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Central Bend neighborhood full of natural beauty and local businesses
Central Bend’s Orchard District was the site of an actual apple orchard in the 1930s, but now offers well-kept midcentury homes, small businesses with strong connections to the local community, and parks with some of those original fruit trees. “This is a busier area of town, so that’s good for our visibility,” says Alyssa Heim, Owner of Big Story Bookstore located in the neighborhood. “Our customers in this area are very easy-going, kind, patient—it’s a good environment within the group of people that come in.” The area also has an active neighborhood association, which gathers members for picnics in Orchard Park. Residents enjoy hiking nearby Pilot Butte to catch scenic views of the Cascade Mountains and trekking the mile to Downtown Bend for monthly art walks and events.
More affordable midcentury homes in the Orchard District
Single-family homes in Orchard District range from $330,000 to $950,000, while in neighboring communities like Awbrey Butte and Century West, they range between $650,000 and $2 million. Properties here are set close together along well-paved, sidewalk-lined streets that feature cul-de-sacs, Douglas fir trees and the occasional roundabout. Near the neighborhood's northern and southern borders, mid-to late 20th-century ranch-style homes have three bedrooms, fenced-in and grassy backyards, and long, cement driveways leading to one-car garages; prices range from $400,000 to $650,000. Near the center of the neighborhood, early 2000s ranch-style and new traditional homes have vinyl or brick exteriors, and well-manicured backyards with veranda-covered stone patios; set within walking distance of neighborhood parks and playgrounds, these homes range from $715,000 to $950,000. At the neighborhood's northern end, late 20th-century condos average $335,000. To the east are subdivisions like Petrosa, where contemporary 2020s homes feature slanted roofs and vinyl-and-brick facades, and residents have access to a community pool and fitness center; homes in these subdivisions average $700,000, plus monthly HOA fees of up to $150.
Colorful homes decorate the tree lines streets of Bend's Orchard District.
Rows of homes in the Orchard District of Bend include a variety of styles.
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Plans to upgrade Bend High
Orchard District is served by Bend-La Pine School District, rated an overall B-minus by Niche. Local kids can start at Juniper Elementary, which earns a B from Niche, and continue to Pilot Butte Middle, which earns a B-minus. The C-plus-rated Bend Senior High is known for its unique student organizations, which include rock-climbing and Nordic skiing clubs. In 2023, the Bend-La Pine School Board announced plans for an architectural redesign of Bend High, with projected completion by the late 2020s.
Bend Senior High School is a public school located in the Larkspur neighborhood.
Pilot Butte Middle School serves grades 6-8 in the Orchard District of Bend, Oregon.
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Hiking up pine-tree-covered Pilot Butte
The 114-acre Pilot Butte Park is found at the neighborhood's southeastern end, featuring three trails up the cone-shaped Pilot Butte, and a spiraling road to its summit; all of these routes offer killer views of the snowcapped Cascade Mountains. Near Orchard District's southern border, 22-acre Juniper Park features a playground, paved walking and biking paths, and the Juniper Swim and Fitness Center, with both indoor and outdoor pools. Folks can also venture to 3-acre Orchard Park near the western border for some open, grassy space, a game of pickup basketball, or a sequoia-shaded swing set.
Pilot Butte marks the Orchard District neighborhood in Bend.
Juniper Park offers paths for walkers and bikers in the Orchard District.
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Home to the last standing Blockbuster store
Right in the neighborhood, locals can grocery shop at Safeway, or browse the stacks at the Big Story Bookstore, which sports a bright owl mural on its exterior. “We have a lot of books coming in every day, and we carefully curate them,” Heim says. “It’s got a living room feel, so you come in feeling comfortable and cozy.” The very last Blockbuster video store in existence is also found in the Orchard District, featuring the mockup of a 1990s living room, aisles of movies on VHS, and souvenir mugs and t-shirts that read, “The Last Blockbuster on Planet Earth." The popular Midtown Yacht Club offers a rotating roster of food carts and local beers, and half a mile south at Dandy’s Drive-In, rollerblading waiters deliver burgers and shakes to visitors in their cars.
