Southern Crossing
Modern Craftsman and well-kept roads in Southern Crossing
Along the neighborhood’s well-paved, sidewalk-lined residential streets, cul-de-sacs are dotted with ponderosa pine trees, and flower-filled roundabouts help ease traffic. Most homes in Southern Crossing are large, two-story single-family residences, and many are used as second homes. To the east, early 21st-century Craftsman-style homes feature front-yard rock gardens and small, fenced-in backyards; prices range from $530,000 to $700,000. To the west, closer to the Deschutes River, larger homes built between the mid-2010s to 2020s have flat roofs, wood-and-brick exteriors, long driveways and wide front porches; second-floor wood balconies overlook the river and distant mountains. Some of these homes set closer to the river are within walking distance of wooded parks like Blakely and Woodriver, and all range from $800,000 to $1.2 million.
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Shopping local at the high-visited Old Mill District
The popular Old Mill District, set in the northern end of Southern Crossing, is the area's shopping mecca. Locals can browse 40 different locally owned boutiques and businesses here, including Vanilla Urban Threads, which sells men’s and women’s fashion, and Saxon’s Fine Jeweler’s, which offers elegant diamond pieces. Dining options here include Greg’s Grill, known for its salmon dinners and floor-to-ceiling windows, and Rapa Nui Tiki Lounge, which pairs Korean barbecue plates with tropical drinks. Further north, Box Factory Shopping Mall offers several locally owned shops and pubs; shoppers can shop for bike accessories at The Gear Fix and sip locally made craft beer at Wildwood. For groceries, Market of Choice sits on the northern border, and Bend Farmers Market is found a mile further north.
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Taco celebrations and Christmas cheer on the Deschutes River
Southern Crossing residents have access to tons of events in the area. For instance, each December, the annual Holiday Lights Paddle Parade features Santa-hat-clad locals in colorfully lit-up kayaks, paddling their merry way along the Deschutes River. In May 2024, the Old Mill District hosted its first Central Oregon Taco Fest, spearheaded by locally owned restaurant Hola! Mexican; hundreds of locals gathered on the grassy lawn near the Old Mill Bridge to enjoy taco trucks, live Latin music and chihuahua races. This event is set to return in May of 2025.Sporty clubs at Bend High
The neighborhood is zoned for the Bend-La Pine School District, which includes Pine Ridge Elementary, rated an A-minus by Niche, and the B-plus-rated Cascade Middle. Bend Senior High is rated a C-plus and is known for its many student organizations, like clubs for rock climbing and Nordic skiing. In 2023, the Bend-La Pine School Board announced a five-year plan to renovate the high school's original 1950s classrooms in order to improve their safety and construction.
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Kayaking and hiking spots in Southern Crossing
At Bend Whitewater Park near the neighborhood's northern border, locals can boogie board and surf for free through the river's Whitewater Channel rapids. Near the neighborhood's center, the 22-acre, riverside Farewell Bend Park features a lumber mill-themed playground and the paved, 3-mile-long Deschutes River Trail, which travels north to the Old Mill District and south to South Canyon Bridge. Further south, the 3-acre Blakely Park has plenty of tree-shaded lawn to relax on and a large playground with rope obstacle courses.
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Easy access to downtown Bend
The neighborhood is bordered east by U.S. Route 97—also known as the Bend Parkway—a major thoroughfare that travels much of the city. Downtown Bend is a 2-mile drive north via Southwest Bond Street. Beebe says traffic can get congested here, especially during concerts at Hayden Amphitheater in the Old Mill District. Southern Crossing is a car-dependent community, but Cascades East Transit buses make stops throughout the neighborhood and many residents bike and walk near the Deschutes River. St. Charles Bend Hospital is a 5-mile drive northeast, and Redmond Municipal Airport is 19 miles north via U.S. 97.Staying informed through Deschutes County Alert System
Southern Crossing has a CAP Index Crime Score of 8 out of 10, largely due to incidents of burglary and larceny. Residents living near the Deschutes River may experience extreme flooding during heavy rainfall, and Deschutes County offers emergency and evacuation checklists on its city website. To stay informed during neighborhood emergencies, residents can sign up to receive notifications through the Deschutes County Alert System.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Amy Campbell
Amy Campbell
Sunriver Realty
(541) 634-2695
123 Total Sales
1 in Southern Crossing
$549,000 Price
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Ed King
EK
Ed King
Keller Williams Realty Central Oregon
(541) 631-4894
67 Total Sales
2 in Southern Crossing
$270K - $880K Price Range
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Cyndi Robertson
Cyndi Robertson
Cascade Hasson SIR
(541) 872-3484
102 Total Sales
2 in Southern Crossing
$605K - $1.9M Price Range
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Ryan McGlone
Ryan McGlone
Cascade Hasson SIR
(541) 871-8630
202 Total Sales
3 in Southern Crossing
$702K - $780K Price Range
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Thomas Arends
Thomas Arends
Responds QuicklyPonderosa Properties
(541) 393-2721
179 Total Sales
1 in Southern Crossing
$620,000 Price
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Reed Melton
Reed Melton
Realty One Group Discovery
(541) 532-8850
20 Total Sales
1 in Southern Crossing
$770,000 Price
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
Blakely Park
Bend Park & Recreation District
Riverbend Park
Woodriver Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Southern Crossing | US |
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| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 8 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Southern Crossing Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southern Crossing, Bend sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Southern Crossing, Bend over the last 12 months is $650,000, up 150% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$610,387
Median Sale Price
$650,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$650,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$618,089
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
46
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
150%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$227
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,026
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
2004
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,726
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,232
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,649
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,064
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Open Houses
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Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,800 - $1,850 per month
- Edgewater Apartments
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 976 Sq Ft
- 373 SE Reed Market Rd
- Bend, OR
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,499
Median Age
41
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,554
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$88,279
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.6%
% Population in Labor Force
66.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
10''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
50
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28
/ 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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