AREA Properties, Inc.

Gorgeous Single Level Home in Gearhart

2008-08-20T14:38:00.000-07:00

1320 Eastpine Ln Gearhart, OR

$305,000

Beautiful single level home with gorgeous mature landscaping. Features include large master suite, formal dining room, large open great room and wonderful gas fireplace. Nice cedar back deck and great wood built garden shed. Close to beaches, golf courses and downtown Gearhart & Seaside! For more information email thepopkinteam@yahoo.com or call Mark Popkin 503-440-4200 or Natalie Dyroff 503-791-3436.

Beautiful Coastal Home in Gated Community

2008-07-31T11:59:00.000-07:00

89529 Manion Dr. Warrenton, OR

$485,000

Beautiful home in the exclusive Surf Pines gated community! Features include gorgeous wood floors, an open floor plan, a large back deck with private hot tub and wonderful low maintenance landscaping! All located on a large lot just a few minutes walk to the Pacific Ocean beaches! For more information email thepopkinteam@yahoo.com or call Mark Popkin 503-440-4200 or Natalie Dyroff 503-791-3436

Walk Your Children to School!

2008-07-16T15:57:00.000-07:00

703 Alameda Astoria, OR

$198,500

Wonderful home on the sunny south side of town! Located on corner lot in great neighborhood! Be able to walk your children to kindergarten! Approx. 1,290 SqFt with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Lots of off street parking with a 1 car garage and 2 carports! New interior paint and kitchen countertops! Would be great 1st time home or rental property! For more information email thepopkinteam@yahoo.com or contact Mark Popkin 503-440-4200 or Natalie Dyroff 503-791-3436.

Bungalow on Sunny South Side

2008-07-16T15:47:00.000-07:00

1426 6th St Astoria, OR

$202,000

Great home just a block from the park! Approx. 1,024 SqFt with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Newer roof, interior paint and siding! Kitchen has granite countertops and living room has gas fireplace! Large deck in private back yard with a hot tub for relaxing! Beautiful landscaping and a fenced back yard. Located in wonderful neighborhood! For more information email thepopkinteam@yahoo.com or contact Mark Popkin 503-440-4200 or Natalie Dyroff 503-791-3436.

Brand New Construction!!

2008-07-08T10:41:00.001-07:00

594 NW 9th Warrenton, OR

$225,000

Great home in the process of being built! Located on a large lot in a quiet dead end neighborhood! Close to parks, schools and quaint downtown Warrenton. Home features private master suite, flowing floorplan and good sized covered front porch! For more information email thepopkinteam@yahoo.com or contact Mark Popkin 503-440-4200 or Natalie Dyroff 503-791-3436.

Great 1st Time Home or Rental

2008-07-08T10:17:00.000-07:00

1354 Miller Ln Astoria, OR

$227,000

Here is a great home in a wonderful neighborhood! It's 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with a fireplace, attached garage and big front deck! This would be a wonderful 1st home or great investment property! For more information email thepopkinteam@yahoo.com or contact Mark Popkin 503-440-4200 or Natalie Dyroff 503-791-3436.

Building Site in Wonderful Neighborhood

2008-07-01T15:50:00.000-07:00

Kensington adjacent to 140 Astoria, OR

$75,000

Build your dream home on a large lot in a great neighborhood. Lot has partial view of the Columbia River. For more information email thepopkinteam@yahoo.com or contact Mark Popkin 503-440-4200 or Natalie Dyroff 503-791-3436.

Great Value for your Money

2008-07-01T15:36:00.000-07:00

985 Bridgeview Ct Astoria, OR

$189,900

Newer home on South Slope with Youngs Bay view! Home includes fireplace, back deck, master suite and basement!Sits on a large lot in quiet neighborhood cul-de-sac! Back yard had issue with slid, contact Mark Popkin 503-440-4200 or Natalie Dyroff 503-791-3436 for more information, or email thepopkinteam@yahoo.com.

