$355,893Average Value$323Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Surrounded by the Lewis and Clark, Youngs rivers
Situated where the Youngs River and the Lewis and Clark River flow into Youngs Bay, Jeffers Gardens is a quiet riverfront community south of downtown Astoria. “It’s just a short drive to the marina and the beaches,” says Kathren Rusinovich, a broker with Windermere Community Realty. “We have salmon fishers in the commercial fishing industry, which is a big part of the economy.” With real estate prices lower than those in nearby communities, Jeffers Gardens also presents investment opportunities. Many residents have stuck around for decades, maintaining homes passed down among generations.
Jeffers Garden borders the Lewis & Clark River and has easy access to fishing & kayaking.
The calm cloudy mornings in Jeffers Garden create a beautiful landscape over Youngs Bay.
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Salmon fishing and boating on the rivers
Since Jeffers Gardens lies at the intersection of two major bodies of water, some neighborhood homes are well-positioned for immediate access to the rivers. Kayakers leisurely float across the water, while commercial fishermen make more intentional trips out into the river for salmon.
Just east of the neighborhood, there are two baseball diamonds adjacent to Lewis and Clark Elementary School. “Baseball is a big, big part of the community,” Rusinovich says. “We have All-Stars and all of that good stuff.” Further east, the Lewis & Clark Golf and RV Park has a nine-hole course for campers staying overnight.
Jeffers Garden residents enjoy fishing on the Lewis & Clark River.
Slide into home base at Lewis & Clark Baseball Fields in Jeffers Garden.
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Fisheries biology and tech at Astoria High School
Children may attend John Jacob Astor Elementary School for kindergarten through second grade before potentially moving forward to Lewis and Clark Elementary School for grades third through fifth. Both schools earn B overall grades from Niche. Astoria Middle School receives a B grade too, as does Astoria High School, which has been part of the Astoria community for over 100 years. It offers science courses focused on the surrounding natural environment, including fisheries biology, fisheries tech, geology of the Pacific Northwest, marine biology, along with forestry and wildlife management.
Astoria students finish their primary education at Lewis and Clark Elementary School.
Astoria High School offers classes in horticulture, pottery and music production.
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Bungalows and Cape Cods built before the 1950s
Real estate in Jeffers Gardens is priced lower than some of the areas nearby—the average home value is about $150,000 less than that of the Astoria metro area. Bungalows and Cape Cods with two bedrooms sit on gravel lots, mostly built between the 1920s and 1940s. These homes usually cost between $225,000 and $375,000, though investment properties in need of significant repairs can sell for about $100,000 less. “It’s great for people starting out, and they can keep [the home] as a rental,” Rusinovich says. “In other neighborhoods, you will have to resell. If you want to invest in a rental property, that is viable in this neighborhood, and you can still get pretty good rent.” Several multi-acre lots are available as well, ranging between $90,000 and $170,000. Because of the neighborhood’s lower elevation and its proximity to several bodies of water, Jeffers Gardens may be at risk of potential flooding.
You'll find Mid-Century Cape Cod homes in the Jeffers Garden neighborhood.
You'll find Mid-Century Bungalows in Jeffers Garden.
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Battered catch at Ship Out Fish and Chips
Ship Out Fish and Chips takes advantage of the region’s coastal access, serving fried fish, battered shrimp and golden fries with a side of coleslaw. The restaurant has a greenhouse dining area, where wooden chairs and checkered tablecloth-covered tables are arranged around a swan water sculpture. A whimsical arrangement of colorful wind chimes, birdhouses and bronze sculptures of the sun liven up the walls.
In the center of the neighborhood, Taps Espresso Grub and Pub hosts live music within its nostalgic, wood-paneled walls, serving burritos and sandwiches, as well as an extensive selection of flavored lattes and mochas. For groceries, residents will have to cross the Youngs River to reach Costco, Walmart, Fred Meyer and other big-box retailers, all in Astoria.
The breakfast burritos at Taps Espresso Grub & Pub are a local go to in Jeffers Garden.
Residents line up to eat at Ship Out Fish N' Chips in Jeffers Garden.
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Warrenton-Astoria Highway connects to two major communities
The Warrenton-Astoria Highway carves across Jeffers Gardens, traveling west across the Lewis and Clark River toward Warrenton. East of the neighborhood, the highway curves north to take drivers across the Youngs River toward downtown Astoria. Lewis and Clark Road delineates part of the neighborhood’s eastern border, passing the popular neighborhood eatery, Ship Out Fish and Chips, as well as Lewis and Clark Elementary School. With few sidewalks, the area is mostly car-dependent.
Jeffers Garden is short drive from central Astoria just over Old Youngs Bay Bridge.
The Lewis & Clark Bridge offers easy access into Warrenton from Jeffers Garden.
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Parks in this Area
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
Airport Dike Trail
Netul Landing
Lewis & Clark Baseball Field
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Jeffers Gardens
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Jeffers Gardens, Astoria sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Jeffers Gardens, Astoria over the last 12 months is $289,750, down 21% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Cute bungalow fronting Jeffers Slough features, partially fenced yard, hot tub, attached single car garage, and shop. Investment opportunity to purchaser rental property.
Surround yourself with nature with this unimproved lot with residential zoning in the beautiful Jeffers Garden area, just outside the Astoria city limits. Zoned Rural Community Residential by Clatsop County. The platted road to access this property is currently not developed. Property is located in the AE-100 Year flood zone. Buyers to perform due diligence regarding their intended use.
Surround yourself with nature with this unimproved lot with residential zoning in the beautiful Jeffers Garden area, just outside the Astoria city limits. Zoned Rural Community Residential by Clatsop County. The platted road to access this property is currently not developed. Property is located in the AE-100 Year flood zone. Buyers to perform due diligence regarding their intended use.
Interested in learning more about homes in this neighborhood?
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Patti Gage,
an experienced agent in this area.
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
368
Median Age
41
Population under 18
25%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$67,500
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$79,781
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.5%
College Graduates
21.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.9%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
42/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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