Why Live in Curtin
Curtin, a neighborhood in Drain, Oregon, is connected by Oregon Route 38, providing access to Interstate 5 and linking residents to Eugene, 31 miles away, and Roseburg, 40 miles away. For medical needs, PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center is 12 miles away, while Eugene Airport is 41 miles away for domestic flights. Curtin has a Shell gas station for quick items, but the nearest supermarket and restaurants are 7 miles away in Drain, where Ray's Food Place and The Rose – Bar and Restaurant are popular spots. The Rose offers burgers, pool, slot machines, shuffleboard, and live music on weekends. Brother's Café, a roadside diner, serves a variety of meals. Outdoor activities include camping and hiking in the surrounding forests, with Pass Creek County Park & Campground offering 30 full hook-up sites and Carpenter Bypass Trail System located 10 miles north in Cottage Grove. The city of Drain, known as “The Gateway to the Pacific,” is about 50 miles from the coast, attracting visitors for surfing and exploring sand dunes. Curtin features saltbox homes with pitched roofs, typically situated on 10-acre properties with wire fences and dirt driveways. The North Douglas School District serves the area, with North Douglas Elementary and North Douglas High School. The community is close-knit, hosting events like the North Douglas County Fair each July, and Capricorn Manor, a Queen Anne-style event space, offers garden tours and tea times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Curtin a good place to live?
Curtin is a good place to live. Curtin is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Curtin has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 47. The average household income is $93,151 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 16.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Curtin are home owners, with 20.4% of residents renting and 79.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Curtin can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Curtin neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Curtin?
The median home price in Curtin is $235,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $47,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,220 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $52K a year to afford the median home price in Curtin. The average household income in Curtin is $93K.
What are the best public schools in Curtin?
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Home Trends in Curtin, OR
On average, homes in Curtin, Drain sell after 1 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Curtin, Drain over the last 12 months is $227,500.
Median Sale Price
$227,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$227,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$164
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median List Price
$235,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
