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Diverse neighborhood with historic homes and culture
Half a mile from the Monteith Historic District, roads weave between suburban neighborhoods and city streetscapes in Broadway-Albany, a diverse neighborhood less than a mile from downtown. "Downtown Albany is pretty awesome. There are great restaurants and shops," says Jessica Pankratz, Broker Owner of Connected Real Estate Group with over 18 years of experience. "The historic building overlay applies here, so it's still rather quaint and unique."
Hand painted murals and historical landmarks attract visitors to Albany, Oregon.
The Albany Historical Carousel is located in downtown Albany, Oregon.
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Colorful cottages in Broadway-Albany
In the 1800s, pioneers settled in Albany and erected more than 700 historic buildings centered around the downtown. Today, the history and culture of the early settlers extend into the well-landscaped subdivisions of Broadway-Albany. Stone walkways lead to the raised doorstep of colorful cottages in Broadway-Albany. Grass and gravel islands separate wide streets from the neighborhood's narrow sidewalks. Broadway-Albany includes housing styles like American Foursquares, Craftsman cottages and Victorian bungalows. Home prices range from $300,000 to $700,000. A three-bedroom cottage can cost between $300,000 and $500,000, while a four-bedroom bungalow can be listed from $400,000 to $700,000. Homes in this neighborhood typically sell after only 31 days compared to the national average of 43 days.
There is a self guided historical home tour available to the public in Albany, Oregon.
The homes in Albany are both historical and beautiful.
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Takena Park and the Dave Clark Trail
Next to Takena Elementary School, Takena Park, is Broadway-Albany's central green space, with towering evergreens providing shade, where families can get together for a cookout in the park with covered picnic tables and barbecue grills, and kids can use the two playgrounds or climb the massive faux boulder. About a mile north, Bryant Park has a popular disc golf course with 18 pins, a baseball field and fishing holes on the Willamette River. The Calapooia River separates Bryant Park and Monteith Riverpark, which features an amphitheater and the Dave Clark Trail, a 1.5-mile paved path by the water.
Kids love the slides at Takena Park in Albany, Oregon.
Takena Landing Park has trails for visitors to explore in Albany, Oregon.
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High SAT scores at West Albany High
The Greater Albany Public School District has over 9,000 students and is among the Top 40 best school districts in Oregon, according to Niche. Takena Elementary School serves students in Grades K—2 and earns a B-minus grade from Niche, while students in Grades 3-5 attend Central Elementary School, which has an overall grade of B. Memorial Middle School maintains a C and offers extracurricular clubs like robotics and gardening. With an A-minus grade, West Albany High School has an average student SAT score of 1220.
West Albany High School is a public school in West Albany.
West Albany High School students and faculty are proud of their football team.
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Sheep at the Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival
The community gathers at Monteith Riverpark to hear Summer Sounds and River Rhythms, two recurring summer concerts in July and August. Dozens of hot air balloons float through the sky as artists sell their work below at the Northwest Art and Air Festival in Timber-Linn Park. During Heritage Day, horse-drawn carriages ride around the grounds while bluegrass bands play, and vendors sell old-fashioned crafts in an open-air market in June. Yarn, wool products, and livestock are up for sale at the Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival in the Linn County Expo Center, one of Albany's most significant event venues.
Even though Albany is a suburban city, you can still find active farming and livestock.
Albany locals and visitors love seeing the variety of livestock and farming across the area.
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Albany Transit System for public transportation
There are two Albany Transit System (ATS) bus stops on Elm Street and one on Queen Avenue. The Albany Amtrak station is less than a mile southeast on 10th Avenue for those looking to reach other West Coast destinations. Interstate 5 connects major cities on the West Coast. Salem is 26 miles north, as are Portland, which is 70 miles away and the Portland International Airport is about 80 miles out. Located at the corner of 7th Avenue and Elm Street, the Samaritan Albany General Hospital can provide quick medical attention to neighborhood residents.
Albany residents and visitors have access to major cities through the Amtrak rail line.
The bus lines in Albany connect suburban neighborhoods to broader rail transportation.
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The charm of downtown Albany
Much of Broadway-Albany is less than a mile from downtown Albany's oddity museums, community theaters and specialized boutiques. The Historic Carousel & Museum has hand-sculpted animals that float around a nostalgic carousel maintained by community members. Old Italianate buildings are home to trendy breweries and cafés. The Pix Theatre is a renowned movie theater with a single screen, creating a distinctive local atmosphere for the film. Loafers Station is an extravagant pub and café serving sandwiches and lunch items in a dark sports bar atmosphere. Sybaris Bistro provides a fine dining experience in an upscale steakhouse with a vast wine selection. For supermarket needs, North Albany IGA is across the bridge 2 miles north on Hickory Street, and there is a Safeway 2 miles east in the Heritage Mall area on 14th Avenue.
Locals love the Pix Theater in Downtown Albany.
Albany, Oregon is the type of place where you still see youth outside enjoying the fresh air.
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Parks in this Area
Waverly Park
Bowers Rocks State Park
Takena Landing Park
Bryant Park
Takena Park
Dave Clark Trail
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Broadway-Albany
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Broadway-Albany Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Broadway-Albany, Albany sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Broadway-Albany, Albany over the last 12 months is $350,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Fully renovated home on a quiet street near downtown, schools and hospital. Open living & dining, newly remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz counters & original built-ins, extensive hardwood floors refinished. 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, huge recreation room and spacious bedroom on the lower level. Two fireplaces plus a brick fireplace on the paved patio. GFA heat with AC,
Centrally located and well cared for, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers plenty of charm and flexibility. With a converted garage for extra living or work space, you’ll have a total of 1,180 sq ft to make your own. Enjoy the updated kitchen featuring newer cabinets, a stylish backsplash, and quartz countertops. Other recent upgrades include vinyl plank flooring, a newer water heater, roof, and
A primary residence with fully permitted ADU built in 2018! Main house is 1364sf, 3 beds, 1 bath. Studio ADU is 320sf with 1 bath. This is your opportunity to live in one/rent the other, multi-generational living, home office, etc.! Great price property includes room for upside with renovations. Main house features a sizeable kitchen, living room, family room, large .21 acre lot, and a great SW
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,060
Median Age
41
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,214
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$81,709
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
14/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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