut wood beams. Large kitchen, master wing has a den/office/library with fireplace, outstanding 3 bedroom guest wing! Extensive decks, canopied hot tub, double garage. #298725
$84,900 Imagine eating in the sunny dining room of this well cared for 3 bedroom home in a pleasant location. You could move in right away and do some updates as you go along. 2 car garage with one side for your car and one side for the shop. #293766
$129,000 Very contemporary feel in this well built and well maintained 2 bedroom condo with 2 1/2 baths, kitchen with eating space, formal living room with vaulted ceilings and a loft. Heat pump, 2 car garage and access to the Cowlitz River. #29137609
$29,500 Look no further! Great manufactured home in 55+ park in Lexington features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, fresh paint inside and out, and brand new heat pump. Kitchen with eating space, dining room, vaulted ceilings, large storage shed, carport and extra parking. #186296
$164,900 Nice Old West Side 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home with nearly 2000 sq ft of finished living space and 1080 sq ft of unfinished basement. Fireplace,dining room, nice corner lot with attached garage and an oversized lot. #29079542
$239,900
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$114,900 No more stair-ing! Great one level 3 bedroom with nice flooring and updating, large rooms in a great floor plan. Large fenced back yard with a covered patio, attached garage. In the city limits and located close to shopping. #30209
$275,000 with 5 acres. Looking for privacy? Just a short distance to I-5 and town, you can buy this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with five acres, ten acres or fifteen acres. You decide on how much privacy you want. Gated community, gate at entrance to property. Skylights and vaulted ceilings, deck, views, outbuildings, RV parking. #303984
$100,000 Get ready to settle in and make yourself comfortable in this 3 bedroom home with an attached carport and connected living quarters. Please come see this nice set up. Extra quarters include kitchen and ¾ bath and could make a great home #117141 office.
$174,900 Gated condominium community! 2 bedrooms plus a den/office, 2 baths, wonderful kitchen with cherry cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Pleasing floor plan includes lots of windows for light, vaulted ceilings in the living room and a propane fireplace. Heat pump, double garage. #223854
$215,000 Close in with a far away feel. Beautiful home on a beautiful parcel with great territorial views of the valley below including the Columbia River. Energy Star 4 bedroom, 2 bath is light, bright and spacious. Master suite on one end and guest rooms on the other providing room for all in this most relaxing environment. Barn has been converted to shop space on 3 levels, but could be converted back to a functional barn. #290152
$699,900 Award winning 5120 sq ft home on 10 choice acres features high end cherry kitchen with granite counters, gorgeous living room with stone fireplace, executive cherry office, wet bar with brew taps, gaming room, and plush cherry theater room with leather rumble chairs. 40x60 shop with personal gym, poker room, storage loft, covered RV parking with #182386 hookups.
$129,950 Wow, what an opportunity! 2 bedroom home featuring a breakfast nook, living room and master bedroom. Single car garage with double carport. The property is level, minutes from everything and adjacent to an additional, included parcel of #227455 land.
$184,000 Feel the country air yet remain close to city services, golf course, shopping and restaurants. Family room with brick fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, eating space in kitchen plus formal dining room, central vac and much more. Fresh paint, private backyard with shop, patio, 2 car #193432 garage.
$145,000 I’m waiting…One level, 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath clean, maintained home is move-in ready. Living room has wood burning insert. Double garage. Large fully fenced backyard with garden space, patio and #200485 raspberry bushes.
$233,500 Simple living goes grand. Manufactured home with 528’ addition on 1.23 cleared and landscaped acres. Large family room, living room, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms including large master suite with garden tub plus separate shower. Two covered decks, 1230 sq ft garage with RV doors and openers, shop. Garage plumbed for air tools, compressor remains. #166344
$79,000 Practically new! 3 bedroom home has new roof, plumbing, carpet, laminate flooring, oak cabinets, counter tops, vinyl windows, paint. Spacious living room and good sized bedrooms with an updated bath, fully fenced back yard. Seller willing to pay 3.5% of buyer closing costs. #268657
$149,900 Neat + attractive = your new address! Single story Butler Acres home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, original hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces with inserts, and very spacious living spaces! Large 80 x 175’ fenced lot! A must see and priced to move! #260082
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$995,000 Outstanding opportunity to own a commercial building with a great location and excellent visibility! Close to the hospital, lake and I-5 access. This updated medical office features a 17,250 sq ft lot and 5,750 sq ft of employee parking. The interior is move-in ready with over 9,281 sq ft of waiting rooms and medical/exam rooms. Seller financing #200053 available!
