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Large homes on well-landscaped lawns near West Albany HIgh School
West Albany paves the path from old-timey tradition to a growing city ripe with history. Pacific Boulevard separates the packaging plants and factories from the flower gardens and front lawns in West Albany. “This is one of the more expensive areas of Albany because of the pride of ownership, mature landscaping and proximity to downtown,” says Jessica Pankratz, Broker Owner of Connected Real Estate Group with over 18 years of experience.
Homes in West Albany can be colorful with well maintained landscapes.
West Albany is a great place to view a variety of home styles.
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Bungalows and Craftsman homes with RV space
West Albany’s sidewalks border gravel and stone beds sprouting hedges, shrubs and small trees by green manicured lawns. West Albany includes housing styles like contemporary bungalows, split levels and Craftsman homes, which incorporate brick or stone detailing on front-facing exteriors. Housing prices range from $400,000 to $650,000, with occasional listings up to $900,000. A three-bedroom Craftsman typically costs between $400,000 and $500,000, while a four-bedroom split-level can be listed from $500,000 to $600,000.
Some Albany residents expanded their current homes.
West Albany residents typically display pride of ownership.
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Prestigious schools in West Albany
The Greater Albany Public School District serves over 9,000 students and ranks in the Top 40 best school districts in Oregon, according to Nitch. Schools in West Albany share a central campus with baseball diamonds and football fields on Elm Street. Liberty Elementary School has served generations of students since 1949, earning a B-plus overall grade from Niche. Memorial Middle School holds a C grade and has classrooms that assist cognitive impairment or functional skills. With an A-minus grade, West Albany High School has an average student SAT score of 1220. Linn-Benton Community College provides a higher education option in West Albany with pathway courses in agriculture, business or STEM.
The student to teach ratio at West Albany High School in Albany, Oregon is 25 to 1.
Students and parents love the modern campus at Memorial Middle School in Albany, Oregon.
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Roller skating at Northwest Skateland
Although West Albany may be tucked away from the action, there are plenty of distinctive eateries and exciting venues nearby. Northwest Skateland has a roller-skating rink with concrete floors and a DJ. Fay’s Café offers burgers and fries in a well-established local spot with nostalgic black-and-white photographs of pop culture icons and scenes from the 1950s. The Depot is a wood cabin serving fried seafood delicacies in a rustic atmosphere with model ships and airplanes hanging from the ceiling. Pacific Boulevard connects the suburbs in West Albany to restaurants, theaters and boutiques downtown, less than 2 miles north. For any supermarket needs, Safeway and Grocery Outlet are located 2 miles east in the Heritage Mall area on 14th Avenue.
Some Albany locals get around town on roller skates.
Cult de sacs are favored by West Albany home buyers who desire less traffic and more privacy.
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Indoor recreation and fitness centers
Mid-Willamette Family YMCA has a weight room, a hot tub and a pool with a winding water slide into a lazy river. With indoor and outdoor courts, the Albany Tennis Club provides a private recreation facility with lessons for new and seasoned players alike to work on their topspin. Just north, Takena Park has a playground and covered picnic tables with barbecue pits shaded by massive pine trees. Bryant Park has a disc golf course and fishing on the Willamette River, less than 2 miles north.
There is so much you can do at Albany's local YMCA.
The Albany Tennis Club has both indoor and outdoor tennis courts.
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Traditional activities for Heritage Day
On Heritage Day, residents can take horse-drawn carriage rides, listen to bluegrass bands or browse artisan-made items, like handmade quilts, in an open-air market on 47th Street. The Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival is one of Albany’s most significant events, with livestock shows and wool for sale at the Linn County Expo Center in September. Rock bands, country music artists and orchestras play concerts in Monteith Riverpark during the River Rhythms and Summer Sounds series in July and August.
Children can climb the rock wall at Takena Park in Albany, Oregon.
Takena Park in Albany, is a popular place to walk and ride your bike.
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Take the ATS around town
West Albany is a car-dependent neighborhood, but bicycles are a popular mode of transportation. Pacific Boulevard connects to the gridded streets of downtown. 1st Avenue, the center of activity downtown, is just over a mile north. Seven Albany Transit System (ATS) bus stops are in West Albany along Pacific Boulevard, making it easy to get around. Interstate 5 extends down the West Coast from Canada to Mexico, and West Albany residents can reach the interstate 3 miles east. Traveling on I-5, Salem is 26 miles north, and Portland is 70 miles north. Those looking to take a business trip or find a new vacation destination can head to the Portland International Airport, about 80 miles north.
Albany Amtrak Station is a great place to catch a bus or train.
Albany Amtrak Station can connect you to anywhere in the continental United States.
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West Albany Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Albany, Albany sell after 83 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in West Albany, Albany over the last 12 months is $475,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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