Periwinkle
Neighborhood in Albany, Oregon
Linn County 97322
Pine trees shade modern Prairie homes and one-story Craftsmans
Pine needles dust the sidewalks and streets in Periwinkle. Low yards and bushes gardens in red mulch are confined by miniature stone walls, giving homes an inviting exterior. Backyards remain private by the cover of cedar wooden fences. New traditional-style homes, modern Prairie homes and one-story Craftsman dwellings sit on small lots, some of which are within walking distance of major retail centers and recreational spaces. Manufactured homes on well-landscaped lots are available in Shorewood Estates, Columbus Greens or Edgewood Mobile Estates. "Most are single-family, entry-level homes," says Kyler Gulaskey, who has over 15 years of experience as a Realtor and Broker at eXp Realty in Salem. "They're good first homes for people, and they’re affordable." Home prices range from $350,000 to $750,000. A three-bedroom Craftsman can sell for between $350,000 and $500,000, while a two-story home with four bedrooms can be listed for around $400,000 to $650,000. Occasional newer builds with six bedrooms or duplex buildings with multiple units can fall around $900,000.City parks in Periwinkle
This neighborhood features four community parks and an aquatics center. Grand Prairie Park is a 10-acre space with a duck pond bordered by flower gardens and a paved walking path surrounded by towering pine trees. Lexington Park offers a basketball court and two playgrounds. Deerfield Park invites athletes with two baseball fields and a popular disc golf course. The Albany Community Pool offers aerobics classes and lap swimming at an Olympic-sized space with two diving boards and occasional movie nights. Freeway Lakes provides a quiet place to kayak and fish for bluegill or largemouth bass, 2 miles south.Trade programs at B-minus rated South Albany High School
The Greater Albany Public School District is ranked in Niche’s Top 40 best school districts in Oregon, serving over 10,000 students. Kids can attend Periwinkle Elementary School with an active parent-teacher association and a C overall Niche grade. Calapooia Middle School also has a C and offers a Bilingual Education Program shared across the school district. South Albany High School maintains a B-minus, and offers college counseling with a well-rounded industrial arts program in subjects like masonry or construction. "South Albany offers an automotive program. I think it's great to get kids geared up for trade school," says Bennett.The Northwest Art and Air Festival and the Big Pickup
During the Northwest Art & Air Festival in August, residents browse art vendors, listen to live music or take to the skies in hot air balloons. Concerts ring out during River Rhythms and Summer Sounds in Monteith Riverpark. On Saturday mornings, the Albany Farmers Market is a community staple with food trucks and vendors selling farm-fresh meats, locally grown cherries and strawberries. The Big Pickup incentivizes a clean community with cash in exchange for trash in May.The Albany Main Street Station
Although Periwinkle is a car-dependent neighborhood, some sections are walkable, and bike lanes share the main roads. Albany trains make the trip up and down the West Coast from the Amtrak Station adjacent to downtown. With eight stops on Waverly Drive, the Albany Transit System (ATS) shuttles passengers around town. Interstate 5 takes traffic north 25 miles to Salem or 70 miles to Portland. Eugene is 43 miles south on I-5. Residents who want to watch some college sports can visit a Beavers game at Oregon State University in Corvallis, only 15 miles southeast. Portland International Airport is about 80 miles north of Periwinkle, and private planes land at the Albany Municipal Airport.Shopping at the Heritage Mall
Heritage Mall, Albany’s commercial center, has 47 retailers with stores like Old Navy, Bath & Body Works and Famous Footwear less than a mile north. Regal Albany shows new movies on the big screen with plush seating. Shopping centers surround the mall with salons, department stores and local eateries. PizzAmoré is a New York-style pizzeria with a sleek dining room in a cozy hometown atmosphere. At La Roca, customers walk under blue archways into a golden interior adorned by flowery artwork, and the guacamole is made tableside. Those needing groceries can head to Safeway on 14th Avenue. Fred Meyer is a superstore with groceries, a garden section and a pharmacy on Highway 20.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Shareef Hagag
HOMESMART REALTY GROUP
(503) 487-8795
64 Total Sales
1 in Periwinkle
$425,000 Price
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Emily Brock
KELLER WILLIAMS CAPITAL CITY
(971) 599-2964
131 Total Sales
1 in Periwinkle
$400,000 Price
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Juan Vasquez
WINDERMERE HERITAGE
(541) 918-3682
146 Total Sales
11 in Periwinkle
$15K - $640K Price Range
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Trevor Scharer
TRADITION REAL ESTATE PARTNERS
(888) 621-4369
147 Total Sales
3 in Periwinkle
$295K - $429K Price Range
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Debi Hauer
Responds QuicklyEXP REALTY, LLC
(339) 209-0761
104 Total Sales
1 in Periwinkle
$415,000 Price
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Dieter Wehner
iHOMES
(971) 272-8542
66 Total Sales
1 in Periwinkle
$367,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Periwinkle | US |
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Homicide | 2 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 4 | 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
Periwinkle Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Periwinkle, Albany sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Periwinkle, Albany over the last 12 months is $425,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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