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SILVERLAKE Live where you play! Outstanding, energy star rated, 2688 sq. ft. 4 bed, 3 bath on large corner lot. Split fl oor plan / master suite, quiet room, formal living & dining rooms, large kitchen, guest suite, oversized laundry. Deeded lake access w/ boat launch 1/2 block away. Deck and garden space, 2 car carport. $225,900. #285017
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Lillian Johnston
QUIET & SPACIOUS!
3 bed, 2 bath double wide manufactured home. Open living area, cute kitchen, newly painted throughout. Deck on front and back. Brick laid patio and walkways. Attached garage with workbench. $119,000 Contact Lillian Johnston 360-430-5011, ljohnston@prunw.com. #301067
Penny Tilton 3645sqft, 3 car garage, heated shop, wood stove. Custom kitchen granite counters, Cherry wood cabinets, double oven, built-in grill, Bosch dishwasher. Cherry wood built-ins, fireplace, entertainment center. Formal dining, hardwoods. $389,000 Contact Penny Tilton 360-431-3098, ptilton@prunw.com. #297240
PERFECT TO BUILD
Laura Williquette
BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED
Own “The Rose’s”, a turn-key restaurant along I-5. Popular among locals, I-5 drivers/tourists. Diner and cafe, lively sports lounge, spacious banquet/card room, huge kitchen including equipment, utensils, tables, chairs, and more! Private apartment with 3/4 bathroom for those long days or late nights. $695,000 Contact Mike Wallin 360-560-3636, mwallin@prunw.com. #296806
Rose Valley home on 3.37 acres! Many upgrades, 4 beds, granite counters, brazilin cherry hardwoods. Large Kitchen open to living room, granite surround propane fireplace. Master bath, jetted tub. Bonus room. Wet bar for entertaining. A must see! $364,900 Contact Laura Williquette 360-957-0252, lwilliquette@prunw.com. #296055
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Gina Sterling What a great location to build! Quiet, partially treed, and peaceful place in the Kalama school dristict. Septic permitted, city water, soil test done, site evaluation done, river view, and ready to go. Don’t miss this opportunity! $56,000 Contact Gina Sterling 360-430-9974, gsterling@prunw.com. #295851
3 bed, 2 bath home. Many upgrades, energy efficient heatpump. Landscaped yard, big living room, fireplace. Across the street from golf course. New inside and outside paint, newer roof. Call today for an appointment! $159,000 Contact Lee Rosendaal 360-624-0085, lrosendaal@prunw.com. #295706
Mike Wallin
TURN-KEY RESTAURANT!
CAR BUFF?
Perfect anyone who works on cars! 2 shops, 2 carports, RV parking, 15,000# lift w/ air jack & 80gal compressor stay with full price offer! 4 bed, 2.5 bath home, located on 5.9 acres in country, close to shopping. New well in 2010, new deck. AHS Warranty too! $292,500 Contact Diana Davis 360-431-4850, ddavis@prunw.com. #297063
CUTE AS A BUTTON!
Live in quaint, little Kalama. Charming mobile is in amazing condition. Gourmet kitchen and pull out wet bar! 1.08 acres, enough room to build home and shop! Creek runs below the property. Oh the possibilities you have! Come see it today! $100,000 Contact Ann Furman 360-560-4709, afurman@prunw.com. #285236
Laura Yoder
COMMUTER’S DELIGHT
4 beds, 2 story home, newer Kalama development. Formal dining, island eating space. Wide staircase, spacious Master suite. Trexx deck 2 car garage, RV parking! Excellent price! $220,000 Contact Laura Yoder 360-431-9637, lyoder@prunw.com. #191527
Shawn Warren
Elaine Williams
Aman Wasu
TWO PARCELS AVAILABLE!
