Reasons to buy a home in Bend, Oregon

Laura Blossey, Broker laura.blossey@gmail.com 949.887.4377 thebendrealtor.com

Top 6 Things to Love about Bend, OR Outdoor Activities Fun, Leisure & Culture: Bend Style Strong Real Estate Market Amazing Home Options for Your Money Excellent Schools Economy & Telecommuting

Outdoor Activities

Fun & Leisure

Strong Real Estate Market

Bend, Oregon Homes Sales by Area Number of Sales Average Price % Change From 2017 Median Price %Change from 2017

NW

SW

NE

SE

633

451

689

662

$666,666

$601,931

$380,857

$400,731

11%

14%

10%

12%

$620,000

$490,750

$365,000

$387,612

8%

13%

11%

11%

Bend | Average Home Price Over Past 10 Years

$ 2018 $500,755

Bend Homes Sales | Number of Sales NUMBER OF SALES – 2017 2871 3000

2250

1500

750

0

NUMBER OF SALES – 2018 2449

Amazing Home Options for your Money

Resort & Lifestyle Properties

TOWNHOMES

HOTELS

Central Oregon’s destination resorts offer worldclass service and hospitality perfect for your family vacation, destination wedding, corporate retreat or romantic couples getaway.

CABINS

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

Resort & Lifestyle Properties

Resort & Lifestyle Properties

Resort & Lifestyle Properties 61337 Triple Knot Rd Gorgeous unobstructed mountain and golf course views.

Beautifully upgraded Tripleknot townhome in Tetherow, one of Bend's most desirable golf neighborhoods. Vaulted ceilings, fine finishes and abundant natural light. Master retreat and large den on the main floor with 2 suites upstairs. Chef's kitchen with gorgeous cabinetry, double islands, solid surface counters and stainless appliances.

Hardwood floors throughout most of the home. Extended paver patios for outdoor entertaining. Abundant built in garage cabinets provide tons of storage. Neighborhood pool, fitness facility, restaurants and 18 hole golf course.

Minutes to downtown Bend and you can be skiing at Mt Bachelor in 20 minutes!

3 Bedrooms

3.5 Bathrooms

3,003 SQ FT

$1,050,000

Resort & Lifestyle Properties 625 SW Otter Way Beautiful townhome in the heart of The Old Mill District overlooks the Deschutes. Upper master suite balcony w/sweeping river and Old Mill views. Walk-in closet with access to the elevator & en-suite w/double vanities; soaking tub/tiled shower. Fine finishes include hardwoods, slab granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and rock fireplace. Full bath/bed on main, entry level has guest en-suite bedroom, elevator serves all 3 floors. Abundant natural light. Enclosed storage connected to garage.

3 Bedrooms

3 Bathrooms

2,403 SQ FT

$759,000

Westside: Awbrey Park 643 NW Yosemite Dr This beautiful Awbrey Park home welcomes you with a spacious, sunny great room set apart with wide plank myrtle wood floors, seating by the fireplace, dining area & plentiful bar seating at the kitchen. Concrete counters & island are the wow factor in this kitchen with two sinks, walk-in pantry & high-end appliances. A main floor office/ 5th bedroom option has easy access to the main floor full bath. The incredible large master has Ochocos Mtn & city views. A bonus room with half bath keeps guests or kids entertained. An en suite bedroom plus 2 bedrooms & full bath are also upstairs. The 3-car garage & flat, fenced yard are just a few more things that make this home the right fit. Love the perfect location across from natural parklands (protected space), the trailhead to the Deschutes River Trail & Sawyer Uplands Park.

5 Bedrooms

3.5 Bathrooms

3740 SQ FT

$929,000

Westside: River’s Edge Village 3002 NW Fairway Heights This beautiful custom home has it all: curb appeal, golf course setting on Bend's West side, attached RV garage and luxury finishes. Walk in to an impressive great room with stone fireplace, windows to the fairway and open to the gourmet kitchen. Solid granite double islands, each with sinks & bar seating, help keep the chef company without crowding. No expense was spared on the highest end appliances. A main floor office doubles as a 4th bedroom; upstairs are 2 bedrooms & the master suite with gas fireplace, luxury bath & balcony with hot tub. Watch movies or hang out in the huge bonus room with fireplace, 70 t.v., and built-in work area. Surround sound is throughout the entire home, inside and out. Surround sound & radiant heat throughout home and garage.

