Central Oregon Real Estate - A Brief Overview

Welcome to central Oregon! If your thoughts turn to “rain” at the mere mention of Oregon, then you’ve only heard part of the story. Central Oregon is a high desert region that receives on average 8-22″ of rain per year – depending on where you are. It’s often claimed that the area receives 300 days of sunshine each year, though more accurately the number is around 158 with an additional 100 or so days that are mostly sunny. It’s still enough to be a significant draw for both residents and visitors.

Beyond the weather, the region has a lot to offer. A pristine volcanic environment with numerous parks, forests, lakes, rivers, and mountains to explore and enjoy means that there are ample opportunities for outdoor sports and recreation. While many of the cities and towns have experienced growth over the past thirty years, they still retain a small-town feel in terms of size and scale. And yet, the their amenities rival those of some larger cities. A robust library system, top notch healthcare, numerous art galleries, outstanding restaurants, and an ever-growing number of micro-breweries are just a few of the perks you will find here. On top of that, the people are friendly and engaging.

Resources

If you haven’t yet visited, the following list of travel & tourism websites should whet your appetite. And if you are already familiar with the area, you might just discover something new…

Central Oregon Communities

The bulk of central Oregon is comprised of three counties. Within them are eight incorporated cities and a number of unincorporated communities. The following list includes links to their official websites (when known).

Crook County | wikipedia | Property Information Map

Cities
- Prineville | Chamber of Commerce | Prineville Municipal Airport
Unincorporated Communities
- Powell Butte
- Brasada Ranch | Brasada Owners Association
- Post
- Paulina
- Suplee

Deschutes County | wikipedia | Property Information Map

Cities
- Bend | Chamber of Commerce | Bend Municipal Airport | Property Information Map
- La Pine | Chamber of Commerce
- Redmond | Chamber of Commerce | Roberts Field (airport)
- Sisters | Chamber of Commerce
Census-designated places
- Black Butte Ranch | Black Butte Ranch Owners Association
- Deschutes River Woods
- Eagle Crest | Ridge At Eagle Crest Owners Association | Estate Homesite Owner’s Association
- Pronghorn | Pronghorn Community Association
- Seventh Mountain
- Sunriver | Chamber of Commerce | Sunriver Owners Association | Sunriver Airport
- Terrebonne
- Three Rivers South
- Tetherow
- Tumalo
Unincorporated Communities
- Alfalfa
- Brothers
- Caldera Springs
- Cloverdale
- Deschutes
- Forest Crossing
- Hampton
- Mt. Bachelor Village
- Millican
- Plainview
- Prineville Junction
- Ranch At The Canyons

Jefferson County | wikipedia | Property Information Map

Cities
- Culver
- Madras | Chamber of Commerce | airport
- Metolius
Unincorporated Communities
- Ashwood
- Axehandle
- Crooked River Ranch
- Donnybrook
- Gateway
- Geneva
- Grandview
- Grizzly
- Horse Heaven
- Kilts
- Opal City
- Three Rivers Recreation Area | Three Rivers Landowners Association
- Willowdale
Census-designated places
- Camp Sherman
- Warm Springs