GREAT PRICE!
I need just a little care. My owner had to remove my carpet, so I am a little bare! 2 decks, laundry room and bonus room. Master suite, eating space off kitchen plus dining room. Fenced yard, RV parking. This is a Short Sale and priced below Assessed Value! $139,000 Contact Elaine Williams 360-749-5818, ewilliams@prunw.com. #195037
Several options for usage! Former house site, utilities on property, garage. That means huge, colossal savings for YOU! Mobile homes are OK, zoned for commercial/light industrial. Did I hear somebody say Storage Units business? Priced below assessed value. $35,000 Contact Shawn Warren 360-442-9646, swarren@prunw.com. #263415
Laura Williquette
TIMBER Cover Home
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EXQUISITE HOME… A MUST SEE
Diana Davis
Lee Rosendaal
Marketable timber estimated at $25K in 2007. Enjoy country living minutes from town! Turn the valuable trees into your dream home. This 2.30 acres of land has a 50 foot access easement. Call for details today! $49,000 Contact Laura Williquette 360-957-0252 lwilliquette@prunw.com. #261035
ENJOY SURF, SAND & SUNSETS
Ocean view home! Close to ocean, golf course. Move-in ready. 360-degree observation deck, vaulted ceilings, two lots, fenced yard. $269,000 Contact Aman Wasu 360-562-7183, awasu@prunw.com. #98897
Jason & Stacy Mills
Elaine Willams
FISHING ANYONE?
How about water sports? This is the land for you! Build your dream home and enjoy the beauty of Silver Lake. Private beach to dock your boat, admire the sunsets & watch the Bald Eagles soar. View your own paradise today! $85,000 Contact Elaine Williams 360-749-2818, ewilliams@prunw.com. # 258472
VIEW FROM EVERY ROOM! Views of Portland, Three Sisters, Longview. Surround sound, full bar, media room, radiant floor heating, carbon monoxide/propane/smoke detectors. 2 Bay shop, wash/dryer hook ups, utility sink, full bath, loft area. RV pad w/ hookups. 20x50 pond area. Serious buyers only! $800,000 Contact Jason & Stacey Mills 360-270-5858, jsmills@prunw.com. #262582
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Let the New Year Begin! We look forward to working Kay Cochran-Broker • Stephanie Prestegard-Sales Agent with Sellers & Buyers in 2012. Kay Cochran-Des. Broker • Stephanie Prestegard-Mgr. Broker William “Bill” Coons-Sales Agent Let us show you the way Budd,WA Broker Robinson, Broker 50 MainMichelle St. • Cathlamet, 98612• Toni • Ph. 360-795-8299 HOME!! Fax 360-795-3738 • www.lowercolumbiarealty.com 50 Main St., Cathlamet, WA 360-795-8299 www.lowercolumbiarealty.com
$249,900 Amazing full view of the Columbia River! Quality constructed home in excellent condition. Gorgeous kitchen, large master suite with jetted tub and separate shower. 3rd bedroom area serves as a den/office. Spacious, downstairs rec includes 9’ Brunswick pool table that stays. More space in the basement area to finished later. Seller motivated. #305019
Easy care, newer home on a low maintenance lot. Near all schools and shopping. Virtually turnkey, with all major appliances included. #246368
