River West
Neighborhood in Bend, Oregon
Deschutes County 97703, 97702
Smaller homes with space to add on in River West
During Bend's early-1900s lumber industry boom, mill workers were provided with one- to two-bedroom Craftsman cottages that were built on large lots just west of the Deschutes River. Today many of these early 20th-century homes have been renovated, and most feature grassy front lawns, as well as fenced-in backyards with small cement patios; a one-bedroom starts at $700,000 while a two-bedroom near the river can cost as much as $1 million. Frazier says that many homebuyers here turn these properties into Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and rent them out to students from nearby Oregon State University-Cascades and Central Oregon Community College.Further west, two-story, three-bedroom contemporary 2010s and 2020s homes sit close together in pine-tree-covered subdivisions like Discovery West; featuring flat steel roofs, large windows, well-manicured backyards and up to three-car garages, these homes range from $1.6 million to $2.2 million. Residents can expect to pay up to $30 in monthly HOA fees.
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Independent film screenings at the Bend Film Festival
Every second week in October, the Bend Film Festival showcases over 130 professional independent and student films at a handful of venues like the Tower Theatre, a mile east of River West; both residents and tourists attend these screenings, and films that are shown can qualify for the Academy Awards. A Bend-wide tradition since 1924, the annual July 4th Pet Parade invites participants and their pets to dress in red, white and blue to march around Drake Park, set near the eastern border of River West.Cocktails and Thai food at the well-known Spork
Within the neighborhood, shoppers can head to locally owned Newport Avenue Market for sliced butcher meat, fresh produce and specialty cheeses. A few blocks east of the market, Kanpai serves raw sushi and fried calamari, and nearby Spork serves Mexican-Thai fusion dishes and fruity cocktails. Newport Avenue is dotted with pubs and breweries like Broken Top Bottle Shop and Ale Café, which offers 12 rotating taps. To the south, Revival Vintage sells boho dresses and hand-crafted home goods, while to the east, Dudley’s Bookshop Café is a go-to for used books and fresh lattes. The Old Mill District, located 2 miles south, includes dozens of local and chain stores, as well as a Regal Cinemas and a tasting room for the local Evoke Winery.
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Floating through rapids on the Deschutes River
Kayaking, paddleboarding and floating the Deschutes River are popular summer pastimes in River West. At the local Bend Whitewater Park, locals surf and boogie board through gushing rapids in the river's Whitewater Channel, while a few miles south in 13-acre Riverbend Park, they can float downriver in bright-orange inner tubes and float downriver. Tubers might choose to float as far as the neighborhood's 13-acre Drake Park, which is scattered with public art displays and historical placards. Here folks can stroll or bike along the paved Deschutes River Trail, passing lush open spaces and towering pines enroute to downtown and other surrounding areas, and go fishing at Mirror Pond. Also in River West, the 8-acre Hillside Park features a playground, dirt-packed walking paths and the Awbrey Reservoir Off-Leash dog park.
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Walkable streets and city buses within River West
U.S. Highway 97 connects to the eastern border of River West, providing easy access to all parts of Bend; in 2023, the city received nearly $25 million in state and federal funding to build a bicycle and pedestrian bridge, the Hawthorne Overcrossing, over U.S. 97. Downtown Bend is a mile drive east via Northwest Galveston Avenue or a short ride aboard Cascades East Transit buses, which make several stops within River West. St. Charles Bend Hospital is a 4-mile drive east, and Redmond Municipal Airport is 17 miles north.Local internships through Summit High’s job-training program
River West is zoned for the Bend-La Pine School District, rated an overall B-minus by Niche. Local kids here can start school at High Lakes Elementary, which earns an A-minus; students who live in northern River West can continue to the A-minus-rated Pacific Crest Middle, and those in the southern end can go to the B-plus-rated Cascade Middle. Summit High is rated a B-plus and offers a School to Careers Credit Program, where students can earn school credits by serving as cadet teachers at neighboring elementary schools or by doing an internship with a local business.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ryan McGlone
Ryan McGlone
Cascade Hasson SIR
(541) 871-8630
205 Total Sales
10 in River West
$645K - $2.8M Price Range
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Rick Sams
Rick Sams
Sams Realty
(844) 854-3840
60 Total Sales
2 in River West
$695K - $710K Price Range
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Thomas Arends
Thomas Arends
Responds QuicklyPonderosa Properties
(541) 393-2721
170 Total Sales
1 in River West
$810,000 Price
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Duane Myers
Duane Myers
Stellar Realty Northwest
(541) 706-9483
58 Total Sales
2 in River West
$499K - $850K Price Range
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Tom Standish
Tom Standish
eXp Realty, LLC
(541) 394-5807
9 Total Sales
2 in River West
$1.4M - $1.5M Price Range
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Ian Berg
Ian Berg
Responds QuicklyInvest in Bend Real Estate
(541) 782-7947
133 Total Sales
2 in River West
$725K - $985K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Brooks Park
Harmon Park
Drake Park
McKay Park
First Street Rapids Park
Columbia Park
Riverview Park
Pioneer Park
Sunset View Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | River West | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
River West Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in River West, Bend sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in River West, Bend over the last 12 months is $965,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,092,500
Median Sale Price
$965,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,133,750
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,199,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$471,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
121
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$604
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,844
Number of Homes for Sale
49
Median Year Built
1974
Months of Supply
4.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,717
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,265
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,358
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
684
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
425
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 1pm
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Saturday, Jun 1410am - 1pm
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 5pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,829 - $3,215 per month
- The Veridian
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 642+ Sq Ft
- 2528 NW Campus Village Way
- Bend, OR
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$1,575 - $2,949 per month
- The Hixon at Westside Yard
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 486+ Sq Ft
- 210 SW Century
- Bend, OR
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
9,297
Median Age
42
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$102,076
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$129,730
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.4%
College Graduates
68%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.4%
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®
74
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
89
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
27
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Old Bend
Historic Bend neighborhood close to shopping, dining and lush outdoor spaces
Southern Crossing
Sought-after central Bend riverside community, home to the Old Mill District
Summit West
Sought-after Bend community with local eateries, shops and parks
Awbrey Butte
Northwestern Bend community known for scenic views of the Cascades Mountains
Orchard District
Active Central Bend community full of green spaces and local businesses
Century West
Southwest Bend community surround by forestry and outdoorsy activities
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