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🏡 Ready for a fresh start in Molalla?

Whether you’re buying your first home, looking to downsize, or simply ready for your next chapter, this move-in ready home deserves a look.

✔️ 3 Bedrooms
✔️ 1 Bathroom
✔️ No HOA
✔️ Centrally Located
✔️ Move-In Ready
✔️ Large Lot with Room to Enjoy

Why keep paying rent or maintaining more house than you need? This home offers the perfect balance of comfort, affordability, and convenience in one of Molalla’s established neighborhoods.

Imagine spending less time worrying about projects and more time enjoying your home, your weekends, and everything Molalla has to offer.

Close to schools, parks, shopping, restaurants, and community events, you’ll love being right in the heart of town while still having space to call your own.

🏠 First home.
🏠 Downsized home.
🏠 Next chapter home.

Whatever brings you here, this could be the one.

Ready when you are.
📍 Molalla, Oregon
Rickles Realty | Oregon Realtor

10 Kitchen Features Buyers Notice Right Away

Not saying these are deal breakers… but they can make buyers start thinking about updates before they even see the rest of the house.

• Cluttered countertops
• Poor lighting
• Orange-toned cabinets
• Busy backsplashes
• Older black appliances
• Dark countertops
• Cheap laminate floors
• Outdated hardware
• Limited storage
• Too many competing finishes

The good news? Most of these don’t require a full remodel.

A little decluttering, better lighting, fresh hardware, and a deep clean can completely change how a kitchen feels.

Remember: Buyers aren’t just buying a house—they’re buying a feeling.

If your kitchen feels bright, clean, and move-in ready, you’re already ahead of the game.

Rickles Realty | Oregon Realtor
📲 Ready when you are.

🏡 OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY • MAY 30 🏡

📍 905 Dale Ct, Molalla, OR 97038⏰ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM💲599,000🛏️ 4 Bedrooms🛁 2.5 Bathrooms📏 2,443 Sq Ft

First time on the market since it was built in 2015!

Welcome to this beautifully maintained former Big Meadow model home, tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac and sitting on one of the largest lots in the neighborhood. With over 2,400 square feet, a 3-car tandem garage, RV parking, paid-for solar panels, and thoughtful upgrades throughout, this home truly stands out.

🌳 Huge backyard retreat on a rare 1/3-acre lot🍇 Fruit trees, grapes, blueberries & raised garden beds🔥 Fire pit, pergola, covered patio & paver entertaining area🚐 RV parking behind the gate🔨 Workshop space in the tandem garage☀️ 10 fully paid-for solar panels🏡 Main-level office/den🍽️ Granite countertops, gas cooking & stainless appliances

The backyard alone is worth seeing in person. Whether you love gardening, entertaining, need space for your toys, or simply want room to breathe, this Big Meadow beauty delivers.

Come take a look and see why homes like this rarely come available in Molalla.

Listed by Merin Paldi | Paldi Homes

Hosted by:Michelle Rickles | Rickles Realty971-600-4711
Ready when you are

The richest people aren’t always the ones with the most… they’re the ones who appreciate what they already have.

🏡 “Nobody talks about this part of buying a home…”

You saved for the down payment… but then closing costs show up 👀

Here’s what closing costs usually include:

✔️ Loan fees
✔️ Title & escrow fees
✔️ Taxes & prepaid costs
✔️ Homeowners insurance
✔️ Appraisal + credit report fees

Most buyers can expect closing costs to range around 2%-5% of the loan amount.

Example:
💰 Buying a $500,000 home?
Closing costs could be around $10k-$25k depending on the loan and situation.

The good news?
There are ways to help reduce upfront costs — seller concessions, lender credits, first-time buyer programs, and more.

That’s why having a good lender + realtor matters. We help you prepare for ALL the numbers before closing day. 🏡✨

Thinking about buying and not sure where to start? Let’s chat.

Rickles Realty | Oregon Realtor
📲 971-600-4711
Ready when you are.

🚂 Hidden Gem in Molalla Alert! 🚂

If you haven’t been to the Molalla Train Park… you’re missing out!

Take a ride on real miniature trains at Pacific NW Live Steamers – Shady Dell Train Park — fun for kids, adults, train lovers… basically anyone who likes a good small-town adventure! 🚂✨

📍 31803 S. Shady Dell Rd, Molalla
🗓️ OPEN Sundays | May – October
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🚂 Train rides start around 11:30 AM
💰 FREE admission & FREE train rides (donations appreciated!)

Grab the family, pack a picnic, grab a snow cone or hot dog, and spend a Sunday making memories right here in Molalla. ❤️

Who knew one of Oregon’s coolest little attractions was hiding in our backyard?

🚂 ALL ABOARD!