Old Bend
Neighborhood in Bend, Oregon
Deschutes County 97703
Historic homes in a variety of styles
Old Bend's narrow, sidewalk-lined residential streets are laid out on a grid and dotted with aspen and pine trees. Early 20th-century Craftsman bungalows and cottages sit close together near the neighborhood center, shaded by pines and featuring vinyl siding and small, covered front porches; these homes range between $450,000 and $650,000.Several other Craftsman homes and brick bungalows from the early 1920s are found in the Drake Park Historic District in the northwest corner, and Colonial Revival properties built between the 1920s and ‘40s are found further north along the banks of Mirror Pond. These properties roughly range from $900,000 to $3 million. Larger Craftsman bungalows built between the mid-20th and 21st centuries sit on manicured, grassy lots with covered, stone-paved back patios; these homes start around $850,000 and go up to $1.8 million.
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Farm-to-table dining and upscale steak dinners in Old Bend
For groceries, Market of Choice sits on the neighborhood's southern border, while the Bend Farmers Market is held on Wednesdays near Drake Park. Jackson’s Corner is a popular farm-to-table spot that serves hand-rolled pasta and sourdough pizza, while Bos Taurus is a go-to for steak dinners. Local businesses are found along Northwest Wall Street, including cozy Dudley’s Bookshop Café with its shelves of used books, and Clementine Urban Mercantile for women’s clothing. The Old Mill District, located less than a mile south, includes dozens of local and chain stores, as well as Evoke Winery's tasting room and Regal Cinemas.
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Strolling on the riverfront at Drake Park
One of Old Bend’s major selling points is 13-acre Drake Park, perched beside Mirror Pond. The park's paved Deschutes River Trail runs through lush, open space and towering Ponderosa pines, connecting walkers and bikers to Downtown Bend and other surrounding neighborhoods. Public art displays and historical placards are scattered throughout the park, and fishing is allowed in Mirror Pond with a license. In the southern end of the neighborhood, the 5-acre Miller’s Landing Park features paved walking paths and scenic views of the Deschutes River; in the Miller’s Landing Community Garden here, residents grow fruit trees, veggies and flowers. For indoor fun, locals can visit the Deschutes Historical Museum to learn about local architecture and see a classroom display from 1914.
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Dozens of student clubs at Summit High
The area is served by Bend-La Pine School District, which scores an overall B-minus from Niche. Kids can start at William E. Miller Elementary and continue on to Pacific Crest Middle, both of which receive an A-minus from Niche and are rated some of the best schools in the county. The B-minus-rated Summit High offers a long list of student organizations, including Girls That Code and Spikeball Club.
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Near the heart of downtown Bend
U.S. Route 97 (known as the Bend Parkway) hugs the neighborhood's western border, and the Downtown Bend District lies near the northern border. Within the neighborhood, Cascades East Transit buses stop near Drake Park and Northwest Wall Street, which travels down the middle and the eastern border. Many people bike and walk to get around; in 2023, the city received nearly $25 million in state and federal funding to build the Hawthorne Overcrossing, a bicycle and pedestrian bridge crossing over U.S. Highway 97. St. Charles Hospital is a mile east, and the regional Redmond Municipal Airport is 17 miles south.
Indie film-watching at Tower Theatre
Every second week in October, the Bend Film Festival showcases a mix of more than 130 professional, independent and student films at a handful of venues, including the Tower Theatre near Old Bend’s northern border; residents and tourists attend these screenings, and participants’ work can qualify for the Academy Awards. The July 4th Pet Parade has been a city tradition since 1924, with residents and their dogs dressed in red, white and blue, marching around Drake Park.Some crime and flood risks in Old Bend
Old Bend has a CAP Crime Index score of 9 out of 10 for burglary, compared to the national average of 4. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office encourages community policing in all neighborhoods of Bend, and the Old Bend Neighborhood Association recommends neighbors download NextDoor to report any suspicious behavior. Homes near the southern border of Old Bend are at a higher risk of flooding; homeowners here can sign up for emergency alerts through the county to keep up with evacuation routes.
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Hannah Baggenstoss
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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David Keyte
David Keyte
eXp Realty, LLC
(541) 634-8853
404 Total Sales
1 in Old Bend
$610,000 Price
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Cyndi Robertson
Cyndi Robertson
Cascade Hasson SIR
(541) 872-3484
108 Total Sales
1 in Old Bend
$600,000 Price
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Rick Sams
Rick Sams
Sams Realty
(844) 854-3840
60 Total Sales
1 in Old Bend
$460,000 Price
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Duane Myers
Duane Myers
Stellar Realty Northwest
(541) 706-9483
58 Total Sales
3 in Old Bend
$850K - $1.3M Price Range
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Tom Standish
Tom Standish
eXp Realty, LLC
(541) 394-5807
9 Total Sales
1 in Old Bend
$793,500 Price
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Ian Berg
Ian Berg
Responds QuicklyInvest in Bend Real Estate
(541) 782-7947
133 Total Sales
3 in Old Bend
$555K - $1.1M Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Harmon Park
Drake Park
McKay Park
Miller's Landing Park
Columbia Park
Pageant Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Old Bend | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 9 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | 4 |
| Larceny | 9 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Old Bend Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Old Bend, Bend sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Old Bend, Bend over the last 12 months is $900,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$990,000
Median Sale Price
$900,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$913,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$739,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$912,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
20
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$707
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
613
Number of Homes for Sale
21
Median Year Built
1920
Months of Supply
12.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,473
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,046
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,336
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 151:30 - 3:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,977
Median Age
40
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$84,117
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$113,765
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
40.3%
Advanced Degrees
16.4%
% Population in Labor Force
74.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
10''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
80
/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
90
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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