Vacant Lot with Columbia River View

2008-07-01T15:31:00.000-07:00

8th & Lexington

$85,000

A rare Columbia River view lot on a private dead-end street. Great neighborhood that is just moments away from downtown Astoria! Come build your dream home and watch the boats float by! For more information email thepopkinteam@yahoo.com or contact Mark Popkin 503-440-4200 or Natalie Dyroff 503-791-3436.

Vacant lot in the Country

2008-07-01T15:10:00.001-07:00

Laurel Rd west of 92634

$75,000

Located in Knappa, Oregon, which is just about 20 minutes from Astoria! With 2.46 acres there is plenty of room to build a home and have a large yard and/or gardens. The largest lot in the neighborhood! For more information email thepopkinteam@yahoo.com or contact Mark Popkin 503-440-4200 or Natalie Dyroff 503-791-3436.

Possible Building Site

2008-07-01T15:05:00.000-07:00

Maggie Johnson Rd adj to 92790

$22,000

Located in Knappa, Oregon, which is just about 20 mintues from Astoria! A quaint little town with lots of wildlife to look at! This property is 1.18 acres. For more information email thepopkinteam@yahoo.com or contact Mark Popkin 503-440-4200 or Natalie Dyroff 503-791-3436.

Commercial Building In Downtown Astoria

2008-06-30T12:14:00.001-07:00

1138-1154 Commercial St Astoria, OR

$985,000

Very well cared for downtown Astoria building. Excellent tenancy! Private parking in the back. For more information and financials email thepopkinteam@yahoo.com or contact Mark Popkin 503-440-4200 or Natalie Dyroff 503-791-3436.

Single Level Home in Astoria

2008-06-23T16:11:00.001-07:00

Great investment or first time home!

2041 Irving Ave Astoria, OR

$174,900

Located in great neighborhood with a partial view of the Columbia River! Currently an investment property with long term tenant. Great possiblities! For more information email thepopkinteam@yahoo.com or contact Mark Popkin 503-440-4200 or Natalie Dyroff 503-791-3436.

Vacant Lot with River Frontage

2008-06-17T14:50:00.001-07:00

Riverbend Rd Adj to 82237 Seaside, OR

$29,000

Great possibilities here. This lot is .13 acres, but also needs the adjacent lot to be buildable. Located right on the Nehalem River! Quiet neighborhood between Seaside and Portland! Great for a vacation home or a dream home in a gorgeous country setting! For more information email thepopkinteam@yahoo.com or contact Mark Popkin 503-440-4200 or Natalie Dyroff 503-791-3436.

Seaside Commercial Mulit-Dwelling

2008-06-10T15:36:00.001-07:00

712-720 1st Ave Seaside, OR 97138

$599,000

Beautiful Victorian building currently being used as a 4 unit multi-dwelling. 4 blocks to the Pacific Ocean and 2 blocks to downtown Seaside! Zoned C3. Includes 3 bedroom main unit, 2 bedroom unit, 1 bedroom unit with store frontage and a studio apartment! Good rents for all! For more information email thepopkinteam@yahoo.com or contact Mark Popkin 503-440-4200 or Natalie Dyroff 503-791-3436.

Affordable Lot in Astoria!!

2008-05-30T10:22:00.000-07:00

Lexington Ave adjacent to 412

Astoria, OR 97103

$ 39,900

Great building site in Astoria! Home would have views of Saddle Mountain! Located in great neighborhood just blocks away from Peter Pan Park and Deli! Minutes to downtown Astoria. One of a few lots in Astoria that is actually affordable! Build your dream home and still be on budget! For more information email thepopkinteam@yahoo.com or call Mark Popkin 503-440-4200 or Natalie Dyroff 503-791-3436.

8 Unit Mult-Dwelling

2008-05-12T11:20:00.001-07:00

Great Investment Possibility

Eight unit multi-dwelling includes 2 bedroom house, triplex, and 2 duplexes. Located just minutes from downtown and the beach on a quiet street in Seaside, Oregon! All units have had 100% occupancy and managed professionally for years! Let the tenants pay the mortgage for you! Brand new exterior paint. Kept up nicely. For more information email thepopkinteam@yahoo.com or call Mark Popkin 503-440-4200 or Natalie Dyroff 503-791-3436.

