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Country living in southern Oregon
Dryden is 5 miles east of Selma, a small, rural neighborhood along Redwood Highway. “Dryden is considered part of Selma, but more country,” says Justin Burton, Oregon native and Realtor with eXp Realty in Grants Pass. Creeks flow down the pine-covered hills in this rural-residential neighborhood. But amongst the farmland, there is some entertainment to be had at Deer Creek Vineyards, which hosts a free summer concert series. For restaurants and schools, residents head 11 miles south to Kerby. And for a wider shopping selection, Grants Pass is 27 miles north.
Homes are spread out and your neighbors may be farther apart.
There is a lot of farm land around the Dryden region of Josephine County.
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Fishing at Lake Selmac
One thing to do is hang out at Lake Selmac, the only lake in the county. “They stock Lake Selmac with fish – trout and bass – and rent out boats,” Burton says. The lake also has picnic areas, campsites and a disc golf course. Hikers can bring leashed dogs to Kerby Peak Trailhead, a challenging trail that’s just under 7 miles up and back. The path includes switchbacks and panoramic summit views of the forested hills below. Swinging Bridge is another popular spot 16 miles west of the neighborhood. The wooden suspension bridge, built by Boy Scouts in 1963, crosses the blue-green Illinois River. Locally known as “The Illy,” this river is warm enough to swim in.
You can catch bass, catfish, blue gill, crappie, and more at Lake Selmac.
Kerby Peak Trail system features miles of trails ending at Kerby Peak.
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Homes and land parcels for sale
Instead of stoplights and sidewalks, tall pines and farmland make up the Dryden landscape. Home styles include Craftsman and ranch. Some of the homes have fenced-in yards, and most use well water and septic tanks. Prices range from $312,000 to $610,000. Land parcels cost between $20,000 and $140,000.
Dryden sits in the Illinois Valley of Southern Oregon.
You can find large multistory estates on large acreage throughout Dryden.
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Illinois Valley High’s above-average graduation rate
The nearest public schools are located about 11 miles south in Kerby. Students may attend Evergreen Elementary, rated C on Niche, Lorna Byrne Middle, rated C-minus and Illinois Valley High, rated C-plus. For the 2022-2023 school year, the high school had a 95% on-time completion rate, which beats the state average of 81%. Illinois Valley High also has a state championship-winning boys wrestling team.
Evergreen Elementary School in Cave Junction serves over 350 students yearly.
Lorna Byrne Middle School serves 5th - 8th grade in Cave Junction.
You can learn about AG at Illinois Valley High School.
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Driving down Redwood Highway
There are no major roads within Dryden. However, access to U.S. Route 199, also known as Redwood Highway, is 5 miles west in Selma. Dryden is about 50 miles from Rogue Valley International Medford Airport, which offers nonstop flights to 12 destinations across the western United States. Asante Three Rivers Medical Center and Emergency Room is about 24 miles away in Grants Pass.
All-day breakfast at River Valley Restaurant
When it comes to dining out, folks can head into Kerby, where River Valley Restaurant serves all-day breakfast in a family-friendly atmosphere. Deer Creek Vineyards invites wine lovers to sip their award-winning 2019 Chardonnay on the patio. The closest grocery store is Ray’s Food Place in Selma, and the nearest hardware store is True Value Hardware in Kerby. In Grants Pass, shoppers can find T.J. Maxx and Walmart.
You can grab diner classics at the River View Restaurant in nearby Kerby.
Ray's is the closest grocery store to Dryden however locals go to Grants Pass for shopping.
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Fire and flood safety
Homes near the neighborhood’s creeks come with a severe flood risk. And the area’s wildfire risks aren’t unique to Dryden: “That’s all of southern Oregon,” Burton says. “I usually recommend clearing out trees close to the house and property. Fires don’t typically get into the canopy. So just keep the ground coverage maintained.”
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Dryden Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dryden, Cave Junction sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Dryden, Cave Junction over the last 12 months is $410,000, up 242% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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