The Neighborhoods of Central Oregon 2021

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Bend Neighborhoods

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Larkspur Kyle Switzer

NEIGHBORHOOD:

SE Bend, Larkspur, Old Farm neighborhoods

WHO LIVES HERE:

Families & young professionals. (Dominant demographic is health care workers, social assistance workers, retail workers and construction workers).

HOUSING STOCK:

Primarily single-family homes, townhomes, multifamily and apartments. Mobile home parks prevalent as well.

MEDIAN SALES PRICE:

Old Farm District $550,000, SE Bend to Knott Road $450,000 and Larkspur District $463,000

REASONS WHY PEOPLE MOVE HERE:

Proximity to employment, golf, shopping, schools.

Many established neighborhoods with larger lots.

PARKS:

Stone Creek, Foxborough, Sun Meadow and High Desert, Larkspur Park, Ponderosa Park, Kiwanis, Vince Genna Stadium and Bend Senior Center.

It should be noted that 37-acre Alpenglow Community Park is currently under construction.

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Larkspur's Ponderosa Skate Park is a big draw for youth—and adults alike... snow notwithstanding.

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Above: 9th Street Village is a haven for food carts and beer in Larkspur.

Left, the start of the author's jaunt, at the north end of the 'hood.

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Bear Creek, Juniper, Silver Rail and R.E. Jewell Elementaries, High Desert and Pilot Butte Middle Schools and Bend High primarily with a small portion of the Larkspur District at Mountain View High School. It should be noted that the high school boundaries will be changing for 2021-2022 and the new Caldera High School is slated to be completed for Fall of 2021.

East Side Promenade

A bike route through the Larkspur neighborhood offers hidden adventure

By K.M. Collins

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rom my front door on NE Lotus Drive, adjacent to Pilot Butte, there’s a paved bikeable foot path that tracks all the way to Reed Market Road, straight through the heart of the Larkspur neighborhood—no stop lights and very few street crossings. Its two variations are known as Larkspur and Coyner Trails, however, I informally refer to the network as the Eastside Promenade (Prom).

“The Coyner Trail extends between Juniper Park and Ponderosa Park,” describes Bend Park and Recreation District on its website. “Paved and off-street, it gently rolls along the west of Bear Creek Elementary School from park to park.” The Larkspur Trail, meanwhile, “runs through the heart of east Bend,” BPRD describes.

Heading north, what I call the Prom terminates on Neff Road at Pilot Butte Middle School. Heading south, it passes through the park at the base of Pilot Butte. It has a jungle gym, an extensive grassy knoll and a quarter-mile jogging track (which I like to use for roller skating and cross country skiing a couple times a year when the snow is deep enough). From this park, multiple trails to hike Pilot Butte’s circumference or summit are accessible.

One of my favorite features of the Prom is the carless underpass just southeast of Pilot Butte. Passing under Highway 20 in a huge, corrugated metal tube is one of the most urban experiences I’ve had in Central Oregon. I always like to call out from my bike and listen back for the tunneled echo. Popping out of the

underpass at the Lava Lanes bowling alley never fails to put a smile on my face, with the signature ‘500 Club’ plastered on the karaoke bar windows.

Eventually the path crosses Bear Creek Road with a small traverse to reconnect. From there it travels down a friendly high desert scrub neighborhood alley. The vibe is cheery as families, gangs of elementary kids and the odd lonesome jogger—denizens typical of Larkspur—pass. Toward the southern terminus, before you reach Reed Market Road, there are plenty of sneaky off-road dusty mountain bike exploration opportunities.

Tracing back to Bear Creek Road, if you were to have headed west a small piece instead of connecting on the trail to the east, you would have caught the Coyner Trail fork of the Prom, just past Bear Creek Elementary. This trail’s terminus in Ponderosa Park—and it isn’t a stretch to say this—offers something for every inner-city outdoor recreationalist. Organized teams love this park for its stacked fields; pet goers enjoy the fenced dog park and it’s a skateboarder’s paradise with two separate skate parks to maneuver through.

Hot tip: There’s even some sweet Black Lives Matter graffiti visible from the dog park.

