Why Live in Trainsong
Trainsong, a neighborhood in Eugene, features primarily bungalows and ranch-style homes from the 1940s, with prices ranging from $300,000 to $400,000. These homes, often adorned with subtle Craftsman details, are set back from small gravel parking spaces and typically sit on larger lots that can accommodate workshops and recreational vehicle parking. The area is known for its local businesses along Oregon SR-99, including The Embers bar and grill, which offers an all-day breakfast menu and live music in the evenings, and Daynight Donuts, a 24-hour donut shop. For entertainment, Putters Entertainment Center provides bowling, indoor mini golf with water features, a video arcade, pool tables, and laser tag, along with pizza made with San Marzano tomato sauce. Grocery shopping is convenient with WinCo Foods located just over 3 miles away. Trainsong Park, although partially closed for soil remediation, offers a skate park, playground, and ball field. Nearby green spaces include Walnut Grove Park, featuring a fishing pond and hiking trail, and Emerald Park, which has a playground, wading pool, sand pit, and another skatepark. The neighborhood is well-connected with several Lane Transit District bus routes and is safer than the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trainsong a good place to live?
Trainsong is a good place to live. Trainsong is considered car-dependent and very bikeable. Trainsong is a suburban neighborhood. Trainsong has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 2.0 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $45,911 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 11.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Trainsong are renters, with 73.3% of residents renting and 26.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Trainsong can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Trainsong neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Trainsong?
The median home price in Trainsong is $145,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $29,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $750 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $32K a year to afford the median home price in Trainsong. The average household income in Trainsong is $46K.
What are the best public schools in Trainsong?
The best public schools that serve Trainsong are:
What are the best private schools in Trainsong?
The best private schools that serve Trainsong are:
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Are home prices dropping in Trainsong?
Yes, home prices in Trainsong are down 60% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Trainsong, OR
On average, homes in Trainsong, Eugene sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Trainsong, Eugene over the last 12 months is $258,000, down 71% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$258,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$258,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$145,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$206
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median List Price
$145,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-71%