$179,000 One of the county’s original family dairies. Large bedrooms with the original fir floors. 9’ ceilings on main floor. Fireplace has raised hearth. Small barn on property and many fruit trees. Kitchen and baths need upgrading. Acreage classified Open Ag, and suitable for grazing or planting. #175970
$199,000 Great package deal! Recently remodeled home. New roof in ‘07. Large eat-in kitchen, living room, full bath and possibly 2 more bedrooms or a formal dining room and an office on main level. 4 bedrooms, bonus area and bath upstairs. 160’ Birnie Slough frontage across road w/net shed and pilings in for dock. #297261
$135,000
$135,000 Tons of sq. footage & endless possibilities! 3 bed., 2.5 bath home is 2332 sq. ft. 1766 sq. ft. extra bonus area for extra living space or whatever you choose. Detached 38’ x 20’ shed. Covered porches and decks. All on flat 1/2 acre. Seller will pay up to $5000 of buyer’s closing costs with full price offer!! #292155
Great 3 bedroom in subdivision of nice homes. Master on main, daylight basement w/ 2 bedrooms, full bath, large family room, office or craft/hobby area. Storage galore! Fresh coat of paint inside and new siding outside. Numerous fruit trees and garden shed on nearly half acre lot. #176198
$229,900 IT HAS A DOCK! Great 3 bedroom home on the water in Historic Skamokawa. Upgraded roomy living space, , storage space galore. Patio/deck, 160’ bulk headed water frontage w/ moorage for boat on 20 x 60 dock. Extra buildable lot included. Can be full time home, vacation get away or business endeavor! #217060
$299,900 Potential with a capital P comes with this 4 bedroom. 100’ m/l deep water moorage on West Birnie Slough is perfect for mooring a larger boat, piling in place for easy permitting of a dock. Home with character needs a little TLC, on 3.12 acres with small barn.? Can sell some of the land and offer shared moorage. #288121
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Kelso - $139,000 3 bed., 2 baths, 1446 sq. ft. NWMLS #252880
Kelso - $185,000 4 bed, 2.5 baths, 2078 sq. ft. NWMLS #174131
Kelso - $139,000 4 bd, 1.5 bths, 1,507 sq.ft. NWMLS #293067
$239,900 – Castle Rock 3 bed, 2 baths, 2176 sq. ft. NWMLS #288071
$270,000 – Kelso 3 bed, 2.5 baths, 3000+ sq. ft. NWMLS #261352
$131,000 – Longview 3 bed, 1.75 baths, 1816 sq. ft. NWMLS #290857
$172,000 – Longview 4 bed, 1.75 baths, 2880 sq. ft. NWMLS #291744
$93,900 – Kelso 3 bed, 1.75 baths, 1104 sq. ft. NWMLS #295121
$239,000 – Longview 5 bed, 1.75 baths, 2550 sq. ft. NWMLS #292972
$169,900 – Kelso 4 bed, 2.5 baths, 2632 sq. ft. NWMLS #289502
$259,000 – Longview 4 bed, 2.75 baths, 3368 sq. ft. NWMLS #290646
$150,000 – Vader 4 bed., 2 bath, 2520 sq. ft. NWMLS 219423
$229,000 – Longview 3 bed, 2.75 baths, 2106 sq. ft. NWMLS #261803
$205,000 Toutle 3 bed, 1.75 bath, 1980 sq. ft. NWMLS #277726
4 bed., 2.75 bath, 3987 sq. ft NWMLS #225513
$99,900 - Kelso 3 bed, 1.75 bath, 1453 sq. ft. NWMLS #282295
$298,000 – Toutle 3 bed, 2 bath, 2172 sq. ft. NWMLS #237429
Longview, $208,500 4 bed, 3.5 baths, 2633 sq. ft. NWMLS #244047
$325,000 – Castle Rock 3 bd, 2.5 bths, 2,400 sq.ft. NWMLS #285172
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$399,900 – Kalama
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Kelso $1,200,000 4 homes, 5 residences, 10.5 acres NWMLS #296774
$264,900 – Longview 3 bed, 2 bath, being built. NWMLS #274169