Although the mountains often call and epic bucket-list adventures are only an hour or two from Bend, mini daily adventures, literally in your backyard, are also critical for those moments when you have a limited time slot. In these moments, I’m stoked to live near the Eastside Prom.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Southern Crossing Damian Fagan

NEIGHBORHOOD:

Southern Crossing/ SW Bend

WHO LIVES HERE:

Majority of the population is ages 0-14 and 22-54 years of age. A lot of families, young professionals and also retirees of 65+. Over 50% of the demographic has a median income of over $100k.

70% of the population has BA/BS/Graduate degrees.

HOUSING STOCK:

The large majority of the homes are detached single-family homes. The remaining stock comprises attached single-family homes (townhomes, condos) as well as some mobile/ manufactured homes and multi-unit properties (duplexes/ triplexes). The majority are under .25 acre lots. Over 80% of homes are 3-4-bedroom homes. Approximately 75% are owner occupied.

MEDIAN SALE PRICE: $555,000

REASONS WHY PEOPLE MOVE HERE:

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RIVERBEND PARK Damian Fagan

Bend's ironwork sculptures, including this one in Riverbend Park, are an homage to the city's lumber-mill history.

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Pine Ridge Elementary, Elk Meadow Elementary, Cascade Middle School, Bend Senior High (Mostly Southern Crossing neighborhood) and with the new boundaries for 2021-22, most and rest of SW Bend will be zoned for the new high school, Caldera.

Above: Once a workplace for loggers and lumbermen, the Old Mill is now the centerpiece of all of Bend. Right: Basking in the snow on skis, right in town.

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Southern Crossing: Farewell Bend Park, Woodriver (small neighborhood park), Blakely Park. SW Bend: Pine Ridge Park, Renaissance Ridge Central Park, River Canyon Park, Deschutes River Access, Wildflower Park, Hollygrape Park.

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Neighborhood demographics, proximity to downtown and Old Mill District, walkability within neighborhood (sidewalks), HOA Amenities ie: pool and maintained neighborhoods, proximity to schools and parks, home prices.

Southwest Bend and Southern Crossing Neighborhoods connect to the heart of Bend

By Damian Fagan

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owdy, Neighbor! If I was to define the Southwest Bend neighborhood, I’d have to say that it’s a friendly place to be. Why? Bounded by the Deschutes River, Highway 97, Deschutes River Woods and the Old Mill District, Southwest Bend is known for its beautiful homes, quiet nature and plethora of parks.

Predominantly a residential area, the neighborhood’s sidewalks and walking paths invite dog walkers, runners, cyclists and park goers to mix and mingle while enjoying the outdoors.

Wildflower Park, Pine Ridge Park and Hollygrape Park are three of the many Bend Park & Rec sites in this ‘hood, which have playgrounds for the kids and open spaces for a summer picnic or a winter snowman construction site. The Cinder Cone Natural Area is a little more “walk on the wild side” and a great spot to watch the sunset. But kids will often be the judges and, in winter, most of them prefer The Pit. No, The Pit isn’t some toxic waste site, but a saucer-shaped depression that offers some slippery winter slopes for sledders. The runs may be short, but it pegs the fun-meter. Parental units often perch on the rim in their folding chairs, watching the action and, of all things, talking with their neighbors!

Other Bend Park & Rec sites in this area, such as River Canyon Park and River Rim Park, provide access to the Deschutes River. For those wanting to walk to the Old Mill District, there’s the Deschutes River Trail.

Though a more residential than commercial neighborhood, C.E. Lovejoy’s Brookswood Market is a full-service grocery store located in the Brookswood Meadow Plaza. Convenient to the neighborhood, the store offers senior and military discount days (celoyjoys.com) and, depending upon how the pandemic goes, hopefully their outdoor summer

music series will return!

Bordered by southwest Bend and Highway 97, the Southern Crossing neighborhood covers central Bend and straddles the Deschutes River. This neighborhood is a mix of residential, businesses and commercial sites, layered with Bend history and outdoor beauty.

“The definition of Southern Crossing is central, local, quick access to town, touristy, great views, and a short drive to Bachelor, the Cascade Scenic Highway, and 20-plus lakes,” said Karen Bergsvik, chair of the Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association.

Perhaps the one defining spot in this ‘hood is the Old Mill District, a hub of shops, restaurants, music venues, theaters, salons, tap rooms and much more.