East Astoria Lot with a View

2008-05-06T13:34:00.000-07:00

Nice lot on the East side of Astoria. Located across the street from a Public Park in a lovely neighborhood. The property has a view of the Columbia River! Great potential for the home of your dreams! Within walking distance to the waterfront walkway!

For more information email thepopkinteam@yahoo.com or call Mark Popkin 503-440-4200 or Natalie Dyroff 503-791-3436.

Rare Opportunity!!

2008-05-06T13:19:00.000-07:00

Motel/Inn Just 1 Block from Beach!!

A rare opportunity to own a Motel/Inn just one block from the beach and two blocks from downtown Seaside & the Convention Center! Includes 3 cottages and a classic 6 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath vacation rental that sleeps 16! Also includes Manager's living space! A wonderful one of a kind property!

For more information email thepopkinteam@yahoo.com or call Mark Popkin (503) 440-4200 or Natalie Dyroff (503) 791-3436

Riverfront Sanctuary

2008-04-17T14:07:00.000-07:00

Here is a perfect place to clear your mind! This property is about halfway between Portland and Astoria. Situated right on the banks of the Nehalem River, far from the noise of the city! A place to relax, fish, swim and roast marshmallows on the outdoor fire pit! The yard is good size and there is room for a boat or RV! Quiet neighborhood within reasonable driving distance to "civilization"!

82237 Riverbend Rd Seaside, OR 97138

$199,000

For more information or photos email us at thepopkinteam@yahoo.com or Call Mark Popkin 503-440-4200 or Natalie Dyroff 503-791-3436

Gorgeous 20th Century Bed and Breakfast

2008-04-17T10:13:00.000-07:00

I was born and raised in Astoria. Like the rest of us locals, I've never paid much attention to the bed & breakfasts that are all around us. But yesterday I had the task of taking photos of The Rosebriar Inn that we just listed for sale. I was floored at how beautiful it is and how much history it has. It was originally built in 1902 as a huge mansion for a prominent banker here in Astoria. Later it was used as a convent for the Catholic nuns...with some guests claiming to see them walking around still! In 1993 it was converted to a bed & breakfast and still houses guests to this day. The property has been delightfully preserved in all its natural beauty. The Rosebriar has 12 rooms all with private baths and most with gorgeous views of the Columbia River and Astoria's cityscape. It's situated on over a half acre with lovely grounds including a pond, waterfall and quiet outdoor seating. It also has a manager's apartment, separate carriage house and a terrific Captain's Suite. For travelers who want to explore Astoria by foot it's only 4 blocks to the waterfront and 2 blocks to downtown! It's truly a one of a kind property!

One of a kind Bed & Breakfast on the Market!

For more information or pictures email us at thepopkinteam@yahoo.com or Call Mark Popkin 503-440-4200 or Katrina Dawson 503-791-0161

What to do with your Old Phone Book?

2008-04-15T16:53:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again. When went home today, there they were on my doorstep....new phone books. So what does one do with the old phone books they have? The easy thing to do is just toss it in the trash. Since I am very in to recycling, I have been looking for the usual dumpster the City of Astoria places for the community, as a phone book recycle drop station.

But....it's not there this year! So I went ahead and called Western Oregon Waste to see where it is, or will be. They informed me that because of the disappointing low turnout last year, the City of Astoria and Western Oregon Waste have made arrangements for us to place our old books in the curb side recycle boxes. Same goes for businesses. I think the curb side recycle is great, and wanted to share with you the how easy recycling is these days. Being able to drop your phone books in there now, is a plus! Our office has already done the transfer. I too have cleaned out my home.

If you are curious about your local recycle system, it only takes a minute to call. For people who live in our county, here is the web site http://www.westernoregonwaste.com/

So remember to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. It has been made so easy for us to do these days!!

