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, 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

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

Deschutes County | Wikipedia

Cities
- Bend | Chamber of Commerce | Bend Municipal Airport
- La Pine | Chamber of Commerce
- Redmond | Chamber of Commerce | Roberts Field (airport)
- Sisters | Chamber of Commerce
Census-designated places
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

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

Central Oregon Real Estate Quick Searches

Central Oregon Zip Codes
97701 | 97702 | 97703 | 97707 | 97711 | 97712 | 97730 | 97734 | 97739 | 97741 | 97751 | 97752 | 97753 | 97754 | 97756 | 97759 | 97760 | 97761

Waterfront
River Front | Waterfront

Title Status
Foreclosure or Bank-owned | Short Sale Listings | Standard Sale (no foreclosures or short sale listings)

Financing
Cash | Owner Financing | Trade/Exchange

Other
Has Photos | Open Houses | Under Contract (aka Contingent Bumpable) | Pending | Sold

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