Previously, the region’s two main lumber companies which put Bend on the map, Brooks-Scanlon and Shevlin-Hixon, had mills situated on opposite sides of the Deschutes. Before the timber-industry era, this location was the site of the pioneering Farewell Bend Ranch which eventually led to the town’s name: Bend.

Like spokes on a wheel, numerous trails for dog walkers, hikers, and runners radiate from the Old Mill into various portions of town. The Deschutes River trail is widely used by locals and visitors alike and interpretive panels along the trail in the Old Mill District describe the history of the area. It’s pretty cool to be able to walk from a nearby neighborhood to this center of activity and leave the car at home.

In winter, you might encounter a bird watcher scoping out the various waterfowl in the river or catch a river otter or beaver swimming in the river. Of course, this being Bend, you might encounter some skiers taking advantage of fresh snowfall in town – which begs the bigger question: Why would I want to go on vacation when I live in Bend!?

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Boyd Acres

NEIGHBORHOOD: Boyd Acres

WHO LIVES HERE:

Families, young professionals and retirees.

(Dominant demographic is health care workers, social assistance workers)

HOUSING STOCK:

Primarily single-family homes, townhomes, multifamily and apartments. $506,000

REASONS WHY PEOPLE MOVE HERE:

Proximity to Highway 97, employment, shopping and schools.

PARKS:

Empire Crossing, Boyd, Rockridge, Pine Nursery and Canal Row Parks.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

Ponderosa, Lava Ridge and North Star Elementaries, Skyview Middle School, Mountain View High School.

REPORT SUMMARY PROVIDED BY:

Christin J Hunter, Broker, Duke Warner Realty

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hile some others squabble over coveted westside neighborhoods, we’ll let you in on a little secret: Some of the best views in all of Bend aren’t found on the west side—they’re found in Boyd Acres, the northeast-most neighborhood in the city.

Largely consisting of homes built within the past 20 years, many homes’ builders attempt to capitalize on the location by scoring that second-floor peekaboo of the Three Sisters, or even a clutch view of Mt. Jefferson to the northwest.

Boyd Acres has a suburban feel, but there’s still plenty to do close at hand. 10 Barrel’s east side brewery opened in the neighborhood several years back, with indoor pickleball and trampoline parks going in not long after. For those new to Bend who’ve recently paid the city’s de facto “gear tax” and invested in a new mountain bike, Rockridge Park should be on your

Just getting started on a mountain bike? Boyd Acres' Rockridge Park has awesome skills trails for beginner and intermediate riders.

radar as a place to up your skills at its bike skills trails.

Rockridge also has an awesome skate park that’s a big draw for the neighborhood. With close access to the shopping centers along Highway 97, Boyd Acres has everything you need for a comfy and relatively quiet Bend lifestyle. And with the area west of Highway 97, Juniper Ridge, recently being annexed into the city’s Urban Growth Boundary, expect even more housing and development to crop up in this area in the years to come.

Old Bend / River West

NEIGHBORHOOD:

River West, Old Bend

WHO LIVES HERE:

Currently about 72% of the residents have lived here less than 10 years. Lots of vacation rentals and short-term rental properties, plus families, young professionals and retirees.

HOUSING STOCK:

Classic Bend homes from yesteryear, including a historic district. Small cottages, modernly renovated homes, with some old timey duplexes and multifamily homes.

MEDIAN SALE PRICE:

River West $760,348, Old Bend $894,948

REASONS WHY PEOPLE MOVE HERE:

This neighborhood is what people think of when they think Bend. Close to the Deschutes River and Drake Park, easy access to downtown.

PARKS:

Drake Park, McKay/Whitewater park, Columbia Park, Harmon Park, Pageant Park, Brooks Park... certainly no shortage of parks in River West!

PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

Highland/Kenwood, Amity Creek and Westside Village magnets. Cascade Middle School, Pacific Crest, Bend Senior High School, Summit High School.