The Way to Start the Day

2008-04-07T21:40:00.000-07:00

Like many of us, I imagine the night before, tomorrow's cup of coffee at the java joint, and the subsequent peaceful immersion into the morning paper. The anticipation itself provides solace until the actual moment. Then there is usually something disturbing that transforms tranquillity into tumult. It could be as little as grating voices from an adjacent table, an annoying cellphone call, or an irritating story. This morning it was amazingly peaceful. I managed to wend my way through the predictable paltry politics, the Wall Street whining, and the credit crisis crunch, and found a lovely article on Archeology in Oregon.

It was about sandals. Evidently in 1938 an archaeologist, while digging in a cave near Paisley, Oregon found more than 70 pairs of sandals crafted by warp and weft from sagebrush. They were estimated to be 10,000 years old, making them close to the oldest known artifacts in America, similar to those found of the Clovis people in New Mexico. This week, new carbon dating indicates that extracted human DNA is at least 14,300 years old, making the Paisley, Oregon, cave the oldest known human community on our continent.

During my peaceful moment, I was reminded again of my enjoyment in being an Oregonian. My mind wandered through time and space, and I saw those ruddy people living amidst the amazing vistas of our state eking out their existence. Like them, I was a member of a long chain of appreciative residents. Soon I would be leaving for work. My sandals would take me to the office. There I would be, tucked against the majestic Columbia River, flowing, as it did in past days, down to the sea.
Lee

Home Sweet Home Revisited

2008-03-31T21:37:00.000-07:00

A friend suggested that in my next blog I might say something exciting about Astoria. He added, it could be a good marketing piece for my town and my real estate company. As I sit here considering the subject, my mind travels back in time over the past 38 years I have lived in Astoria. For years, I gushed to every outsider who would listen about the romantic atmosphere of the town, with its distinctive waterfront fish canneries, its unique Scandinavian, mainly Finnish community, with its colorful dress, language and wit. These are now gone. Like so many places in America, regionalism is of a bygone era. It is easy to be nostalgic and remember the good old days but the old Astoria had its decrepit side as well. Fortunately, unlike many other place which replaced their character with strip malls, Astoria has done a great job in reinventing itself. The old, tawdry Elliot Hotel boarding house is now a tastefully appointed, quality hotel. The rotting caneries have been refitted into lodgings, office space, and restaurants. The smoke enveloped plywood mill has vanished and, in its place, is Mill Pond Village, a community of quality homes clustered around the old mill pond. This modernization may not seem unique. Other communities have streets filled with art galleries, bistros, and tasteful gift shops. Yet, many visitors to our town are still overtaken by Astoria's enchantment. What remains of its past beauty radiates through the magic of the Columbia River. Its riversong, composed from the movement of massive water, changeable sea breezes, ship horns, and riverfront activity, is in the air of the town and permeates the walls of the remaining Victorian and Scandinavian-styled homes. Whenever I return to Astoria, I see the river, the incredible bridge, the hillsides, and the sky, and I am momentarily overcome by awe. I feel, how fortunate I have been to have lived here in the past and proud to be here in the present.Lee

C.A.D.Y. Mentor Program

2008-03-28T09:59:00.000-07:00

Mentoring is one of the most significant ways that you can make an impact on the life of a young person! I've decided to do just that. I recently just signed up for the C.A.D.Y. (Caring Adults Developing Youth) program...with some persuading from a friend. Although I was worried about being thrown into the world of teens again, it has turned out to be such a great thing! I look forward to the times when I can "forget" about my own responsibilities and help someone else in need. Every week it's encouraged to spend at least 2 hours with your youth doing fun activities while being a good listener. This week we grabbed dessert at one of my favorite restaurants, T Paul's Urban, and just talked about life. It's amazing how insightful and mature a 14 year old girl can be! Next week we meet up with other mentors/youths and build bird houses with the elderly at Clatsop Care. I've always wanted to get into volunteering and didn't know where to begin. If anyone feels like this would be a great fit for them don't hesitate to get a hold of me!

Katrina Dawson
thepopkinteam@yahoo.com