Bend is home to the last Blockbuster on the planet and it is located in the Orchard District.
Midtown Yacht Club serves a wide variety of ales in the Orchard District of Bend, Oregon.
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Catching rides on Cascades East Transit buses
U.S. Highway 97 and 20 intersect near Orchard District’s western border, and Heim says this can congest traffic in the area. 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. 97. Downtown Bend is a mile southwest via Northwest Olney Avenue, which travels the western half of town, and the city's Cascades East Transit buses make several stops in Orchard District. Some locals bike to get around. St. Charles Bend Hospital is a 2-mile drive east, and Redmond Municipal Airport is 15 miles south.
Concerts and comedy shows at Open Space Even Studios
Half a mile west, Open Space Event Studios offers monthly concerts, comedy shows and a small art market featuring local vendors, food trucks and other businesses. Downtown Bend hosts the First Friday Art Walk every month, where area businesses offer complimentary wine and snacks, and works by local artists are displayed in storefront windows.
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Parks in this Area
Orchard Park
Stover Park
Pilot Butte Neighborhood Park
Pilot Butte State Park
Canal Row Park
Juniper Park
Hollinshead Park
Hollinshead Off Leash Dog Area
Transit
Airport
Roberts Field
25 min drive
Bus
Greenwood Avenue & 9th Street (S)
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Butler Market Road & Sandy Drive (N)
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3rd Street & Vail Avenue (W)
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Franklin Avenue & 2nd Street (N)
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Greenwood Avenue & 6th Street (N)
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Butler Market Road & Jones Road (E)
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5th Street & Kearney Avenue (W)
Orchard District Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Orchard District, Bend sell after 99 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Orchard District, Bend over the last 12 months is $424,950, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to this beautifully maintained Pahlisch-built townhome, offering 3 bed, 2.5 bath, and 1,669 SQFT of stylish living on a premium corner lot. Built in 2013, this two-story home features durable LVP flooring, stone countertops, a gas cooktop, and a cozy fireplace — the perfect blend of comfort and function. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite boasts breathtaking views of Mt. Bachelor and
Discover a lifestyle where tranquility meets convenience. This charming, meticulously cared-for mid-town residence is nestled on spacious lot with mature trees on a serene Cul de sac. It offers ease of access to Juniper Elementary, Pilot Butte Middle school, medical facilities, vibrant shopping, delicious restaurant and food cart dining, and scenic Greenbelt connectivity to trails and pathways.
This zero lot line single family craftsman-style home is on a corner lot in the idyllic neighborhood of Village Wiestoria in close-in midtown Bend, perfectly situated between the hospital and downtown. Recently upgraded with newer engineered hardwood floors, new gas furnace & a/c (2023), new water heater (2025), this high quality home delivers a generously sized primary suite on the main level
Sage Springs High Desert Apartments is one of Bend's newest apartment communities! We offer bright and spacious two bedroom, two bath apartment homes including a full-sized washer and dryer, air conditioning, and a deck or patio with storage. Located off Boyd Acres Road and Warner Place we are a short distance from the Old Mill District, which offers first class shopping, restaurants and a movie
This newly updated 1/1 centrally located unit in a cul-de-sac and is very bright and comfortable. The triplex is located in walking distance to Albertson and the Yacht club for dining. New updates include new flooring and paint and a stackable washer/dryer unit. In addition there is a covered storage area for the tenant(s). $14.95 per month in Tenant Liability Insurance.We value
Large 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath condo with a large loft upstairs between two master bedrooms. 2 car detached garage and close to highway, shopping and Bend activities
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,439
Median Age
38
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,373
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,243
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.5%
College Graduates
47.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.6%
% Population in Labor Force
72.7%
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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
60/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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