REPORT SUMMARY PROVIDED BY: The Levison Group

Proximity to shopping and awesome mountain vistas

By Nicole Vulcan

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Boyd Acres: Great Views and an Easy Lifestyle

Nicole Vulcan

Bend’s Highlight Reel: Old Bend and River West

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Living in the center of town puts residents at the heart of it all

By Nicole Vulcan

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he neighborhoods of Old Bend and River West contain a highlight reel of sorts of what people who don’t live in Bend come to the city to do—floating the river, cruising the Old Mill, sipping beer at the OG breweries and grabbing an Ocean Roll from the OG Sparrow Bakery.

Comprised largely of historic homes, many of them cottages cobbled together by lumber-mill workers doing it like the protagonist in Johnny Cash’s “One Piece at a Time” song, Old Bend gives residents a glimpse of what life was like before the mills were replaced by a mall; before people-watching the scantily clad river floaters became a prime afternoon pastime any day of the week.

These days, living in River West and Old Bend puts one at the heart of all the action—for better or worse.

Want a cool coffee shop to while away an afternoon?

There are dozens. Want to grab takeout or dine on a patio at a locally owned restaurant? Unique options definitely outnumber the chains. Like live music? Just open your ears, because in a normal year, it’s very likely coming at you from Les Schwab Amphitheater or from one of the many other outdoor concerts Bend has in spades.

The classic shot: The Three Sisters mountains from the shores of Mirror Pond.

And when the day’s over, you can go home to your unique cottage, and wonder, for perhaps the hundreth time, why that mill worker who hand-built your one-of-a-kind home decided to build the ceilings so low. They clearly brought the shiplap home one piece at a time.

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Orchard District Nicole Vulcan

NEIGHBORHOOD:

Orchard/Mountain View

WHO LIVES HERE:

Mixture of families, businesses, schools, apartments

HOUSING STOCK:

Some of most affordable and best valued houses in Bend. Houses close to downtown and amenities, larger lots and competitive pricing.

MEDIAN SALES PRICE:

Orchard: $412,000 Mountain View: $476,700

REASONS WHY PEOPLE MOVE HERE:

Affordability, proximity to shopping and restaurants.

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Orchard: Juniper Elementary, Ensworth Elementary, Pilot Butte Middle School, Bend Senior High School, Mountain View High School, Marshall High School. Mountain View: Ponderosa Elementary, Sky View Middle, Mountain View High School.

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Pilot Butte State Park, Hollinshead Park, Al Moody Park, Juniper Park, Orchard Park, Stover Park, Mountain View Park, Providence Park, Big Sky Park.

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Technically right on the border of the Mountain View and Boyd Acres neighborhoods, Pine Nursery is a fun park for skates, bikes and dogs—and kids wearing kitty helmets.

Borderlands: Adventures Between Orchard & Mountain View

From desirable close-in locations and parks to views and food carts, life is good on the east side

REPORT SUMMARY PROVIDED BY: Andy Stearns, My Lucky House

MIDTOWN YACHT CLUB

By K.M. Collins Nicole Vulcan

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n the boundary flanking two east side Bend neighborhoods lies a myriad of all-ages playgrounds— and more importantly, post activity food. With a mix of mid-century homes circling Pilot Butte and newer construction stretching out east, the two neighborhoods still offer some of the most affordable homes in the city. Here’s a rundown of my favorite haunts in the Orchard and Mountain View neighborhoods.

Pine Nursery This park’s sculpted and well-maintained recreation spaces are on par with Ponderosa Park in the Larkspur neighborhood. Fantastic expansive soccer and organized sports field complexes, a spacious and fenced off-leash dog park and a nearly 2-mile paved loop that meanders through a juniper forest and 158-acre community park comprise this can’t-miss tour stop. The trail offers vistas of the Three Sisters mountain peaks, Pilot Butte and Mt. Bachelor.

What special features does this park have that others don’t? An 18-hole disc golf course and a stocked pond where many youngsters have learned to fish.

The Midtown Yacht Club offers an easily accessible set of food carts and beverages—a welcome addition to the Orchard scene.

Pilot Butte Either driving or trekking up Pilot Butte is a great in-town adventure for any time of day. While the hike seems steep during the ascent, in a quick half-hour you’ll be to the top. Once at the summit, a permanent orientation compass installation will set you straight on the names of mountains (you can see all the way to Washington’s Mt. Adams somedays) and interpretive plaques will inform you on local history. Bring a snack, picnic or hot beverage and enjoy the cheapest

and most spectacular view in town. It’s the Empire State Building of Bend.

