There's a reason scenic Central Oregon is one of the fastest-growing communities in the country: More and more people have discovered its extraordinary charms and decided to make what was perhaps intended as a visit into something permanent. It's easy to understand why. With 300 days of sunshine, a temperate climate and some of the most spectacular scenery in the country, Central Oregon provides exactly the sort of environment the rest of the country can only envy. The first thing to know about Central Oregon (other than that it's an incredible place to live) is that it's anchored by three main cities: the golden triangle of Bend, Redmond and Sisters. Sisters, located at the foot of the Cascade Mountains, secures the northern tip of the triangle, with Redmond to the east and Bend to the south. Keep heading east of Redmond and you´ll find the towns of Powell Butte and Prineville; journey south of Bend, and you'll find first the popular destination resort Sunriver (along with its new cousin, Caldera Springs), then the recently incorporated city of La Pine. Last but definitely not least, there's Tumalo, the tiny little hamlet where I hang my hat. It's a truly unique community of mostly rural ranch properties located between Sisters and Bend (I like to describe it as not a location but a state of mind).
If you're new to Central Oregon, you may not know that each location has a very distinct personality, topography and climate, and most vary markedly. For example, there's sophisticated, culture-rich Bend; the close-knit Frontier-influenced Sisters; and rugged Redmond. When it comes to geography, you´ll find everything from snow-capped vistas to desert landscapes. On this website, you'll find useful info about everything involved in making an informed real estate decision in today's Central Oregon real estate market -- whether you're a home seller, first-time buyer or experienced investor. Just click on the menu buttons and begin your search. Once you're ready to work one-on-one with a dedicated Central Oregon property specialist, call or email me and I'll immediately get to work for you.
Premier Horse Property in Very Special Setting
You won´t ever want to leave this place: The spectacular hand-scribed log home is nestled in a beautiful, very private setting on 30 acres with outstanding CascadeMountain views. Four-stall barn with tack room & hay storage, plus attached 3-room bunkhouse. Also: 36X96´ RV storage/shop, 3-bay 36X24´ equipment shed, gazebo & koi pond. Property borders public lands for extensive trail riding.
Ideal Horse Property Minutes from Downtown Redmond
This idyllic property is that rare combination of beautifully upgraded home & turn-key horse setup -- plus impressive Cascade Mountain & Smith Rock views, all in picturesque location minutes from downtown Redmond. The 2,233-square-foot home features a large open kitchen w/granite counters, custom cherry cabinets & walk-in pantry, plus vaulted great room, 2 fireplaces, den/office, 2-car attached garage & large master suite w/bay window, walk-in closet & attached laundry room. Custom 48x36 barn built in 2004 features knotty-pine interior, six stalls, tack room & wash area. The property also has an outdoor arena w/corral, 3-acre fenced irrigated pasture; multi-use building w/electricity, deck & basement storage; & additional storage building.
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October 2008 Real Estate Market Snapshot for Sisters, Oregon
As summer transitions into fall, the Sisters real estate market continues to experience only minor changes. We did see another slight dip in the number of listings (down from a summer high of 243 in July to 192 in October), but there was also a slight decrease in the number of sales (from a high of 11 in June and July to eight in October). The high volume of inventory -- an 18-month supply of Single Family Residences and a 36-month supply of homes on one acre or more ?- continues to be a concern for sellers here, while the many options in a broad range of price points should appeal to potential buyers.
Below are a few October highlights of the Sisters market.
LISTING ACTIVITY Active Residential Listings in Sisters:192 (115 Single Family Residences; 77 Residential with Acreage) Pending Residential Sales in Sisters:4 (3 SFR; 1 RW) Residential Sales in Sisters:8 (5 SFR; 3 RW) Average Days on Market:187 days for Active SFR listings; 221 days for Active RW listings; 102 days for SFR listings sold in October; 322 days for RW listings sold in October Median Sales Price:$450,000 for Active SFR listings; $479,000 for SFR listings sold in October; $725,000 for Active RW listings; $435,000 for RW listings sold in October
INVENTORY: Single Family Residence:18-month supply (76 sales in the previous 12 months) Residential with Acreage: 36-month supply (26 sales in the previous 12 months)
SALES PRICE: Least-Expensive Single Family Residence Active Listing: $169,990 Least-Expensive Residential with Acreage Active Listing: $259,000 Most-Expensive Single Family Residence Active Listing: $2,100,000 Most-Expensive Residential with Acreage Active Listing: $4,900,000 Price Point with the Most Active Listings:
$350,000-$399,999 in SFR (16 listings) $1,000,000-$1,249,999 in RW (8 listings)
This idyllic property is that rare combination of beautifully upgraded home & turn-key horse setup -- plus impressive Cascade Mountain & Smith Rock views, all in picturesque location minutes from downtown Redmond. The 2,233-square-foot home features a large open kitchen w/granite counters, custom cherry cabinets & walk-in pantry, plus vaulted great room, 2 fireplaces, den/office, 2-car attached garage & large master suite w/bay window, walk-in closet & attached laundry room. Custom 48x36 barn built in 2004 features knotty-pine interior, six stalls, tack room & wash area. The property also has an outdoor arena w/corral, 3-acre fenced irrigated pasture; multi-use building w/electricity, deck & basement storage; & additional storage building.
