3145 Douglas Cir
Lake Oswego, OR 97035

"Have lived here for 20 years. Oswego Lake is nearby, and most properties in area have deeded easement to boating easements for this private lake. Most subdivisions do not have that access, with the exception of Village on the Lake. First Addition, way too expensive in my mind for lack of sidewalks, narrow lanes and chaotic parking, does not have access to private Oswego Lake. Further, the Lake Grove Village area is becoming a destination for fine dining and high end grocery shopping (Zupans, New Seasons). There is a walking path along Upper Drive and Lakeview that extends clear around the lake to downtown Lake Oswego. Further, there is the walking path along Iron Mountain Boulevard to downtown. Then, there is the little-known trail along the old mining route from the top of Iron Mountain down to the golf course area. Superb! For those who join an easement, there is kayaking, canoeing and boating on a private lake, Oswego Lake. This is reserved for lakefront owners and easement members only. Except, lakefront owners pay over a million for just their property, have high taxes and upkeep for their dock and bulkhead; easement members are not taxed on their lake access privilege. The Lake Grove area is shaded during the summer, and is usually 5-10 degrees cooler than, say, Beaverton. During the winter, for those living near the lake in Lake Grove, they are recipients of winter sun reflecting off the lake, which makes it seem warmer than those houses on the south side of the lake which can remain in shadow a part of the day. Many areas of Lake Grove are flat, so one doesn't worry about slides or water buildup from being on the "wrong side" of the street. The city area of Lake Grove vs. the county area of Lake Grove has higher taxes, but the county area is largely septic tanks, and of course, the roads are not kept up by the city as it is county property."