Ensworth Elementary tri-park cluster Near Ensworth Elementary lies a notable cluster of parks. Al Moody Park sports a loop footpath, grassy knoll and at the north end a sweet micro mountain bike pump track in the making, with a few stellar kickers. To the west, Stover Park provides a baseball diamond. Even further west is Hollinshead Park, with a restored barn and farm house (complete with creepy period mannequins—look inside the windows!) pastures and an unfenced off-leash dog park to explore.

River’s Place Food Cart Yard and Tap House The self-proclaimed indoor and outdoor eating and drinking food headquarters of Bend’s east side, River’s Place has a sweet 9-foot gas fire pit, four picnic tables with heat umbrellas, three fire pit tables and cozy indoor tap house seating. Try a delicious meal from one of the five onsite food carts that include Bluma’s Chicken & Waffles, Sunny’s Carrello, Nik’ Snacks Classic American, SOPA modern Mexican cuisine and Hogan’s Hoagies.

On Tap With over 30 tap handles, including a variety of craft beer, cider, wine and kombucha and six food trucks to satisfy every palate, this food cart pod is hopping. Voted Best Food Truck Lot by Source readers in 2020, this is an east side can’t-miss. Constantly offering live music, bingo and trivia—and dogs are also welcome. Who’s serving? CURBBQ, Barrio, Himalayan Bites, The Blue Rooster, PHILLYSTYLE and Duda’s Aussie Pies.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Sisters Submitted

NEIGHBORHOOD: Sisters

WHO LIVES HERE:

Families, artists, working professionals and retirees.

HOUSING STOCK:

Detached single family and townhomes.

MEDIAN SALES PRICE: $517,746

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Small town, Western feel, art scene and proximity to nature.

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Village Green Park, Creekside Park and Fir Street Park.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

Sisters School District.

REPORT SUMMARY PROVIDED BY:

Central Oregon Association of REALTORS

It's not hard to have a good day in Sisters, but starting at Angeline's is a sure way to have a great one. Below, rocking out during the "beforetimes" at The Belfry.

Sisters: Great Views, Awesome People An active and creative community with plenty of charm to be found

By K.M. Collins

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WHO LIVES HERE:

Young families, working professionals and retirees.

HOUSING STOCK:

Mostly single family detached.

MEDIAN SALES PRICE: $381,474

REASONS WHY PEOPLE MOVE HERE:

Lower housing costs, small town feel, great restaurants and proximity to nature.

PARKS:

Redmond Area Park and Recreation District.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

Redmond School District

REPORT SUMMARY PROVIDED BY:

Central Oregon Association of REALTORS

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or those looking for a quieter life than Bend affords, Sisters’ small-town charm combined with its cultural wealth make it an amazing place to live. Home to the Sisters Folk Fest and the Sisters Quilt Show, the town attracts creatives, retirees, cowpokes and those looking to escape city life for something far more serene. An itinerary for a typical Saturday shows just how attractive the town can be.

A dreamy day in Sisters starts with a stop at Angelina’s Bakery and Cafe on Main Avenue. There you will find innumerable tasty morsels, many gluten free, vegan and sweetened with agave. Soups, salads, curry and more served for lunch, plus, exquisite coffee or tea. My personal favorite order is the jam-jam and a non-dairy chai. What’s a jam-jam you ask? Lemon poppy seed crumbly scone molded with a slightly concave glazed base and a pool of raspberry tart in the middle. So good.

From a leisurely breakfast, walk a block to the main drag. Saunter through town and check out everything from organic produce and quilts to tourist kitsch for gifts and beyond. Nature’s Bling, a curated collection of rocks, gems and other fun trinkets, is my favorite post on the Sisters esplanade.

Not up for shopping? Looking for adventure? Stroll up to Three Creeks or around the Metolius River, both a 30-minute drive. A little closer in, check out Whychus

Creek from Creekside Park or enjoy the playground and Veteran’s Memorial Garden at Village Green City Park.