3 Bedrooms

2.5 Bathrooms

3831 SQ FT

$995,000

Westside: Northwest Crossing 2091 NW Lemhi Pass True to its Mid-Century Modern name, this single level masterpiece has all the right touches. Highly upgraded from the original design, substantial beams accentuate the vaulted ceiling. Gorgeous walnut flooring leads past the open fireplace adorned with textured tile and a copper flue. The stunning kitchen with quartz island & countertops features custom lacquer cabinetry, stainless accents, Dacor range, glass backsplash & more. Other high end finishes include hand selected designer tile, upgraded lighting, Solar-tinted windows, Emtek knobs & every other inch of detail throughout the home. The garage has built-ins on every wall, and a side storage shed takes in the extra toys. Enjoy elevated views over tree tops and other homes, and love your location in Bend's beloved NWX.

3 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

1852 SQ FT

$799,000

Acreage: Redmond River Canyon Views 3333 NW Tetherow Bridge Lp 8.76 ACRES This exquisite river view property with Cascade Mountain views is your base camp for adventure. Located next to protected national land, you can walk down to the river to fish or paddle, ride horses right from your barn, garden and watch eagles, or 4-wheel through the property. Drive to Mt Bachelor, river & lake outings, hiking, mtn. biking & so much more. Come home to this grand home with main floor living with just the bonus room up; vaulted ceilings with gorgeous beams; stone fireplaces inside & out; spa pool, outdoor kitchen & heated outdoor dining.

The 34' x 47' heated shop includes RV parking, compressed air drops, generator, storage, large office, & more. The barn could accommodate 3 horse stalls. Enjoy the enclosed garden, green house, chicken coop and lovely pond.

4 Bedrooms

5 Bathrooms

4,352 SQ FT

$2,475,000

Acreage: SE Bend 60470 Arnold Market Rd. 18.7 ACRES Gorgeous acreage with Cascade Mountain Views close to the heart of Bend with all the right amenities: horse shed, open paddocks & natural arena for equestrians; huge shop w/ RV & other parking, guest suite w/ kitchenette, bunk room, office & bonus room; and last but not least an impressive 4-bedroom home with a pool & water feature. Remodeled in the last 2 years, you'll love the updated kitchen & bathrooms, expansive decks and more. Leave your stress at the gate and live the dream in Central Oregon.

4 Bedrooms

4 Bathrooms

4,556 SQ FT

$1,700,000

Planned Communities SO

20157 Stonegate Dr.

LD

Enjoy a high quality of life in this beautiful home in the Stonegate community with a private pool, trail system, playground & park. This home's layout is conducive to easy conversation in the open great room and entertaining indoors or out. Large bonus room upstairs plus an office nook/ homework space. Sunny, spacious master suite with enviable bath & walk-in closet. The icing on the cake is a 3-car tandem garage to support your Bend lifestyle.

3 Bedrooms

2.5 Bathrooms

2,154 SQ FT

$445,000

Schools

Strong Schools Make for a Strong Investment Attract families, increase resale value and support the economy Bend Elementary Schools: 17 Bend Middle Schools: 6 Bend High Schools: 6 Central Oregon Community College: For-credit students: 8,714 Non-credit students: 7,892 OSU Cascades undergrad + grad students: 1,259

Economy & Telecommuting

Central Oregon’s Top 10 Employers 1. St. Charles Medical

2. Bend-Lapine School Dist

3. Deschutes County

4. COCC

5. Mt. Bachelor

2,133

1,075

999

840

6. City of Bend

7. Safeway

8. USFS Deschutes Natl Forest

9. IBEX

10. Summit Memorial Group

661

584

575

540

532

3,361

Central Oregon is Popular with Telecommuting

12% 12% of Bend Workforce Is Telecommuting

50% 50% of the people that work from home are self employed

* 2018 Data: https://edcoinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2018-Central-Oregon-Largest-EmployersBend.pdf

$75K

40’S

A large share earn more than $75K

The median is late 40’s

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