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$285,000 - Castle Rock 3 bed, 2 bath, 1578+ sq. ft. NWMLS #266660
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$410,000 - Longview 4 bed., 2.5 bath, 3755 sq. ft. RMLS #245072
$215,000 – Toledo 3 bed., 2.25 baths, 2296 sq. ft. NWMLS #229308
$171,000 – Longview 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 1232 sq. ft. NWMLS #238656
$199,000 – Longview 3 bed, 2 bath, 1790 sq. ft. NWMLS #238645
LOTS AND LAND $179,000 - Longview 3 bed, 1.75 baths, 2890 sq. ft. NWMLS #197145
$690,000 – Longview 4 bed., 3 bath, 2,194 sq. ft., 7 acre horse ranch. NWMLS #149698
$118,000 – Longview 3 bed, 1.75 baths, 1281 sq. ft. NWMLS #248555
$138,000 - Longview 3 bed, 1.75 bath, 1295 sq ft NWMLS #62628
CASTLE ROCK $124,000 6.2 acres, gated community, territorial views. #143870 KELSO $44,900 2 acres, road, power, phone & well in. #11435 $45,000 .410 acre, water/power/ phone. #99252 $50,000 .59 acre, water/power/ phone. #99254 $109,500 1 acre, utilities in. #201807 $59,000 1.028 acres, nice building site on Beacon Hill, country privacy close to town. #249532
TOUTLE $59,900 5.32 acres in upscale, private Silverlake Forest Reserve community, lake and mountain views. #184555 $49,900 2 acres. #261014 LONGVIEW $39,500 .85 acre. #20665 $57,000 .199 acre. #260162 $79,000 1.79 acres completely flat, Robert Gray / Mint Valley area. #185087
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209 St. James Place, Longview Reduced! Make offer! Well maintained 3 bed., 2.5 bath w/formal dining, eating area in kitchen. Rear deck full length of home that can be accessed from living room or master bedroom for pure enjoyment. Call Larry McVicker, 360-751-3770 #51467 430 Walnut Acres, Kelso Soaring windows, vaulted ceiling and majestic sunsets! Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath A-frame, open and spacious, with oak hardwood floors and natural wood trim all on 5 acres. Entire upper floor master suite with sitting area looking out floor-to-ceiling windows with gorgeous territorial views. Great home for entertaining with expansive front deck. Close in yet secluded country living at end of private road. Possible building site on upper acreage. By appointment only. Call Vicki Johnson, 751-8031 #255782
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TIMBERLANDS DEVELOPMENT LAND INVESTMENT PROPERTY APPROVED DEVELOPMENT: CROWN ROYAL ADDITION • 6.3 acres m/l with 27 lots, house and garage. Nine lots over 7500 sq. ft., which allows duplexes in this multi-family zone subject to approval. Sidewalks, light posts, underground utilities installed. Updated storm water, plat maps and conditions of approval available. Call to discuss this project next to Mt. Solo. Price: $375,000 •• 2.5 acres Abernathy Creek area. 1800 sq. ft. wood frame garage large enough to hold RV or big boat. Septic for 3 bed. home installed. Well installed, power on property. $159,500. • 5 level timbered acres on Blue Mt. Road in Castle Rock. $99,950 • 5 remote acres in Kelso..make an offer! $49,900 • Bank owned: 1003 & 1005 N Pacific Kelso - 1600 sq. ft., homes built in 2006 Quality built close-in newer homes REDUCED to $118,900 each!