Between Sisters and the even smaller hamlet of Terrebonne, you’ll find an unmatched lunch stop, Rainshadow Organics. From a gourmet chef in the farm kitchen, to locally grown, organic, farm-to-table ingredients, lunch never tasted so good. With a seasonal, constantly changing menu, one delicious treat is the oven-fired pizza made to order in a custom outdoor brick oven adjacent to the farm stand and kitchen. While you’re at the farm, be sure to peruse the fields and say hi to the turkey, chickens, guinea hens and other creatures inhabiting the farm.

Nearby, Faith Hope and Charity Vineyard also makes for a lovely mid-day excursion.

For the especially adventurous, on the route from Sisters to Terrebonne, where you’ll find the farm and vineyard, you’ll also find a well-established scenic bikeway.

As the sun begins to set, dinner and a show should be in the cards. You won’t want to miss out on the burger at Sister’s Saloon and Ranch Grill, or the fires, for that matter. If you’re feeling lucky, sidle up to the bar adjacent to the restaurant and sample some of the local brews on tap.

To top off your day exploring Sisters, cross your fingers for a concert at The Belfry. A rustic old church gone music venue, The Belfry overflows with the charm of an old town restored—as does the rest of Sisters.

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SCP Hotel Redmond offers amazing views from its rooftop bar.

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Summit West Jared Moss

NEIGHBORHOOD:

Century West and Summit West

WHO LIVES HERE:

Most of the homes in the neighborhoods are single-family residences occupied by a wide variety of family units. There are quite a few “empty-nesters” and active retirees, as well as families with children.

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Most of the homes are single-family primary residences and townhomes, but the neighborhoods are becoming more diverse, with some cottage clusters, condos, work/live lofts, new apartment buildings and short term rental/vacation homes.

Lots range from .03 to just over an acre, but are mostly in the .14 acre to .5 acre size range.

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$840,000

REASONS WHY PEOPLE MOVE HERE:

Great location with convenient access to the Deschutes National Forest, the road to Mt Bachelor and the Cascade Lakes, and access to the trails of Shevlin Park & the Deschutes River; golf courses, restaurants, and businesses in Northwest Crossing; close to good schools and the OSU Cascade campus, the Old Mill District and downtown Bend!

PARKS:

Shevlin Park, Three Pines Park, Quail Park, Lewis & Clark Park, Discovery Park, Compass Park, the NW Crossing Dog Park, Overturf Park, Skyline Sports Complex & Alpine Park. Many subdivisions also have community parks & playgrounds.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

High Lakes Elementary, William E. Miller Elementary, Pacific Crest Middle School, Cascade Middle School, & Summit High.

REPORT SUMMARY PROVIDED BY:

John and Sandy Kohlmoos, Brokers, Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty

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Phil's Trailhead is Bend's well-known bike network and the start of over 300 miles of single track mountain biking winding throughout the Deschutes National Forest. Below, Three Pines Park offers spectacular views, just above the equally stunning Shevlin Park.

Summit and Century West: Navigating the Way, West Side

With gorgeous new homes, new parks and a vibrant commercial zone, Summit West is the epitome of desirable

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ummit West—filled with high-end homes, many of “comfortable” size—is the fastest-growing zone on Bend’s west side, or as some reference it, The Way Westside. Even though the blank spots are filling in with new homes and businesses, the area once considered the “west side wilderness” has many great features to explore.

Bend is a bike town, and Summit West and the adjacent Century West neighborhoods are both very bicycle friendly. Paved pathways along the West Bend Trail make for smooth rolling without the hazards of vehicular traffic and are popular with families and walkers alike. Crossing the intersection of Skyliners Road and Mt. Washington, cyclists can head into Northwest Crossing via the bike lane or continue up the paved West Bend Trail paralleling Skyliners Road.

The popular Twin Bridges ride, a 34-mile loop, is one of the state’s Oregon Scenic Bikeway routes, slicing its way through Summit West on its way to Shevlin Park, Tumalo and back toward downtown Bend, and is a “must ride” route for anyone who pedals a bike. Of

course, the neighborhood also offers access to a "little-known area" called Phil’s Trailhead, the beginning of the over 300 miles of single-track mountain biking trails, for which Bend is famous.

