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Homes “above the Boulevard” and Southern Oregon University
Perched on the hills “above the Boulevard,” as locals say, the homes in Ashland’s University District feature sweeping views of the area’s evergreen forests. Southern Oregon University (SOU) lies further downhill towards Siskiyou Boulevard, or what locals have nicknamed “The Boulevard.” Recognized for its drama program, the university produces live performances and visual arts on its well-maintained campus. “It’s nice to have the campus there,” says Ryan Lamanna, a broker with Full Circle Real Estate. “It’s a gorgeous campus—effectively a big park. You could go for a walk and take your dog there.”
The university District of Ashland is a very beautiful neighborhood.
University District has a wide variety of different homes.
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Visual and performing art at Southern Oregon University
The community is known for hosting the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and SOU has certainly embraced the arts, earning the title of a Designated Center of Excellence in the Fine and Performing Arts. It’s home to ShakespeareAMERICA, a platform for analyzing and interpreting the playwright’s works. The university’s Oregon Center for the Arts hosts the Chamber Music Concerts—an annual series of classical music performances—along with thought-provoking art exhibitions at the Schneider Museum of Art.
Southern Oregon University is the center of the University District
Southern Oregon university is in the heart of the University District.
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Forested trails in residents’ backyards
The University District is dotted with community green spaces. Homeowners can enjoy trails that start almost in their own backyards. “You have access to trails, which are quite popular,” Lamanna says. “You have great access, right from your door.” Outdoors enthusiasts will find vibrant wildflowers and mushrooms blooming beside the creek that curves through the Oredson Todd Woods. Nearby trails, like the White Rabbit Trailhead, accommodate mountain bikers, horseback riders and dog walkers. Residents can enjoy sunny Oregon weather on the playground and the picnic area at Garden Way Park, or even rent a community garden plot and grow their own produce. Siskiyou Mountain Park and the Oredson Todd Woods are south of the neighborhood, comprising 300 acres of green space combined.
They're plenty of green forest all around the University District.
There are plenty of beautiful trails all over the University District.
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Homes built on the hills of the University District
Home values in the University District are considerably higher than those in the Medford metro area—the median price for a single-family home in the neighborhood hovers around $739,000. Most houses in the area were built after the 1950s, and many feature reimagined Craftsman architecture, evidenced by overhanging eaves, multiple gables and exposed rafters. Homes with three to four bedrooms follow the natural curves and valleys of the neighborhood’s hilly terrain, costing between $675,000 and $750,000. Larger builds with four bedrooms on lots close to an acre in size can go for $800,000 to over $1 million, many boasting sleek, modern architecture.
Large homes at the University District of Ashland.
They're plenty of different styles of homes all over the University District.
There are plenty of beautiful homes all over the University District.
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Omars: Ashland’s first public cocktail lounge
Omar’s Fresh Seafood and Steaks, a time-honored Ashland restaurant, sits between two SOU academic buildings on Siskiyou Boulevard. It’s far from hidden, though, with neon signage that complements the red patent leather booths inside. Established in 1946, it was the first public cocktail lounge in Ashland and the city’s oldest restaurant. Patrons enjoy dishes like seafood alfredo, which comes with clams, scallops, shrimp and wild fish, and a variety of steaks, hand-cut and aged for six weeks.
Great American Pizza Company—known as GAPCO—has served self-proclaimed “Ashland’s favorite pizza” for over 25 years. In the same shopping center, Market of Choice carries fresh groceries and other weekly essentials, while further east, antique shops and thrift stores form the Ashland Shopping Center.
Xerxes is a wonderful Mediterranean restaurant in the University District.
Xerxes offers a great meal in the University District.
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Shopping and commuting on “the Boulevard”
The University District is bordered to the north by “The Boulevard.” Residents will find a Market of Choice and the Ashland Shopping Center along it, which also goes downtown. Several Rogue Valley Transportation District bus stops are located along The Boulevard, convenient for SOU students who receive a bus fare discount. The route continues northwest until it reaches the communities of Talent, Phoenix and Medford. Ashland Street, which shoots off The Boulevard, runs east towards Emigrant Lake, a popular outdoor destination, after it traverses Interstate 5. Commuters can take the interstate north towards Portland or south towards the California border.
Siskiyou boulevard is a main thorough affair in Ashland.
Safeway is a great place to shop in the University District.
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Extensive drama program at Mountain Avenue Theatre
Children may attend Walker Elementary School before potentially moving on to Ashland Middle School, both of which earn an A-minus grade from Niche. Ashland High School also receives an A-minus and has a distinguished theater program. Drama students can enroll in courses like Cinema, Directing, Stage Management and Theatre Arts, Theatre II: Playwriting and Improvisation, as well as the Oregon Shakespeare Theatre Master Class. Performances take place at the newly designed Mountain Avenue Theatre, equipped with 412 seats, green rooms, a full fly system and a loading dock.
Dense forestry, high temperatures and low humidity can possibly produce a risk of wildfires in the region, which can all result in compromised air quality. Ashland public schools are equipped with hospital-grade heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) filtration systems because of smoke due to potential wildfires.
Ashland High School has a beautiful campus in Ashland
Walker Elementary School focuses on the higher education of its students.
Ashland Middle School serve students in the Ashland neighborhood.
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Transit
Airport
Rogue Valley International - Medford
28 min drive
Bus
Southern Oregon University
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
University District
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
University District Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in University District, Ashland sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in University District, Ashland over the last 12 months is $758,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Private & double gated .63 acre parcel for this 4400 SF home with 6 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms. Entirely rebuilt to combine modern luxury with timeless appeal & spacious living. Multiple distinct living areas cater to both relaxation and entertainment. The main living area has warm hardwood floors and an expansive, light-filled living room with stone fireplace. The chef's kitchen is the heart of the
Incredible location across from Southern Oregon University with valley views and investment potential! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a flexible layout with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths on the main level, plus a loft and 3rd bedroom upstairs. Enjoy views from the main living space. A basement provides plenty of storage, and there's a one-car garage for convenience. The .34 acre lot is zoned R-2,
$15,000 BUY DOWN of loan points, closing costs, home renovations! Well located 4 bedroom home with a smart and livable floorplan with a range of options for a multitude of lifestyles that would provide immense potential in its current state, or with vision! This beauty is located above the boulevard and a short distance to SOU. There have been updates over the years, such as refinished hardwood
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,112
Median Age
41
Population under 18
17.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$82,857
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$113,627
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.6%
College Graduates
76.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
47.3%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
55.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
19''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
74/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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