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$179,000 - W SUNNY SANDS, PUGET ISLAND 131.47’ Columbia frontage with this quaint 3 bed., 1.5 bath. Scandinavian touches. Great house that has been kept in 1930s era. Dock possibilites with permits. #53625
$200,000 - E LITTLE ISLAND, PUGET ISLAND 110’ Columbia frontage home that has been redone from studs. Tastefully decorated with hardwood and newer kitchen cabinets. Constant updating. Patio & deck to view river life. #102480
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS BANK OF AMERICA HOME LOANS ....................................................................16 CASCADE TITLE COMPANY ............................................................................... 4 CATHLAMET REALTY WEST .............................................................................19 COLDWELL BANKER BAIN .......................................................................2, 3, 24 LIESEL FILKOWSKI ...................................................................................... 4 COLUMBIA RIVER PROPERTIES .......................................................................15 COWLITZ COUNTY TITLE ................................................................................21 EVERGREEN HOME LOANS ..............................................................................21 HOMESELLER BUSINESS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ...........................................18 72 DEGREES AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING ALL OUT SEWER COLUMBIA RIVER CARPET ONE ELAM’S HOME FURNISHINGS JAMES M. WORL INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE ...................................................16 LAW OFFICE OF VINCENT PENTA ....................................................................20 LIFE MORTGAGE ......................................................................................COVER LOWER COLUMBIA REALTY .............................................................................. 9 NEWROCK HOMES ..........................................................................................22 PRIMELENDING ............................................................................................... 9 PRUDENTIAL NW PROPERTIES ......................................................................... 7 RE/MAX PREMIER GROUP .........................................................................12, 13 RENAUD ELECTRIC .........................................................................................16 STEWART TITLE .............................................................................................10 THE ADVISORS MORTGAGE BANKING .............................................................19 THE KULING GROUP ........................................................................................ 4 WINDERMERE REAL ESTATE ...........................................................................21
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$279,900
The stuff dreams are made of! Nice 3 bedroom, 3 3/4 bath home. Completely remodeled with open and spacious kitchen, formal dining room, living room, den and family room. Heat pump, double garage, nice decking, secluded 1.72 acre creek frontage setting, yet close to schools. Great house is move-in ready. #299968
$134,000
Sweet set up! Doublewide manufactured home on .75 acre has a nice layout with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, open living room, spacious kitchen with eating bar. Large lot has detached carport, extra finished room, and storage shed. Buried invisible fence for pets. #300635
$56,900
Pay me some special attention and I will shine again! Main floor bedroom with full bath and kitchen with dining area, nice living room with view. 2 additional upstairs bedrooms are really spacious. .84 acre with double garage. #300847
$135,000 $259,900 A return to gentler times. Large older 4 bedroom home with a giant 60x26’ shop and other out buildings on 5 acres. Public water, nice property. #249820
$182,000
Lucky you! Very nicely remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with lots of upgrades sits on 2+ flat, useable acres set up for animals. Barn with hay storage, fruit trees, garden space and room to play. Den/office area, dining room and kitchen open to the living room with lots of nice updating throughout. Double garage. #302417
$114,000 The price is right! One story, well cared for home in a great neighborhood! 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, comfortable kitchen with eating area and pantry, range and refrigerator are included. Attached garage and small garden shed. #300671
Spacious floor plan highlights the comforts of this 2+ bedroom, 2 bath home. Large master suite with master bath, guest room and full sized hall bath, large living room, separate dining room, den could be your office or family room, possible 3 bedroom. Super sized carport with room for parking and storage. #18051
$267,000 Contemporary comfort, traditional values. 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home includes heat pump, kitchen and eating space with stainless steel appliances, maple cabinets, tile counter tops and Pergo flooring. Spacious master bedroom with vaulted ceilings, master bath with jetted tub and walk-in closet. Large living room, family room, fireplace, double garage. #126052
$130,000 Great buy alert! Well built, roomy 3 bedroom home with a woodstove in the family room. Attached garage plus 3 car carport on #231358 1 acre +/-, in a great Columbia Heights area.
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$248,700 Meticlously well kept, beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2250 sq ft Rose Valley home sits on 2+ landscaped, usable acres. Open living room captures views from all the windows, large master bedroom has walk-in closet. Vaulted ceilings, deck, shop and more! Relax under the stars in the large hot tub. Very motivated, not a short sale! #243193
$1,200,000 $104,900 What an opportunity! 2 bedroom home featuring good sized rooms, living room with fireplace, great hardwoods and heat pump. Fully fenced yard and one car garage. #248388
Rare opportunity to own this property! Two tax lots, one 4.95 acres, the other 1.88 acres. Formerly a huge equestrian boarding and breeding facility, 35 stalls with potential for 14 more, 70x140’ covered arena with lights and sprinkler system. 8 buildings total on the property including a home. #260443 429125