The people- and dog-friendly parks of Discovery and Overturf are two other gems in the area. Discovery Park is relatively new but gained instant popularity due to its location in Northwest Crossing and its open-space layout. Overturf Park takes a bit of sleuthing to find, but the search is well worth the effort. The Overturf Dog Park is one of Bend’s “off-leash” dog parks, popular with Summit West inhabitants. Both the Cascade Highlands (paved) and Overturf Butte Trail serpentine up and around the Butte. Don’t miss the Overturf Lookout, the site of a fire lookout from the 1940s.

All the exploration may lead you to quenching a thirst or filling an empty tummy, so don’t miss Sparrow Bakery, Portello Wine Bar, Bend Pizza Kitchen, Nam Tok, Broken Top Bottle Shop or Washington, all located in the Northwest Crossing commercial zone.

Bend Park and Recreation District

Urban bikers, rejoice! The West Bend Trail offers plenty of off-road, safe cycling.

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—Tracy L..

“Charlie and I feel so fortunate to have listed our home with Colleen. She worked tirelessly to market it and was always organized, calm and professional. Her creative eye helped us stage and arrange the house to show it in its best light. Colleen is an excellent communicator and kept us continually updated throughout. We recommend her without reservation and would not hesitate to work with her again. Five stars!!”

— Ginger & Charlie A.

Number of new listings DOWN 12.3% to 135 Homes for sale DOWN 84.1% to 89 Pending sales UP 104.4% to 280 Sold homes UP 12.4% to 154 Months of supply DOWN 86.2% to 12 days Average price per square foot UP 26.7% to $332

AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET in January for Single-Family Homes in BEND IS ONLY 4 (from list date to accepted contract.)

With the extreme shortage of inventory, buyers are experiencing intense competition. Sellers have a great advantage in negotiating the best terms in the current market. NOW MAY BE THE BEST TIME TO SELL as more homes are predicted to be coming on the market later in the year.

Considering making a move? Call me for a complimentary price evaluation of your home.

Colleen Dillingham, BROKER 541-788-9991 | colleendillingham@gmail.com 550 NW Franklin Avenue, Suite 108, Bend Stats taken from MLS deemed reliable but not guaranteed

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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The Allure of Awbrey Butte

NEIGHBORHOOD: Awbrey Butte

WHO LIVES HERE:

Families, longtime residents, retirees.

HOUSING STOCK:

Predominantly single-family homes.

MEDIAN SALE PRICE: $1,075,000

REASONS WHY PEOPLE MOVE HERE:

Views, close to downtown, large lot size, two golf courses nearby, parks and walking trails.

PARKS:

Sylvan Park, Summit Park.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

North Star Elementary, High Lakes Elementary, Pacific Crest Middle, Summit High School, Highland Magnet.

REPORT SUMMARY PROVIDED BY:

Colleen Dillingham, Bend Premier Real Estate

A RESPITE FOR WILDLIFE Courtesy Colleen Dillingham

With plenty of space and lots of trees, wildlife like these deer find respite in the Awbrey Butte neighborhood.

Stunning sunsets, panoramic mountain views, twinkling city lights

By Colleen Dillingham, Bend Premier Real Estate

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wbrey Butte evokes images of stunning sunsets, panoramic mountain views, twinkling city lights, colorful sunrises, towering ponderosas and roaming deer, to name a few. Living there feels more about the environment and the surroundings rather than the actual house. Nature surrounds you, creating a sense of peace and allowing one some solitude if needed. It seldom feels crowded. It is hard not to love this neighborhood, and if you happen to move here, there’s a good chance you’ll stay for a long time.

Awbrey Butte, once known as Awbrey Heights, was named after a legendary Bend pioneer named Marshall Clay Awbrey. Awbrey was a Missourian who fought in the Mexican War and who settled in Bend around 1870.

He farmed the areas where Harmon Park and Kenwood School are located today before moving to the Tumalo area. It was said he would kiss a 5- or 10-piece coin goodbye before handing it to a clerk. Many landmarks and streets in Bend are named after this early settler.

Mike Hollern of Brooks Resources had the vision to create and develop Awbrey Butte, or “the hill,” as it was sometimes referred to. Brooks Resources purchased 1,800 acres in 1970 from Robert Coats and West Hills Inc. In 1984 development began with the very first lots selling for around $25,000 near Glassow and Tower Rock. An early challenge for Brooks Resources, after getting approval from the City, was obtaining a water source. Upon building a reservoir on the Butte, work then began on creating roads. Working through a slow economy and the recession of the 1980s were other challenges in the beginning.

