Parade of Homes Aug. 10-26

Thirty years of exceptional home building culminates this summer with the 2007 Clark County Parade of Homes, presented by Columbia’s Home Loans department. This event features top-of-the-line home design and construction by some of the county’s best builders.

» Learn about the homes

Discount Event Tickets:

• Children under 6: Free
• Children ages 6-12: $6
• Seniors 55+: $6 (good on Tuesdays only)  
• Adults: $10 (including $2 discount)     

Enter to Win Patio Set:

• Built from wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, ensuring it was harvested in a way that protects local economies and forest environments
• Made from long-lasting Caribbean Cherry, a type of eucalyptus that produces hardwood similar to teak and mahogany
• Finished with a sealer for water resistance and UV protection
• Designed for indoor or outdoor use

Directions:

1. Take Ridgefield exit 14 off I-5. Head west on Pioneer Street.
2. Turn left on 45th Avenue.
3. Follow 45th to NW Hillhurst Road.
4. Turn right at NW Hillhurst Road and park at Ridgefield High School.

Learn about the homes

BARTON BROTHERS CONST. - $1,200,000
4 bed, 3.5 bath
5,200 square feet

This functional family home starts with an outdoor green space bordered by a seasonal creek. Inside features a fully equipped home office, craft room and playroom designed especially for kids. The living room is centered on a gas fireplace and is open to the kitchen and dining areas. A basement, which features a theater room, can be transformed into an in-law or nanny living space.

CLARK & SON HOMES - $895,000
4 bed, 3.5 bath
3,500 square feet

Don’t miss this charmer inspired by tidewater French colonial plantation homes of the coastal south. A gentleman’s game room, boasting its own exhaust system, is a haven for enjoying cigars and brandy. There’s a fully equipped wet bar, wine cellar, dumbwaiter and elevator shaft. Sustainable features include a 92 percent efficient gas furnace and energy efficient appliances.

OMEGA CUSTOM HOMES - $1,150,000
3 bed, 3 full bath
2 half bath
4,974 square feet

As if built for royalty, the entryway of this home is shaped like a castle tower and features glass doors, cascading water and a see-through fireplace. The kitchen boasts a coffee bar, butler’s pantry and onyx sink. A spa-like master bathroom includes a steam shower, soaking tub and towel warming drawer. Besides a theater and exercise room, the home also has a bar and wine cellar.

LYNWOOD HOMES - $995,000
3 - 4 bed, 2 full bath
2 half bath
4,016 square feet

A captivating great room showcases an enormous fireplace and wall-to-wall, ceiling-to-floor windows. The kitchen includes a prep sink and warming drawer, while a butler’s pantry adjoins the dining room. Sustainable features abound, including ENERGY STAR-certified appliances, a Trex deck manufactured from recycled plastic bags, insulated windows and an energy-efficient furnace.

VISIONARY HOMES - $1,499,000
4 bed + study
5.5 bath
6,400 square feet

In the heart of this home, an open great room showcases two-story picture windows overlooking a green space. A marble and carved wood fireplace has built-in bench seats and bookcases. The master bathroom contains a soaking tub and walk-in shower. In addition to a media room with built-in bar, the home includes a daylight basement with a retro game room, exercise area and sauna.