Great care was taken to preserve mature trees, the natural landscaping and to minimize environmental impacts. Homes were often built in a stair-step way to ensure each homeowner’s views, and roads were constructed in a concentric fashion so that they could not be easily seen from below.

Twenty years later, development was completed in 2005, which culminated in a premier neighborhood of 782 homesites. Although there are now many other neighborhoods with luxury homes to choose from

in Bend, Awbrey Butte is timeless and retains its premier stature for buyers. It continues to be desired for its location, space and beautiful views.

Buyers who choose Awbrey Butte select it for the beautiful views, large lot size that gives a sense of breathing room, the parks, walking trails and NW location.

“We love the sense of community here, the friendliness of people living in the neighborhood or the walkers passing by. It feels safe,” said residents Linda, Rich and Matthew Gross. “Our kids roamed from house to house when they were young just like I did when I was little. And we love feeling like we live outside of town in a forest yet in reality live only a few minutes away from downtown.”

Other Awbrey Butte neighbors, Char and Rich Anderson, had this to say: "When we decided to downsize we looked all over Bend for nearly a year but ultimately decided once again that we loved Awbrey Butte and wanted to stay right here. This is where we want to be! We walk everywhere up here; it's a walkers paradise with 360 degree views. We have met many new walker friends here and everyone says they love the neighborhood." Information from MLS , Brooks Resources, and the Deschutes Historical Society.

Courtesy Colleen Dillingham

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By Abbie + Rick Sams Licensed brokers, Team Sams at Fred Real Estate Group

Home Improvements and Rate of Return Where to invest your dollars

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he easiest way to receive top dollar for your home is to make it shine in the buyer’s eyes and appear as flawless as possible. Renovating a home with the intention of selling requires a different perspective than remodeling to meet the current homeowner’s needs and wants. In order to receive the maximum sales price, one must look through the lens of prospective buyers and understand which projects will provide the biggest return on investment. Buyers want to be wowed when they first lay eyes on the home and continue to be impressed once inside the home—but they also want security in a well maintained and properly functioning home.

If you’re not familiar with the overall condition of the home’s systems and components, consider hiring a professional home inspector or consult a trusted general contractor. Their findings and information would be helpful for planning and budgeting your projects.

Maintenance It’s always suggested to take care of the basics first. Through our experience, we can truly say that maintaining your home will pay off, big time. Make sure paint is touched up, doors and windows are functioning properly, heating and cooling systems have been professionally serviced, necessary caulking is done, lightbulbs are working and anything broken is repaired or replaced.

Curb Appeal First impressions are everything.

Buyers do shop online first, but when they do a drive-by the home needs to look visually appealing from the street.

Spend the extra money to tidy up landscaping, add a new front door with an exciting color and style or install

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new garage doors. If the siding needs replaced and updated, this continuously is one of the best returns on investments and should be considered essential.

Upgrades in Key Rooms The biggest return, and usually the costliest, will be seen with an updated kitchen and bathrooms. When doing a remodel, it’s OK to spend less when possible, but don’t cut corners. Instead of installing fancy steam showers or ultrahigh-end appliances and skimping in another area, balance it out and complete all necessary projects with reasonably priced materials. Buyers will primarily be focused on flooring, countertops, appliances, sinks, hardware and light fixtures.

Reduce Hassles Replacing essential items that are past their average lifespan, including roofing, siding, HVAC and water heaters will have a great return on investment and set the home apart from other less-maintained homes. Savvy buyers will be inquiring about the condition of the roof, siding, foundation, heating and cooling systems.

These items are expensive and may not leave a budget to complete other renovations, but they’re highly important and will help assure the buyer the home’s been taken care of.

Efficiency Upgrades Install low-water-use toilets and plumbing fixtures. Adding insulation to walls, attics and floors can help the home feel more comfortable, while using less energy and will reduce outside noise pollution. Highly efficient Energy Star-certified appliances, smart thermostats and wifi-controlled home devices help give homeowners control from afar and can reduce energy consumption.

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